dirk.vrints@telenet.be

G.s.One is a unique and novel object in between tableware and cutlery. It is a new concept created to elevate the eating experience in restaurants, at receptions and any kind of party, including at home. While looking and feeling like a hand jewel, it functions at the same time as a small serving dish for fine dining appetisers. It is also offering an aesthetic and practical solution for simultaneously balancing a drink and a bite in one hand at receptions and parties. Aesthetics and storytelling: At receptions we noticed that people often pay too little attention to the gastronomic qualities of the appetisers that are served. Although chefs put many hours of work in their culinary creations, it only takes a few seconds to eat it. In order to increase the appreciation for these delicacies, we aim to slow down the process of taking the appetiser from a plate and eating it, by introducing the G.s.One. By serving the appetiser on the G.s.One, the guest is prompted to notice colours, textures, smells and flavours before savouring it. Moreover, by downsizing the appetiser to the size of a “gemstone”, the tasting experience is further brought to a higher level. This ritual of slowing down the process of savouring food triggers 4 senses: First of all the tactile sense: The hand jewel on its own has a certain masculine feeling but as soon as you slide it between your fingers, it feels and fits naturally as a ring. By using it with your palm facing upwards, you get a more feminine feeling of the object, entailing a receptive tactile sensation preparing you for receiving the appetiser. Secondly, the visual sense, admiring the colours and shape of the culinary creation. Next to that, it incites to smell the aromas. And finally, it triggers the taste with all its flavours and textures, the ultimate apotheosis!