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Wow, that was good brisket! Actually, there was a ton of different meats to be had during the "fusion" themed opening reception. And, as you can see from the photo, many attendees came out to connect.

Personally, I preferred the museum setting from last year's conference in Boston. Despite the overall quality and polish of the reception, a ballroom in a convention center doesn't quite have the same cultural depth...

Regardless, it was nice to bump into, and catch up with, a few folks I knew (like Wes Trochlil, Bill Drohan, Jeff de Cagna and Reggie Henry).

Though, what was the deal with not having desserts?!