Serving up big - with ecological awareness: At WMF, Made in Germany does not only stand for best quality. Of course, the ecological aspect also played a decisive role in the development of the SYNERGY porcelain collection. How did this influence the development of the design? Designer Andrea Luft has the answer to this question. [...]

The new casualness in the restaurant: Casual Dining: When the rough wooden table meets designer chairs and mix & match defines the table arrangement, then the Casual Dining trend is behind it. Casualness determines the atmosphere - in the furnishings as well as in the guests' wardrobe or the food creations. Yet casual dining doesn't have to sacrifice style. It is precisely this casual ease that makes for a particularly cosmopolitan dining culture - and this is also reflected on the table setting. [...]

Spectacular staging for exceptional food creations: When you think of fine dining, you see the finest food, exclusive service and a relaxed atmosphere. Guests enjoy outstanding service and creative menus in a tranquil setting. This creativity requires porcelain with large surfaces, expressive design that nevertheless does not push itself into the foreground, and balanced proportions. The SYNERGY porcelain collection from WMF Professional is the perfect companion for upscale gastronomy, because it sets the stage for impressive presentations. [...]

Clear, timeless, geometrically balanced - and extremely functional! Porcelain for everyday gastronomy has to meet numerous requirements. At the same time, restaurateurs and hoteliers expect high functionality. The SYNERGY porcelain series, in combination with the eye-catchers from STYLE LIGHTS, meets even the highest demands. Designer Andrea Luft knows what this means for the development of WMF's first own porcelain collection. [...]

Unusual toast creations, bowls, smoothies or overnight oats: the breakfast menu has long offered guests more than just rolls with jam. With the numerous breakfast trends, restaurateurs and hoteliers have the opportunity to inspire their guests again and again with creative delights to start the day. [...]

How do you develop a porcelain design that meets the demands of hoteliers and restaurateurs? That alone requires a special knowledge of the industry. In addition, WMF stands for a design language that sets standards worldwide and which is now to be consistently continued on the laid table with its first own porcelain collection. Such high standards can only be met by a professional. In this area, WMF trusts the Munich designer Andrea Luft. She knows what is important when developing a porcelain collection for the catering and hotel industry - and what it means to transform WMF's DNA into a design language. [...]

In large office buildings, the coffee machine is no longer assigned to a dark corner or the kitchenette. There is an emphasis instead on equipping conference rooms and meeting points with prestigious equipment. This starts with the coffee spoon and extends to attractive porcelain, through to the chafing dishes in the staff canteen. More and more focus is being placed on individualisation, which means that water decanters and cutlery are both just as likely to feature the company’s logo. [...]

Swedes, or rutabagas, are harvested from October to March and will get you fit for the cold winter months, as they not only provide vitamins A and C, but also have an anti-bacterial effect. The beets are also particularly well tolerated and can soothe even sensitive stomachs. If you are watching your figure, you can rest easy that swedes are also true slimming aids and will strengthen the heart along the way. WMF chef Markus Jüngert has shown us what can be conjured up with this winter superfood. [...]

There are some gastronomy concepts that focus on the essentials: Hip burger restaurants, for example, don’t need a fish knife and urban bistros have no use for snail tongs. And that’s a good thing, because trendy food themes and new trends are what make the gastronomic landscape interesting in the first place. Having said that, individual requirements and innovative ideas mustn’t stand in the way of quality. The solution: the new concept from WMF – THE NEW EASY. This is where experience meets with young, uncomplicated and on-trend designs. [...]

Das Lebendige House is located directly on Leipzig’s Augustusplatz, very close to prominent buildings such as the opera, the Paulinum and the Democracy Bell. The building itself is home to more than 300 Felix suites which are available to guests to rent. In sizes XS, S, M, L and XL, the suites can accommodate all numbers of guests and are equipped with everything that makes for an enjoyable short or long stay – just like a second home. [...]