Inspiration and Information for your Tabletop

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.

What's old is new. This simple statement is reflective of design trends ranging from tabletop dinnerware to restaurant design to architecture and design. But where did rustic modern originate, and what is the trend really about?

Spoons are for soup. Knives are for cutting meat or other large food items. Forks help you eat those bites. But why are these items collectively referred to as silverware? Here's everything you need to know about the history of silver as a metal choice for flatware and dining utensils.

It’s the tool that is literally the cutting edge of eating utensils. The knife is the one tabletop utensil that has a storied history as both a weapon and a dining tool. Not only could you kill your food with it, but also cut it up for consumption with the same handy implement. In fact, it’s the only utensil Crocodile Dundee approves of.

Whether you're hosting an awards evening for hospital administration, creating the perfect space for wedding receptions at your hotel, or feeding an army of golfers after a country club fundraiser, there is more than one way to set up your buffet. And you're probably wondering what method is best. 

What if I offered you the opportunity to consistently eliminate high healthcare food costs, overcooked or poorly seasoned food, or even low patient scores or bad healthcare foodservice reviews? Would you be interested in improving your healthcare foodservice program? Would it be a worthwhile trend?

Yogi Berra once said, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it." And like the quote itself, the brief history of the fork is almost just as bizarre.

Whether it's cars or coffee cups, German-made is know for quality, while cheaper imports are usually sold on price. But what does that actually mean?

The phrase “it’s all about the food” is often used when discussing the end goal of chefs, restaurant owners, or food and beverage directors. And while it is all about the food in most culinary circles, it certainly isn’t only about the food.