We've just received a new sample box of bamboo from Teragren. Teragren has been working with sustainable bamboo products since 1994 and today features a wide variety of countertops, veneers, panels and flooring suitable for many applications.
Of particular interest to us are the Parquet Butcher Block panels, suitable as a cutting surface (cutting on edge grain material will dammage it). Not only is the Parquet functional, it's beautiful and would make a gorgeous feature area in any kitchen.
The panels and veneers can be used for cabinet doors and other surface applications. The strong grain works very well with today's modern "linear" aesthetic and the durability and dimensional stability of bamboo means the material will stand the test of time.