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Tech Soiree Scales Back, Gets Creative

TechAmerica continued the American Electronics Association's tradition of hosting an annual "Technology for Government" soiree on Wednesday but opted for a more economic spread of colorfully named appetizers and specialty cocktails rather than a formal sit-down banquet. AeA and the Information Technology Association of America merged to form TechAmerica in January. Although Google's Chief Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf, also known as the "Father of the Internet," was billed as the evening's star power, the event's creative menu stole the show.

Transparency & Innovation Station:
Cocktail: "Clearly Classic" (vodka martini with a citrus twist or olive)
Bits & Bytes: Cocktail nuts, marinated olives, Chipolina olives
Digital Dips: Sun-dried tomato, olive tapenade, and artichoke

Cloud Computing Café:
Cocktail: "Cloud Martini" (grapefruit vodka, Red Bull, cotton candy garnish)
"Cumulus" cupcakes
"Puffy Pastries" (meringues, éclairs, cream puffs)

Tech America Diner:
Silicon Valley sliders (mini beef burgers)
Eastern Shore crab cakes
Low Country mini quiches
Beltway BLT bites
Midwest cheese straws

Cyber Security Lounge:
Cocktail: "Malware" Mojito
"Sandbox" sandwich (mini Cuban)
"Phishing" tacos (tilapia filled tortillas)
"Computer" chips (sweet and spicy plantains)

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