Banquet and Catering Honorable Mention: The Ohio Union Griffin Ballroom, Columbus, Ohio

Published on Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Written by The Editors

Banquet and Catering, Honorable Mention
The Ohio Union Griffin Ballroom, Columbus, Ohio

Specifying Team: Larry Moore, associate director, Ohio Union Griffin Ballroom; Patrick Ionno, food and beverage manager, Ohio Union Griffin Ballroom; Roger Garland, executive chef, Ohio Union Griffin Ballroom; John Sweeney, dealer sales rep, The Wasserstrom Company; Steve Castle, territory manager, Top O The Table

China: Oneida (Gemini, Ceramicor) and Anchor Hocking

Flatware: Oneida (Etage)

Glassware: Anchor Hocking (New Orleans, Florentine)

Accessories: Oneida (Holloware patterns include Stiletto, Noblesse, New Rim), Thermos (tall carafe) and Isinglass (banquet presentation items)

Worth Mentioning: Tabletop layout is not too crowded, which is often the case for banquet tables. The stainless steel cube riser fits well but guests can still see around it. Our judges also feel the silverware stands nicely on its own and is complemented by the platinum on the plateware.

2012 Tabletop Performance Awards

Restaurants with a Per Person Check Average of More Than $30: First Place

Restaurants with a Per Person Check Average of More Than $30: Honorable Mention

Restaurants with a Per Person Check Average of More Than $30: Honorable Mention

Restaurants with a Per Person Check Average of Less Than $30: First Place

Restaurants with a Per Person Check Average of Less Than $30: Honorable Mention

Restaurants with a Per Person Check Average of Less Than $30: Honorable Mention

Clubs and Resorts: First Place

Clubs and Resorts: Honorable Mention

Clubs and Resorts: Honorable Mention

Onsite: First Place

Onsite: Honorabe Mention

Banquet and Catering: First Place

Banquet and Catering: Honorable Mention