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New CHEMISTRY BAR glassware from Libbey® Foodservice offers inventive ways to create new drinks that command attention. Glassware from Libbey’s CHEMISTRY BAR collection that debuted at the NRA Show 2015 included: Beakers – Glass beakers are extremely versatile and make a bold statement in beverage presentation. Available in four capacities, 100 ml (3 oz.), 250 ml (7½ oz.), 500 ml (15 oz.) and 1,000 ml (30 oz.), the beakers provide inspiration for creating new signature drinks. Erlenmeyer Flasks – Ideal for mixing and serving cocktails, the Erlenmeyer Flasks are available in three sizes, 250 ml (7½ oz.), 500 ml (15 oz.) and 1,000 ml (30 oz.). With the flasks, bartenders can give their drinks the “wow” factor that keeps guests coming back. Round Flasks – Another unusual but attention-grabbing way to mix and serve cocktails is in a Round Flask. Available in three sizes, 250 ml (7½ oz.), 500 ml (15 oz.) and 1,000 ml (30 oz.), the unusual shape will set your establishment’s beverage service apart. Cylinders – From serving shooters to measuring the perfect cocktail, the Cylinders can take beverage presentation to new heights. Available in three sizes, 50 ml (1½ oz.), 100 ml (3 oz.) and 250 ml (7½ oz.), the narrow vessel will bring a touch of the lab to your bar. For more information on Libbey's new CHEMISTRY BAR collection or any of their other wide range of glassware options, go here: Libbey: New CHEMISTRY BAR Collection Adds to The Science of Mixology
Since 1726 Orrefors Kosta Boda has been striving to create innovative design with genuine craftsmanship. The company has experienced great success in Europe in the hospitality market and is now focusing on the U.S. hospitality market as evidenced by its showing at this week’s upcoming NRA Show, along with new marketing and collateral materials. Success in hospitality at Orrefors Kosta Boda has been driven by offering beautifully designed products including drinkware, lighting, giftware & vanity items that are perfect for discerning hotels and restaurants worldwide; exemplified by Noma (Copenhagen, Denmark) rated one of the world’s best restaurants, Oaxen Krog & Slip (Stockholm, Sweden), Linnéa Art Restaurant (Gothenburg, Sweden), and PM & Vänner (Växjö, Sweden).
To learn more about Orrefors Kosta Boda in hospitality, check them out at Booth #5648 at this weekend's NRA Show .... or go here:
Orrefors Kosta Boda: Designing and Crafting Elegant Stemware and More Strahl has been the “go-to” brand for unbreakable, high-quality beverageware in the North American and several other global markets in the hospitality industry for a number of years. Can you tell us a little about the company and its history? Strahl Beverageware is a brand under the corporate name of Innova Products Limited which our world headquarters is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The first glass was designed in 1991 by Peter Jarvis in New Zealand. Mr. Jarvis was a manufacturer and exporter of acrylic drinkware. He was became increasing aware of the widespread dissatisfaction of this type of resin base drinkware. In his research he discovered polycarbonate was a superior plastic that offered durability and could withstand both domestic and commercial dishwasher cycles. As the story goes, he built a “better mousetrap” and decided to produce a beverageware line of products that were hand finish and tempered using polycarbonate with the intent to offer a superior looking plastic glass that had the weight and feel of glass but with a virtually unbreakable attribute.
