National Restaurant Association show May 16-19

I wanted to see if anybody was attending. Which days are best to go?

If you go on the last day, all those pre-packaged samples that are on display with signs saying not to take them - you can take them - many would rather you do that than making them bring them back to their home locations.

I always go the last 2 days partially for that reason. The yr before last I bought and induction burner that retailed for over a grand for $150.

I'll probably be there Monday afternoon, just looking for odd foodstuffs and gadgetry.

So... it's open to the public? Who knew...

It's not open to the public, it's a trade show. You need to register w/a tax # from the industry in order to pay for your badge. Or if you've got a press affiliation, that works as well.

I'll be walking the show on Monday as well. I think my mixers might be shown in the Hamilton Beach booth.

Jazzfood wrote:It's not open to the public, it's a trade show. You need to register w/a tax # from the industry in order to pay for your badge. Or if you've got a press affiliation, that works as well.

Hi,

On WGN Noon Day News On Friday, Stephanie Izzard was doing a demo. She was encouraging the public to sign up and attend. If the last minute fee is as high as I suspect it may be, there will be few takers.

Regards,

I saw that, too, and I think Stephanie mis-spoke. I was at the show today, and there didn't appear to be any formal way for the public to get in. The signage was pretty clear on that point.