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Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Potager Natural Cafe Has Mismatched Furniture & No Prices

— March 30, 2009 — Eco
Our current economic state has given way to a revolution in restaurant dining. Potager Natural Cafe, which opened in mid-January, serves naturally-sourced and seasonal items. This unusual diner welcomes you to sit on mismatched furniture while eating your meal on recycled garage sale plates, and when you're finished eating, you can decide how much you want to pay for your meal.

Such a unique dining experience doesn't always work out for the management, however. While the majority of patrons offer to pay an average of $12-$15 per plate, there are some who simply pay less because they can.
Trend Themes
1. Community-supported Pricing - Restaurants experimenting with community-supported pricing offer an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the restaurant industry by challenging the traditional pricing model and fostering a sense of community.
2. Sustainable Dining - The rise of sustainable dining presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the restaurant industry, with a focus on sourcing natural and seasonal ingredients, as well as adopting environmentally friendly practices.
3. Unique Dining Experiences - The growing demand for unique dining experiences provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the restaurant industry, where establishments can differentiate themselves by offering unconventional settings and experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - The restaurant industry has an opportunity for disruptive innovation by exploring community-supported pricing, sustainable dining practices, and unique dining experiences to attract customers and stand out in the market.
2. Hospitality Industry - The hospitality industry can embrace disruptive innovation by incorporating community-supported pricing, sustainable dining options, and unique dining experiences into their establishments to enhance guest satisfaction and differentiate themselves from competitors.
3. Sustainable Food Industry - The sustainable food industry can capitalize on the demand for sustainable dining by offering innovative solutions and sourcing practices that prioritize natural and seasonal ingredients, helping to drive positive change and disrupt traditional food production systems.
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