The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show will host two exciting competitions during the upcoming trade show taking place November 1-3 at the Royale Caribe Resort in Orlando, FL. On Wednesday, November 2 the Hip Sip Competition: Battle of the Modern Bartender Bourbon Edition will take place and the Rapid-Fire Challenge: Sizzling Sirloin will take place on Thursday, November 3. Winners of both competitions will receive $1,000, bragging rights and gain exposure to over 100 media outlets.

 

Bartenders in The Hip Sip Competition: Bourbon Edition will be judged on creativity, taste, presentation, and flair using Savage & Cooke Distillery's The Burning Chair Bourbon as the main ingredient. The judges will be Art Sutley, Hospitality & Nightlife Expert, Savage & Cooke Distillery; and Bar Rescue’s Mia Mastroianni, and Phil Wills, The Spirits in Motion.

 

Chosen finalists will battle in this fun and exciting competition on Center Stage for the chance to win $1,000, bragging rights, a commemorative, glass plaque, and a FREE trip to the Savage & Cooke Distillery. This trip will include airfare, 2-night accommodation in Napa, a tour of the distillery, and a meet & greet with the master distiller. To submit a recipe for consideration, click here.

 

On Thursday, November 3 at 2:00 pm chefs will participate in the Rapid-Fire Challenge: Sizzling Sirloin. The competitors will compete on Center Stage in Orlando on Thursday, November 3 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. The judges for the Rapid-Fire Challenge include Chefs Shaun O’Neale, FOX's Season 7 Champion of MasterChef and David Rev Ciancio, Handcraft Burgers & Brew. The Rapid-Fire Champion will receive $1,000, bragging rights and media exposure. To submit a recipe for the Rapid-Fire Challenge, click here.  

 

“We are thrilled to be able to bring the industry back together again for our in-person event in November and are looking for the best bourbon cocktails and the most creative sizzling sirloin dishes for these two exciting competitions,” said Rita Ugianskis, Vice President for the Clarion Events Food & Beverage Group. "The Rapid-Fire Challenge and Hip Sip Competitions have become must see events during the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show and we invite local chefs and bartenders to enter to compete and attend to cheer on their colleagues as they are judged for their creative cocktails and meals.”

 

The expo hall will offer a diverse and curated collection of products and services, high production demonstrations, competitions and awards, wine & spirits, and much more. Special events will include a breakfast keynote, general session, lunches with peer-to-peer networking, receptions, awards, fundraiser and through separate registration, the FRLA Gala. 

 

Registration is now open at - https://www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com/. Full Event Pass registration is recommended to participate in the full event experience, including education, exhibits, and networking meals. Advanced registration discounts are available until October 31, 2022, with the Full Event Pass available for $300, Exhibit Hall only passes for $50, and pre-conference workshops for an additional $79. All pricing goes up to $350, $75 and $99 respectively on-site. FRLA Members receive a 20% discount off Full Event registrations, and up to three free Exhibits only passes. To receive member benefits, please be sure to register using an FRLA Member ID number on the first page.

 

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is sponsored by The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), Florida’s premier non-profit hospitality industry trade association. Founded in 1946 as the Florida Restaurant Association, FRLA merged with the Florida Hotel and Motel Association in 2006. FRLA’s more than 10,000 members include independent hoteliers and restaurateurs, household name franchises, theme parks and suppliers. The association’s mission is to protect, educate and promote Florida’s $111.7 billion hospitality industry which represents 1.5 million employees. Dedicated to safeguarding the needs of the membership, FRLA provides legislative advocacy to ensure the voices of its members are heard and their interests are protected. The association offers regulatory compliance and food safety training through SafeStaff® and FRLA’s subsidiary, RCS Training. The FRLA Educational Foundation provides industry-developed, career-building high school programs throughout the state.

 

About Clarion Events: Clarion Events operates over 180 events in 50 countries from 15 offices in the UK, the US, South Africa, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, UAE, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands. Clarion can trace its roots back to 1947 and takes great pride in being one of the oldest independent event organizers in the UK. More recently the firm has developed an international portfolio of brands and now has interests in a number of global vertical industries including energy, security and defense, hospitality, electronics, technology, fashion, retail, gaming and marketing. The teams at Clarion create uniquely effective and stimulating environments that can serve as a platform to build businesses, enhance customer relationships and accelerate product awareness. us.clarionevents.com.​​​

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