Around food service people, excitment usually involves alchohol and someone being arrested. I'm sure there will be some of that at this show too, but I don't intend to be near anything/anyone that is exciting.
I'll settle for a good time. ;>)
I've got a ride-share buddy lined up to share the $12 valet fee so we don't have to pay the $5-$15 parking fees and have to walk several blocks with the bag full of samples, brochures and stuff that one always brings home from a trade show.
/john