The problem: Key West's boutique Gates Hotel had no room for a foodservice outlet. The solution: an onsite food trailer, providing authentic area cuisine, that's "custom-built, user-friendly, and far less expensive than building a full-on foodservice operation at the hotel,” says David Fuhrman, owner of Key West-based Great Events Catering.

Named Wicked Tea, a play on words from the song “No Rest for the Wicked,” the modern tea service at L'Ermitage in Beverly Hills is a classy culinary experience with a naughty twist. It appeals more to a young, sophisticated clientele especially interested in the cocktails.