WOSTOK
16-5-2014
The soda WOSTOK originated in Russia and was developed in the 70s under the name Baikal as alternative to Pepsi Cola. Joris van Velzen gave this old fashioned drink new life and from Berlin he rolls out WOSTOK across Europe. WOSTOK is made in the traditional way, with no artificial colors nor preservatives. The soda is available in the flavors WOSTOK Tannenwald (pine needle oil, Taiga root and cardamom), WOSTOK Dattel Granatapfel (dates, pomegranate) and WOSTOK Estragon Ingwer (tarragon, ginger and orange).
Restaurant Bluespoon serves on board
16-5-2014
On 1 May restaurant Bluespoon, located in the Andaz Hotel Amsterdam, started with the ‘Bluespoon on Board’ service. Chef cook Julien Piguet and his team will provide a complete boat experience on the canals by serving their dishes aboard. The ‘Bluespoon on Board’ menu includes salads, sandwiches, appetizers, mains and desserts. You can order via the website, phone or email and the order can be picked up at the restaurant after 30 minutes.
Luscombe organic drinks
15-5-2014
The drinks of Luscombe are produced since 1975 on a farm in the Devon in South West England. The Luscombe drinks are handmade in batches with fresh and natural ingredients varying slightly due to season, rain and sun. The drinks are available in various flavors such as apple-pear-ginger, carrot and orange juice, raspberry crush and elderflower crush. The drinks don’t contain concentrates, additives, preservatives, coloring nor flavoring agents. Besides the juices, Luscombe also produces cider and ginger beer. You can order the drinks at GoldstarDeli in the Netherlands.
World Cup Caipirinha cocktails
15-5-2014
Brazil will open the World Cup on 12 June. After the announcement of the selection for the World Cup, Cocktailicious presented their selection of World Cup cocktails. The Caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil, so Cocktailicious made three variants of this cocktails for the Netherlands, Belgium and Brazil. The Dutch World Cup cocktail ‘Oranjinha’ is made with Cachaca, orange, lime and cane sugar. For Belgium the ‘Red Devil Caipirinha’ is made with watermelon and for Brazil the ‘Divini Canaries Caipirinha’ with pineapple.
Slip N Fly pool party
15-5-2014
Slipping, sliding, flipping, DJs, a good vibe and a lot of fun during the Slip N Fly pool party. During the summer at Ohio Dreams Action Sports Camp a Slip N Fly pool party is organized (23-24 August). People can slide and slip and perform other dangerous tricks from a slide in the shape of a ramp. The video above is made during the event in 2013.
No reseach Most Welcoming City 2014
15-5-2014
This year will be no research for the Most Welcoming City of the Netherlands. This article is only available in Dutch.
Big Bang Broccoli
14-5-2014
Broccoli has now its own advertising in the Netherlands. The Big Bang Broccoli campaign is launched by FoodGuerrilla, supported by Greenport NHN, Frugiventa, ZLTO and The Greenery. The goal of the campaign is to address that only 5% of the Dutch consumers eat enough vegetables and fruit. The broccoli season will be opened on 31 May and fresh Dutch broccoli will be auctioned at central locations in Amsterdam in collaboration with Dutch growers. From 31 May to 11 June FoodGuerrilla will organize surprising guerrilla campaigns like a broccoli pop-up diner in the ‘Geef café’ or sampling at railway stations. The campaign ends with the presentation of the Golden Broccoli, a price for a farmer/grower in the Netherlands that uses the smartest marketing possibilities to sell his broccoli.
Cheers and play!
14-5-2014
Designer Constantin Bolimond from Moscow gives a second live to six-pack bottles. When the bottles of Ford Jekson are empty, they can be used to bowl! The bottles are covered with a smooth layer of wood, shaped like bowling pins and accompanied by a miniature bowling ball. The top of the bottle can be twisted to open the bottle and the different colors refer to the different flavors.
Pop-up restaurant with foretaste CHIO Rotterdam
14-5-2014
CHIO Rotterdam opens in cooperation with Oseven pop-up restaurant Schoufour, located in the Grandstand CHIO building in Rotterdam. The pop-up restaurant will be open from 15 to 24 May. The menu contains a range of dishes that also will be served during the 66th edition of CHIO Rotterdam. CHIO Rotterdam is a renowned and international equestrian event which takes place from 18 till 22 June. Restaurant Schoufour will also be opened during the event, a part of the current menu will be served in Brasserie Top Gun as well.
Simply natural food at Not Guilty
13-5-2014
The first location of the Swiss restaurant chain ‘Not Guilty’ opened its doors in 2007 and in 2013 they opened their third location in Zürich. ‘Not Guilty’ stands for ‘Simply natural food’. The products are natural and locally sourced. There is a list of supplier with on the website of ‘Not Guilty’, their own story. The menu includes salads, warm salads, soups, sandwiches, yoghurt with muesli and coffee. The interior of the restaurant is open with wooden elements like a natural oak floor combined with white and pastel shades. There is a large colorful salad bar at the entrance with menu boards and a wall with drinks. Click here for picture inspiration.
