Swiss craft beer awards like the Swiss Beer Award are acting as legitimacy signals that help beer enter fine dining contexts, with implications for HORECA operators, chefs, and distributors.
EHL research using 20,000+ auction transactions shows baijiu returned ~6% annually from 2010-2023, with near-zero correlation to traditional assets, signaling growing potential as a collectable luxury spirit.
For those outside of France, the hospitality industry, or both, the initials MOF may not ring a bell, but those three letters hold an incredible amount of significance. To be a “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” or "Best Craftsman of France" as you'll soon discover, is a very prestigious title indeed. Here's how it happens.
If you're currently studying for a culinary arts degree or applying to one, you already know that this sector is exciting, fast-paced, creative, and full of opportunities. This article aims to give you a complete overview of the Culinary Arts industry, the trends that drive it, the possible culinary arts careers, and how to get there.
A masterful barista can make the art of brewing coffee appear effortless. While the restaurant industry offers a multitude of job opportunities, there is only one true expert when it comes to coffee and its related beverages—the Barista. This skilled individual, often referred to as a "coffee artist," possesses extensive knowledge of coffee and is proficient in the art of preparation, decoration, and service to customers.
The 5 mother sauces, originating from French cuisine, were codified by chef Marie Antoine-Carême in the early 20th century, serving as the foundation for all other sauces. In 1833, Marie Antoine Carême published a classification of French sauces in his reference cookbook L’art de la cuisine française au XIXe siècle ("The Art of French Cuisine in the 19th Century").
While craft brewing, home brewing and beer tasting have exploded in popularity in recent years, beer ultimately consists of a few basic styles. In this complete guide on the main types of beer, you'll brush up your knowledge about common and popular styles of beer to increase your familiarity with one of the world's oldest drinks.