Say something nice
7-9-2011
With all that misery in the world, sometimes we really need some fun. The simple idea to put a table with a megaphone in the middle of the streets brings some joy into the streets. Just say hello to your friends or family or just to let the street hear your talents.
Street theatre from a moving bus
5-9-2011
The Ride is a bus that is transformed to a driving theatre in New York. The visitors sit sideways at the driving direction and the street is the stage. The driving bus is equipped with hi-tech sound and light and makes a 75 minute tour through Manhattan.
Endless enjoyment
2-9-2011
(Almost) didn’t survive the wet summer? With this caravan you will survive. It is even created to make a trip on the water, although people may look surprised when they see a floating caravan. Watch the movie on the website for an impression.
Barrel-aged cocktails
31-8-2011
No barrel-aged wine or whiskey, but cocktails. We see this more often. The only thing you need is a barrel, a funnel, a sieve and six weeks. After the aging, the cocktail had absorbed the wood tones for a new harmonious flavour. When can we drink this is a Dutch bar? Or is this something to try at home?
From ferry to luxurious spa
31-8-2011
This 57 year old ferryboat found its new function as luxurious day-spa. Bota Bota, which is designed by Sid Lee Architecture, can be found in Montreal’s Old Port. This five decks fitted boat offers various (sauna-) facilities in a beautiful panoramic setting.
For tiramisu-lovers
31-8-2011
Recently a tiramisu-shop opened in Manhattan, which is an answer to the current trend in Italy where they are experimenting with different tastes of tiramisu. At Dolce Vizio, tiramisu-lovers can choose of six different tastes from limoncello to nutella. But it is possible as well to compose your own taste by choosing of several sauces and toppings.
Tea lecture by sommelier Ann Vansteenkiste
30-8-2011
On Monday the 12th of December there is a lecture for everyone who wants to learn more about tea. The lecture is organized by Teest and Ann Vansteenkiste will explain everything from the history and production to the making of a perfect cup of tea. Check the video (Dutch).
Surprisingly designed smoke detector
26-8-2011
The Dutch Louise van der Veld will releave us from the boring smoke detectors. Her Chick-a-Dee design is a real eye catcher. Our guess is that this bird won’t sing a cheery tune when it’s on fire.
Restaurant dishes available in the supermarket
25-8-2011
ASDA supermarket chain, known from the British Walmart, started an experiment by selling take-away dishes of local restaurants. These are dishes of the Arabic, Pakistani and Indian kitchen. Last spring, the ASDA started a cooperation with the restaurant chain Zouk, since then the sales are tripled. Next year, this experiment will be extended to London.
Create the Club of the Future
24-8-2011
By applying co-creations, Heineken will invite clothing, motion and interior designers and developers, to create the club of the future. Talents can register themselves on the Facebook page. The 80 best designers will join Heineken on an inspiration tour in Milan, Tokyo, New York and Sao Paulo and afterwards they present their concepts to the jury. The deadline to register has already passed, this date was the 21st of August.