Eco-Bar
28-2-2012
The Canadian company SYSTEMATEKS creates adjustable and personalized systems. For the Interior Design Show in Toronto they designed a modular Eco-Bar. The Eco-Bar consists of a grid with removable panels that can be adapted in racks, cabinets or (transparent) panels. The bar is also equipped with solar panels that provide power and it collects rainwater to watering the plants.
Starbucks opened ski-thru
27-2-2012
Starbucks opened their first ‘ski-thru’ in Squaw Valley California. Coffee lovers can now enjoy a cup of coffee on top of the slope at a height of 2400 meters. They also opened a seating area for the less fanatical skiers. Watch the video!
Toddlers coffee Babyccino
23-2-2012
Babyccino is a coffee for toddlers without caffeine that is popular in trendy coffee bars. The trend started a few years ago in Australia, but becomes popular in other cities as well, like New York. The drink consists of steamed milk with foam and a layer of chocolate and is served in an espresso cup. Watch this video how to make a Babyccino.
Vegetables grow at the table
22-2-2012
Swedish student Lena Louise Meyer designed a table on which vegetables grow. The Sprout Table combines traditional craft with a modern design, is eco-friendly and brings enviromental growth in your house.
Porcelain espressomachine
22-2-2012
Product designer Arvid Häusser designed a porcelain espressomachine, because porcelain withstands high temperatures and does not affect the taste of coffee. Häusser is a student at the Bauhaus University in Weimar.
Table decoration
21-2-2012
How easy can it be to decorate your dining table! You only need wine glasses, candles and roses or other flowers! For more inspiration check the website of The Little Round Table.
Giorgio Armani opens a wine bar
21-2-2012
Giorgio Armani opened a wine bar on the top floor of their Armani Ginza Tower in Tokyo. Previously it was a private floor, but is now a publicly accessable wine lounge. They hope to introduce the Italian cuisine from the restaurant on the floor beneath to the Japanese shoppers. Guests can choose between 300 wines.
Stable Table
20-2-2012
Stable Table is a table that automatically adjust the table legs to the surface. The mechanical system inside the pillar is connected to the table legs. No wobbling tables anymore! Nice for in a restaurant. The table is nominated for the Innovation Award during Hotelympia February 26th- March 1st in London.
Variation on the menu
17-2-2012
“Variatie op de kaart” (Dutch) stimulates professionals to discover new ingredients and begetarian dishes. They also support restaurants on the way to a varied menu and give advice on what vegetarians like to eat in restaurants. Watch de video!
Vruit, very slow juices
16-2-2012
Fresh slowly pressed juices, great combinations like, apple-ginger-carrot, celery-spinach, cucumber-coconut-apple, apple-cranberry and apple-cinnamon-clove. The company Vruit is located in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.