Digital
Press Room Images
from the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
May 17-20, 2008
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#001 - Chef Mario Batali at the Crocs booth.
#002 - Kate Lewis, ENERGY STAR, gives tips on energy-efficient equipment.
#003 - Chef on the NRA Show floor.
#004 - The view from above.
#005 - Culinary Scene: Fernando Navas, chef de cuisine, SUSHISAMBA park, New York City.
#006 - Keith Snow, winner of the NRA Show Hot Chef Challenge.
#007 - Ted Balestreri (Sardine Factory), Douglas Brooks (Brinker), Lorna Donatone (Sodexo) and Jon Luther (Dunkin' Brands) at the Restaurant Executives Breakfast.
#008 - Art Smith signed copies of his book for NRA Show attendees.
#009 - Let the Show begin!
#010 - Mario Batali.
#011 - Andy Sernovitz, Gas Pedal Consulting, leads a session on word-of-mouth marketing.
#012 - Panelists discuss "Making Your Seafood Choices More Sustainable" -- From left, moderator Mike Boots, Seafood Choices Alliance, and panelists Rick Bayless (Frontera Grill/Topolobampo Restaurants), Mary Smith (The Plitt Company), Henry Lovejoy (EcoFish Inc.) and Michelle Jost (John G. Shedd Aquarium)
#013 - Tory McPhail, executive chef, Commander's Palace, New Orleans.
#014 - Exhibitor demonstration at the Electrolux booth.
#015 - NRA Show 2008 Convention Chairman Bill Anton, Anton Airfoods Inc.
#016 - Seen on the Show floor: Bernie Salazar and Maggie King, second and third from left, visited the Honest Tea booth. Salazar and King were contestants on season 5 of "The Biggest Loser."
#017 - Chef Art Smith wowed the crowds.
#018 - Former Google Executive Chef Charlie Ayers did a demo of his flavorful cooking.
#019 - Chef Govind Armstrong, Table 8, Los Angeles.
#020 - Sara Foster, caterer and former chef for Martha Stewart, signed copies of her latest book.
#021 - From left, NRA Chairman Michael Kaufman, presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), and Sen. Joseph Lieberman (Ind.-Conn.).
#022 - Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) spoke to NRA Show attendees.
#023 - Sen. John McCain and Sen. Joe Lieberman.
#024 - The NRA launched the Conserve initiative to help spread the word about environmentally friendly business practices in restaurants.
#025 - Donna Rynda on “Strategies for Sensational Service.”
#026 - Chipotle Mexican Grill Chairman and CEO Steve Ells spoke about the importance of a sustainable food supply.
#027 - The Ice Carving Classic at NRA Show 2008.
#029 - Chef Rock, the winner of the recent Hell’s Kitchen competition, helped out at Innoseal Systems’ booth.
#032 - Groen, an NRA Show 2008 Kitchen Innovations winner, demos its high-efficiency cooking system.
#033 - Chicago restaurant icon Rick Bayless signed copies of his latest book.
#034 - Australia’s Bruno Loubet was part of the Culinary Scene at the NRA Show.
#035 - Cheryl and Bill Jamison were part of NRA Show 2008’s celebrity book signings.
#036 - Industry veteran Ron Yudd led a group of high school students in learning about the NRA Show.
#037 - This silver-wrapping machine was one of the NRA Show 2008’s Hot New Products.
#038 - Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, right, with NRA Convention Chairman Bill Anton, Anton Airfoods Inc.
#041 - Chicago’s Michael Kornick at the NRA Show Culinary Scene.
#042 - Chicago’s Michael Kornick at the NRA Show Culinary Scene.
#043 - Exhibitors at NRA Show 2008 donated their leftover food to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
#044 - Tuesday was “Chef Day” at NRA Show 2008.
#045 - Healthy Dining panel.
#046 - International attendees at NRA Show 2008 got a back-of-the-house tour at Carnaval.
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