Ice cubes detect drinking speed

17-1-2013

After a alcohol black-out Dhairya Dand from the MIT Media Lab has developed ice cubes that react to the music and drinking speed. The LED ice cubes changes color from green, orange to red if the drinking speed is to high. The chip inside the cubes is even able to send text messages to friends if the drinking continues.

Decoration for the Christmas table

13-12-2012

Nice decoration for on your Christmas table. This could not be easier. Put mini Christmas baubles in a wine glass, turn the glass, and use this as a candleholder. Source: Marjolein van Spronsen

Alternative Christmas decoration

11-12-2012

More often we see different kinds of Christmas decorations, besides the tree. Attach, for example, several Christmas baubles through thin threads to your ceiling. The effect is dressy and something different.

Peppermint Candy Cane Spoons

10-12-2012

These peppermint candy cane spoons are a great treat for Christmas. Serve it with hot chocolate, the first cup of coffee in the morning or with the winter cocktails.The candy functions as a proper spoon. You can get the Candy Spoons in sets of six priced at $15.

Billiard and diningtable in one

4-12-2012

Belgian design brand Fusiontables and champagne house Veuve Clicquot created this special table together. A dining table that can be transformed into a billiard table. Only 99 have been created worldwide.

Books & Bubbles

3-12-2012

In the end of November Steffy Roos du Maine opend a new initiative, Books & Bubbles in Amsterdam. This new crossover consists of: a bookstore and a place for small gatherings and events with bubbles. There will also be flex work places available and there are plans for winetastings and bookevenings. Books & Bubbles also offers original gifts and homely decorations.

First Oodlz noodle bar

30-11-2012

Today the first Oodlz noodle bar opened in the Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam. The crew puts tasty cups of noodles together with fresh ingredients, on demand and especially for you. The shop is open from 11.30 to 21.00 o’clock. Noodle shops are extremely popular in New York, London and San Francisco. After a few pop-up stores in Amsterdam, this one seems to be permanent. Oodlz is founded by the makers of Frozz (frozen yoghurt).

Barkode techno club Amsterdam

30-11-2012

Saturday the new club Barkode at the Wagenstraat in Amsterdam opens its doors. The concrete, robust decoration, give the visitor the feeling that everything is allowed. No strict door policy, glamour or glitters. Everybody is welcome, even wearing regular jeans and sneakers. Co-owner Kim Loman says: “Its about time that the Berlin influences also appear in Amsterdam.”

Stolichnaya portraits entrepreneurs

29-11-2012

Last weekend the most original hospitality entrepreneurs in The Hague were portrayed through a very special technique. Vodka brand Stolichnaya found the entrepreneurs behind. During the two-day exposition not the portraits only were revealed, but also the process of ‘vertical penplotter’ technique. The portraits can be admire at the locations. ‘The most orginal bar , deserve the most original vodka.’

New customer satisfaction inquiry meView

29-11-2012

It is not that common to gain direct feedback of your guests. Foodinc. Introduced a new guest satisfaction survey, called meView. MeView focuses on the total experience of the guests. The guest is able to write a review during dinner, by using the smartphone and QR code. The entrepreneur receives a direct report, which can be shared with the staff to focus on any possible improvements.

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