QR-code responsibilty campaign
1-3-2012
‘Get Your Sexy Back’ campaign is started in Singapore that informes the young behave and to drink responsibly. They use posters with QR codes that are attached on the street. The QR code brings curious passengers to the GYSB Facebook page where they can find responsible observations and events.
Order through fax
1-3-2012
The new night café Bloemenbar has opened in Amsterdam. The decoration is homely and on the tables old-fashioned telephones are placed to connect with other tables. Soon it’s possible to order your drinks through fax.
Stone-grilling anno 2012
1-3-2012
The company Goet designed unique stone grill plate STEENGOET after a study of different designs and trends. With the stone plate guests have the opportunity to prepare their menu in different ways. STEENGOET can be heated up to 350 Celsius.
Food oasis in Seattle
29-2-2012
In the Seattle neighborhood Beacon Hill, a food oasis will be created on three hectares. Chestnut and walnut trees , blueberry and raspberrybushes, apple, pear trees and more will be planted. The park is public and the fruits can be picked for free. It’s expected that the park will be built this summer.
Pizza company raises books for Colombia
29-2-2012
Books for Colombia was a joint project between the Spanish airline Iberia, social network ideas4all and Telepizza in Spain. Residents of Madrid could donate books. Telepizza-deliverers carried the books in the empty space in their vehicles to the local Telepizza, from there they were sent via Iberia aircraft to Colombia, where NGO BuenaNota handled the distribution in to 120 libraries and schools throughout the country.
Bread spoons
29-2-2012
Dutch designer Niels Datema designed bread spoons that measure the correct amount of flour, water, yeast, sugar and oil for the perfect bread.
Special coffee Oud Sluis
29-2-2012
3-Star restaurant Oud Sluis (the Netherlands) led by Sergio Herman serves from now on special coffees. With the Antwerp espresso roaster La Marzocco Linea from the brand CaffèNation Dopio espresso, cappuccino and latte can be made. Benjamin de Buck, host of Oud Sluis, followed a special barista course how to use the machine.
Worlds tallest chef table
29-2-2012
Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong hotel will soon have the world’s tallest chef table. On the 102nd floor of the hotel (420 meters above sea level) the Chef’s Table is set in a private dining room with an open kitchen. The table is available for up to eight guests and bookings must be made at least two weeks in advance.
Dominos and social media
28-2-2012
Domino’s uses social media in an attractive and integrated way. When someone is tweeting something about dinner, Domino’s is using this for their marketing. Watch the movie.
Saffron tea
28-2-2012
The organic saffron farm Lo Zaff sells saffron tea since 2011. The tradition of saffron tea goes back for centuries and is a natural medicine against depression, reduced vision, insomnia and memory loss. Saffron tea is delivered in a purple glass jar, because saffron is just like olive oil, sensitive to daylight. (foto: Marjan Ippel, talkinfood.nl)