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With the “beverage-only” occasion continuing to trend and seemingly no end to the craze for cocktails, Steelite International has announced a partnership with modern mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim who has turned making cocktails into an art form. Moving beyond the simple "how-to" of mixed drinks, Tony Abou-Ganim has inspired bar professionals across the globe to become more daring in their creations. With that, Steelite has introduced the tools every cocktail artist needs to create a masterpiece. Makes sense doesn't it....after all, Steelite already has an incredibly cool cocktail glassware collection. Now, it has the cocktail making tools! Abou-Ganim grew up in the bar business, learning the craft from his cousin Helen David at the Brass Rail Bar in Port Huron, Michigan. His initial introduction to the business was steeped in the tradition of classic cocktails and professional barmanship, teaching him the necessary steps to become a leader in the beverage industry. Tony Abou-Ganim's career as a master bartender has taken him to the top restaurants and resorts in San Francisco, New York,Las Vegas, and beyond. Today, he is one of the National Ambassadors of the U.S. Bartenders Guild,www.usbg.org, and Associate Member of the Museum of the American Cocktail, www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org. In addition, Tony Abou-Ganim continues to educate about the history and lore of cocktails. Tony Abou-Ganim is the author of The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails and several of books on cocktail making which are available through his website and on Amazon. Abou-Ganim grew up in the bar business, learning the craft from his cousin Helen David at the Brass Rail Bar in Port Huron, Michigan. His initial introduction to the business was steeped in the tradition of classic cocktails and professional barmanship, teaching him the necessary steps to become a leader in the beverage industry. Tony Abou-Ganim's careerhttp://www.steelite.com/ as a master bartender has taken him to the top restaurants and resorts in San Francisco, New York,Las Vegas, and beyond. Today, he is one of the National Ambassadors of the U.S. Bartenders Guild,www.usbg.org, and Associate Member of the Museum of the American Cocktail, www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org. In addition, Tony Abou-Ganim continues to educate about the history and lore of cocktails. To learn more about the new bar Tony Abou-Ganim bar tools from Steelite and all the other products that they have for the hospitality industry, go here: http://www.steelite.com/
Stoke-on-Trent ceramics manufacturer Churchill China has started the year with an "encouraging" performance as it reported a healthy increase in profitability. Sales turnover for the six months to 30 June 2013 nudged upwards to £19.7m, compared with £19.2m in the first half of 2012. The group's hospitality business performed well across all sectors but progress in the retail division was more restrained, Churchill Chairman Alan McWalter said. Operating profit was up by 42 per cent to £1.1m and pre-tax profit rose by 56 per cent to the same figure. McWalter added: "We anticipate that our hospitality business will remain healthy both in the UK and in the majority of our export markets. We expect to continue to reap the benefit from our long-term investment programme. Our retail product range is strong but we expect sales to remain subdued for the remainder of the year. We have started the year with a very encouraging first six months and current trading levels remain good for the group as a whole. If current sales trends persist through the remainder of 2013, in particular through the important fourth quarter, we would expect to deliver a full-year performance at the higher end of our initial expectations." Churchill China increased its interim dividend for the first half from 4.8p per share to 4.9p. to learn more about Churchill and its collction of products for the hospitality industry, go here: http://www.churchillchina.com/ We all understand branding when it comes to well-known brands like Under Armour, UPS, Coca-Cola, etc. but have you given thought to your own personal brand? No matter what your occupation, the fundementals of building your personal brand remain the same. Here are four points you need to remember when developing your own personal brand: From SupplyChainQuarterly.com..... Positioning 1. A good brand has a position in the market. That position occupies a space that is unique and easily identifiable, often called the "market niche." This is the area in which you excel. Relevancy 2. A good brand has to be relevant. It does you no good to have a brand as "the class clown" when that has no relevance to your career in a logistics firm. On the other hand, if you are a monologue writer for "The Tonight Show," being the class clown would be highly relevant. Consistency
