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Value all around us—Behind the Scenes: Marianna Pinczés, manager of a “seed salvaging” company
lifestyle

Value all around us—Behind the Scenes: Marianna Pinczés, manager of a “seed salvaging” company

We tend to forget that in fact everything we need is in our hands, or in our surroundings. For humans are a part of nature and can live life to the fullest when they are in organic harmony with it. “Back to the roots,” you might say—if you want
Finding a new home and tribe on the Portuguese coastline | Leaving the city SPECIAL
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Finding a new home and tribe on the Portuguese coastline | Leaving the city SPECIAL

Wetsuits drying in the windows, surfboards propped up on the steps, five-year-olds eating ice cream at midnight in their swimsuits, and blossoming Jacaranda trees—we’re 15 km south of Lisbon, in Costa da Caparica, a quaint little town on the Portuguese ocean coast. This is where Dávid Liptay and
Honesty is everything: Alma Nomad Bakery in Madrid
budapest

Honesty is everything: Alma Nomad Bakery in Madrid

It’s been three years since I talked to the founders of Alma Nomad Bakery, Timi Árgyélán and Joaqin Escriva in Budapest. Back then, with the long queues forming every morning in front of their small store on Kamermayer square, it was evident that the duo had created something special.
Entertaining, value-preserving and green—that’s a modern restaurant! | Piqniq pack—Part 8
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Entertaining, value-preserving and green—that’s a modern restaurant! | Piqniq pack—Part 8

What is the secret of the perfect sourdough bread? What can restaurants and everyday people do—apart from giving up plastic straws—to make their kitchens environmentally friendly and clean? How does a bistro need to raise the bar if it wants to offer an exquisite guest experience? What’s
From serving design basics to service design methodology | Piqniq pack—Part 3
business

From serving design basics to service design methodology | Piqniq pack—Part 3

What’s the secret to a perfect dish, beyond the harmony of flavors? What’s the Hungarian fish market like? Or what should a restaurant owner do when faced with the warning signs of employees being burnt out? Lastly, what does gastronomy have to do with service design? A lot,
The Czech Marlon Studio used cultures of bacteria as a source of inspiration for the Wild. kombucha identity
design

The Czech Marlon Studio used cultures of bacteria as a source of inspiration for the Wild. kombucha identity

Wild. aims to make a handcrafted kombucha that is 100% natural, contains no additional flavors or artificial carbon dioxide, and is even tasty by the way—freshly delivered to the consumer’s door based on a subscription model. The Czech Marlon Studio was asked to design the complete visual identity
One in ten people would open a restaurant
branding

One in ten people would open a restaurant

Piqniq Budapest and Mastercard carried out comprehensive research. In the Gastronomy Survey of the Year— 2021, 400 professionals and 1600 people interested in the field were asked, among other things, about the attractiveness of the industry. Although almost 20,000 people have left the profession in Hungary since the pandemic
Three bites of wonder for everyone—The vegan collection from Chez Dodo
business

Three bites of wonder for everyone—The vegan collection from Chez Dodo

Delicate small shells filled with delicious special creams—macarons have stolen the hearts of many with a sweet tooth in recent years. Despite their size, creating macarons is a complicated process and only a handful of people are able to make them flawlessly. Luckily, Chez Dodo has been at the
Pancakes around the world | Around Pancake
east

Pancakes around the world | Around Pancake

Pancake is a universal dish—they are consumed in various forms all over the world, and everyone has a favorite made for their taste, possibly a top secret family recipe. Pancakes can be sweet, salty, free-from or “all in,” which is why they never get boring. In addition to experimentation,
Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
branding

Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy

In our latest weekly series, we’ll focus on the players of Hungarian gastronomy. In the first episode, our readers can meet five people for whom hospitality is more of a mission that an empty concept – they approach their trade with passion and humbleness, all in their unique ways. Some
„People go to places they trust” | Piqniq Budapest x Mastercard
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„People go to places they trust” | Piqniq Budapest x Mastercard

The joint project of Piqniq Budapest and Mastercard commenced under the title „Tanulj, fejlődj! – Nagykép a gasztronómiáról” (Learn, improve! – Big picture of gastronomy), presenting the personal stories of businesses related to gastronomy. The goal of the campaign launched a few weeks ago is not only to educate the players of