Show Features & Pavilions
Experiences
Feast your eyes on exciting new flavors and unexpected pairings. Dig into the trends and technologies that matter most to your business. Catch mixology and culinary masters in action. The Show floor is place to do and see it all, which is why we’ve organized it into a variety of curated experiences that make it easier to find exactly what you’re looking for.
Food and Drink
Meet the Best U.S. Food Producers
North Hall - North end of aisles 7400-8200
American fare no longer adheres to a single standard. See what's driving the changing industry and talk with food producers and processors interested in exporting their unique products.
Visit the American Food Fair
Explore Italy at Your Doorstep
Lakeside Level 3 - North end of aisles 8300-9400
Bellavita Italian Pavilion lays Italy at your doorstep with artisan products and demos by Italian chefs for four days of amazing food, extraordinary wine, and superb dishes.
Visit the Bellavita Italian Pavilion
Craft a Cutting-Edge Beverage Program
Lakeside Level 2 - aisles 12500-13600
The bar scene is ever-changing. The Beverage Room showcases the top mixologists, suppliers, ingredients, and products to keep your beverage program on the cutting edge.
Visit The Beverage Room
NEW! Learn to Incorporate Cannabis
Lakeside Level 2
Up your cannabis IQ at the brand-new Cannabis Showcase, where experts and suppliers will share critical insights, demo techniques for cooking with CBD, and answer your most pressing questions. From the basics of cannabis to the future of the industry and what it means for your business, learn everything you need to know to navigate this ever-growing industry from seed to fork.
Visit the Cannabis Showcase
Engage with Live Culinary Demos
South Hall - Booth 2390
Stop by the Culinary Experience Center to learn applied techniques and the latest trends in culinary, featuring new products that inspire creative and unique dishes. Leading experts will give insight into what's next for food and what it means to you as an industry professional.
Visit the Culinary Experience Center
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Travel the World in Four Days
Lakeside Level 3 - Lakeside Center
The Restaurant Show brings you the trendiest international flavors to enliven your menu. Visit the Global Food Expo in Lakeside Center L3 for flavors from countries like Brazil, China, Ecuador, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Thailand, and Turkey.
Visit the Global Food Expo
Discover an Oasis of Wholesomeness
South Hall - South end of aisles 600-1500
Check out the products and vendors leading the charge in the growing organic and natural food industry.
Visit the Organic & Natural Pavilion
NEW! Sample Emerging Flavors
Lakeside Level 2, Booth 11904
Get your tasting palates ready to try something new! From unexpected pairings and flavors to reimagined familiar products, this area will feature the most in-demand ingredients. Tasting Trends is the new home of FABI awardees samplings.
Visit Tasting Trends
Learn from Influential Chefs
Lakeside Level 3 - Booth 10357
Experience techniques, recipes, and secrets from some of the world's most talented chefs and learn about celebrated cuisines.
Visit the World Culinary Showcase
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Technology
- Innovation Hub
- Startup Alley
- TECH Pavilion
Stay Current
North Hall - Booth 5575
Take in the latest industry innovations and insights, unlock best technological practices, and get tips from the social media experts.
Visit the Innovation Hub
Where Digital Innovation and Foodservice Meet
North Hall - Booth 5675
Check out innovative ideas for improving restaurant operations and get a sneak peek of the foodservice industry of the future.
Visit Startup Alley
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TECH Pavilion
North Hall - North end of aisles 5500-7100
See the leading products, tools, and processes that can help to make your business more modern, efficient, and profitable.
Visit the TECH Pavilion
Award-Winning Products
- FABI Awards
- Kitchen Innovation Showroom
Celebrating the Most Innovative Food and Beverage Products
Booths throughout the Show floor
FABI Award recipients shape the future of food and beverage by introducing products that have the taste, marketability, and creative potential to satisfy operators and consumers.
Learn more about the FABI Awards
Experience the Lastest and Greatest Kitchen Equipment
South Hall - Booth 3190
The KI Showroom will feature this year's recipients of the KI Awards, representing cutting-edge equipment that specifically improves the back of the house.
Visit the KI Showroom