ON THE HORIZON
F & B : TABLETOP LINENS
ON THE HORIZON
HERE IS A SAMPLING OF PREDICTIONS FOR THE NEXT BIG TRENDS IN TABLETOP LINENS :
“ The trend in linens will be to go back to basics . Customers want linens that are clean , crisp and attractively presented .”
– Nishant Yadav , director of food and beverage , lebua at State Tower , Bangkok
“ There is a growing trend to use colored napkins in restaurants to complement the contemporary settings .”
– Anthony Evangelista , assistant director of food and beverage , Fairmont Beijing
“ The industry is at the tipping point where a historic hotel like ours can utilize modern , clean presentation tables and schoolroom tables that do not incorporate linen .”
– Todd Kelly , executive chef and food and beverage director , Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza , Cincinnati , Ohio
“ Linens crafted by local artisans .”
– Alexis Scharer , food and beverage director , Maroma Resort & Spa , Riviera Maya , Mexico
“ There will be an increase in the use of environmentally friendly linens in restaurants .”
– Robin Liu , food and beverage director , Regent Taipei
“ There may be some sort of return to formality sooner than later . Things tend to be cyclical that way .”
– Jason Lapin , partner , Blau and Associates , Las Vegas
“ Being able to work closer with different linen vendors to adapt a unique style that matches the décor of a restaurant or private event space .”
– Mike Tindal , director of banquets , Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
“ More people will match their linens to the type of food being served .”
– Daniel Erickson , banquet director , Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North , Scottsdale , Arizona
One idea is that a classic , back-to-basics approach will continue to be in vogue in table linens , as evidenced by the Silks Club at Regent Taipei .
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