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BTC enters the catering industry! Innovative payment and supermarket revolution by high-end restaurant RÒU's renowned chef James Sharman
From star chefs to Block chain catering pioneers
Bitcoin is no longer just a digital asset, it has now become a new trend in catering payment! In this episode of KKShow, host Ken and Kelly, together with renowned British chef James Sharman, explore how he combines Bitcoin payments to change the restaurant business model and share his forward-looking ideas for the future of the catering industry.
James used to work at the world-renowned restaurant Noma and now he not only runs the high-end restaurant RÒU in Taiwan, but also strives to revolutionize the food supply chain through Bitcoin and artificial intelligence.
Bitcoin Payment: A New Choice for the Catering Industry
James believes that Bitcoin payments are not only a trend, but also a way to solve the shortage of modern labor. In his restaurant, Bitcoin is used as part of employee benefits. This innovative initiative provides a tool for long-term value storage, especially in today's increasingly serious cash depreciation, which makes employees more confident about their future economic conditions.
James explained that the introduction of Bitcoin has sparked the interest of young employees and has also improved their quality of life and job satisfaction. The success of this model has prompted him to plan to further promote it to other business areas.
From Global Cuisine to Taiwan: The Creative Operation of "Meat" Restaurants
When it comes to his restaurant RÒU, James shared the inspiration of combining Spanish ham Jamón with Taiwanese ingredients to create uniquely flavored meat dishes. This restaurant is famous for its exquisite meat dishes and is James' first step in Taiwan.
When Ken and Kelly recalled their first visit, they were impressed by the restaurant's design and cuisine, especially James's innovative way of integrating digital payment technology, which added a modern touch to the traditional catering industry.
AI Supermarket: The Revolutionary Disruption of Healthy Food
In addition to the restaurant, James's other grand plan is to establish a brand new supermarket that completely subverts the traditional supply chain. His new supermarket focuses on providing 'made and sold on the spot' food, with all products handmade by chefs, avoiding any processing additives.
AI technology is at the heart of the project. Through AI, they are able to quickly generate product labels, design packaging, and optimize food preparation processes. James said that this model allows the cost of healthy food to be greatly reduced, and can compete with the price of ordinary supermarkets, so that more people can enjoy a truly healthy diet.
Inspiration from a Whole Food Diet: A Return to Health and Nature
James experimented with a 'carnivore diet' based on his personal experience, living solely on beef, water, and salt for six months, with surprising results. He found that this diet improved his physical functions and even enhanced his vision and mental clarity.
He pointed out that the problem with modern diet lies in highly processed foods and refined vegetable oils, and the key to solving health problems lies in returning to simple and natural diet.
From India to Kenya: Lessons from a Global Adventure
Before coming to Taiwan, James and his team visited 14 countries, opened pop-up restaurants, and explored local ingredients. Their adventure in India even led to a media storm due to a misunderstanding involving a celebrity property. However, the most impressive experience came from Kenya, where he witnessed the local people maintaining a healthy lifestyle with very simple diet, further inspiring his culinary philosophy.
Bitcoin leads the future of the catering industry.
James Sharman is not only a top chef, but also a daring innovator. He introduces Bitcoin into the catering industry, combining healthy eating with AI technology, trying to change people's views and habits towards food. From opening restaurants to planning AI supermarkets, his vision is not only to provide gourmet food, but also to revolutionize the future food culture.
Ken and Kelly quipped at the end of the show, "Eat meat, buy Bitcoin, and learn James to live a healthy and tech-savvy life!"
This article Bitcoin enters the catering industry! High-end restaurant RÒU's innovative payment and supermarket revolution first appeared in ChainNews ABMedia.