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The JURA J95 Offers Coffee Lovers True Pleasure for the Eyes and the Palate
The new Swiss-made JURA J95 automatic coffee center offers the ultimate in high-tech, modern design for those who appreciate a true bean-to-cup experience. The hand-finished carbon front is a real style statement, and the technology inside is destined to impress with its quality, performance and visionary innovations.
This is the first JURA model enhanced with handsome handcrafted carbon, a robust, lightweight material often used in aviation, aerospace and luxury cars. This elaborately finished high-tech look on the front panel is beautifully complemented by housing with soft touch lacquering and discrete chrome highlights. Operation is intuitive and easy thanks to the self-explanatory color TFT display with Rotary Selection that lets consumers choose their favorite specialty coffee beverage and customize it to taste.
For an authentic coffee experience that’s freshly ground, never capsuled, the J95 grinds coffee beans with an Aroma+ grinder that is twice as fast for fully preserved aroma. The cappuccino spout is height-adjustable on a continuous scale to accommodate a variety of cup sizes, and Jura’s revolutionary fine foam technology creates perfect milk foam with a fine, feather-like consistency. The result is specialty coffees of outstanding quality, with freshly ground and extracted coffee cup after cup.
The operating concept couldn’t be simpler. Simply turn the Rotary Switch to see a list of specialty coffees on the TFT display, and press a button to choose the desired beverage. The display can also guide users through programming or custom brew options. The modern graphics coupled with the machine design paint a harmonious picture.
To enhance the experience of pure and perfect coffee indulgence, Jura’s Aroma+ grinder has been engineered for less noise as well as for speed. A 20-ounce stainless steel vacuum milk container is supplied as standard. The user-friendly operating concept also extends to maintenance: just one touch and the integrated rinsing, cleaning and descaling program ensures optimal performance.
The JURA J95 has an actual retail price of $3,399. Starting in August 2015, it will be available for immediate shipment.
For more information, visit www.jura.com.
AmericasMart Presents The Ultimate Buyer Experience
AmericasMart® Atlanta enhances the market experience with new and newly expanded customer amenities at The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market® (Showrooms: Tuesday, July 7 – Tuesday, July 14, Temporaries: Thursday, July 9 – Monday, July 13) and The Atlanta International Rug Market® (Wednesday, July 8- Saturday, July 11).
Daily New Buyer Breakfasts allow new-to-Market retailers to meet one-on-one with AmericasMart’s expert Retail Services staff. Retailers can learn more about Market resources and logistics and develop an effective Market buying plan and network with other new buyers.
Buyers are encouraged to explore vibrant Atlanta attractions just steps from AmericasMart with exclusive discounts offered through the new AmericasMart Attraction Partnership Program. Inaugural partners include the Georgia Aquarium, the College Football Hall of Fame, The Center for Civil and Human Rights and SkyView Atlanta. Visit www.americasmart.com/downtowndeals for additional information.
Information on the Partnership Program, local restaurants and more is available at the new Information Station in the lobby of Building 1. Staffed by Atlanta experts, the kiosk is a must-visit for buyers looking to make the most out of their Market visit.
Buyers can take a break or celebrate a successful day of shopping at the Portman Blvd. Summer Patio across the street from AmericasMart. Attendees will have the opportunity to indulge in fare from some of Atlanta’s finest food trucks and enjoy live entertainment in this new Market programming sponsored by Le Creuset, Bradshaw, Tervis, Dugan-Bliss & Associates, Inc., Corksicle and Design Imports. “An Evening of Fun with Fred Schneider of the B52s and DJ Vicki” brought to Market attendees by Fred Schneider’s Monster Coffee takes place on Friday, July 10.
Designers are invited to visit the Designer Workspace located on Building 1, Floor 15 for inspiration, relaxation, networking and professional resources. This new resource, which opened in January 2015, includes work areas, meeting rooms, seminar space, a sourcing library and concierge service from industry veteran Design Relations Manager Cathryn Miller. The Designer Workspace is the hub for design-focused though leaders as it hosts the Market’s home décor programming including Rachel Ashwell, founder of Shabby Chic, giving a glimpse inside her iconic brand; hosts of HGTV’s “Love It or List It, Too” Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot sharing designer tips and tricks for the home; Jamie Durie of FYI Network’s “Outback Nation” discussing how clients and designers are coming back to nature in many different forms; and Amy Flurry signing copies of her book “Recipe for Press” at a cocktail hour sponsored by Parlore.com.
“AmericasMart is known for its hospitality and ultimate buyer experience,” says George Kacic, executive vice president of Retail Services. These reimagined amenities allow us to welcome buyers with open arms and help them experience all that this city and this Market have to offer.”
Normann Copenhagen Presents the Pinch Cheese Grater
Normann Copenhagen expands their range of practical kitchen utensils with an innovative grater. The Pinch Cheese Grater has a built-in collection pan to prevent spills. The sharp grating surface makes Pinch perfect for grating ingredients finely. With its soft, rounded curves, Pinch is both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
The designers have updated the traditional grater and made it into an aesthetic and user-friendly design object. The design concept is based on two parts combined in an ergonomic product – a stainless steel grater and a collection pan. The pan is made of a flat piece of plastic that gets its three-dimensional shape by clamping it underneath the grater.
