The profession of a sommelier, typically seen as the expert in all things wine, has been experiencing a profound transformation. This transformation is driven by a combination of factors such as technological advances, the impacts of climate change, changing consumer behavior, the rise of organic and natural wines, globalization, and the imperative need for diversity […]
The world of wine is vast and complex, with thousands of varieties, regions, and vintages to explore. For sommeliers, staying up-to-date with the ever-changing landscape can be challenging. That’s where cutting-edge technology comes into play, specifically the integration of AI and ChatGPT, which has the potential to revolutionize the way sommeliers and restaurants manage their […]
Dry January, also known as “Sobriety January,” is an annual event in which people abstain from drinking alcohol for the entire month of January. While this event may be seen as a challenge for those who participate, it can also be an opportunity for restaurants to attract new customers and boost their sales. Here are […]
At COENA, we quickly noticed that each restaurant has its own wine list format (our clients sell from 120 to 2200 wines with their iPad). It was therefore important to give our restaurateurs and sommeliers the possibility to customize their wine list and choose the right format, in order to offer customers a perfect experience. […]
At a time when restaurants are finally reopening globally, the problem of available workers arises. As a recent article from a French newspaper indicates: Several thousand restaurant employees in Toulouse, France, have reportedly decided to turn their backs on the profession, which has been decimated by health restrictions. The Chamber of Commerce and restaurant owners […]
ZANZE XVI, the New Osteria in Venice ZANZE XVI introduces a new concept to the restaurant industry, the Elegant Osteria, where the liveliness of a typical Venetian restaurant is combined with sophisticated cuisine. Zanze XVI, a new fascinating chapter in the Venetian Lagoon From the walls of the historic Trattoria dalla Zanze, a new culinary destination is born. […]
What a year! We look forward to turning the page and helping restaurants and hotels reopen in the best conditions to welcome their customers in 2021. At COENA, 2020 was not the year of the slowdown, quite the contrary, as we published more than 27 updates on the App Store (an average of an update […]