Cognac on the rocks
30-6-2011
After spotting the first champagne which is drinkable with ice, is this cognac as well designed to drink on-the-rocks. This limited edition is developed by ABK6 Cognac and was launched on the Vinexpo in Bordeaux. By adding ice, hints of peach, lemon sorbet and iced mint will dominate the taste.
Make your own squared sushi
29-6-2011
Making sushi is normally a job for experts. But there is a new tool that makes it easier to create this delicious Japanese dish. And it comes squared instead of the normal round shape! Ross Patten introduced the Rice Cube during the Australian MasterChef. After a few slide movements with the futuristic device you will have the perfect squares.
Decorative tablespoon of sugar
28-6-2011
Not only are these sugar sachets practically mono-dosed to 1 teaspoon of sugar, but these funny designed sachets are cheering up the table as well.
Hands above the table
28-6-2011
Funny tablecloths and placemats, inspired by ‘The Last Supper’ of Leonardo da Vinci. See the pictures here.
Exclusive white picknick now also in New York
27-6-2011
After exclusive pop-up picknicks in Montreal, Amsterdam, Paris and Berlin it is New York where the concept ‘Le Diner en Blanc’ unfolds on the 25th of August. The dinner guests must be dressed in white and bring their own table, chairs and food. The location is secret untill a few minutes before the start of the dinner.
From the archive: Random act of kindness (2009)
24-6-2011
In 2009 we informed you about unexpected friendly gestures from the Hyatt hotel group to their visitors. They gave away free massages, offered breakfast on their cost or guests didn’t had to pay for the bar tab. Nowadays companies like KLM continue these acts of generosity. With the steady growth and prominent position of social media in our lives these unexpected gestures are a strong stimulans for positive mouth-to-mouth or ‘mouth-to-media’ advertising.
Candyland a sweet nightclub in Tokyo
23-6-2011
Candyland a new Nightclub in Tokyo is located on Avenue Omontesando in the district of Shibuya. An area with a high density of restaurants and luxury shops. Realized by the American architect and designer Tiffany Dahlen Virginia Melnyk and inspired by the colorful candy and other sweets, discover all the details on the websites mentioned below.
The TableSol
23-6-2011
The weather is going to be great in the Netherlands this weekend. Time for the TableSol. The tablesol protects your drink from the sun. The cap can be adjusted to different designs and logos.
Happy Drinks alcohol free cocktails with a kick
22-6-2011
The bar concept of Happy Drinks is initiated by Pierre Wind and the Trimbos institute. There are various recipes for alcohol free cocktails on the website of happydrinks.nl, categorized in ‘Strength’, ‘Social’, ‘Love’ and ‘Strange’. The inspiration for this initiative came after the many cases of binge drinking and the scarse offer of alcohol free drinks in the hospitality and leisure industry.
Twisttable easy pop up bar table
22-6-2011
Made of cardboard and completely foldable. The Twisttable is the ideal bar table for entrepeneurs that wants to be environmental friendly. The tables are durable, stable and cheaper to transport than regular tables.