At Plate, I regularly moderated PlateTalks virtual events. I curated and moderated restaurant industry discussions on everything from building a better counter service and the power of a great happy hour, to mental health and loyalty programs (see edited clips below). I’ve also served as a moderator at the FAB conference for women in the restaurant industry as well as for the Mise conference for hotel F&B chefs, and for the Niman Ranch hog farmer appreciation summit. I regularly moderate live cooking demos and speak at the Culinary Institute of America’s Worlds of Flavor and Menus of Change conferences. Drop me a note if you’d like to hear more about about my speaking, moderating, and hosting services.

I moderated a PlateTalks on happy hours with Amy Racine of JF Restaurants, Zach Rivera of Moonflower, and Ben Berg of Berg Hospitality

I moderated a PlateTalks in counter service restaurant models with Jihee Kim of Perilla, Anthony Strong of Pasta Supply Co. and Tom Rogers and Adam McFarland of John’s Food & Wine

I moderated a PlateTalks on loyalty programs with Danny Pizarro of Salty Donut, Jennifer Bell of LEYE and Jenn Saesue of Fish Cheeks

I moderated a panel for the Mise Conference about mental health in the restaurant industry with Philip Speer of Comedor, Joey Ward of Georgia Boy and Sarah Worley of Biscuit Love

I spoke about menu and protein trends on menus for Niman Ranch