A MESSAGE FROM OUR PUBLISHER
I amelated to see the country is transitioning to a level of normalcy similar to what we remember. We are able to see faces, smiles, and emotions, something years ago, we would take for granted. Now we take less for granted, and appreciate things more than ever. Probably that is one of the best things that came from the pandemic, we appreciate now that which we took for granted. Being in the hospitality industry which includes hotel, restaurant, travel, gaming, and a whole lot more, we can see first hand, that “we are coming back,” and although not business as usual, we are certainly moving in the right direction. No doubt there are still many challenges, such as staffing, the supply chain, and now a major spike in gas prices, that put a kink in travel and entertainment. We the American people, are resilient and we shall overcome. Those who make a living predicting the future, are very verbal that the third quarter of 2022 should be great. Many restaurants are claiming long waits for tables, and people are more than willing to spend more for a dining experience and are not complaining about
higher prices. Yes, the last two years were tough, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and if we look hard, we can see it, and if we look harder, we can see a bright light. The proverb “necessity is the mother of invention” proves true and the pandemic created the need for new products and services. In the last two years, we have seen so many new services and products surface, and we shall be a better country for it. On behalf of the HN staff, and myself, we wish everyone a healthy and prosperous 2022.
Cordially,
Ed Daniels Publisher & Editor-in-Chief n
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS n American Chefs Federation
n American Chefs Federation - New York Chapter n American Chefs Federation - Long Island Chapter n Bread Bakers Guild of America n Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management
n The Partridge Scholarship Foundation n Association for Healthcare Foodservice
n Association for Healthcare Foodservice - New York Chapter n Association for Healthcare Foodservice - New Jersey Chapter
ED DANIELS
PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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