Updates
02/01/2019
Chef Michael Simon Delivers Entertaining Expo Keynote Address
As he was entering the Mid-American Restaurant Expo’s spacious hall of food samples, products and stages, the always animated Michael Symon grinned when asked if he brought his A game.
02/01/2019
Brenz Pizza Co.'s Kyle Rosch claims 3rd "Best of the Midwest" title with The Heartland Pizza
Brenz Pizza Co.’s Kyle Rosch continued his dominance of the annual Pizza Pizzazz competition by winning his third “Best of the Midwest” title in four years on Jan. 13.
02/01/2019
Chef Rios 'Rules' 2019 Burger Battle title at Mid-America Restaurant Expo
Jomar Rios, executive chef at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee, Ill., won the second-annual Burger Battle competition held at the 2019 The Mid-America Restaurant Expo.
11/15/2018
Who Loves Food Trucks?
Whether you are thinking of expanding your brick-and-mortar or have an established mobile restaurant, the Food Truck Park will be one area you won't want to miss!
10/12/2018
Elite Speakers on tap for #MAREXPO
We have an AMAZING line up of Industry Leaders who will be sharing their secrets and words of wisdom with YOU at the Expo!
09/14/2018
CONNECT Breakfast with Industry Influencers
Network with peers and build relationship assets for your business with influencer audiences such as PR Professionals, Bloggers, Foodies, Workforce Developers and Foodservice Innovators.
08/02/2018
Celebrity Chef Jonathon Sawyer to share insights at the Expo
As a proud Clevelander and restaurateur, Chef Jonathon Sawyer brings a wealth of experience from opening several of his own restaurants, including The Greenhouse Tavern, Noodlecat, Trentina and SeeSaw Pretzel Shoppe. See him in action on Sunday, January 13 at the Expo on the Demo Stage!
07/10/2018
Register before December 1 for $39
Save $10 off your show admission when you register before December 1, 2018.
06/20/2018
Book your hotel room by December 1
The Expo has negotiated exclusive rates at four area hotels. Please contact the hotels directly to secure your reservation.
05/03/2018
Michael Symon back to keynote Mid-America Restaurant Expo
Back by popular demand, Celebrity chef, restaurateur, James Beard award winner and television star Michael Symon returns as keynote speaker for the 2019 Mid-America Restaurant Expo.
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