From Star Chef to Blockchain Dining Pioneer
Bitcoin is no longer just a digital asset; it has now become a new trend in dining payments! In this episode of KKShow, hosts Ken and Kelly discuss with renowned British chef James Sharman how he combines Bitcoin payments to change restaurant management models and shares his visionary ideas for the future of the catering industry.
James previously worked at the world-renowned restaurant 'Noma'. Now, in Taiwan, he has not only opened the high-end restaurant RÒU but is also committed to innovating 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 just a trend, but a way to address the modern labor shortage. 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 devaluation, giving employees more confidence in future economic conditions.
James explains that the introduction of Bitcoin has sparked interest among young employees and improved their quality of life and job satisfaction. The successful experience of this model has led him to plan further promotion in other business areas.
From Global Cuisine to Taiwan: The Creative Management of 'Meat' Restaurants
Talking about his restaurant RÒU, James shared the inspiration of combining Spanish ham Jamón with Taiwanese ingredients, successfully creating uniquely flavored meat dishes. This restaurant is known for its exquisite meat dishes and marks James's first step in Taiwan.
Ken and Kelly recalled their first visit, being impressed by the restaurant's design and cuisine, especially James's innovative way of integrating digital payment technology, adding a modern touch to traditional dining.
AI Supermarket: A Disruptive Revolution in Healthy Food
In addition to the restaurant, another grand plan of James is to establish a brand new supermarket that completely disrupts the traditional supply chain. His new supermarket focuses on providing 'made-to-order' foods, with all products handcrafted by chefs, avoiding any processed additives.
AI technology has become the core of this project. Through AI, they can quickly generate product labels, design packaging, and optimize food production processes. James stated that this model significantly reduces the cost of healthy food, enabling it to compete with the prices of regular supermarkets, allowing more people to enjoy truly healthy diets.
Inspiration from the Carnivore Diet: A Return to Health and Nature
James experimented with a 'carnivore diet' based on personal experience, living on only beef, water, and salt for six months, with surprising results. He found that this diet improved bodily functions and even enhanced vision and mental clarity.
He pointed out that the problem with modern diets lies in highly processed foods and refined vegetable oils, and returning to a simple natural diet is key to solving health issues.
From India to Kenya: Insights from Global Adventures
Before coming to Taiwan, James visited 14 countries with his team, opening pop-up restaurants and exploring local ingredients. Their adventure in India even sparked media controversy due to a misunderstanding involving celebrity real estate. However, the most impressive experience came from Kenya, Africa, where he witnessed local people maintaining a healthy lifestyle through an extremely simple diet, further inspiring his dietary philosophy.
Bitcoin Leading the Future of the Catering Industry
James Sharman is not only a top chef but also an innovative experimenter. He has introduced Bitcoin into the catering industry, combining healthy eating with AI technology, attempting to change people's perceptions and habits regarding food. From opening restaurants to the planned AI supermarket, his vision is not only to provide delicious food but also to bring about a revolution in future dietary culture.
Ken and Kelly joked at the end of the show: "Eat meat, buy Bitcoin, and learn to live healthily and technologically like James!"
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