November/December, 2009 By Debby Cannon, Ph.D., CHE, Director of the School of Hospitality in the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University As 2009 comes to a close, the majority of restaurant operators and owners will most probably mutter, "good riddance" to the old year in hopes of a much better 2010. While it would not be accurate to state that every … [Read more...] about Bring in the New with 2010
Grace 2009 Industry Partner of the Year
Winner: Jason Howell , Atlanta District Manager, Royal Cup Coffee Since the 1890s, when founder Henry T. Batterton's fresh, flavorful coffee became known as the "Royal Cup of Coffee," the Birmingham, AL-based company has been serving up hot coffee to people around the state. Since 1958, the importer, roaster and distributor of premium coffees and teas has been … [Read more...] about Grace 2009 Industry Partner of the Year
Grace 2009 Innovator Award
Winner: Holly Elmore, founder and Executive Director of Green Food service Alliance If you had to pick two words to describe Holly Elmore, they would be "passionate" and "driven." The founder and Executive Director of the Green Foodservice Alliance (GFA), an affiliate of the GRA, has been instrumental in encouraging those in the foodservice industry to take action now to … [Read more...] about Grace 2009 Innovator Award
Grace 2009 Distinguished Service Award
Winner: Patrick Cuccaro, general manager of Affairs to Remember Caterers Combine a theater background, an advertising career and an ever-present love for food, and you have a recipe for Patrick Cuccaro's career path. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Cuccaro now helps to set the stage at Affairs to Remember as its General Manager. "It has been my … [Read more...] about Grace 2009 Distinguished Service Award
Grace 2009 Restaurateur of the Year
Winner: Hank Clark, partner, Marlow 's Tavern A 23-year veteran of the restaurant industry, Hank Clark has served as Market Partner for Aqua Blue and Marlow's Tavern since 2002. Clark studied business administration at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK, and began his restaurant career with Brinkers International. Seven years ago, he teamed up with John Metz, chef … [Read more...] about Grace 2009 Restaurateur of the Year
