Location , location , location
In partnership with celebrity chef Charlie Palmer , The Knickerbocker ’ s Legendary Meetings Package includes a variety of options for breakfast , lunch and dinner that are inspired by its New York location . Menu packages pay homage to nearby Midtown Manhattan landmarks and many ingredients are sourced from local producers and farmers , such as Murray ’ s Cheese , Ceci-Cela pastries and local Atlantic halibut .
“ Eating local and healthy is all the craze these days ,” says Shawn Hauver , managing director at The Knickerbocker , New York City . “ Our offerings match the trend perfectly . Locally sourced products are prepared in the healthiest way possible , and is easily adaptable to our guests ’ preferences .”
At Marcus Hotels & Resorts ’ Milwaukee ,
Wisconsin hotel , The Pfister , local inspiration also is represented in meetings and banquets catering . Partnerships with local donut shops in the area have proven especially popular , notably with craft donut shop Holey Moley , which offer non-traditional donut varieties . “ In some cases , bringing in the actual local experts turn out better than a trained banquet staff ,” says Mark McDonald , corporate director of event manager at Marcus Hotels & Resorts .
“ I don ’ t see the local trend going away any time soon ,” says Corey Nyman of The Nyman Group . “ When hotels are truly a great window into a local , they give guests a taste of what is happening locally . People don ’ t just want to hold their event in a box anymore . They are looking for an added value with an experience .”
The Knickerbocker partnered with Charlie
Palmer for its Legendary Meetings Package , which includes breakfast , lunch and dinner options .
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