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Customized Taste Lab Restaurants

'Geschmackslabor' in Germany

— August 21, 2008 — Lifestyle
The term ‘Flavour Lab’ brings with it images of test tubes and Bunsen burners, but in German, ‘Flavour Lab’ is translated to ‘Geschmackslabor’. For the ultimate in custom dining experiences, ‘Geschmackslabor’, an ultra-hip new restaurant in Bremerhaven, Germany, is the place where the chef is not the king, you are.

The concept is truly innovative; your order your menu selection and when it’'s brought to your table, you are presented with an inventive selection of flavoured oils with which to enhance your meal. There are 20 olive oil based flavourings, varying from coconut and coffee to papaya and rosemary. Plenty of fresh bread is also served to taste test the oils before you make your final decision.

As gourmet cooking becomes more popular at home, diners have more savoir-faire than ever before, and this kind of custom dining intensifications are bound to be a growing trend.
Trend Themes
1. Custom Dining Experiences - The trend of custom dining experiences allows customers to enhance their meals with a selection of flavored oils, offering a unique and personalized culinary experience.
2. Flavored Oil Varieties - The increasing availability of a wide range of flavored oils, from coconut and coffee to papaya and rosemary, presents an opportunity for innovation in the food industry.
3. Home Gourmet Cooking - As gourmet cooking becomes more popular at home, there is a growing trend towards offering customizable dining options to cater to the evolving tastes of diners.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - Restaurants can embrace the trend of custom dining experiences by offering a variety of flavored oils and enhancing the overall dining experience for their customers.
2. Food and Beverage Industry - There is an opportunity for the food and beverage industry to develop and market a wide range of flavored oils to cater to the demand for unique and personalized culinary experiences.
3. Home Cooking Industry - The rise in popularity of gourmet cooking at home opens up opportunities for businesses to offer innovative products and services that cater to the evolving tastes of home chefs.
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