All things hospitality, with a focus on events and operations

The Curated By Perspective

Written by Parker Pridgen

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Person reviewing financial documents at a desk, using a calculator and laptop to manage expenses and budget planning.

When the Budget & Vision Don’t Match

Event Strategy

Why events fall short when the goal isn’t clearly defined from the start.

Feb 4, 2026

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Elegant dining room with green velvet chairs, floor to ceiling windows, and scenic waterfront views creating a calm, design forward restaurant setting.

Designing Spaces in Hospitality

Hospitality & Design

A reflection on hospitality design, human presence, and why not everything should be optimized (except for my grammar).

Jan 27, 2026

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Group of professionally dressed guests holding cocktails and socializing during a hosted open bar at a private event.

Pt 2: Bar packages. How do you pick one?

Event Strategy

A breakdown of bar package options and how they affect both guest experience and restaurant operations.

Jan 22, 2026

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Guests gathered at a lively cocktail bar with bartenders serving drinks during a busy open bar service.

Pt 1: Bar packages. How do you pick one?

Event Strategy

A breakdown of bar package options and how they affect both guest experience and restaurant operations.

Jan 20, 2026

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Elegant event bar setup with liquor bottles, champagne glasses, citrus garnishes, and copper barware under warm string lighting.

Why minimum spends scare people.

Event Strategy

A look at why minimum spends exist, why they often feel intimidating, and how clarity around them makes events easier to plan.

Jan 15, 2026