Chef James Rigato says he does all he can to warn patrons what to expect at his award-winning Mabel Gray, located in Detroit-area Hazel Park. The message? Nothing here is monotonous. “A handwritten menu, the grandma china, and the location, should be enough deterrent for anybody who doesn’t like change,” said the former “Top Chef”…
With Rules Off the Table, New Opportunities Are Served
Libbey Foodservice’s Artistry Collection now offers more choices for unique tabletop combinations, and the new Playground brand combines wood, slate and marble dinnerware and accessories. An adventurous spirit has redefined—and reinvigorated—today’s fine dining. A buttoned-up wait staff and ornate presentations have been traded in for rolled sleeves, open kitchens and anything-goes tabletops. Passion and character…
Elevated Tea Experiences Infuse New Profit Opportunities
Second only to water as the world’s most consumed beverage, the centuries-old tradition of tea carries a rich heritage of nourishing the soul and invigorating the body. A simple joy to be experienced communally or in peaceful solitude. The timeless beverage has seen renewed interest for the health benefits and communal experiences it supports—opening the…
Libbey Foodservice Appeals to Upscale-Casual Dining Segment
Libbey’s Artistry Collection™, which includes SCHÖNWALD dinnerware, Spiegelau and Nachtmann glassware, and Reed & Barton flatware, incorporates elements of fine dining in a more relaxed setting.
Libbey Foodservice Introduces the Artistry Collection™
The tabletop offering includes pieces from SCHÖNWALD, Spiegelau, Nachtmann and Reed & Barton. Libbey® Foodservice is introducing the Artistry Collection™, a complete premium tabletop offering to inspire true fine dining masterpieces. The collection includes exquisite tableware from SCHÖNWALD, Spiegelau, Nachtmann and Reed & Barton, providing a rich palette of elements to beautifully frame culinary presentations. “Creating…