New England RCA: Savor the City – Boston - Hosted by IMCD

Walk, taste, discover: five standout Boston stops showcasing today’s most exciting food & beverage trends. A 4-hour trend-spotting tour through one of the most iconic neighborhoods in Somerville’s Union Square to discover and taste food and beverage innovations through a hands-on approach. Learn from individuals in the field, uncover innovative ingredient solutions, and explore how technical expertise is being optimized to improve formulations and adapt to meet the latest consumer trends in the industry. 

Join IMCD for a trend-spotting stroll through Somerville’s Union Square and discover food and beverage innovations first-hand. Uncover what’s next in food & beverage, then wrap with a private lunch and actionable insights. Thank you IMCD for your support of the RCA and NEIFT scholarship initiatives and this engaging event!

Come hungry for trends; leave with ideas to fuel your next launch.

All event prcoeeds are going towards the Research Chefs Association and IFT Student Scholarship initiatives 

Date: November 21st

Time: 10am Eastern Time (meeting at first tasting location)

Meeting Spot: First Stop

Maprang Bakery & Café

51 Union Square. Somerville, MA 02143

Event Agenda:

• Stop 1: Maprang Bakery & Cafe
  • A Thai-owned bakery that makes a variety of cakes, danishes, and croissants, as well as a wide range of coffee, tea, and lattes
• Stop 2: Union Square Donuts
  • A donut shop that originated in Union Square and now has 6 locations around Boston, Somerville, and Cambridge
• Stop 3: Yafa Bakery & Café
  • A Palestinian bakery with a wide range of sweet pastries and savory breads, as well as coffee and tea drinks
• Stop 4: Bow Market
  • One of the great community hubs of Somerville, with about 30 different food, drink, art, and retail vendors
• Stop 5: Himalayan Kitchen
  • Our lunch spot. Close the loop with a catered lunch of Nepalese & Indian fusion comfort food where we will enjoy a relaxed setting to connect, compare notes, and translate tastings into actionable concepts.

Event Contact: Betsey McGravey: Betsey.McGravey@imcdus.com

Parking: There are metered parking lots in Union Square, however, it has been recommended to us to take public transit as much as possible.

*Please inform Regional Leader, Betsey McGravey, of any allergen concerns as we will work to accommodate the experience and have awareness 

RCA Disclosures:

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Session Recordings: This session may be recorded for the purpose of education, training, and use in RCA’s Learning Library. The recording will be used for this stated purpose and shall not be used for any other purpose. Do not share information that you do not wish to be recorded. If you are uncomfortable being recorded, please refrain from speaking and submit questions via email.