Inspiration and Information for your Tabletop

When we sit down for a meal, there are periphery elements that can make it more enjoyable. Some are visual and add a unique aesthetic, like candles or flowers, while others are actually edible, like bread.

Trends can change as often as the outside elements. We see this especially in the foodservice realm. In food, organic trends like farm-to-table are widespread these days. But in terms of style, one modern trend is the use of the elements of nature in restaurants and foodservice operations.

Robert Frost is one of America's most renown and beloved poets. In his time, he was often seen as being too traditional, too Romantic, when compared to some of his turn-of-the-century Modernist counterparts. But his natural style and ability to simplify complex topics made him an icon of American literature.

Bold, organic, sleek, impactful, natural. Those are just a few of the adjectives to describe our new Concrete collection from Tafelstern. If you're looking to provide an edge to your operation's decor, or are simply trying to stand out from the crowd of white porcelain, keep reading to learn more about the launch of Concrete, and see a brief video of the products. 

"What is concrete?" is a pretty simple question. Concrete consists of three ingredients: water, an aggregate like rock or sand, and cement. When the cement interacts with the water, it hardens into the concrete we all know.

When we ask why concrete is popular in foodservice, though, the answer is a little more complex.