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To learn how you can create unique presentations with Tuxton’s SANTORINI Collection and see all the “Endless Possibilities” that Tuxton has to offer, go here: http://www.tuxton.com/
Bugambilia is excited to announce the addition of two new items to their Bamboo Serving Ware Collection - a 6" Square Plate and a 14 oz Round Salad Bowl. Both items are available in all 5 color options: Natural, Black, Red, Orange and Green.
Serveware is meant to be used. And the serveware that tends to get use the most is the serveware that’s the most versatile. It is with that goal in mind that Zak Designs created its new CONFETTI Modular Trays.
These innovative trays from Zak Designs are sold in a set of four that includes one large, two small, and one medium-sized tray. The trays can be used separately for various sized appetizers, condiments, or desserts, but they are also designed to fit inside each other in a wide range of configurations – creating unlimited opportunities for fun and festive serveware options at parties. The unique configuration of CONFETTI Serving Trays also creates an ideal way to enjoy meals or snacks in service areas that where you cannot use breakable serving pieces. Whether you’re serving in a pool area, off-site buffet and banqueting, or just simply want to add color to your guest dining experience, Zak Designs' new CONFETTI Serving Trays will be a hit. You can use the smaller trays as plates and the larger tray as a convenient way to keep them securely in place while you’re carrying them. To add even more versatility, the new CONFETTI Modular Trays are available in a wide range of bright, bold color stories that all complement each other – as well as many other CONFETTI serveware lines – and allow foodservice operators to create a serveware presentation that coordinates with nearly any menu or decor. And, like allof Zak Designs CONFETTI products, the Modular Trays are made with recycled melamine, which means they’re not just stylish, functional, and versatile – they’re also a little healthier for the environment. Great colors .... and eco-friendly, too! To learn more about CONFETTI from Zak Designs, go here: http://www.zak.com/
"Nambé has been a great addition to our product line because it brings a very high-end, class feel that hasn't been in foodservice before," says Steelite USA President John Miles. "Nambé makes a statement....that subtle statement that gets an operator over the line and differentiates them from their competitor down the street." Nambé combines fine materials with hand craftsmanship and design from the world's most esteemed artists. Their signature metal alloy (and a 15-step casting process) ensures Nambé metal designs have the beauty and luster of silver, the strength of iron and will not crack, chip or tarnish. The unique Nambé alloy also has an ability to retain both hot or cold temperatures, making it a perfect serving materials for the hospitality industry. The wood products from Nambé are made from durable, beautiful Acacia wood. Acacia wood comes from fast-growing trees in the Far East and South America and comes with a thin grain, a flame design and varied color shades giving the Nambé wood serving pieces a warm and inviting - and easily maintained - appearance. To learn more about the new Nambé line of serving pieces from Steelite, go herehttp://www.steelite.com/
Q: Why did you decide to use such unusual serving pieces – that some people might consider formal - for casual, finger foods? A: I always talk about the balance between the content and the container. Several times, if the container, which is the utensil, is too flashy you might fall victim of the ridiculous and viceversa. Finger food doesn’t happen by chance in haute cousine. There’s an elaboration work behind. Q: What kind of feeling or emotion are you striving for your guests when your server delivers the snack foods on such unusual pieces? A: The most beautiful thing is when the guest doesn’t perceive the beauty of the object at first sight but eats the finger food instead and then lays bare the inner beauty of the utensil afterwards. Q: How do you decide what serving pieces to use with each menu item? A: The problem is that the large amount of changes due to the product ‘s seasonality forces us to reuse the crockery that we already have. I’d love to have new crockery for each new dish we elaborate but for that I would need two things: time and money. Q: Where - and, more importantly, how - do you find such unusual and unique pieces….are they made especially for 41˚? A: In two ways: by looking on the Market and the other one I do them myself by working with different artisans. Unique serving pieces help to add to the total overall guest experience at 41º ExperienceSommelier Cristina Losada, who is in charge of celler and provides the Experience menu harmonies at 41ºalso happened to have studied and attained a Bachelor´s Degree in Fine Arts in Basque Country University. but