As the battle for female representation in the food and beverage industry wages on, the Crescent City is leading the charge. P.O.W.E.R. Palates-an initiative that showcases female leadership in hospitality, concluded its inaugural month-long run with a luncheon at Antoine's Restaurant this past Thursday.
P.O.W.E.R. Palates is
part of Fidelity Bank's P.O.W.E.R. program (which stands for "Potential of
Women Entrepreneurs Realized".) In partnership with the Louisiana Hospitality
Foundation, P.O.W.E.R. Palates hopes to incite awareness and drive business to
women-led restaurants and bars in the greater New Orleans area. This year, thirty
restaurants and bars participated.
"This is the first time
women in the New Orleans hospitality industry have been highlighted for their
critical role in making the city the food and drink capital of the world," said
Elizabeth Broekman, Fidelity Bank's Associate Vice President and Director
of P.O.W.E.R.
Plans are underway to bring
the program back next year and organizers hope to expand to other cities
in Louisiana.
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