Gourmet, Gadgets, and More for the Home
Housewares and food shows offer an abundance of stylish goods for the modern foodie's lifestyle.
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 3/1/2004
CHICAGOINTERNATIONAL HOME & HOUSEWARES SHOW
March 20–22
McCormick Place Exposition Center
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago 60616
(847) 292-4200
Show Producer: International Housewares Association (IHA)
Focused Exhibits: Clean & Contain, Dine & Design, Wired & Well, Patio Park
Travel: Housewares Registration & Travel, (800) 752-1052 or (312) 527-7294
Special Events:
- Keynote Address: Style As a Magnet for the Consumer. Saturday, March 20. 7:15–8 a.m. Speaker: Colin Cowie. Continental breakfast 6:45 a.m.
- Chicago Retail Tour. Tuesday, March 23. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
INTL. FANCY FOOD AND CONFECTION SHOW
May 2–4
McCormick Place Exposition Ctr.
(212) 482-6440
Show Producer: National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT)
Focused Exhibits: What's New?, Gift Avenue, Natural Foods, Kosher Foods, and Foodservice Spoken Here.
Travel: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660
Seminars
A broad range of seminars will be presented, but details were not available at press time. For more information, contact the NASFT.
SAN FRANCISCOTHE GOURMET PRODUCTS SHOW
May 9–11
Moscone Convention Ctr.
747 Howard St.
(800) 272 SHOW
(213) 362-5640
Show Producer: George Little Management
Dates and Times: May 9–10, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; May 11, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Travel: Travel Planners, (800) 221-3531 or (212) 532-1660
Special Events
- East Bay Food Lovers Tour. Saturday, May 8. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $75, includes a sit-down gourmet lunch.
- New building orientation tour. Sunday, May 9. 9–10 a.m. No charge, but pre-registration is required.
- Opening Night Party and presentation of the Gourmet Gold Awards. Sunday, May 9. 5:30–6:30 p.m.
- Silver Anniversary Celebration. Monday, May 10. 6–8 p.m. Sur La Table, Ferry Building. $50. Portion of the proceeds benefits Share Our Strength.
Seminars
Unless otherwise noted, seminars are $20 in advance or $25 on site, and will be held in room 3012.
Saturday, May 8
- The Wedding Market: Wow, Look at It Now! 10 a.m.–5 p.m. NTGA Bridal Market Conference. San Francisco Gift Center & Jewelry Mart, 888 Brannan St. $50, in advance. Contact Tony DeMasi at the NTGA, demasi@earthlink.net.
Sunday, May 9
- The New American Kitchen. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Muy Caliente! The Future of Latin and Spanish Cuisines. 2:30–3:15 p.m.
Monday, May 10
- The Bounty of the Bay Area. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- The New Taste of Chocolate. 2:30–3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, May 11
- Serve Up Sizzling Sales. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- America's Real Favorite Pastime: What's New In BBQ. 2:30–3:15 p.m.
