The 25 Food and Drink Trends Taking Over Restaurants in 2018 | Bon Appétit

"There was a stretch where any coffee shop worth its micro-lot beans used a La Marzocco espresso machine, an instant symbol that this place was in the know. Today the name on your coolest neighborhood barista’s lips isMavam. This sleek machine has earned a cult following because of features like an undercounter design that hides most of the machinery, allowing maximum face time between baristas and customers. It’s also beautiful and, ahem, comes in matte black! “For a customer who’s super into coffee, walking into a new café and taking note of the espresso machine is a pretty large part of the experience,” says Matthew Bolick, co-owner ofBetter Halfin Austin. “Mavam put a lot of thought into aesthetics.” But it’s not just about looks. Bolick raves about the user-friendliness, with easy-to-navigate buttons instead of cumbersome, overcomplicated levers. And then of course there’s the end product. “When you can confidently serve an espresso knowing today’s is just as good as yesterday’s,” says Allison Anderson, co-owner of Denver’sCall, “that machine deserves a following.”—Priya Krishna, contributing writer" - ByThe Bon Appétit Staff