February 2026 Edition

CONTENTS

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER 04 VALERIE RENEE 07 Keynote Speaker & Hospitality Performance Coach

KINGS III 30 Emergency communications provider offering 24/7 monitored safety phone solutions. BREAKING THE CYCLE: 38 A Chef’s Story of Changing Kitchen Culture 40 WHY THE NEW YORK RESTAURANT SHOW 2026 IS A SHOW YOU SHOULDN’T MISS SUSTAINABLE FARMING: 48 A Legacy of Responsibility

DI CARLO: 10 About DI CARLO Foodservice

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THE INVISIBLE GUARDIAN: 12 Why Remote Temperature Monitoring Is Essential in Modern Commercial Kitchens

Allied Member of the

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INDUSTRY EVENTS 16 The most important

upcoming events, trade shows, and networking opportunities in the industry.

RETAINING QUALITY EMPLOYEES 22

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