TABLETOP , GREEN AND MORE
One of the latest innovations from Front of the House is the Harmony Bento Porcelain Platter . This “ out-of-the-box bento box ” takes a different twist on the traditional staple , giving it a new life form as an elegant and memorable serving solution . The Harmony Bento Platter can be used for serving a main course or as an appetizer / dessert sharing piece . Front of the House , Miami Shores , Florida . frontofthehouse . com
To achieve decorative pieces available in gold , platinum or bronze , Zieher has high-quality metals burned on to the varnish at more than 1,616 degrees F ( 880 degrees C ). By using resistant precious alloys Zieher achieves a connection to the varnish so strong that the products are dishwashersafe . Zieher , Himmelkron , Germany . zieher . com , info @ zieher . com
The tableware collection NewWave from Villeroy & Boch features 16 new line extensions made of premium porcelain . New pieces like the rectangular gourmet plate or the flat rectangular antipasti plate can be used for table settings during fine dining or buffet arrangements . A highlight is the new round gourmet plate . Villeroy & Boch , Luxembourg , Luxembourg . villeroy-boch . com / en / ch / hotel-restaurant . html , info . hr @ villeroy-boch . com
The Magic Chafer from La Tavola promises temperature and humidity control to improve the quality of hot buffets . Thanks to its CHS patented water pan , the Magic Chafer provides the exact amount of steam necessary for each recipe . The CHS water pan is divided into five compartments — a large central one and four on the side to control the amount of steam generated . La Tavola , Vercelli , Italy . la-tavola . it , info @ la-tavola . it
With Sensa , Schott Zwiesel presents a new tasting glass with Airome , an integrated aroma wave . Wine has more room to breathe in the glass , effectively aerating the wine and allowing it to fully develop its taste rapidly . Wine is simply poured over the aroma wave into the glass , which is held at an angle and then slightly panned . Zwiesel Kristallglas , Zwiesel , Germany . zwiesel-kristallglas . com , info @ zwiesel-kristallglas . com
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