Mediterranean Culinary Concepts at Yale Hospitality (MDR program)

168 Grove Street,New Haven CT 06511

21 March, 2023

Description

Join us for a signature culinary leadership program by the MDR®! Focusing on the health benefits and sustainable profile of the Mediterranean Diet (ranked #1 in America for the 6th year in a row!), this new signature event will present: • Innovative thought-provoking presenters, and engaging chefs • Product showcases and networking • Curated flavor explorations • Guidance and strategy to implement food concepts; • 8 ACF Credits and about 6 CDR Credits (pending) • Certificate of Participation! SPEAKERS' BIO: www.MDRproject.com Interactive culinary sessions, educational programming, and educational tastings will provide tangible takeaways! Learn how to operationalize, create the framework and implement unique concepts designed to elevate the health, palate, and experience for your customers. PROGRAMTUESDAY, MARCH 21 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Experience Yale Campus Life & Beyond (Optional Walking Tour). Meet at Yale Schwarzman Center, 168 Grove Street, New Haven, CT. Take in the historic sights across Yale’s campus, including: Yale Hospitality’s dining operationsBeinecke Library – featuring archival cookbooks and culinary workYale Art Gallery1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tasting Lunch: A Yale Hospitality ExperienceEnjoy a delectable and craveable lunch at one of Yale’s famed dining halls 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Registration: Welcome to Yale! Mediterranean Flavor Exploration. Discover curated showcases, retail experiences, and B2B meetings providing actionable insight and turnkey solutions ready to be adopted into your service or operations 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sessions to Engage, Educate, Experience Welcome to Mediterranean Culinary Concepts. Chef James Benson, Directory of Culinary Excellence, Yale Hospitality What’s Next for the Foodservice Landscape? Rafi Taherian, Associate Vice President, Yale Hospitality Understanding the current landscape of food service operations in C&U, B&I, Healthcare, and beyond: how Mediterranean-inspired menus promote well-being, inclusiveness, and performance. Panel: Make it Authentic. Make it Flexible. Make it Sell. Moderated by Sarah Kiel, Registered Dietitian, Yale Hospitality Sarah Kiel, Registered Dietitian at Yale Hospitality moderates an insightful menu architecture conversation with operational leaders, including: Chef Alex Ong (University of Massachusetts)Chef Nicholas Cavaretta (World Bank Group)Matt Tremblay (Northbridge Companies)Getting Halal Right: Yvonne Maffei, Chef & Founder of “My Halal Kitchen.” Dive into this introduction to Halal culinary standards and practices to suit your customers’ and guests’ needs – no matter the industry! 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Networking, Demos, & Mediterranean Flavor Exploration Enjoy another opportunity to explore curated showcases, retail experiences, and B2B meetings providing actionable insight and turnkey solutions ready to be adopted into your service or operations. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Mediterranean Dinner. Savor an inspired three-course meal, drawing on traditional Mediterranean flavors paired with innovative practices. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 8:00 am – 8:30 am Mediterranean Breakfast & Networking. Start Day 2 with breakfast, networking, and engage with mini-demonstrations 8:45 am – 9:15 am Keynote: The Mediterranean Diet and Climate Change. Dr. Terry Nipp, Ph.D. Columbia University. Get inspired by the connectivity of the Mediterranean Diet between human health and a healthier planet. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Let’s Get Hands On! Immersive Mediterranean Concept Sessions Pasta, Pizza & Piadina, Mezze, Honey & Cheese, Charcuterie, EVOO tastings. Mediterranean Culinary Concept Overview and Q&A (9:40 am – 9:55 am) Final Thoughts (12:00 pm – 12:30 pm) 12:30 pm Farewell Lunch To-Go Before you leave Yale, please grab a prepared lunch to enjoy during your travels. For additional information please call +1 (908) 803 3809 (Boston) The Schwarzman Center is the breathtaking location of the MCC