when she went to Barcelona decided to become a sommelier. Experienced in top restaurants such as Comerç24, Bravo 24, and Routa, Losada has also contributed to Albert’s restaurant new opening, the Peruvian-Japanese restaurant Pakta and the vermouth bar Bodega1900, creating the wines, sake and tea menus. Cristina is currently in charge of the cellar and provides the Experience menu harmonies at 41º and collaborates with her friends’s restaurants in the Barcelona area. Q: You also serve sake, and we’ve learned that you have help to create the serving pieces for the sake, along with the coffee and tea sets….how did that come to happen? A: Since I was in charge of wine, sake & tea's menu so first I asked to myself about the restaurant. "What are we offering in a Peruvian Japanese restaurant? What sake am I going to include in the menu? Do we want to sell by the glass, per bottles, half bottles? I decided to sell by the glass and tokkuri (flask 180ml, 1/4 bottle of 720 ml. The best sake is served in a glass of wine, but the warm is served in ochoko (ceramic cilindric cups). So I contacted Carme Balada, ceramic craftswoman who I know since I worked in Comerç 24, a few years ago. I chose the designed and she created sake set, tokkuri and ochoko. About the tea, we only offer Japanese tea and herbal tea made with Japanese ingredients. Sencha green tea, Genmaicha green tea with toasted rice, sakura, ginger & lime. I focused on the best way to enjoy a cup of tea and I concluded that a chawan (tea bowl used in Asia) provides warmth in its texture and preserves the temperature. It can be argued that few regions of the world have influenced the dining out experience like Spain has in the past few years. And the name Adrià is attached to much of that change.
To make your reservation and get the famed 41º Experience yourself, go here:http://en.bcn50.org/ In addition, Constructing Albert, the Albert Adrià documentary produced by Trueday Films, which premiered on November 20 at the IDFA Forum in Amsterdam. This documentary explains the life of a chef who wanted to be a footballer or filmmaker, and has revolutionized global cuisine, with his brother Ferran Adrià.
Eastern Tabletop Manufacturing Company Inc. has just introduced a new stainless steel magnetic block that is turning heads in the hospitality industry. Recently unveiled at several private trade shows, the risers are garnering industry interest and attracting exceptionally high demand. It's official debut will be at the upcoming IHMRS Show in New York on Nov 10th. So, unique are these sticky blocks that Eastern has applied for a US Patent. And....here's the best part....Eastern Tabletops STICKY BLOCKS are in stock and ready to ship.
The sticky blocks simply clever and clean edge design, allows for a motivating experience as you create endless possible combinations to suit each event and function. Enjoy the magnetic wonders as they turn your work into an extension and adaption of play. For post event options an entire buffet set-up can fit into an Eastern stack 'n store bin as the Blocks neatly stick to each other taking the minimal amount of storage space.
Sticky Blocks comes in a convenient size of 9”L x 4”W x 2 ¾”H and is sold in a case of 12. They are made of a heavy gauge 18/10 stainless steel with a heavy brushed finish.
The BMW easily combines with any glass, steel, solid surface, plastic tray or platter and can be used with a sterno shelf for heated buffet. For more than 60 years, Eastern Tabletop has been dedicated to designing and manufacturing great tabletop, holloware, and buffetware for the foodservice Industry. To learn more about all the very cool serving ideas from Eastern Tabletop, go here: http://www.easterntabletop.com Artland, 20 years a glass manufacturer that owns its own factories, is increasingly such a specialty source for unique glass drinkware, dinnerware and specialty serve items. There are few things that will differentiate a dining experience more than a piece of unique, colored drinkware. Each piece conveys a very special, tactile feeling as it rests in your hand or touches your lips when you drink. A major difference for the Artland range of glassware is that the color is actually in the glass, not sprayed or applied onto the glass. This allows for both Hi-Temp and Low-Temp dishwashing. Artland’s entire collection of colored glassware helps a restaurateur or bartender serve an experience as well as a drink.
Tuxton China Inc., a leading tabletop supplier to the foodservice industry, announced the release of their newest chinaware line, the LINX Collection. The new LINX Collection from Tuxton is a great way to enhance your menu presentations. With two distinct styles of trays and various different items to mix and match, there are a multitude of possibilities waiting. The strategically designed well position on the tray makes it easy to transfer from kitchen to table without disturbing the presentation.
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