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NEW COÖRDINATOR FOR LEADERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL
09/11/18
No man can function without a strong women behind him. That’s why we would like to present you the new coördinator for Leaders Club International: Elina Schniewind, Schniewind@leadersclub.de
Elina will take over Wendy Beyaert’s role as a coördinator. Wendy: “It’s been a true exciting rollercoaster to get to know and coördinate all the different countries, but the German gründlichkeit assures me that Leaders Club International is in good hands.”
NEW PRESIDENCY FOR LEADERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL
22/10/18
Meet Jean-Georges Ploner
We proudly introduce you to the new president of Leaders Club International. The Strasbourg born gastronomy son is co-founder of the German Leaders Club and is considered a successful consultant, trend expert and industry leader. Germany will take over the leadership from Belgium and will spoil you this year with all news, facts and figures about the food industry.
We proudly introduce you to the new president of Leaders Club International. The Strasbourg born gastronomy son is co-founder of the German Leaders Club and is considered a successful consultant, trend expert and industry leader. Germany will take over the leadership from Belgium and will spoil you this year with all news, facts and figures about the food industry.
LEADERS CLUB BELGIAN & INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
22/10/18
More than 200 food professionals attended the International and Belgian Concept Restaurant Awards 2018, by Leaders Club on Monday 22nd October at the Room With a Zoo, Antwerp Zoo.
The winners of the International Awards:
Gold: Mission Masala / Silver: Kodawari Ramen / Bronze: True Cost
Leaders Club International would like to thank all the participants, partners and all countries for the wonderful evening. Congratulations to the winners and Leaders Club Belgium for making this happen.
TRENDTOUR: ANTWERP
22/10/18
This time we left the bustle of downtown behind us and took a trip to Berchem. An upcoming area at the edge of town. We welcomed more than 50 (inter)national people in Antwerp for this trendtour: Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Ukraine, Russia and Turkey got to know Antwerp a bit better foodwise.
NEW PRESIDENCY FOR LEADERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL
14/11/17
During the Leaders Club Awards in Paris, the yearly presidency was given to Belgium. Eric De Wagenaere became the new President of Leaders Club International. His job for the next year? Trendwatching and taking you all on this food journey without ending.
Congratulations Eric, we’re looking forward to the upcoming year!
TRENDTOUR: PARIS
14/11/17
This trendtour was a the perfect moment to get to know Paris from another perspective. Concept hopping all day to see new, and more classic projects in the neighborhood. Starting the day with a good breakfast and ending it with a tasty cocktail, that’s what we like!
TRENDTOUR: THE NORDICS
17/9/2017 – 19/9/2017
During this international trendtour we had the perfect opportunity to discover the not-to-miss Nordic countries, which are experiencing an unprecedented dynamism in terms of gastronomy and foodservice. The two Nordic countries we visited were: Helsinki – the Finnish capital and Tallinn – the capital of Estonia after we crossed the Baltic Sea by ferry.
Thank you for joining us on this amazing trip!
NEW PRESIDENCY FOR LEADERS CLUB FRANCE
23/6/2016
During its last General Assembly, Leaders Club France appointed Nicolas Riché (CEO of Columbus Café / A la carte) as its new President and Jonathan Jablonksi as Vice President for the next 2 years.
Leaders Club France restructured its governance to guarantee a smooth transition and to strengthen Leaders Club’s core values: professional trendwatching, innovation and passion in the foodservice and restaurant world.
Congratulations to the incoming President and Thanks to Vincent Mourre for his previous mandate!
LEADERS CLUB FRANCE: SOURCING 2016
3/5/2016
Leaders Club France issued an amazing publication: SOURCING 2016. 100 newest French restaurants concepts, classified in 10 Megatrends.
A state-of-the-art culinary journey, from Star Products to Food-Halls, through Bistrollenials and Coffice breakfasts, to Sweet dreams and Gourmet Asia.
Pick your address, learn the history of Leaders Club, meet its founding fathers back in 1993, and its contemporary nephews in 2016.
A state-of-the-art culinary journey, from Star Products to Food-Halls, through Bistrollenials and Coffice breakfasts, to Sweet dreams and Gourmet Asia.
