Today, rooftop revelry is a summertime must in NYC.  Sky-high bars scatter the city, curating their own vibes, cocktail menus and clientele. What many people don’t know is that the predecessors to these bars were even cooler.  Back in the day, starting in the 1880s or...

Nowadays summer camp may seem as American as baseball or apple pie, but the trend really only began around the start of the 1900s.  As more and more places industrialized, parents and educators thought it was important for kids to experience the way life was before –...

Prior to Prohibition, the U.S. was home to an abundance of breweries.  The number fell to zero during the years the law was in place, and rose again when the amendment was repealed.  The post WWII era saw the rise of mega conglomerates like MillerCoors and...

As Americans grow more and more health conscious, the chefs who feed them have begun to make changes to their menus.  Over the last couple of years chefs across the country have been adding more veggie-centric entrees to their menus – a move that both meets a new...

Amber was born in Brooklyn to an Irish and African American family, then was raised in the Bronx. She currently attends Kean University where she is halfway through with earning a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. "I took a break after last spring semester to have my...

Red Nose Day is a fundraising campaign to help raise money and awareness to change the lives of kids who need our help the most! The money raised by Red Nose Day benefits children in some of the neediest communities in the US and some of the poorest communities in the...

One of the food and restaurant trends popping up in 2018 may surprise you: the mocktail. For years, soda and seltzer were pretty much the only options for non-drinkers.  Luckily for teetotalers, the situation is changing.  The growth of cocktail culture, along with...

Memorial Day, known originally as Decoration Day, began as a way to honor the American lives lost during the Civil War.  Each town would pick a spring day to honor the veterans from the area, visit cemeteries, and join in remembrance.  Many stores would close, and as...

With summer approaching, you’re likely thinking ice cream.  As the weather warms up ice cream trucks start popping up in towns and cities across the country as people cool off with their favorite frozen treat. Ice cream is common place today, but have you ever...

In the U.S., the months of May and June revolve around graduations.  High schools and colleges honor the accomplishments of their senior classes with elaborate ceremonies, awards, and celebrations. The robes traditionally worn by graduates at commencement exercises...

If American culture is obsessed with anything right now, it’s food and television.  Go to any office in any city, and the water cooler talk is almost guaranteed to be about a restaurant or a show, a recipe or an episode recap. Here are our favorite food shows and...

Father’s Day officially became a holiday in 1972, under President Richard Nixon.  Before this official recognition, however, many people celebrated Father’s Day in some capacity. The history of the day goes back to the early 1900s in Spokane, Washington.  A young...

  "One of the reasons I’ve been with HMG+ for so long is because of their flexibility and willingness to support their Service Professionals who are also artists, students, parents, etc. Most of us are doing this job to support ourselves while we endeavor to do...

On May 1st, HMG+ President Karen DiPeri attended the Legislative Summit and Lobby Day in Albany, NY to voice concerns of our industry. The goal of lobby day in Albany’s capital building is to educate lawmakers on the huge impact staffing firms have on employment in...

Happy World Party Day! World Party Day is a global celebration that seeks to make the world a better place. The motto for this holiday is “Party is the opposite of war.” The idea behind it is that we can only create a better reality by taking positive action and...

Thanks to all our guests who came out to celebrate a fun evening full of wine, laughter, and networking hosted by HMG+! HMG+ Wine and Cheese Pairings 2017 Bodega Ostatu Rioja Rosado paired with Champlain Valley Organic Triple Crème (Cow, New York) or Leonora (Goat,...

George’s hospitality experience began in College when he was studying Aerospace Technology at SUNY Farmingdale, Long Island. While enrolled, he was hired as a room service cashier for the Huntington Hilton Hotel. Soon after, he was promoted to room service waiter...

Jacob was born and raised in Tucson, AZ and studied Theater Performance in Seattle. Jacob moved to New York 5 years ago to continue developing his career as an actor/singer. "I'm not very good at sitting still or 'waiting for my big break', which has led me to pursue...

Smiling faces, passion and dedication to excellent service is what to expect from HMG+. Our team is your greatest asset. When it comes to booking event staff this spring, rely on HMG+ to provide the best service to your guests. Oh, and we have an app too. What sets...