3. Your brand must be consistent. Whatever distinctive and compelling value your brand represents, you must provide that value consistently. For the supply chain professional, if your brand is "superior organization," you must demonstrate superior organizational skills not just when things are easy, but more importantly, during the most trying times: for example, when a key team member is out on family leave, or when your firm is reorganizing or acclimating to a merger. Brand Development 4. Finally, brands need to be supported. They need cultivation and investment. When I was a child, I gave my dad Old Spice aftershave on Father's Day. Back then the brand was well-known and highly visible. But it languished until a few years ago when it received the necessary cultivation and investment to reinvigorate it, launching a brand campaign that has won awards and boosted sales with a whole new clientele. Cultivation and investment are necessary for professional brands, too. For example, to maintain a brand of "innovation" in supply chain management, you must invest your time in keeping up with the latest advances by reading relevant periodicals, attending conferences, and cultivating your network of industry peers. Logistics Manager, Hospitality Tabletop Supplier, Top Chef.....no matter your occupation, you better build your brand before someone else does it for you. To read the entire article on building and maintaining your personal brand: http://www.supplychainquarterly.com/columns/20130621-build-your-professional-brand/ From the beginning of the 1990s, Izabel Lam has been answering a need for innovation in the restaurant and hotel tabletop market. Izabel’s designs are being used by celebrated chefs, fine dining restaurants and luxury hotels all over the world for their presentation of innovative cuisine and amenities.
To learn more about the 88 Pianos Project from Sing for Hope, here is an article recently run by the New York Times newspaper: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/07/arts/music/the-sing-for-hope-pianos-project.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 To learn more the music that Izabel Lam creates for chefs and restaurant tabletops around the world, go here: http://www.izabellamdinnerware.com/ The Sing for Hope vision of ART FOR ALL is informed by their belief that the arts have unique power to uplift and unite individuals and communities. Their outreach programs in NYC's under-resourced schools and healthcare facilities demonstrate this every day, and the Sing for Hope Pianos are a summertime celebration that bring this to every corner of New York City. If you are one of the millions of New Yorkers who have played the outdoor pianos in Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and other parks and public spaces in the summertime, you know why Sing for Hope Pianos are NYC's most beloved public art project. Ongoing support for Sing for Hope is provided by Sing for Hope's Founders' Circle including The Arnhold Foundation in honor of Sissy Arnhold, The Anna-Maria & Stephen Kellen Family Foundation, and Ann Ziff. For more information, please visit singforhope.org
One of a number of billboards in/around the New York City area from glassware leader Riedel. This one happens to be in a high traffic area along the New Jersey turnpike.
Interesting approach....that we think will likely pay big dividends to this global glassware leader. Well done. Steelforme is a tabletop company that brings an energetic passion to all they do. With creative design, development, and production all under one roof, the result is a collection of metal tabletop products that is as unique as the experience you give your guests.
And, there's one more reason that you might want to consider Steelforme products in your next tabletop design......they are brought to you by the good people at Service Ideas. With nearly 70 years of innovative success and service to the hospitality industry, Service Ideas provides exactly that - Service. Ideas. To learn more about the creative Steelforme products for the hospitality industry from Service Ideas, go here:
http://www.serviceideas.com/ The world has admired Rosenthal chinaware since the German factory began production in 1891. Today, Rosenthal Restaurant and Hotel tableware is one of the world’s largest producers of traditional and contemporary designs in Restaurant and Hotel tableware that represent the ultimate statement in style and quality. The Rosenthal Restaurant and Hotel Tableware range is designed by world renowned artists, including designers from other fields, such as Gianni Versace, Andy Warhol and Karl Lagerfeld. Their artists can also create unique designs, modify existing designs and colors, as well as add a client’s logo or motif. Rosenthal’s trailblazing status as an innovative porcelain designer has so far been recognised with over 450 design awards and numerous references from international museums. To learn more about the Rosenthal line of tabletop products for the hospitality industry, go here: http://hotel.rosenthal.de/ Great, quick video from Plumm Glassware in Australia on how to polish your wineglasses to keep them looking great!
To learn more about Plumm Glassware - used by many top restaurants in Australia and New Zealand, go here: http://www.plumm.com/ |
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