SORRY, MEAL TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNAL DINING. THERE IS A SEPARATE RESTAURANT IN THE HOTEL AND OTHER DINING OPTIONS IN THE AREA. WE WILL NOT BE SELLING ANY MORE MEALS AT THECONVERENCE - WE ARE SOLD OUT

Please read all the instructions below and review the menu offerings before ordering!

We are excited to offer several options for communal dining at this year's NERFA Conference! You can purchase meal plans - individual for breakfast buffets on Friday and Saturday morning, and/or dinner buffets on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (Menus below). You can also order packages - order all 3 dinners, both breakfasts, or a full plan for all dinners and breakfasts.

Individual Dinners - $35.00 & $2.50 service fee
Individual Breakfast - $25.00 & $2.00 service fee
3 Dinner plan - $105.00 & $5.50 service fee
2 Breakfast plan - $50.00 & $3.50 service fee
ALL MEAL PLAN (3 dinners & 2 breakfasts) - $155.00 & $7.50 service fee

Each buffet, breakfast and dinner, incudes Gluten Free and Vegetarian options. Special diet concerns? See the note at the end of this message. You can contact Katie Riggs, our Conference Director, at katie@riggsand.com and she can work with you to accommodate special needs beyond what is listed.

Please note - We will dine together in the Fort Orange Square (an indoor atrium) but only individuals who purchase meal options can sit in this area - no outside food can be brought into our community dining area.

If you are staying in the overflow hotel or have made other accommodations, you can still purchase meal plans here at the Desmond.

Menu options not to your liking? The Desmond Hotel also has a wonderful restaurant - Mr. D’s Restaurant & Lounge featuring modern American menus. The hotel is also near a number of fast food, full-service restaurants, and supermarkets. Each room features a refrigerator and a coffee maker.

Please review the menu offerings and then click on "BUY" purchase. We look forward to breaking break together!

Here are the menus (you can also review when purchasing):

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6th Dinner Buffet | Fort Orange Square | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
MEXICAN BUFFET
Serve Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Desmond Salad Presentation with Assorted Dressing

MAKE YOUR OWN TACO BAR:

Seasoned Ground Beef & Shredded Chicken
Hard & Soft Taco Shells (Corn & Flour)
Shredded Cheddar
Sour Cream
Diced Tomato & Onion
Shredded Lettuce
Fajita Vegetables
Refried Beans
Cilantro Lime Rice
DIETARY RESTRICTION MEALS (see note below)
Desmond Bread Pudding with English Custard
Assorted Dessert Bars including (GF) Option
Iced Tea

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7th Dinner Buffet | Fort Orange Square | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
ITALIAN DINNER BUFFET
Serve Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Caesar Salad (Croutons & Cheese on Side)
Toasted Garlic Bread
Chicken Parmesan
Penne, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Tomatoes
DIETARY RESTRICTION MEALS (see note below)
Desmond Bread Pudding with English Custard
Petite Cheesecakes
including GF dessert option
Iced Tea

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th Dinner Buffet | Fort Orange Square | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
SATURDAY DINNER BUFFET
Serve Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Desmond Salad Presentation
Vegetarian Wild Rice Salad, Dried Cherries, Walnuts, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Traditional Meatloaf / Mashed Potatoes
Barbeque Chicken Breast
Green Beans
Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter
DIETARY RESTRICTION MEALS (see note below)
Desmond Bread Pudding with English Custard
Assorted Dessert Bars including GF option
Iced Tea

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7th Breakfast Buffet | Fort Orange Square | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
FRIDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET
Serve Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Assorted Whole Fruit
Scrambled Eggs
Hardwood Smoked Bacon
O'Brien Breakfast Potatoes
Assorted Yogurt
Assorted bagels, cream cheese, jam and butter
DIETARY RESTRICTION MEALS(see note below)
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf and Tea

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th Breakfast Buffet | Fort Orange Square | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET
Serve Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Assorted Whole Fruit
Scrambled Eggs
Turkey Sausage
O'Brien Breakfast Potatoes
Assorted Yogurt
Assorted bagels, cream cheese, jam and butter
DIETARY RESTRICTION MEALS(see note below)
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf and Tea

NOTE: Dietary Restriction meals:
When you place your order, there is a question about special dietary needs you might have. If you have a more restrictive diet or special needs, please note what the restrictions are in the space allotted. You can contact Katie Riggs at katie@riggsand.com and she will work with you.
Please note - Review the menu prior to ordering! If you have a diet that the listed menu items do not meet, contact Katie. Dietary restrictions would be for the following:

Vegetarian
Vegan
GF
DF
Peanut Allergy
Tree nut allergy
Soy allergy
Halal
Kosher
Other

Cheryl Prashker

Cheryl Prashker

Cheryl Prashker