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’Tis the Season
Corporate Holiday Parties Are Back on the Menu These Days
BY JOSEPH BEDNAR
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Mick Corduff has been in the restaurant busi- ness long enough to know what brings cus- tomers in.
In many cases, it’s a simple change in the weather.
“It kind of clicks into gear right now. I think most people’s grills are being put away, and the patio furniture has been brought in, so people are starting to go out a little bit more,” he said. “And now we’re gearing up for the holiday season.”
Ah, yes, holiday parties. As owner of two venerable Holy- oke dining spots — the Log Cabin, with plenty of space for large company events, and the Delaney House, suitable for smaller gatherings — Corduff understands the draw of cor- porate get-togethers, and he’s hoping other strong signs from 2024 carry over into November and December.
“We’re coming off a really busy wedding season, and foli- age season has been going really well. We just finished some Thanksgiving menus, finished up the Christmas to-go pack- ages, and the reservations for holiday gatherings are starting to trickle in now.”
Corduff said companies who like their experience with the Log Cabin or Delaney House have learned to rebook early.
“There’s always a last-minute Sally, but then there’s the customer base that has the same Friday every year — the
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