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Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, people and companies including , and . Dave also discusses the new podcast, set to launch in late September. In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of . This week Shannon talks about trends in unbreakable drinkware and serveware. In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave discusses how purchasing will evolve and change as we move into the future. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, people and companies including , , , and much more!! In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of . This week, Shannon talks about the breakfast trends for dinnerware and buffetware. In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave gives tips on how to best prepare for attending the upcoming tradeshow. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Welcome to a Special Edition of SEAT YOURSELF. As followers of SEAT YOURSELF know, this episode will be a different format than our regular weekly edition and it will feature a single guest. In this special edition, our host, Dave Turner, will be having a conversation with Thomas Kastl, Director of Dining for the trade fair held every February in Frankfurt Germany.  In the conversation, Dave talks to Thomas about the planning for next February’s Ambiente trade show and, specifically, its spotlight on the HoReCa sector. You can find all episodes of SEAT YOURSELF at And, finally, we want to thank the for sponsoring in-part this Special Edition of SEAT YOURSELF. Edward Don & Company. Everything but the food, for nearly 100 years. Always remember - #TabletopMatters

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics and companies including the Durobor, , , , , and more. In our segment, "60 Seconds with Shannon", Dave sat down again with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of . This week Shannon tells us about the new products and categories that she see in the industry. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. In this episode Dave starts off with the Stat of the Week. This week’s stat comes from a study done by Harris Interactive for the British magazine The Grocer and says that 80% of people 25-34 years old are partial to Rum. This week’s re-cap on the latest industry news and products include the Growth and Impact of Off-Premise Dining, a Cruise Ship Segment Update, 10 Strawberry Street, and Arc Cardinal ESSENTIALS barware. Our feature segment is 60 Seconds with Shannon of Edward Don & Company. In this segment, Dave asks the question of the week in relation to the tabletop industry. This week, Shannon talks about Melamine and whether the trend is going to continue and if so, what does the future of Melamine look like. The final segment is a commentary piece and covers the customer experience and why that evolution is important in the hospitality industry. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop i

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, people and companies including Harris Ader, Founder & CEO of the , , 's new Catalyst Dinnerware, and In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of . This week Shannon talks about the importance of and the trends in tablelighting. In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about company culture and why it’s important. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics and companies including 's Andrew Roper, , the new I Meravigliosi Wine Glasses from and and and 's Amber Kendrick.  In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of . This week Shannon talks about non-traditional sources of supply. In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about the 3 main building blocks of a strong brand in an increasingly digital world. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Welcome to a Special Edition of SEAT YOURSELF. This episode will be a different format than our regular weekly edition and it will feature a single guest for the entire episode. In this special edition, our host, Dave Turner, is in Holland at Tovari headquarters and speaks with principals David Otto and Ivar van Riel. In the conversation, Dave asks David and Ivar about how Tovari came into being and what drives the company today and into the future. This episode runs approximately 20 minutes and is sponsored in part by the Edward Don & Company. Everything but the food for nearly 100 years. You can find all episodes of SEAT YOURSELF at And, finally, we want to thank the Edward Don & Company for sponsoring in-part this Special Edition of SEAT YOURSELF. Always remember - #TabletopMatters

