Slappy Cakes pancakes

21-1-2010

In this restaurant in Portland (USA) guests can put together their own pancake. There are several choices in syrup, chocolate and fresh fruit from the garden.

Sleeping in a work of art

21-1-2010

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and artist Höller provide a unique opportunity for a one night sleep in a museum. Guests are offered day and night access to the entire museum, a private butler and can sleep in a work of art. The Revolving Hotel Room consists of three rotating discs a wardrobe, a desk and chairs and a bed wearing. A fourth disc bears the very slowly rotating different disks

 

The ‘Sakura’ collection

21-1-2010

The champaignbrand Veuve Clicquot has teamed up with designers from L’atelier LZC the ‘Sakura’ to design a collection. The design is based on the beauty of cherry blossoms and a Japanese tradition in the spring to keep feasts and picnics under the cherry blossoms. The portable box contains half a bottle of champagne and two plastic flutes. A pink jacket can keep the bottle cool for two hours.

Elegant Cake knive

20-1-2010

This elegantly shaped article of stainless steel is both a cake knive and a cake server. The knife was designed by Finnish designer and has the name Mary Kivijärvi Magisso. The ‘knife’ cuts through the cake and through the “handle” the cake can be put on a dish.

 

Spa-boat in Norway

20-1-2010

A fishing boat from the ’50s has been transformed into a “Spaboot”. There is a Turkish Hammam (bath, shower and heated floor) and a Zen Lounge with fireplace, sauna and panoramic views. With a number of bedrooms and a restaurant, guests are provided a good weekend.

Truck at NYC Restaurantweek

19-1-2010

During NYC Restaurant Week in 2010 for the first time a truck is used. The truck will be used between the 25th and 29th of January and from the first of February to the 5th.  The truck will drive through Manhattan during lunch and people in busy locations will be offered a cup of soup. Each day a different restaurant will provide the soup. Via twitter and www.nycgo.com/restaurantweek, people can track where the truck will be located.

Custimized earbuds

19-1-2010

The company Ultimate Ears produces earbuds that can be custom made and styled to everyone’s own idea. Beside choosing your own colour the earbuds can also be styled with different prints.  

Taxi sharing

17-1-2010

Taxi2 is a service free of charge for Virgin Atlantic and other airlines passengers who want to share their taxi from the airport to their home / hotel. An initiative to share costs and preserve the planet. Travelers can register online and submit flight and arrival details. The system ensures that you are linked to a suitable companion to share a taxi.

Organic oliveoil

17-1-2010

The French designer, Philippe Starck, has designed the cans and bottles of this organic extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The products are made in Andalusia (southern Spain).

 

Opionmaker

16-1-2010

 Opinion Maker allows you to survey the guestexperience with a modern and user friendly touchscreen computer. The opinions of the guests are measured by means of a scientifically approved system.

 

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