SAVOR…CATERING by SMG and the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment
Center, makes several efforts to be part of a sustainable community within our
realm of the industry. We do so by using compostable serviceware, participating
in a defined recycling program, and promoting sustainable seafood menu
options through our sustainable seafood program “Seafood For The Future”.
Our substainable seafood program “Seafood For The Future” offers choices that
are farmed or fished in an economically, socially, nutritionally, and environmentally
responsible way. We also work with area farms to source local produce, dairy, &
artisanal cheese.
Even our décor is planned around using items that will be reused, recycled or
renewed, such as live plants, river stones, & other natural elements that will not be
thrown away after use. We want to provide every opportunity to preserve
our resources for future generations.
We Proudly Brew Starbucks®
Certified Organic and Fair Trade Coffees.
For more Infomation on "Seafood For The Future" link below:
http://seafoodforthefuture.org/
SAVOR... Green Initiatives In The News
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January 30, 2012
SAVOR... has recycled 427.13 Tons and composted 6.48 To Date
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SAVOR...'s 3rd Annual Charity Rummage Sale
Food, Fun & Great Deals!
11/4/2011 & 11/5/2011
8am-2pm
Location: Seaside Meeting Rooms Portachere
300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802
We Need Donations!!!
Clothing, Household Items, Books,
Movies, Furniture, etc.
Please Make Sure Items Are Clean and In
Working Order
Contact SAVOR... (562) 499-7565
Benefitting Local Long Beach Charities including:
Aquarium of the Pacific Scholarship Fund
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November 6 -7, 2010
SAVOR... Rummage Sale!
2nd Annual Charity Rummage Sale
Food, Fun & Great Deals!
November 6-7
Sat. & Sun. 7am-3pm
Furniture, Office Furniture, Toys, House Hold goods,
Kids’ items, High End Knoll Cubical, Sauna,
Clothing, DCS Built-in Barbeque,
Several Businesses, Several Families
One Large Rummage Sale
"Cypress Business Center"
10810 Walker Street
Cypress, CA 90630
(in the back of the building in parking lot)
For More Infomation Call: 562-499-7565
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October 25, 2010
300 Plus Volunteers From Long Beach Area Non-Profit Organizations Connect With
SAVOR… For The Women’s Conference
In Long Beach, October means it's time once agian for The Women's Conference, The Nation's Permier Forum for Women. Leading up to October 26th, you can find more than 300 volunteers from twelve Long Beach area schools and community organizations at the Long Beach Convention Center assisting the chefs as the create the 12,000 plus lunches that will be served. In addition to their efforts behind the scenes leading to the event, they are an instrmental link in the orchestration of the lunch service.
Jean Hartman, Non-Profit Coordinator for SAVOR…Long Beach is “truly moved with the enthusiasm and commitment from our local community toward this event, there is defiantly a symmetry between the fundamental message of The Women’s Conference, and the philosophy of the SAVOR… and it’s ongoing commitment and generosity to non-profit organizations”. Students and parents form Millikan, Jordan, Los Alamitos, Gahr, and Cabrillo High Schools have committed their time and efforts to ensuring a successful event. They represent marching bands, ROTC, soccer and basketball teams, as well as PTSA’s and scholastic programs. A significant commitment will also be seen from the Musical West Theater Guild, Downtown Lions Club and Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps.
The dedication and energy of each and everyone who contributes their time and talent is, as always, gratefully appreciated by all associated with the Conference.
If you are associated with a non-profit organization or school in the Long Beach CA area, and would like information on SAVOR’s… non-profit fundraising partnership,
please contact Jean Hartman at (562) 230-1928.
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September 25, 2010
Long Beach’s Coastal Cleanup Day was a Success!
SAVOR… was happy to participate in the 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 25, 2010. For the past 4 years, SAVOR… has feed hungry volunteers from the Long Beach Water Dept. and surrounding communities.
For more information click on link below:
http://www.lbwater.org/information/beachcleanup.html#RESULTSOFLASTBEACH
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April 19, 2010
SAVOR... LONG BEACH FUNDS SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS TO THE AQUARIUM
DURING GRAND PRIX WEEKEND
Long Beach, Calif.-April 16, 2010-SAVOR...Long Beach continued its commitment to annually fund field trips to the Aquarium of the Pacific for Southland students by donating to the scholarship program in 2010. These students visited the Aquarium on the Friday of Grand Prix weekend. "We were delighted to be able to introduce the students to the wonders of marine life and to help them learn how they can protect our ocean," said Jerry Schubel, Aquarium of the Pacific president & CEO.y
The students had the opportunity to visit the Aquarium of the Pacific and to partake in ocean educational programs under the SAVOR...Long Beach scholarship. Students had the chance to explore the Aquarium's entire facility all to themselves during the Grand Prix.
SAVOR, the food and beverage division of special event venue management leader SMG, (www.savorsmg.com<http://www.savorsmg.com/> ) currently provides food and beverage services, as well as VIP and catering/special event services, to more than 100 facilities around the world. The company is also an industry leader in introducing green standards and programs to public facilities. SAVOR's commitment to farm to table freshness and food quality typically features locally grown products for their venue clients whenever possible. SAVOR staff prides themselves on being on the cutting edge of the latest food and beverage trends in addition to searching out the most innovative food technologies available on the market.
The Aquarium of the Pacific is the fourth largest aquarium in the nation. It displays over 11,000 animals in more than 50 exhibits that represent the diversity of the Pacific Ocean. Each year more than 1.5 million people visit the Aquarium. Beyond its world-class animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. The Aquarium of the Pacific was the first among museums, zoos, and aquariums in the nation to register its greenhouse gases and is a leader in green practices, including its LEED platinum Watershed classroom and its commitment to grow without increasing its carbon footprint. In 2009 the Aquarium was awarded the Super Nova Star Award by the Alliance to Save Energy for being the nation's most energy-efficient business with revenues under $50 million. It was proud to partner with the Pacific Life Foundation to launch Seafood for the Future in 2009. The Aquarium is open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (except Dec. 25 and during the Grand Prix April 16-18, 2010).
