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We wrote about Gourmey<\/a>, the French startup making \u2018cultivated\u2019 (aka \u2018lab-grown\u2019) foie gras back in August 2021<\/a>, at that time they announced that they were working on a lab-grown foie gras that could allow restaurants to continue to serve the highly-prized delicacy in an ethical way. Now, 3 years later Paris-based Gourmey, France’s pioneering cultivated food company, announces it has filed applications with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the United Kingdom, the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO), and the European Commission (EC) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to offer its flagship product to food enthusiasts, chefs, and restaurants, providing a new choice for foie gras enthusiasts globally.<\/p>\n Kirishima Shuzo, a brewery in the Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan, has adopted a method to generate biogas and electricity from two brewing byproducts: shochu lees and potato scraps. The Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan is famous for producing sweet potatoes and shochu, a spirit distilled from the crop. Recently Kirishima Shuzo and Starbucks<\/a> announced a partnership to launch a joint establishment. The heat from the “warm wastewater from distillation” generated during the shochu manufacturing process will be used for heating in the winter, and the electricity used in the facility is planned to be \u2018100% generated by sweet potato-generated power\u2019. More details in their press release, link in the title.<\/p>\n World-renowned chef Massimo Bottura debuted Torno Subito in Downtown Miami <\/a>on August 21st<\/sup>. The restaurant is located on the top of food and entertainment spot, Julia & Henry\u2019s<\/a>. This new venture, in partnership with King Goose Hospitality<\/a>, promises to bring a modern and playful twist to Italian cuisine. More details in the article on Miami Eater, link in the title.<\/p>\n Last week Chipotle<\/a> was calling all scholars to enter the Chipotle IQ test with more than 1 million Bogos and free burritos as prizes. Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. and Canada could play daily from Tuesday, August 20 through Thursday, August 22 for the opportunity to win a BUY-ONE-GET-ONE free entr\u00e9e code*. Superfans could also unlock an extra credit question for a chance to score free burritos for a year! All details in their press release, great idea an IQ test on your chain?<\/p>\n Last week the US celebrated National Waffle Day and as we are giving examples of how to use an International or National Day in the marketing of hotels, restaurants, bars etc. in our trend letter<\/a>, we thought this is a great example.<\/p>\n Hampton by Hilton<\/a> has celebrated National Waffle Day<\/a> (August 24) by unveiling its first-ever group of Hampton Waffle Bosses. This trio of exceptional breakfast hosts from around the globe have been recognized for their outstanding skills in creating innovative recipes for Hampton\u2019s signature and seasonal waffle flavours. The Waffle Boss title, awarded as part of the brand\u2019s 40th-anniversary celebrations, is the culmination of an internal talent search in collaboration with the iconic Paris Hilton. More details in their press release, link in the title.<\/p>\n Inspiration for other restaurants or dog food producers: CESAR\u00ae Canine Cuisine<\/a>, proudly part of the Mars family of brands, believes the best life is a shared life, and a better future is one where dogs are welcomed everywhere. That’s why, the CESAR brand teamed up with five of New York City’s most desirable pet-friendly eateries to invite pet parents and their dogs to enjoy a dining experience together during the first-ever CESAR Restaurant Weekend. The event was an endcap to one of the most popular restaurant weeks in the U.S., and was celebrated Friday, Aug. 16 through Saturday, Aug. 17 during set times per restaurant to treat diners and their culinary canines to a curated experience. More details in their press release, link in the title.<\/p>\n Sunday September 1st<\/sup> is the first-ever Wine Festival of the Low Countries<\/a>, including the presentation of the honorary awards surrounding the annual wine awards. The Vineyard Open Days take place in September and more than 30 Dutch vineyards are participating. This year’s Open Days take place in the weekends from Saturday 7 to Sunday 29 September, in the link in the title the list of participating vineyards.<\/p>\n A couple of weeks ago we wrote an article about \u2018The Cantinas\u2019 by Taco Bell<\/a>, link in the title. \u2018The Cantinas\u2019, an early retirement community that promised a weekend getaway like no other. August 17-18 2024, guests could embrace the laid-back lifestyle of retirees, regardless of age, in San Diego. Below in the embedded reel by Taylor King<\/a>, a recap of the event!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Een bericht gedeeld door Taylor King (@tksjuicypolls)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\nKirishima Shuzo x Starbucks’ first collaboration facility to open spring 2026 | 100% generated by sweet potato-generated power<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Recently opened in Miami | Torno Subito by Massimo Bottura<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Great idea: a brand IQ test as marketing tool for fans?<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Hampton by Hilton unveils first<\/strong>\u2011e<\/strong>ver Waffle Bosses for National Waffle Day <\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Inspiration | Bring your dog to dinner during the CESAR Restaurant Weekend <\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Vineyards Open Days in the Netherlands<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
\u2018The Cantinas\u2019 by Taco Bell<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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