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Monday, June 16, 2003

When it’s OK to eat with your hands

Ethiopian dining

As we evolve from a service economy to an experience economy, diners are seeking more than just good food, they’re looking for a great time.

One of the popular restaurant types in my neighborhood is Ethiopian cuisine, which is essentially a giant pizza-sized serving of soft bread with varieties of spreads and fillings you combine yourself.

The best part to me is that you get to break all the rules.  First of all, you sit on the floor.  Second, you share from a common serving dish, and third, you use your hands.

Besides the common dining conversation topic, what makes this experience fun is that you get to be creative as well as not have to cook.


Posted by Neil Takemoto in • Retail Venue Development | (0) Comments | Link
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Monday, June 16, 2003

Coriya Claypot, San Francisco, CA

Food + fun = Hot pot

How can a town be fun if you don’t have fun places to eat? My favorite restaurant when I lived in San Francisco was The Coriya Hot Pot, and still is.

The basic concept of this all-you-can-eat experience is that you cook your own food - known as hot pot dining - or hot-potting. All the vegetables, meats, etc. are laid out like a salad bar for you to choose from, followed by sauces (of which you can use recommended combinations).  The fun part comes when you start cooking your preferences on

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