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<\/a>Even though it’s not open to the public, I want to alert all my restaurant personnel readers to the upcoming one, on August 23-25.\u00a0 In an effort to not leave any of the exhibitors out, I attend all three days.\u00a0 And, even though it’s work, it’s fun because each day has its own vibe.<\/p>\nI’ve been attending it for very many years, basically since the first or second season of my former television show, Karen’s Restaurant Revue<\/em>.\u00a0 Even though reviewing food is not the only<\/em> focus of this e-zine, ItsNotAboutMe.TV, I still like to keep up with all the innovations that go into running a successful eatery.\u00a0 And let me tell you, the Western Expo is definitely the place to learn what’s happening!\u00a0 I always bump into conscientious eatery owners who are doing just that.<\/p>\n And I love discovering new culinary (and related) products to tell you about.\u00a0 To that end, this year I’m participating in something special at the show.\u00a0 I’ll be \u201cjudging\u201d something called “Pitch the Press.” It’s not actually a contest; rather it’s a chance for several chosen companies to showcase their wares to the media.\u00a0 (And we’ll help them perfect their pitches.)\u00a0 It’s a fabulous opportunity for new products and companies. And I’m proud to be a part of it!<\/p>\n I’ll share the highlights of my discoveries with you the week after the Expo, so you’ll be the first to know what to look for at your city’s restaurants really soon.<\/p>\n Happy Dining, to us all!<\/p>\n The 2015 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo on \u2028August 23-25, 2015<\/strong> WESTERN FOODSERVICE & HOSPITALITY EXPO 2015 PREVIEW No matter what is happening in my life in the summer, I make sure not to miss the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo at L.A.’s Convention Center.\u00a0 It’s really one of the highlights of my year!\u00a0 (I’m so serious about it that, in 2013, I made a supreme<\/p>\n
\n L.A. Convention Center \u00a0800-813-2238 www.westernfoodexpo.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"