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics and companies with the likes of Edward Don & Company, Cheesecake Factory, Durobor Glass, Elite Global Solutions, Earthborn Pottery and cheforward. The episode wraps up the with Dave’s commentary piece. This week Dave gives 5 tips for building trust in your organization. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out www.TabletopJournal.com or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news and companies including Churchill China, RAK Porcelain, BauscherHepp (featuring Jeffrey Heaney) and Royal Crown Derby. Are you a tabletop manufacturer and/or a supplier and may be new to the market? In our segment, "60 Seconds with Shannon", Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company and discussed what it takes for a new vendor to get on Edward Don’s radar. In these days of rapid-fire change in the market place, companies need to keep up with the ever-evolving industry. In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about resilience and how it is a crucial skill for those seeking long-term success. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics and companies including , and , , and flatware.   The episode wraps up the with Dave’s review and comments on the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show. Held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, IL on May 18th thru May 21st, 2019   For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics and companies including Ambiente HoReCa (with special guest Thomas Kastl), Emirates Air, British Airways, American Metalcraft and Tovari. In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company and discussed how they differentiate the Edward Don brand. The episode wraps up the with Dave’s commentary piece on how touchpoint execution is important to the brand building process. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out www.TabletopJournal.com or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics and companies including the NRA 100th Anniversary, Porvasal Porcelain, a follow up to Durobor Glass’ bankruptcy, RAK Porcelain, Tuxton China and Villeroy & Boch. In our segment, "60 Seconds with Shannon", Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company and discussed private label products v. manufacturer’s brands. The episode wraps up the with Dave’s commentary piece on self-compassion and its importance in the tabletop hospitality sector. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics and companies including the marijuana impact on restaurants, the AHLA Industry Survey along with companies cheforward and Service Ideas. In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company and discussed what the future looks like for their SHIFT Magazine. In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about taking a more wholistic view of customer service. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out www.TabletopJournal.com or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. In this episode Dave starts off with the Stat of the Week. This week’s stat is about the more than 300,000 restaurants that are buying tabletop. The news and products that follow the Stat of the Week includes a follow up to the Marriott security breach, growing sales in Tequila, Glencairn Glass being the glass of choice for single malt whiskey and new manufacturing catalogs. Our feature segment is 60 Seconds with Shannon of Edward Don & Company where Dave asks the question of the week in relation to the tabletop industry. This week, Shannon talks about some examples of the things to NOT do if you’re trying to grow your relationship with Edward Don & Company. The final segment is a commentary piece and covers gratefulness as a strategy for both your professional life AND your personal life. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out www.TabletopJournal.com or em

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news and companies including , , Frank Biller, and . The relationship between manufactures and their local market representatives is crucial. In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don and Company and discussed the roles that the local reps play in the industry and how they can be the best representatives they can be. In our busy daily lives we hardly have the time to sit back and let our imagination run wild and think about the changes that we can make in our lives. One of the big obstacles is change. In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about how imagination and change is crucial for greatness.                      For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics and companies including Dudson China, Timeless Barware and Mogogo announces it new VP of Sales. Are you a tabletop manufacturer and/or a supplier and may be new to the market? In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company and discussed the benefits of being in the Edward Don Advisor. In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about the demise of Dudson China and how to process the uniqueness in a closure of a 200+ year old company. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out www.TabletopJournal.com or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. This week’s episode features the latest industry news and companies including 10 Strawberry Street and Haand Ceramics (featuring President and Co-Founder Chris Pence) Are you trying to decide which trend in wine glasses is best for you? Well in our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don and Company and discussed the varying difference in each trend. Selecting someone to take on responsibilities and positions that manages others can be risky situation. In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave discusses the proper approach in how to nurture and develop a successful leader and manager.   For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out www.TabletopJournal.com or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

Welcome to a Special Edition of SEAT YOURSELF. This episode will be a different format than our regular weekly edition and it will feature a single guest for the entire episode. In this special edition, our host, Dave Turner, will be having a conversation with Nate Mell, Founder & Owner of Felt + Fat, an artisanal dinnerware producer based in Philadelphia. In the conversation, Dave asks Nate about how Felt + Fat came into being and what drives the company today and into the future. This episode runs approximately 30 minutes and is sponsored in part by the Edward Don & Company. Everything but the food for nearly 100 years. We want to thank you for joining us for this Special Edition of our SEAT YOURSELF Podcast. You can find all episodes of SEAT YOURSELF at

Seat Yourself delivers the latest news and information on the hospitality tabletop industry. In this episode Dave starts off with the Stat of the Week. This week’s stat is 15,000. According to the International Food Service Distributors Association there are 15,000 food service distribution centers here in the U.S. This week’s re-cap on the latest industry news and companies include Texas Roadhouse, Best Western, Stolzle’s Glencairn Glass featuring Jay Allie, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing, and British tabletop company Dudson. Our feature segment is 60 Seconds with Shannon of Edward Don & Company. In this segment, Dave asks the question of the week in relation to the tabletop industry. This week, Shannon talks about the growth of delivery and off premise dining and how it impacts the tabletop category. The final segment is a commentary piece and covers the type of everyday courage that people can show in their professional work lives. For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industr