Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show Photo by Eileen Ludwig

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association is influential trade association in Florida’s hospitality industry. The Trade show at the convention center where tons of food service and hospitality products, ideas and strategies may help drive your business. There are lots of products to view, food to taste, and furniture to see while interacting and getting information on the products for your business.

Mascot Chili Pepper Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show Photo by Eileen Ludwig

Being my first show my time was spent seeing what was there. As I walked around, the mascot for the Florida Restaurant and Lodging show, a Chili Pepper came down the aisle spreading friendliness. It was fun to see all the people. I tried food, sparkling water, and ice cream then went back for cards of those I liked the best and to take pictures. The cooking and food trials ranged from Steaks to pizza, to ice cream and yogurt, with Italian Sausage and Kielbasa too.

Randolph Packing Co. Brooks Carmignani VP Photo by Eileen Ludwig

Robot was a great gimmick to gather people to Service Provider Group business Consultants bringing together the necessary payroll, finance, staffing, benefits for your business into one location.

Robot for Service Provider Group Photo by Eileen Ludwig

Tried many of the ice cream and yogurt because they were ubiquitous but the Working Cow Homemade Smooth, Rich and Creamy Ice Cream was the best. If you wanted a bell or ice cream, they asked you to Moo – it was funny. They were delightful.

Working Cow Homemade Creamy Ice Cream Delicious Photo by Eileen Ludwig

One booth I returned to many times had great sparkling water for tasting  It was fantastic. Ferrarelle is Italy’s Sparking Water based in Norwalk, Conn
Sparkling Water Ferrarelle Photo by Eileen Ludwig

The show was very interesting although my time was limited to just a few hours I could see how helpful this would be to the decision makers in any business purchasing products. There were a ton of culinary students as Guests attending the Show. This show is also a good chance for Tourism students to learn and see another side of the business.

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