Leigh Anne Zinsmeister

📰 Leigh Anne Zinsmeister, based in NYC, is the content manager for Informa’s Restaurant and Food Group since February 2020. Previously, she served as the digital content manager (April 2018-Feb. 2020) and digital content producer (June 2016-April 2018) at the same company. Her career includes roles at Mail Online (2014-2016) and Gannett's Phoenix Design studio (2012-2014). She has a journalism degree from Arizona State University. Follow her on Twitter @LeighAnneZin.

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🎤 On Wednesday, The Music Center in Los Angeles announced a new multi-year partnership with Sodexo Live! for handling food and beverage services at venues like Walt Disney Concert Hall and more. Chef Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne will lead catering as Hope & Grand Events by Lucques. The center features restaurants like Kendall’s Brasserie, with a new eatery opening next year. Sodexo Live! serves other notable venues like the Eiffel Tower and Hollywood Bowl.

📖 Leigh Anne Zinsmeister, current Group Content Manager since Feb 2020 at Informa Restaurant and Food Group, managed digital content from April 2018 and was a producer there since June 2016. With a journalism degree from Arizona State University, she also has roots in Phoenix, Dallas, Cleveland, and lives in New York City. Past roles include Mail Online Community Moderator (Mar 2014-Jun 2016) and Wire Editor at Gannett (Jan 2012-Mar 2014). Contact: [email protected]