Pick your address, learn the history of Leaders Club, meet its founding fathers back in 1993, and its contemporary nephews in 2016.
LEADERS CLUB RUSSIA: AWARDS 2016
12/4/2016
Leaders Club Russia organised in Moscow the 11th edition of Leaders Club Russia Awards.
The traditional ceremony gathered 560 participants, who voted for the 12 nominees shortlisted for the Awards. And the winners are:
Golden Palm 2016: #SibirSibir (Novossibirsk), by Denis Ivanov. Siberian nouvelle cuisine.
Silver Palm 2016: Chiсken Run (Moscow), by Mikhail Gordeev et Marc Statsenko. Chicken based chef signed fast casual cuisine from Kalouga region.
Bronze Palm 2016: Syrovarnia (Moscow), by Arkady Novikov. Own dairy production, with cheeses to taste on the spot or to take away.
LEADERS CLUB INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTS RISTORAZIONE 2016
31/3/2016
Leaders Club International Services is honoured to support, together with other major Italian and International associations, the 9th edition of Ristorazione 2016, the bi-annual seminar organised by the Italian B2B foodservice magazine Ristorando, that will take place in Milan on the 6th and 7th October.
The event will gather the leading stakeholders of the Italian catering and foodservice scene.
International networking and foodservice events organisation clearly bring together Leaders Club International and Ristorando’s activities.
21st EDITION OF FRENCH AWARDS
7/3/2016
The 21st edition of the French Awards took place on Monday 7th March 2016 during the Omnivore World Tour at the Maison de la Mutualité in Paris. The starred chef Jean François Piège delivered the Leaders Club France Awards in front of an audience of 1000 people to the 3 following restaurant concepts:
- Golden Palm 2016: A. Noste (Paris), by Julien Duboué
- Silver Palm 2016: Duck Me (Toulouse), by Arthur Arlet
- Bronze Palm 2016: Juste (Paris), by Romain Marguerie de Rotrou et Romain Coué
Leaders Club France gave a honour palm to the chef Jean François Piège for his new restaurant Clover, and 2 supplementary Awards to the international speakesy Experimental Group and the Winstub master Cédric Moulot
Bravo!
8th EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL LEADERS CLUB AWARDS: AND THE WINNER IS…
27/1/2016
The 8th edition of International Leaders Club Awards took place on Tuesday 26th January 2016 during Sirha Geneva exhibition, where international foodservice professionals and the audience voted for their 3 favourite restaurant concepts among the 10 nominees coming from 7 countries.
The 3 following restaurant concepts were awarded:
- International Golden Palm 2016: Bun Bao (Germany), by Ahn Vu Dang
- International Silver Palm 2016: Cook’kareku (Russia), by Alexander Rappoport
- International Bronze Palm 2016: Persillé – Maison de viande (France), by Maxence de Warren and David Lebreton
Read the press release here.
Check the pictures from the Gala Dinner: magic moments.
Watch a short video of all concepts.
8th EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL LEADERS CLUB AWARDS: THE 10 NOMINEES
14/1/2016
The 10 nominees of the 8th International Leaders Club Awards will face each other at Sirha Geneva for the Golden, Silver and Bronze Palm 2016. Check their videos!
- Bazi’s Schlemmerkucherl (LC Germany, Gold 2014)
- Bun Bao (LC Germany, Gold 2015)
- Butcha Steakhouse and Grill (LC Turkey)
- Cook’kareku (LC Russia, Gold 2014)
- Crabs are coming (LC Russia, Gold 2013)
- De Superette (LC Belgium, Gold 2013)
- George Bar & Grill (LC Switzerland)
- La Pointe du Grouin (LC France, Silver 2014)
- Lyubimi Dyadya (LC Ukraine, Gold 2015)
- Persillé – Maison de viande (LC France, Gold 2015)
Our partners for this event:
8th EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL LEADERS CLUB AWARDS IN GENEVA
16/12/2015
The 8th edition of International Leaders Club Awards will take place in Geneva on the 26th January during the Sirha Geneva festival: 10 concepts from 7 countries will face each other in this unique competition.
A TrendTour of Geneva will go along this event.
Check the programme here and register to join this exciting event!