“The idea arose one day when we were having pasta in the studio,” says Böttcher Henssler Kayser, designer of the Pinch Cheese Grater. “After lunch there was cheese all over the table. We realized that this was a general problem with graters. To solve the problem, we designed Pinch – a simple and functional grater.”
The fine grater efficiently grates various cheeses, as well as other types of ingredients such as nutmeg, chocolate, lemon, etc. The two parts can be taken apart easily and put in the dishwasher.
The Pinch Cheese Grater has a suggested retail prices of $17.50 and is available in white, yellow, rose, purple, blue and black. For more information, visit www.normann-copenhagen.com.
Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards Winners Announced
The Shaggie Apron by Janey Lynn’s Designs, Inc. won the award for Best Kitchen Textile
Dallas Market Center announced the winners of the sixth annual Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards at an awards ceremony and cocktail reception held at The Culinary Stage, World Trade Center 1st floor during the Dallas Total Housewares & Gourmet Market.
The Dallas Gourmet Gold Awards celebrates exceptional manufacturers in the gourmet products industry who exhibit in Dallas. The winners are:
Best Beverage: Hot Ruby, Hot Ruby Inc.
Best Condiment: Black Rosemary Sauce, The Jelly Queens
Best Fruit Confit: Mango Chutney, Willie’s Blue Ribbon Relish
Best Snack: Garlic Parmesan Beer Bread Mix, Molly & Drew The Beer Bread Company
Best Soup or Chili: Dede’s Cajus Cuisine Jambalaya Starter Sauce, Dede’s Cajun Cuisine
Best Sweet: Crumbzz Crumb Cakes, Crumbzz
Best Cookware or Bakeware: Crackin’ Eggs, Funtastic America, Inc.
Best Kitchen Gadget: CF Color Blast Slusy Maker, Funtastic America, Inc.
Best Kitchen Textile: Shaggie Apron, Janey Lynn’s Designs, Inc.
Best Tabletop: Casserole Carriers, Janey Lynn’s Designs Inc.
Judging was based on originality, taste and packaging, as well as innovation, visual appeal and practicality. The judges were: Anthony Van Camp, executive chef at SĒR Steak and Spirits, renowned for his culinary precision and innovative dishes, Tony Curtis-Wellings, co-owner of Faraday’s Kitchen Store, a unique retail experience designed around feeding the passion for cooking, and Joe Baker, chef and owner of Joe the Baker, a family-run business offering delectable pastries and catering services.
NewMetro Design Introduces Angry Mama Microwave Oven Cleaning Gadget
NewMetro Design – inventors of the highly successful BeaterBlade mixer attachment, and other solution-based culinary tools – introduces Angry Mama, a cleverly designed and easy to use gadget that blows steam from its top to effortlessly clean and refresh the inside of microwave ovens.
Angry Mama is humorously crafted to resemble a retro-style 50s era mom. Featuring three easy to remove and assemble parts that are all made of durable BPA-free plastic, Angry Mama aggressively tackles built-up crud and unsavory aromas that linger inside microwave ovens by “steaming up” a simple, non-toxic mixture of tap water and vinegar. Angry Mama’s quick and effective steam-cleaning action softens dirt and stains in minutes for easier wipe down.
Angry Mama’s stable and sturdy base features two easy to grip side handles in the shape of angrily set arms on hips. The front side of the base, or “torso,” is styled to resemble a daisy-pattern housecoat accessorized with a string of pearls. The back of the unit conveniently offers two fill-marks – one for pouring a quarter cup of vinegar – preferably clear white vinegar – and another fill mark for adding approximately the same amount of plain tap water. After filling the base, Angry Mama’s “face” is placed back on the unit’s “neck,” followed by the gadget’s oversized “head,” which is perfectly coiffed with a traditional bob hairstyle.
When Angry Mama is placed inside any-size microwave oven for 5 minutes at high power, the disinfecting mixture of vinegar and water boils and turns to dirt-cleaning steam that escapes from a ring of holes at the crown of Angry Mama’s head. When the 5 minutes are up, Angry Mama – which remains cool to the touch – can be safely removed to quickly wipe down the appliance’s cavity.
Compact, lightweight, and easy to store, pint-size Angry Mama measures approximately 6 inches tall and 5 inches wide. Dishwasher-safe Angry Mama features an easy to view, translucent body in three different colors combined with whimsically colored heads in contrasting hues: purple with yellow; blue with red; and green with purple.
Ideal for cleaning microwave ovens used at home, office, dorm, hotel, vacation condo rental, etc. – and perfect as a practical and affordable home gift that brings smiles – Angry Mama will be available in September at stores nationwide and online for $8.95 suggested retail.
For further information, visit www.newmetrodesign.com.
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