James Beard Awards Pre Shift Lounge Held in Chicago
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A Pre Shift Lounge was held in Chicago before the James Beard Awards, in partnership with Square. The event took place at J.P. Graziano Grocery, which provided its signature giardiniera-topped sandwiches for guests, including some awardees. Attendees included chefs and others in the restaurant industry, who discussed topics such as the most overrated ingredients and the most underappreciated parts of working in hospitality. The lounge also asked attendees what role in the industry does not have an award but should. Brand partners including Jacobsen Salt, Yeti, Lauren’s All Purpose, Naomi Soap, Smithey, Bixby, Psyche and The Reluctant Trading Experiment provided gifts. Limited-edition Pre Shift x Square merchandise was also given away.
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 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.
Attendees discussed overrated ingredients and underappreciated parts of working in hospitality.
One question asked was what role in the industry should have an award but does not.
Sources: eater.com
