Pre Shift Lounge at James Beard Awards Hosts Industry Discussion
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A Pre Shift Lounge was held in Chicago before the James Beard Awards, created as a community hub for chefs and restaurant industry professionals to connect during awards season. The event was hosted at J.P. Graziano Grocery, which provided its signature giardiniera-topped sandwiches for guests, including some awardees. Brand partners including Jacobsen Salt, Yeti, Lauren’s All Purpose, Naomi Soap, Smithey, Bixby, Psyche and The Reluctant Trading Experiment supplied gifts for attendees. Limited-edition Pre Shift x Square merchandise was also given away. During the event, industry professionals shared opinions on topics such as the most overrated ingredients and the most underappreciated parts of working in hospitality. Attendees were also asked what role in the industry does not have an award but should, with responses from several chefs.
What’s reported
The Pre Shift Lounge was held in Chicago before the James Beard Awards.
The event was hosted at J.P. Graziano Grocery.
J.P. Graziano Grocery made its signature giardiniera-topped sandwiches for guests, including some awardees.
Brand partners included Jacobsen Salt, Yeti, Lauren’s All Purpose, Naomi Soap, Smithey, Bixby, Psyche and The Reluctant Trading Experiment.
Limited-edition Pre Shift x Square merchandise was given away.
Industry professionals discussed most overrated ingredients and most underappreciated parts of working in hospitality.
Chefs were asked what role in the industry should have an award but does not.
Sources: eater.com
