HotelsMag May 2013 | Page 43

F & B : KITCHEN DESIGN

ON THE HORIZON HERE IS A SAMPLING OF PREDICTIONS FOR THE NEXT BIG TRENDS IN KITCHEN DESIGN :

EnhAnCE yoUr CAPAbiliTiES

“ LOOK FOR NEW MONITORING DEVICES THAT WILL HELP MAINSTREAM SOUS-VIDE .”
– MARK STECH-NOVAK , RESTAURANT CONSULTATION & DESIGN
“ WE HAVE SEEN ADVANCEMENTS IN PRESSURE COOKERS THAT REDUCE THE TIME IT TAKES TO COOK ITEMS AND PRODUCE A MORE EVEN FLAVOR PROFILE .”
– JULIAN GRIFFITHS , THE MIRAGE
“ TECHNOLOGY COULD TRANSFORM THE DISH ROOM PROCESS BY BEING ABLE TO START OR STOP IT WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE .”
– RUSS PIZZUTO , BLUEPLATE STUDIOS
“ THE EXHAUST SYSTEM INTO A DINING ROOM HAS BEEN A DIFFICULT TOPIC FOR DECADES . RIGHT NOW IN BANGKOK WE HAVE A HALTON EXHAUST HOOD WITH A CARBON FILTER THAT ALLOWS PROCESSES LIKE GRILLING IN AREAS THAT USUALLY SUFFER FROM SMOKE AND EXCESSIVE SMELLS .”
– STÉPHANE BELLON , KEMPINSKI HOTELS

FoamMaster ™ FM800

The new FM800 is the professional and sleek all- rounder in the new premium-class from Franke Coffee Systems . The intuitive and customizable 10.4 " touchscreen makes it easy to use : at the touch of a button you can produce a perfect coffee classic or a delicious hot / cold milk foam beverage . Perfect milk foam in the desired consistency . A fully automatic coffee solution that appeals to all of the senses . Upsell to new product offerings through mouthwatering visuals .
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“ IT WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE MORE CUSTOMIZABLE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT — COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT WITH CUSTOMIZABLE AESTHETICS FOR EXHIBITION KITCHENS .”
– LAURIE WEWSTON , HBA LOS ANGELES