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Author: Brooke Botwinick

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December 14, 2021
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

Finding the Right Vendor is a Big Piece of the Puzzle

There’s an art to developing a bidders list for both food service and retail RFP’s. Developing the perfect bid list starts with getting to know the client’s organization and

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November 1, 2021
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

Hire a Consulting Firm with the Right Experience

Not all food service consulting firms are the same — and choosing the wrong one for an RFP, assessment, or contract negotiation can cost an institution far more than the consulti

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October 27, 2021
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

Four Points to Keep in Mind When Forming a Selection Committee

An RFP process is a serious commitment. When an institution or organization decides to invest in selecting a new food service or retail operator, having the right people on the int

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August 1, 2021
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

Corporate Dining FAQs

Years ago, JGL’s social media channels hosted a “FAQ Tuesday”. In recent months, we have had a few requests to bring it back. Instead, we are replicating our top eigh

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May 20, 2021
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

What Our Clients Are Up To!

  In person events are finally starting up again. We wanted to highlight some of JGL’s clients and the exciting exhibits that are now on view! The New York Botanical Gar

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May 19, 2021
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions

  With over 35 years of experience, we’ve heard just about every question possible! Our team has compiled the most commonly asked questions by cultural institutions as t

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May 19, 2021
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

10 Tips for Hosting A Successful Virtual Tasting

At this point, just about every type of event has been taken virtual! From trade shows to performances, conferences and everything in between, live-streaming and virtual platforms

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April 13, 2021
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

Technology and Events in a Post-Pandemic World

Unique event venues such as Museums and Performing Arts Centers are well positioned to be leaders in the post-pandemic event industry. Throughout the pandemic, many cultural instit

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March 2, 2021
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

It’s Virtual Tasting Season!

When going through an RFP process during a global pandemic, how do you select a food service operator without tasting the food? JGL found an answer…you have a virtual tasting! He

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RFP for Cafe foodservice consultants
January 27, 2021
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for ThoughtOur Clients in the News

The Café at Greenwich Library is not just good…it’s doing good!

  Just before the pandemic hit, JGL Foodservice Consultants managed an RFP process for café operations at the Greenwich Library. Before starting this process, the Library con

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