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Earthy Chocolate Cakes

This Playful Chocolate Dessert is Eaten with a Miniature Shovel

— February 26, 2015 — Lifestyle
Some of the goodies that you'll find at the pop-up Bonsai Cafe in Japan include green matcha lattes decorated with trees, mossy green parfaits and even a chocolate dessert that's like a grown-up version of a mud pie. The standout is definitely the Bonsai Tiramisu, arranged to look like a scoop of dirt set into a teacup. The chocolatey crust can be devoured with a miniature shovel-shaped spoon, which makes the eating experience all the more novel. With more digging into the dessert, more delicious layers of tiramisu are unearthed.

In addition to being able to eat up some scrumptious treats from the menu, the cafe also serves as a place for people to learn about the art of bonsai care and keeping, in partnership with the Saitama Omiya Bonsai Museum.
Trend Themes
1. Novel Dessert Experience - Creating unique and interactive culinary experiences that engage customers through unconventional presentation and eating methods.
2. Incorporating Education Into Dining - Integrating educational elements into dining experiences, enticing customers to learn and engage in a specific topic while enjoying their meal.
3. Innovation in Food Presentation - Exploring creative ways to present food, using unconventional utensils or serving vessels to enhance the visual appeal and overall experience for customers.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Opportunities to create new and exciting dining experiences by incorporating unconventional presentation and utensils.
2. Hospitality and Tourism - Incorporating educational components into dining experiences to attract visitors and enhance the overall tourism and hospitality offering.
3. Education and Entertainment - Combining dining with educational elements to create an engaging and immersive experience that encourages learning and exploration.
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