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Hail to the chefs

Photo courtesy Television Academy

Patina Catering founder Joachim Splichal (at left) along with pastry chef Frania Mendivil, vice president of culinary Gregg Wiele, and executive chef Alec Lestr (from left) will offer some 30 different small plates at the event.

Good Night: Ideas Creates 'Capulets' Gala for San Francisco Opera

Photo by Drew Altizer Photography

San Francisco Opera Ball 2019 celebrated its 97th San Francisco Opera Season Opening Night with the "Capulets’ Masked Ball." Gala guru J. Riccardo Benavides of Ideas Events and Rentals transformed the opening night tent into a piazza garden in Verona, replete with fountains, hanging branches and glistening trees.

'Brilliance in Motion' Will be Theme at 2019 Emmy Ball

Photo by Invision Agency for the Television Academy

Inspired by water in motion, the 2019 Emmy Awards Governors Ball at the L.A. Live Event Deck on Sunday will offer a shimmering art installation and a dizzying array of small plates from Patina.

High Flyer: Catalina Island Conservancy Ball 2019 Soars

Photo by Shana Cassidy Photography

Inspired by the renovation of an airstrip on the island, the 24th Catalina Island Conservancy Ball treated its 500-plus guests to an aviation-themed gala at the iconic Avalon Casino Ballroom. Revenues soared to an all-time record of more than $780,000 for conservation, education and recreation programs.

Stay Calm: Pantone Shares 2020 Color Forecast

Photo courtesy Pantone

Color palettes for interior design in 2020 will focus on nature, serenity and comfort, color experts at the Pantone Color Institute announced today.

Event Pros: Get to Know the ‘Gender Fluid’ Generation

As more members of Gen Z identify as "gender fluid," smart wedding planners will adapt.

Picture Perfect: All Above Catering Shares an Instagrammable 25th Celebration

Photo by Sarah Mack Photo

All Above Catering and partners key on Coachella to create a 25th anniversary party with Instagrammable moments at every turn.

Caterers Take Single-Use Plastics Off the Menu

Photo by Travis Anderson Photography

Caterers share their tips and tricks for cutting down on the product that never dies—single-use plastic.

Dead Men's Party: Hilton Playa Del Carmen Hosts 'Day of the Dead' Event

Photo courtesy Hilton Playa Del Carmen

Inspired by the movie "Coco," the Hilton Playa Del Carmen hosts an over-the-top Día de Muertos party.

Jackfruit with a Drizzle of CBD Oil—Benchmark Forecasts 2020 Food Trends

Photo by Creative Family / Getty Images

Menus stressing veggies over meat and dishes infused with CBD oil--some of the top food trends forecast for 2020 by Benchmark.

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