Roma Food Enterprises to Anchor Special Pizza Focused Show Within A

Show



    NORWALK, Conn., July 30 /EMWNews/ -- Roma Food Enterprises, the

nations largest pizza focused food distributor will be anchoring PMQ Pizza

Magazine's 4th annual Orlando Pizza Show taking place at the Florida

Restaurant & Lodging Show; September 5 - 7, 2008 at the Orange County

Convention Center in Orlando, FL.



    "We are excited to report that the Orlando Pizza Show has grown in

several ways. Roma Food Enterprises will have a huge 2,000 square foot mega

booth; many exhibitors have increased their booth size and the number of

new exhibitors is up 35%," said Steve Green, publisher of PMQ. "We have

added several new features to the event including the Idea Zone and the

Franchise Village and we think the 15,000 industry professionals that come

to the event will find a great array of new products, services and ideas

they can bring back to their pizza restaurants."



    This year's show will provide a valuable educational experience

featuring Tom (The Dough Doctor) Lehmann and Jeff Zeak. They will be on

hand at the Tom Lehmann Dough Information Center to answer all dough

questions and to demonstrate how to make a great pizza.



    In addition, the Idea Zone will introduce interesting niche ideas on

how to successfully market a pizzeria. Attendees can get cutting edge

marketing ideas and have direct access to the world of marketing and

promotional tools, as well as obtain products and information that will

reach more customers and retain a better clientele. For restaurateurs

thinking of buying a franchise or those who would like to meet with

companies that can assist with financing, leasing, capital, etc., the

Franchise Village will be set up to answer all questions.



    The American Pizza Championship and the U.S. Pizza Team Trials will

take place during the Orlando Pizza Show. Dough spinning pizza acrobats

will compete for a spot on the US Pizza Team. The US Pizza Team is selected

each year and consists of America's best pizza makers and pizza acrobats

who represent the nation's pizza industry at the World Pizza Championships

in Salsomaggiore, Italy.



    "Along with enjoying great pizza entertainment and getting the chance

to taste test some of the best pizzas from around the globe, attendees will

walk away with tons of information and a new found excitement about their

craft," added Steve Green. PMQ's Orlando Pizza Show is an event not to be

missed. The latest products, services, and technologies ranging from pizza

dough's, sauces, cheeses, and toppings to ovens, cookware, POS systems,

marketing ideas, beverage equipment, apparel, furnishings, and

architecture/design will all be featured.



    In addition to the Orlando Pizza Show, The Florida Restaurant & Lodging

Show will once again feature The Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum, offering

over two dozen educational sessions. Dick Rivera, former chairman of the

National Restaurant Association, will present the keynote address on

Saturday, September 6th. Other exciting features taking place during the

Show include the Innovative New Product Gallery, The Ultimate Barista

Challenge(R) USA:, BARFLY Group Conference Sessions, the Catering

Symposium, the Liquid Lounge featuring the Liquid Learning Laboratory, the

American Culinary Federation Culinary Competitions, and the Florida

Restaurant & Lodging Association Southern Wine & Spirits Gala.



    ABOUT THE FLORIDA RESTAURANT & LODGING SHOW:



    The 2008 Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show will be held September 5-7

at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The Show is produced

and managed by Reed Exhibitions, and sponsored by the Florida Restaurant &

Lodging Association. For more information on exhibiting or attending, call

888-372-3976 or visit the official Show Web site at

http://www.flrestaurantandlodgingshow.com or http://www.thefoodshows.com.