The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show happens March 1–3 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, and on Monday, SoHo Italian Barolo will host a “Chef Connect” after-party celebrating the winners of the 20th Annual U.S. Pastry Competition. The event will offer a chance to mingle with competeition winners and other industry folks, and 15% of proceeds benefit Action Against Hunger (March 2, 9 PM; $20 per person; get tickets and more info).