Martin Creed unveils restaurant at Sketch
4-4-2012
Martin Creed was given a completely open brief to design the Sketch restaurant in London. The only note was that it could function as a restaurant. He used 96 different types of marble and all objects in the restaurant, from cuttlery, tables, chairs to glassware are different. The Master Chef Pierre Gagnaire makes the experience complete by cooking visually dishes, therefore art and food go hand in hand at Sketch.
The Dutch club
3-4-2012
How is the club scene doing in the Netherlands? Watch the movie (in Dutch).
Floating movie theatre in Thailand
3-4-2012
For a new film festival in Thailand – Film on the Rocks Yao Noi – an outdoor floating cinema was created. Guests of this amazing venue were transported by boat to this special movie theatre. The festival took place from the 9th until the 12th of March.
Plop up
29-3-2012
No pop-up, but a Plop-Up wine bar, which opens this Sunday. No drivel about wine, but just let owners Cees Honig and Niels Heystek tell you what they think of a specific wine. Curious? Watch the Facebook-page where they reveal the location of this new wine bar.
MOMMYdinner
28-3-2012
The MAMAdiner (mommy dinner) is a special dinner for new mums (in the Netherlands) to spoil them extra in the postpartum period. The dishes are created by famous chefs and can be prepared by the maternity nurse, partner, friends, family or colleagues.
BBQ Donut boat
26-3-2012
With the BBQ Donut you can barbeque while bobbing around on the Zwolse city canals (in the Netherlands). The Donut is filled with a delicious barbecue package and a variety of drinks. The round boat is powered by a quiet electric motor and is easy to drive.
Cirque Cuisine on wheels
26-3-2012
Two former circus clowns recently launched Cirque Cuisine, a big tent-themed food truck that has been serving up organic global cuisine since late February. There are always gluten free and vegetarian and vegan dishes. Healthy reinterpretations of classic carnival fare, like funnel cakes, popcorn and cotton candy are also available.
Dishes inspired by historical In-Flight Menu
26-3-2012
To celebrate British talent 2012 Olympic Games, British Airways are launching an exclusive airline-themed pop-up venue on Shoreditch High Street in London next month. ‘Flight BA2012’ has been exclusively designed to recreate a premium flying experience and looks like the inside of an aircraft. Guests can enjoy a three-course meal created by Michelin-star chef Simon Hulstone that is inspired by the Olympic Games and BA in-flight menus dating back to 1948. BA2012 will be open on select weekdays from April 4th to the 17th.
Organize a livingroom concert
26-3-2012
Through the Dutch website HKconcerten you can rent artists for living room concerts. The room must accommodate at least 10 people and the concert lasts 30 to 60 minutes. On the website there is an overview of the available artists and prices.
Afternoon tea at The Berkeley London
19-3-2012
The Berkeley London designer afternoon tea, Prêt-à-Portea, is inspired by the themes and colours of the fashion world. The menu is transformed every six months to follow the changing seasons in fashion. Prêt-à-Portea is served at the Caramel Room daily from 1pm to 6pm.