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the outdoorsthe outdoors

It’s pretty difficult to beat our view! Offshore has the benefit of being an all

glass enclosure, all the doors bifold open. So you feel like you’re outside, but you’re really inside—it’s a very fluid experience. The outdoors is just a pane of glass away.

–Executive Chef Michael Shrader, Offshore

Q: What is the concept for the menu at Offshore?

A: First and foremost, I always seek out the best quality food product because stylistically, that’s the kind of chef that I am. I’m doing simple food for a shared experience, but it’s super hard to do because if the ingredients aren’t right and I don’t cook it just right, it’s going to be a disaster.

Q: How important is the selection of tableware for you and Offshore?

A: If you buy a nice piece of art and you put it in a cheap frame, it looks awful. The same goes for food! The tableware is my frame, and I want specific tableware for specific dishes because it enhances the way the food looks.

Q: What do Libbey products do for you and your menu?

A: I’ve been working with Libbey since the early 2000s. The variety is one of the things I really like. It meets everybody’s needs, you know? There’s some really creative stuff. The Glassware is terrific, the plateware is user friendly. We’re able to get durable, consistent, more elegant looking pieces for a reasonable price, really inspiring all of our food and cocktail creations.

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the outdoorsthe outdoorsAn appetite for natural experiences is driving customers to rooftops, greenspaces

and environment that blur the line between indoors and out. With vivid colors,

organic forms and rough-hewn textures, Libbey’s versatile and durable serve,

dinner and glassware connects guests to the outdoors, no matter where they

are dining.

Libbey gives guests the experiences they crave with an immersive tabletop that delights the senses with a nod to nature.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF MICHAEL SHRADEROFFSHORE, CHICAGO NAVY PIER

World Tableware® melamine faux wood + marble serving boards

reinforce the natural theme. Both lightweight and durable, the

boards are easier for staff to carry and harder for them to break.

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blue skiesblue skiesVirtually unbreakable,

Infinium® beverageware combines the beauty

of fine glassware with the durability of plastic

– a perfect choice for outdoor dining.

Your guests want more than just a meal. They want

an experience, with all the elements —the menu, the

setting, the tableware — creating an unforgettable

atmosphere. Let outdoor dining areas, rooftops and

patios inspire you to expand your footprint while

providing those unique experiences to guests.

For Offshore, storage isa concern. We need stackability. We need versatility. So having a

trendy selection of drinkware that covers a wide range of beverages, without having too many glasses on hand, is very important to us.

–Beverage Director Clay Livingston, Offshore

Delicious food and drink enjoyed under sunny blue skies — what more can diners ask for?

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Infinium® Wake™ serveware is virtually unbreakable. Stackable, light and easy to carry, the serveware is perfect for any outdoor environment.

Balance the outdoor atmosphere with the natural textured finish of Master’s Gauge™ Silver Forest flatware.

World Tableware® aluminum serveware is a great way to add personality to your appetizers and durability to your dishware.

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experiencesexperiencesRival the outdoor experience using mixed materials that complement outdoor dining with nature-inspired elements.

durabilityA high breakage rate results in added costs for a restaurant.

Infinium® Wake™ is engineered to hold up against extensive use

in demanding environments like rooftop, patio or

even poolside.

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With a stylish textured finish, Infinium® Wake™ dinnerware is bold and attractive, versatile for use both indoors or out.

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Mimosas, a champagne cocktail

and brunch staple, add a festive look to a mid-morning meal,

sparkling in orange and grapefruit in the

Master’s Reserve® Renaissance Flute.

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lifelife When we are missing the outdoors most – in the middle of a long winter or after a grueling day in the office – small reminders of nature’s beauty can be enough to rejuvenate our spirits and brighten our moods. Simple, subtle changes, like a small indoor garden or artistic display of fruits and vegetables, convey freshness and vibrant energy to guests and prepare them for the exciting meal to come.

Syracuse China® Cantina dinnerware is available in a range of nature-inspired colors—like sage and blueberry.

The World Tableware® Farmhouse® melamine round platter serves as a natural canvas for elevated, colorful presentations for an immersive sensory experience that will keep diners coming back.

Design trends reinforce a back-to-nature approach to dining, evoking the feeling of fresh air and sunshine.

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I wanted to do something that was health-based, as a back-to-nature approach.

I really like farro with its nutty earthiness and satisfying chew. I designed the dish with

ripe avocado, aromatic mint, red onion, and celery topped with a soft farm fresh

egg for someone who wants to eat a little lighter, healthier.

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Tumbling rocks weathered over time. A

river snaking through a desert landscape.

Ancient trees with gnarled branches. Nature

doesn’t move in a straight line – and neither

do we. The same free-flowing shapes and

silhouettes bring the look and feel of nature

to the Libbey tabletop experience.

shapeshapeBRING to your tableUsing nature as our inspiration, we created World Tableware®

Pebblebrook. The intriguing curves and burnished porcelain finish of the

bowl complement the inherent beauty of the food. Paired with Schönwald Wellcome dinnerware, the tabletop

captures a truly organic feel.

Sleek and trendy, World Tableware®

Briossa flatware not only integrates with any décor, but adds

flair to any table display.

The gentle contours of Master’s Reserve® Symmetry glassware integrates with any décor or theme, resulting in a table display that is an ultimate feast for the senses.

mocktailsLow and no-alcohol drinks are expected to grow rapidly over the next few years as alcohol

sales decline. 30-40% of beverage menus already feature alcohol

alternative ‘mocktails’.

Nature’s bounty comes in an array of configurations and contours—much like our tableware.

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When you have a nice, elegant style of glassware, the glass itself isn’t outshining the cocktail, you can

really make the glass actually shine because of the cocktail.

–Beverage Director Clay Livingston, Offshore

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colorcolor A kaleidoscope of colors pulled from earth, sea and sky complement your culinary artistry and give nature’s beauty a place at the table.

Before that first bite of food touches our tongue, we eat with our eyes, taking in every hue, from the searing shades of citrus fruit to the soft pink of Himalayan salt. With a world of natural pigments to choose from, Libbey dinnerware frames your culinary creations in organic shades that give every dish the chance to shine.

The irregular stripes and earthy shades of World Tableware® Afar is

inspired by the disparities found in the desert environment.

World Tableware® Driftstone tableware

features a satin matte finish in a range of organic

colors for a refined, yet rustic, tabletop.

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The smoothly contoured shape and precise balance of Master’s Gauge® Briossa flatware complements virtually any natural décor.

The Master’s Reserve® Prism coupe features a tall, slender design ideal for elevated cocktails and the most polished presentations.

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INSTAGRAMMABLEIt’s all about providing a feast for the eyes as well as mouth,

creating instagrammable moments that guests will remember long after the

meal is over.

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From the tenderness of a ripe peach to the crispiness of fried

wontons or the slight springiness of oysters, nature has provided a

treasure trove of textures. Creative chefs make the most of these

differences by combining various foods and plating combinations

in appealing, versatile ways.

Eating is a tactile experience – a textural sensation reinforced through tableware that speaks to varieties found in nature.

The iridescent glazing of the Playground Sea collection brings to mind the colors found in deep blue waters, offering an individual look for each piece.

With its trendyblack crackledglaze, PlaygroundNara is reminiscentof seaside stones.

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ARTISTRY COLLECTION

Master’s Gauge® Aspect flatware has a striking gunmetal

appearance, providing a tonal richness unlike

other flatware.

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wonderwonderEvery table is an experience — we want to make it uniquely yours. Let us surprise you, discover what Libbey can bring to your table.

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