I want to keep you all informed about industry get togethers and meetings that could benefit you during these challenging economic times.

If you own a restaurant, a bar, a wine bar or anything involving the hospitality industry you should consider attenting the The Santé Restaurant Symposium, April 26-29 at the Sagamore in Bolton Landing, NY. This symposium is the most comprehensive conference designed for fine-dining and upscale-casual hospitality professionals. Industry experts from all corners of the hospitality industry share their expertise over three days of 35 seminars on food, wine, spirits, management, and business-development trends.

In addition, you'll be able to network with the best in the business at guest-chef dinners,receptions, parties, and other events, as well as explore the latest in products and equipment at a comprehensive professionals-only exhibition.

Register by April 1 to receive more than 15% off! Full admission cost $995* prior to April 1, 2009; $1,195 thereafter. *For each full pass, attendees may receive an additional pass for $595.

If you have questions, e-mail events@santemagazine.com or call 1-800-493-9585. Visit www.isantemagazne.com, too, to read who will be presenting seminars and to learn more about the symposium.

Happy Eating! Mr. Foodie