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December 9 , 2009
SAVOR...SMG and Razorgator Team Up for Third Year
SAVOR...SMG Teams with RAZORGATOR for 2010 Rose Bowl and BCS Games
Pasadena, CA, December 2009 -- New Year's Day 2010 will be busy for SAVOR by SMG as it provides all food and beverage services for the Rose Bowl Official Hospitality Village in Pasadena. For the third consecutive year, RazorGator Experiences, the world's leading event experience company, has contracted SAVOR to cater the numerous corporate and private parties held at Hospitality Village between the parade festivities and kickoff for the Rose Bowl game.
In addition, RazorGator has commissioned SAVOR to fulfill the same responsibilities for the Bowl Championship Series (BCS), the NCAA national championship game slated at Rose Bowl stadium a week later.
Often called "The Granddaddy of Them All," the Rose Bowl game typically draws a sell-out crowd, and nowhere is the mood more celebratory than at Hospitality Village where several thousand guests congregate for simultaneous private parties held under more than a dozen gigantic tents. The BCS Games are equally well-attended, with parties at Hospitality Village drawing some 5,000 guests.
SAVOR's menu packages for the Rose Bowl and BCS events range from simple "Pitstop" fare of hamburgers and hotdogs and chips for groups up to 4,000 to lavish buffets for entertaining corporate and school athletic team VIP guests.
In keeping with Southern California's typically sunny weather and the festive bowl game mood, SAVOR has created several themed menu choices, from Backyard Grill to Mediterranean, All-American to Baja Fiesta. The entrée choices include such SAVOR chef specialties as bourbon-glazed BBQ chicken, Spanish paella, smoked beef brisket, carne asada, chimichurri pork tenderloin and baby back ribs.
The entire SAVOR menu and service program focuses on locally produced, farm-to-table freshness, sustainable seafoods, and compostable disposableware for food and beverage stations.
In addition to bringing in culinary and service employees from nearby Long Beach and Ontario as well as other regions across the United States, SAVOR will boost the local employment picture by hiring temporary workers from Pasadena area nonprofit groups, culinary schools and staffing agencies.
"Great food and beverages are so much a part of any celebration," says Wes Westley, president and CEO of SMG. "SAVOR is totally dedicated to making sure that guests at the Rose Bowl and BCS games ring in the New Year with fanfare, festivities and fun."
Quick Links:
RAZORGATOR - Rose Bowl
RAZORGATOR - BCS Games
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11/6/09
Aquarium Launches SEAFOOD FOR THE FUTURE Smart Choices,
Free Ticket  Destinations Manganize Cover [download]
Destinations Manganize Article [download]
Also mentioned on the following website:
http://www.destinationslongbeach.com/editorialcalpage.htm
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10/27/09
SAVOR... has launched its very own Vegetable and Herb Garden
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9/25/09
SAVOR... Rummage Sale
The SAVOR… Rummage Sale at Blair Field was a success! With
SAVOR...'s dollar - for - dollar match, over $2,600 was raised and will be donated to
the following charities:
- Aquarium of the Pacific Scholarship Fund
- Long Beach Partners of Parks
- Boys Town
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9/22/09
Seafood for The Future
SAVOR…
SAVOR… in exclusive partnership with the Aquarium of the Pacific, is excited to join
in the Seafood For the Future program, for the past 5 years we have been serving
sustainable seafood to all of our guests. We do this at every location as well as for
all the special events here at the Aquarium. With the growing concern for ecologically
sound practices, Seafood For the Future ensures that all the fish we serve is
harvested in ways to allow these species and their ecosystems to survive and
flourish throughout future generations.
We are presently expanding our support for the Seafood for the Future
program by offering sustainable seafood options on our menus, not just at
this venue but also at venues across the country within our organization.
We hope this will increase the awareness of our clientele and encourage
hem to educate themselves towards making more earth-wise choices.
SAVOR … currently works with distributors that share the same
passion for sustainability and eco-friendliness, and as concerned about
our environment as we are.
Also mentioned in the following Articles:
http://www.everythinglongbeach.com
http://www.presstelegram.com
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9/22/09
WasteCon Event
 
This week the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center has the pleasure to
host the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) for WASTECON 2009.
The show draws professionals within the solid waste management industry to learn
about the newest trends and developments, network and experience cutting-edge
exhibits. Since a main focus of the program will be solid waste management and
reducing the effects of waste on the environment, our recycling programs and how
we handle our discarded items will be at the center of attention.
Local government officials have all eyes on Long Beach as we service this
important client this week.
SAVOR... has been working closely with the City of Long Beach to "beef up"
the current recycling program. The City was kind enough to provide additional
recycling containers, as well as large "Recycle Here" signs that will be sure to
grab the attention of attendees.Also, we have taken extra steps to ensure that
recycled materials are sorted by adding signage to recycling bins so that guests
are sure to choose the proper receptacle. We hope that these most recent
initiatives will help to minimize our carbon footprint for this and future events
here in Long Beach.
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9/19/09
Long Beach’s Coastal Cleanup Day was a Success!
 
SAVOR… was happy to participate in the 25th Annual California Coastal
Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19, 2009. For the past 3 years,
SAVOR… has feed hungry volunteers from the Long Beach Water Dept. and
surrounding communities.
For more infomation click on link below:
http://www.lbwater.org/information/beachcleanup.html#RESULTSOFLASTBE |
