Foodservice Analysis

Independent research project HA525I Kirsti Kompus

Major Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2009-2010
(October 1, 2009–September 30, 2010)

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Introduction
Vizcaya Museum Gardens is a Miami-Dade County facility that is accredited by the Vizcaya Museum andand Gardens, 3251 South Miami Ave., Miami, Florida 33129, Tel.: (305) 250-9133, Fax: (305) 285-2004
www.vizcayamuseum.org

American Association of Museums and distinguished as a United States National Historic Landmark. Vizcaya serves approximately 174,000 local residents and tourists annually. It is open to the public every day except Tuesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day and offers guided tours in English and Spanish. For decades, Vizcaya has been a diplomatic seat of Miami-Dade County, having hosted some of the world’s most renowned dignitaries—such as Queen Elizabeth II, Pope John Paul II, President Ronald Reagan, and King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain—and major international events—such as the Summit of the Americas, the signing of the Free Trade Agreement, and activities associated with Art Basel. In addition, thousands of Miami-Dade residents and visitors have chosen to commemorate some of the most important occasions of their lives at Vizcaya. We are honored to host private events—such as weddings and other commitment ceremonies— and photo shoots by local quinceañeras (young women celebrating their 15th birthday) and many others.

Foodservice – The Café The Vizcaya Café and Shop is open daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except Tuesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, with paid museum admission Membership Vizcayans to in offers Vizcaya. The free

admission to the property, including the Café and Shop. Members also enjoy a 10% discount at the Café and Shop. Creative and enticing sandwiches, salads, desserts, and other refreshments are served in a casual, but unique, setting on the north side of Vizcaya's Main House, overlooking the historic swimming pool. Working... [continues]

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