As certain beverage categories grow such as craftbeer, brown distilled spirits, etc. will we see Strahl bring more beverage-specific glass shapes to market as the traditional breakable glassware companies have done? One of our goals is to increase our beer offering for 2016. Currently we have 5 new products that are schedule to ship the first quarter of 2016. One current problem with injection molding is to offer beverage-specific stylish glasses but we are working on it. We know you have recently promoted to President of Global Sales for the Strahl brand, so congratulations. Can you give us an idea of your plans for building the Strahl brand around the world? Our biggest market for Strahl is the North America market. In the past four years we have made steady gains with better exposure on our products. Progress has also been made in Central and South America under my watch. Our corporate office would like me to duplicate my efforts to other parts of the world through our territory managers to gain valuable marketshare mainly through the hospitality/commercial markets. When Strahl was first introduced, it was sold to retail accounts. The main focus was retail when I joined the organization. We still retail but the hospitality/commercial markets is the ideal setting for Strahl which has been my game plan all along. For more information on Strahl Beverageware and its collection of unbreakable drinkware for foodservice, go here:
Clark Burton, Strahl: 5 Quick Questions The new MANHATTAN glass from Duralex is manufactured to last as long as its namesake drink and that, by all accounts, has already been since the 1800s. A MANHATTAN glass has to be tough to tolerate being chilled in the freezer and sterilized in a hot commercial dishwasher. Duralex has designed their MANHATTAN glasses to be a "go-to" glass for spirits and are frequently abused. The new MANHATTAN glass from Duralex comes in three sizes (two low ball and one high ball) and features faceted lines to show off the color of the liquors. The glasses are available in three sizes and are toughened through a tempering process to withstand the rigors of a professional bar. Sounds like a perfect upgrade to help differentiate your bar and cocktail selections. From France, Duralex celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2015 and marks this year with new glassware for each season. Each product is carefully designed so it could be a favorite for a lifetime: simple design, durability, clarity and cheer. Duralex has been manufacturing drinking glasses in France for 70 years and invented tempered glass in 1939. It is the only glass manufacturing company that manufacturers all of its products in France. To that, all we can add is “cheers!” For more information on Duralex and its new MANHATTAN glassware, go here: Duralex: New MANHATTAN Glass Is as Tough as its Namesake Drink Recent data from leading hospitality trend consultants,Technomic, show craft, artisan and small batch spirits are far from a passing fad. Libbey® Foodservice not only understands how to properly serve spirits but they also provide a wide and comprehensive range of glassware that will inspire creativity for your masterful beverage presentations. A great example is Libbey’s new CARATS Beverage Glass and ASPEN Longdrink that can add eye-catching appeal to signature spirits.
So, whatever signature beverage you are serving, Libbey likely has a glass that will help elevate your guest beverage experience even further. To learn more about Libbey and its wide range of glassware, go here:
Libbey: New Glassware Helps You Master Your Spirits Presentations
Got a small French bistro or breakfast shop and looking to differentiate it a bit? Here is a small French glassware company that may help you do just that..... La Rochere. And now, La Rochere announces the creation of la Rochere NA, a new subsidiary to distribute and represent its brand in the U.S. La Rochere NA is based in Bronxville, NY. According to the company announcement, La Rochere has been producing artisanal glass in France for more than 500 years, making it the oldest continuously running glass factor in Europe. La Rochere products currently are distributed in specialty and retail stores such as Sur la Table, Bloomingdales and William Sonoma. We think La Rochere might be the perfect glassware to elevate and enhance the experience for certain restaurants and cafes. “We are enthusiastic about the opportunity to service our customers in the U.S. Our goal is to meet their expectations through quality services and the distinctive value-priced products La Rochere is known for,” said Nicolas Bigot, sales manager/La Rochere France. Products will be warehoused in New Jersey for United States customers. To learn more about La Rochere and their collection of specialty glassware, go here http://www.larochere.com/uk/tableware.html Eastern Tabletop has introduced a new sleek stainless steel bar serving tray that is very easy on the eye. The design is contemporary and is very light weight. The most important feature, is its durability, which allows for high volume usage again and again. Serve up your special cocktails to your guests for any special event ....and do it in style. The bottom line: these trays are pretty cool. But, then, Eastern Tabletop is getting quite the reputation as a source for innovative styling for its serving pieces and its buffetware, so we shouldn't be surprised. For more information .... on these and all the other cool tabletop and serving ideas from Eastern Tabletop, go here: http://www.easterntabletop.com/ |
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