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A LUXURY HOTEL CHAIN IS MAKING IT HIP TO DITCH SINGLE USE PLASTIC

A night in a hotel is, by definition, single-use. After each guest’s stay, the sheets are cleaned, the minibar restocked, a new keycard issued—with each individual amenity leaving its own impact on the environment. (Quartzy)

April 20, 2018

Better-for-you beverages sneak up on soda

Sugary sodas are getting kicked to the curb as restaurants opt for alternative beverages infused with flavorful, better-for-you ingredients. No longer relegated to smoothie joints or health-focused concepts, these on-trend beverages with benefits (think natural syrup seltzers, spice tonics and vegetable coolers) are showing up — and selling well — at all types of eateries. (Restaurant Hospitality)

April 20, 2018

How Christina Lecki Takes Sustainability in the Kitchen to the Next Level

The chef at Brooklyn’s Reynard doesn’t stop at food scraps. Using a 24-hour cooking schedule and encouraging her purveyors to use reusable packaging, she’s pushing the envelope and showing that chefs can be powerful ambassadors. (Food & Wine)

April 20, 2018

How to Cook Smarter by Cooking Smaller

Some chefs love their tiny kitchens, and not merely for masochistic reasons. Here’s how a smaller space can make for better cooking. (Wall Street Journal)

April 20, 2018

A LUXURY HOTEL CHAIN IS MAKING IT HIP TO DITCH SINGLE USE PLASTIC

April 20, 2018

Better-for-you beverages sneak up on soda

April 20, 2018

How Christina Lecki Takes Sustainability in the Kitchen to the Next Level

April 20, 2018

How to Cook Smarter by Cooking Smaller

April 20, 2018

Weekly Update: Tip Pooling – Supervisors, Managers, Owners are Not to Benefit

April 19, 2018

Washington Hospitality Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting

Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

For additional information, please contact Zooie Arnold at zooiea@wahospitality.org.

MSC Board Meeting

Apr 25 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Executive Committee Monthly Meeting

May 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For location details, contact Zooie Arnold at zooiea@wahospitality.org.

Education Foundation Board Meeting

May 2 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

For location details, please contact Carol Gardner at carolg@wahospitality.org.

Seattle Restaurant Alliance Membership Meeting

May 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Each month, members of the Seattle Restaurant Alliance meet for industry updates, presentations on a hot topic and a discussion on a trending topic or best practices. Meetings are also a great place to strengthen your connection to fellow restaurateurs. All Seattle restaurant owners and managers are welcome.

Click here for details on specific meetings.

For questions about meetings, please contact Teddi McGuire at teddim@wahospitality.org.

Bellingham Hospitality Summit @ Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center

May 8 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm

For more information on this event, please visit http://www.hospitalitysummit.org/.

Retro Trustee Meeting

May 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

For location details, please contact Kelsi Mayther at kelsim@wahospitality.org.

Seattle Restaurant Alliance Board Meeting

May 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

For location details, contact Teddi McGuire at teddim@wahospitality.org.

MSC Sub Committee Meeting

May 9 @ 11:15 am – 3:00 pm

For location details, please contact Kelsi Mayther at kelsim@wahospitality.org.

Seattle Hotel Association Board Meeting

May 10 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

For location details, contact Teddi McGuire at teddim@wahospitality.org.

Tacoma Hospitality Summit @ Hotel Murano

May 14 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm

For more information on this event, please visit http://www.hospitalitysummit.org/.

HIHIT Meeting

May 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

For location details, please contact Victoria Olson at victoriao@wahospitality.org.

Spokane Hotel Motel Association Meeting

May 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

For location details, contact Tobby Hatley at tobbyh@wahospitality.org.

Spokane Chapter Board Meeting

May 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

For location details, contact Tobby Hatley at tobbyh@wahospitality.org.

Education Foundation Hiring Event

May 31 all-day

Visit our event page at hospitalityjobs.wahospitality.org or email sandram@wahospitality.org to find out more about this event.

Seattle Restaurant Alliance Membership Meeting

Jun 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Each month, members of the Seattle Restaurant Alliance meet for industry updates, presentations on a hot topic and a discussion on a trending topic or best practices. Meetings are also a great place to strengthen your connection to fellow restaurateurs. All Seattle restaurant owners and managers are welcome.

Click here for details on specific meetings.

For questions about meetings, please contact Teddi McGuire at teddim@wahospitality.org.

Board Development Committee meeting

Jun 12 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

This meeting is via conference call. For call details, contact Zooie Arnold at zooiea@wahospitality.org.

Seattle Restaurant Alliance Board Meeting

Jun 13 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

For location details, contact Teddi McGuire at teddim@wahospitality.org.

Seattle Hotel Association Board Meeting

Jun 14 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

For location details, contact Teddi McGuire at teddim@wahospitality.org.

Spokane Hotel Motel Association Meeting

Jun 19 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

For location details, contact Tobby Hatley at tobbyh@wahospitality.org.

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