Book tip: Flowers, glamour, and culinary delights

A declaration of love for the set table
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19. October 2025

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An opulent work for hosts, design lovers, and floral enthusiasts. The book contains twelve visually stunning arrangements, DIY ideas, and a clear message: beauty begins at the table. Ideal for hotels, restaurants, and anyone who wants to create a welcoming atmosphere.

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Flowers, glamour, and culinary delights
Authors: Björn Kroner & Olaf Salié
Publisher: Prestel
224 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7913-9348-3
Publication date: March 2025

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Experiential dining redefined

Why formats such as PALAZZO “Better Together” are among the most sought-after culinary and gift experiences

Today, experiential dining is one of the strongest drivers of modern hospitality – emotional, sensual, and unforgettable. Formats such as Toni Mörwald’s PALAZZO in Vienna show how perfectly cuisine, culture, and staging can merge and why spending time together has become the most valuable luxury. “Better Together” exemplifies a trend that is shaping the industry and booming as a gift idea, especially at Christmas: enjoyment, entertainment, and shared amazement in an evening full of magic.

The year in which communication remained human

Review of 2025

In terms of communication, 2025 was a year between “wow” and “ouch.” Between artificial intelligence, genuine empathy, and a whole lot of misunderstandings. Talking has never been so easy – and understanding so difficult. In this humorous review, communications expert Stefan Häseli takes a closer look: How did people communicate, which trends are casting their shadows ahead, what has developed in which direction…

Book tip: Efficiently lazy

Do less, achieve more – this book provides the mental clarity and structure to do so

“Effizient faul” by Uwe Seebacher is aimed at anyone who is under constant pressure – whether in the hospitality industry, in everyday agency life, or in management. Instead of classic self-optimization, Seebacher focuses on strategies that enable real efficiency.

The content is based on over 30 years of research and consulting practice – including for international companies and institutions. Particularly relevant are the concrete tools for decision optimization and energy distribution.

Another plus point is the transfer to everyday working life – this is not a theoretical work, but a practical guide to a new, mindful form of success.

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Efficiently lazy – Minimal effort. Maximum success.
Author: Uwe Seebacher
Publisher: edition a, Vienna
304 pages, hardcover
ISBN: 978-3-99001-804-0
Price: €28.00

quick & dirty
Blumen, Glanz und Tafelfreuden © Prestel
Book tip: Flowers, glamour, and culinary delights

An opulent work for hosts, design lovers, and floral enthusiasts. The book contains twelve visually stunning arrangements, DIY ideas, and a clear message: beauty begins at the table. Ideal for hotels, restaurants, and anyone who wants to create a welcoming atmosphere.

INFO:
Flowers, glamour, and culinary delights
Authors: Björn Kroner & Olaf Salié
Publisher: Prestel
224 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7913-9348-3
Publication date: March 2025