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We keep talking about how our tabletop is truly a giving industry....here's another terrific example.... Cardinal International, a leader in high quality dinnerware, glassware and flatware to the North American hospitality markets, is inviting customers to join in and raise a glass in support of “pink”—the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). From September 1 through November 30, Cardinal will donate a portion of its glassware, dinnerware and flatware sales to the NBCF. As a special bonus, Cardinal is offering Excalibur Breeze glassware customers the option to receive an etched pink ribbon on this popular style, with an 11-3/4 oz. capacity, while supplies last. The ribbon not only symbolizes support, it is designed and placed intentionally on the glass whereby the bottom of the ribbon marks a six-ounce pour and the top of the ribbon marks an eight-ounce pour.
In addition to the purchase of Excalibur Breeze, the donation to the NBCF will be made through Cardinal’s 3 Oz. Martini, Lady Diamond, Malea, Mineral, Perfection, and Stack Up lines. Dinnerware donations will be made through Infinity, Tiger-Glass and Zenix Season’s lines. Flatware lines Azali, Bora, Satineo, Voluto and Zya are also part of Cardinal’s NBCF donation program.
Cardinal customers who take part in the NBCF donation program this year are also invited to download a “Proud Supporter” logo to share with their customers on their website or menu. To download this, and for a full list of Cardinal products included in the NBCF donation program, please visit: http://www.cardinalglass.com/NBCF Everybody knows and loves "Farm to Table" but we also loved Arcoroc's Cardinal Glass "Garden to Glass" with Kathy Casey at this year's NRA Show. One of the most popular cocktails at the Cardinal booth was the Rosemary Clementine Sparkle - a hand-shaken fresh cocktail that ulitlizes the "Garden to Glass" theme. Says Casey, "I love the 'what's old is new again' appeal of Arcoroc/Cardinal's ELEGANCE COUPE glass. It's perfect to serve my Rosemary Clementine Sparkle finished with a splash of bubbly. Its vintage charm makes it the perfect glass for a classic Manhattan, "up" craft cocktails, or with a bottle of champagne."
In recognition of the new social dining experiences being driven by Millennials and their passion for meal-sharing, Cardinal International announces its exclusive partnership with Tiger-Glass at the 2014 NRA Show in Chicago.
Tiger-Glass caters to the collaborative lifestyle of the Millennial generation that likes to go out in larger, close-knit parties. It is well-recognized that this group defines itself through social community and shared activities—particularly involving the search for unique presentations of foods and beverages. Designed by artists Anna & Vasily, Tiger-Glass is the perfect platform for this “togetherness” meal experience and expression of food, and for the many forward-thinking dining establishments that are supporting it. “We are very excited about our collaboration with Tiger Glass, which brings together two creative designers,” states Alexandre Bollengier, Cardinal’s VP Sales & Marketing. “We want to be a forefront partner to the many hotels and restaurants that we observe to be targeting Millennials through their menus and design strategies. Tiger-Glass is perfectly suited to these industry leaders who want to make sharing food more appealing and accessible.” Tiger-Glass is offered in nine unique and versatile shapes, including: oval, square, round and bowl. In addition, the line features four appetite-enhancing colors of red, grey, gold and clear. Artfully made from soda lime glass, Tiger-Glass is extremely durable in service and can withstand commercial dishwashing cycles.
The BORA collection from Arcoroc offers the perfect balance of present-day and traditional, with a knife that stands upright giving your table top that extra flair. It's eye-catching curves flattered by elongated bowls will be sure to leave a lasting impression.
To learn more about BORA and all the other exciting hospitality tabletop products from Arcoroc, go here: http://www.cardinalcatalogs.com/
With Days 1 and 2 in the books at the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York saw the aisles filled with attendees despite the predictions of another impending snow storm which....in the end, did not materialize. Show goers had no weather related problems either getting to or leaving the show on Sunday. This show held every March here in New York is generally considered to be more of a "local" show with restaurateurs and buyers from the tri-state area showing up in quantity to see new products of all types...and, to sample the many excellent food and beverage products on display. A number of tabletop companies exhibited, but most were showing existing products or were teamed up with their local representatives to insure they had a presence, but at the same timekeeping show costs under control.
Plus, now Eastern is becoming a major source for wood furniture pieces such as backbars, podiums, host stations, all the way on up to whole cafeterias and food courts. Another "new" launch at this show was the Pasabahce line of glassware being placed front and center and re-launched by its new North American hospitality partner Hospitality Glass Brands. Pasabahce is a major global glassware producer and with Hospitality Glass Brands as its partner, there can be no doubt that hospitality buyers in North America now have another world class choice for wineglasses and barware.
Perennial tabletop leaders such as Libbey, Arcoroc (Cardinal), Hollowick, and Service Ideas were among the other tabletop companies exhibiting and showcasing recent introductions. Other notable tabletop brands exhibiting were Oneida, Fortessa, and Lenox Commercial, along with Front of The House partnering with the team from M. Tucker. Always great seeing the top brands at the best shows!
Remember.....Tabletop Matters!
To learn more about Arcoroc professional tabletop products for the hospitality industry or download your own copy of the new Cardinal Portfolio, go here: http://www.cardinalcatalogs.com/
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