HEALTHY BITES
NEW APP CONNECTS CHEFS, FARMERS, AND FOODIES FOR A FEAST BY LEXY BAHN
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lanning a party at a restaurant? Why not consider a specially curated meal at your home for the same price, if not less? Bites is a new smartphone app that can help you do just that. The free app, compatible with Android and iOS, connects foodies with professional and home chefs as well as culinary students. Phoenix-based creator, Roza Ferdowsmakan, cooked up the concept to build relationships between chefs, local farms community gardens and foodies, and create a one-to-one connection that dining out lacks. The elevator pitch would be: Tinder for foodies. The meals are not only healthy and clean, but chefs come to your kitchen and prepare a farm-to-table dining experience. The menu can feature food from other cultures. Ferdowsmakan has compiled menus and chefs from different countries and backgrounds, so people can
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experience a sense of adventure without leaving home.
IT’S THAT SIMPLE Consumers enter their zip code, then search by cuisine, event date and chef type. Once these three categories are selected, users can message a chef and request a reservation. The in-app messaging platform allows them to seamlessly communicate about the menu, dietary restrictions and more. Ideally, the chef then coordinates with local farms to source the freshest ingredients and create a personalized dining experience at a reasonable price. By making the kitchen the focal point of the event, chefs can interact, share stories and talk about the food. It creates a sense of intimacy that your usual restaurant or catering experience is missing.
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