2019 Midwest Foodservice Expo

"Dining Scene Disruptors: Food Halls" (Room 203 B)

In this panel discussion, you'll hear from innovators in the dining scene, operating with the evolution of dining demands of cafeteria settings. Take a closer look at revolutionary food halls and how they deliver restaurant quality food in a non-traditional cafeteria environment. Individuals from Fooda and The Bartolotta Restaurant's Downtown Kitchen share successes and challenges along the way.

In this session you’ll learn:

  • How to formulate a menu with enough variety and less frustration
  • Location and how it affects the food hall dining scene
  • Consumer brain variances of the daytime professional vs. evening dining
  • Creating an inviting environment and how it ties into food hall dining