The 10 nominees that will compete are:
- Bazi’s Schlemmerkucherl (LC Germany, Gold 2014)
- Bun Bao (LC Germany, Gold 2015)
- Butcha Steakhouse and Grill (LC Turkey)
- Cook’kareku (LC Russia, Gold 2014)
- Crabs are coming (LC Russia, Gold 2013)
- De Superette (LC Belgium, Gold 2013)
- George Bar & Grill (LC Switzerland)
- La Pointe du Grouin (LC France, Silver 2014)
- Lyubimi Dyadya (LC Ukraine, Gold 2015)
- Persillé – Maison de viande (LC France, Gold 2015)
14th EDITION OF LC GERMANY AWARDS: GOLDEN PALM TO BUN BAO
16/10/2015
Leaders Club Germany organized the 14th edition of Leaders Club Germany Awards at Altes Kesselhaus, a spectacular industrial building.
The Awards ceremony hosted 300 participants, who voted for 6 nominees, preselected by Leaders Club Germany and a board of experts among 50 restaurant candidates.
The 6 finalists were: Bun Bao (Berlin), Frittenwerk (Duesseldorf), Joseph Baeckerei Patisserie Bistro (Wien), Laura’s Deli (Duesseldorf), OhJulia (Munich), What’s Pizza (Düsseldorf).
The audience finally awarded the 3 following restaurant concepts:
- Golden Palm to BUN BAO
- Silver Palm to LAURA’S DELI
- Bronze Palm to JOSEPH BAECKEREI PATISSERIE BISTROT
FIRST UKRAINIAN AWARDS: GOLDEN PALM TO LYUBIMI DYADYA
1/10/2015
Leaders Club Ukraine organized for the first time its national Awards at the Kiev Academy of Media Arts, during the closing ceremony of RestoPraktiki, a 3 days foodservice international forum, which is held twice a year in Ukraine.
The Awards ceremony hosted 150 participants, who voted for 12 nominees, preselected by Leaders Club Ukraine and a board of experts from mid-July to mid-September among 51 restaurant candidates.
The 12 finalists were : Bodega 2K (Odessa), Vegano Hooligano (Kiev), The BURGER (Kiev), Karkas (Kiev), FABBRICA (Ivano-Frankivsk), Hryak (Chernihiv), Kiflik (Kiev), Ulichnaya Eda (Kiev), Parovoz SpeakEasy (Kiev), Lisopylka brewery (Kiev), Pravda Beer Theatre (Lviv), Lyubimy Dyadya (Kiev).
The audience finally awarded the 3 following restaurants:
- Golden Palm to LYUBIMY DYADYA
- Silver Palm to FABBRICA
- Bronze Palm to HRYAK
LCI GOES TO MILAN EXPO
4-6/9/2015
LCI organises targeted visits on Milan Expo with a group of qualified international professional and leads a TrendTour of Milan newest foos concepts. Check the programm.
WELCOME TO LEADERS CLUB UKRAINE
21/07/2015
The Leaders Club International is happy to welcome Leaders Club Ukraine among us! A warm welcome to its President, Igor Sukhomlyn, to its managing partner, Aurora Ohorodnyk and to the international forum RestoPraktiki.
A word from the President: “The story began in 2012 at the Palm Awards in Moscow, when RestoPraktiki met Daniel Majonchi and the first idea of Leaders Club Ukraine came up. Then in 2013 Sirha Moskow, Ukraine was represented by four nominees: Double Decker restaurant, Centaur Ukraine, Ohota na ovets and Tavernetta. The last one won. We are proud today to organize our first Palm Awards!”
Leaders Club Ukraine will organize its first Palm Awards on 1st October 2015 in Kiev.
PERSILLE WINS THE FRENCH AWARDS 2015
1/4/15
French newly openend meat restaurant concept Persillé wins the French Golden Awards 2015.
JURGEN STRASSER IS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF LCI
12/12/14
The Leaders Club International is pleased to welcome Jürgen Strasser as its new President. Jürgen lives in Munich. His long experience in the gastronomy industry, his presidency in the Leaders Club Germany in its start, his cultural and language skills as well as his openness are a great enrichment for the Leaders Club International. We wish Jürgen success and satisfaction in his new position.