Sweetwater Social
24-3-2014
Have you also noticed? When visiting bars it’s always the choice; fun, relaxed atmosphere and simple drinks or fancy location and great drinks. Annoying! That’s exactly what the owners of the new bar Sweetwater Social in New York thought too and they decided to offer an alternative. The bar is located in a basement, has a cool but relaxed vibe and many bar games (darts, football table etc.) and is at the same time serving amazing cocktails! Another cool touch is that the cocktails are inspired by typical New York neighborhoods/subway stops. All in all a great new place in New York which I certainly hope will inspire more bars to have the same approach, fun & quality, who doesn’t want that?^Leonie van Spronsen
Sustainable fish of FISH TALES
24-3-2014
In cooperation with fourteen fishing communities around the world, fish expert Bart van Olphen launches FISH TALES on 25 March. FISH TALES is a unique line of sustainable seafood with fresh fish, smoked fish, canned fish and frozen fish, all with a plain origin. The fishermen are printed on the packaging with their name and photo, with recipes and tips & tricks Bart van Olphen want to motivate consumers to cook with sustainable seafood. Through the social network of FISH TALES and the website fishermen tell their story. In the ‘shortest cooking show in the world‘ (a movie of 15 seconds) Bart van Olphen prepares various fish dishes. He will also introduce his cookbook ‘Cooking with Canned Fish’ with more than 60 recipes in June.
Duvel Mini
24-3-2014
Brewery Duvel Moortgat introduced the new Duvel Mini in the nhow hotel Rotterdam on Friday 21 March. The Duvel Mini contains 18cl rather than 33cl but does have the same familiar taste as the famous beer. The idea is to drink smaller amounts of beer at little moments, such like appetizers, a nip or during tastings. The Duvel Mini is available at supermarkets and at the better restaurants in the Netherlands.
Amsterdam Coffee Festival
21-3-2014
Following the success of The London Coffee Festival, the organizer Allegra Events brings the event to the Netherlands. The first edition of the Amsterdam Coffee Festival will be organized on 2 and 3 May. During the festival, visitors can taste a variety of coffee and participate in competitions and workshops are organized, like the final of the Dutch Barista Championship, the Latte Art Championship and Brewer’s Cup. There are also music performances and art exhibitions like the photo exhibition of the Amsterdam coffee scene. The Amsterdam Coffee Festival is the start of the Dutch Coffee Week 2014. Watch the video of the London Coffee Festival for an impression.
The unique flavor of coffee and whiskey
20-3-2014
After two years of experimenting and combining, Espresso Smith Coffee Company has introduced the ‘Whiskey Barrel Coffee’. The ‘Whiskey Barrel Coffee’ has the authentic flavor of a bourbon whiskey with the full flavor of coffee. By adding the green coffee beans in authentic bourbon barrels the best of worlds come together. This unique product provides a coffee experience like no other coffee can.
Pistolet-original
17-3-2014
A shop that is fully dedicated to the perfect pistolet: a white and round bread with a crispy crust and a slit at the top. Pistolet-original opened its doors in Brussels last year. The breads sold are made according to the recipe of baker Yves Guns and are topped with fillings like shrimps from Zeebrugge, beef with pickles and Ardennes Hesp. The recipes are made along with top chefs Pierre Wynants and Freddy Vandecasserie. Pistolet-original also sells small seasonal dishes, desserts, drinks and a variety of Belgian beers.
Workout beer
13-3-2014
Drinking a beer after a workout as a sport drink? The Canadian brewery Vampt has introduced a new type of beer as a sport drink, called ‘recovery ale’ Lean Machine. The Lean Machine is developed by a team of nutritionists and contains only 77 calories, 0,5% alcohol and has antioxidants, electrolytes and nutrients. The beer contains the right ingredients to replenish lost moisture, salt, carbohydrates and protein after a workout. Researchers say that the Lean Machine can indeed have benefits for athletes.
non-alcoholic whiskey and rum
13-3-2014
With the Dutch prohibition of alcohol under 18 recently and the attention to healthy food alcohol-free alternatives are becoming increasingly popular. The Happy Drinks website offers recipes for exciting non-alcoholic cocktails, especially targeted at young people. Via the importer La Source it’s now possible to get non-alcoholic free whiskey and rum, aimed at an older audience. Non-alcoholic specials are a serious niche to focus on this summer.
Dessert on the table at Mambo Beachclub Curacao
12-3-2014
During the Valentine dinner Mambo Beachclub served a very special dessert on the table, accompanied with Prosecco and three different love potions. An original way to serve desserts, we’ve seen it before but it’s still rare. Check the video.
Milk and cookie shot by Dominique Ansel
11-3-2014
The latest invention by chef Dominique Ansel is the Milk & Cookie Shot and was introduced at South by Southwest in Austin. Each chocolate chip cookie is shaped into a shot glass and milk is infused with Tahitian vanilla. From Friday March 14th, the Milk & Cookie Shots will be made available in the New York store of Dominique Ansel Bakery as an “after school special” starting at 3pm. The inspiration for the cookie came from the American tradition to dip cookies in milk, something we wrote about before in the ‘cookie monster‘ article.
