Pompousness is dead. Where is fine dining heading?
A lot of time has passed since the last culinary revolution. In times where we question and redefine our values, where is fine dining heading, after all?
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Spotlight: The 6 most exciting food and beverage industry trends to embrace in 2020 (and yes, climate change is the leitmotif)
As December has just started, it’s the perfect time to start reflecting upon the year that is about to end and start making plans for 2020. Whether you work in…
Steinbeisser Experimental Gastronomy x Healthy Boy Band: excitement, one spoonful at a time
A couple of weeks ago, Steinbeisser Experimental Gastronomy hosted their first pop-up dinner in Vienna. I had reserved my seat over half a year ago, so you can imagine just…
Christian Tschida – Stories from one of Austria’s Best Natural Winemakers
About a month ago, I was lucky to meet Christian Tschida at a wine and food pairing event. The guests, (mostly) fellow winemakers, treated him like a celebrity of sorts,…
Steinbeisser Experimental Gastronomy: when food, art and sustainability meet with elegance and playfulness
Discover the Steinbeisser Experimental Gastronomy dinner series, where sustainable food meets ingenious tableware in a unique setting.
Ikoyi London – through the eyes of a restaurant strategist
Those of you who follow me on Instagram may have already seen my most recent posts with insights from Ikoyi. The West African, Michelin star restaurant in the centre of…
Time to relax: eating for the sake of enjoying food
The time of pompous tables, rows of cutlery and never ending table manners is over, unless you’re a politician or some kind of royalty. Even fine dining has moved away…
Berries and Spice on the Half a Dozen Hospitality podcast
A while back Brad Bodnarchuk from the Half a Dozen Hospitality approached me and invited me to be a guest on his podcast. Of course I immediately said yes, and…
How to stop losing your restaurant staff and build an awesome team in 5 actionable steps
Did you know that the hospitality industry has the lowest employee retention rate? Have you ever wondered what is causing that? Discover 5 ways to stop losing your restaurant staff.…
It’s time for a new type of bubbly this Christmas: welcome to the world of pet nat
Everything you need to know about pet nat, the ancient, but trendy sparkling wine: how it's made, what makes it special and what food to pair it with.
Spotlight: The top 15 food and drinks trends of 2019
2019 will be a year when restaurants in Europe will start focussing more on healthier food, better produce and simplicity. Ready to find out all the trends?
Ezo Tour: the food and wine tour in Georgia you should not miss
Find our more about Ezo Tour, the ultimate food and wine tour in Georgia. The perfect experience for gourmets, farmers' market wanderers and wine lovers.