McDonald’s Shamrock Shake

16-3-2011

In celebration of Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day, McDonald’s created the World’s Largest Shamrock Shake which floats on the Chicago River. The Shamrock Shake is a lime and mint-flavored milkshake, available at McDonald’s during the period of St. Patrick’s Day.

Interactive window display at Starbucks

16-3-2011

Starbucks locations in Toronto and Vancouver are promoting Tazo Tea via interactive window displays. Customers can discover everything about the teas by touching the screen. In this way guests are informed about the teas’ origins and ingredients in a interactive, visual and fun format.

A donation by buying a drink

14-3-2011

The Australian bar Shebeen, that will open soon, has developed a different way to donate for charity. Rather than requiring that patrons write a check or click through a donation site online, the bar simply asks that they drink an exotic beer or glass of wine. Each time they do, a donation is made to the beverage’s country of origin.

 

Buy a drink and donate to charity

14-3-2011

The Australian bar Shebeen, that will open soon, has developed a different way to donate for charity. Rather than requiring that patrons write a check or click through a donation site online, the bar simply asks that they drink an exotic beer or glass of wine. Each time they do, a donation is made to the beverage’s country of origin.

 

A donation by buying a drink

14-3-2011

The Australian bar Shebeen, that will open soon, has developed a different way to donate for charity. Rather than requiring that patrons write a check or click through a donation site online, the bar simply asks that they drink an exotic beer or glass of wine. Each time they do, a donation is made to the beverage’s country of origin.

 

Having lunch in a tram

11-3-2011

A tram from 1927 is the new decor for the lunchroom ‘De Amsterdamsche Tram’ near the Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. The lunchroom wil open its doors the 11th of March.

 

Illegal Burger

10-3-2011

 Illegal Burger, in Oslo opened in secrecy late last year. The fresh-looking burgerplace is only 43 m² and the heavily wood-paneled space looks a bit like a below deck of a ship, with the tight kitchen resembling a galley. First there were secret bars, now there are secret restaurants! 

Buy your friend drinks online

10-3-2011

FrinXX gives consumers in Germany the opportunity to buy each other a drink through online channels, even if they are not present at the bar. FrinXX users visit the site or log in via the Facebook app. You then choose the amount you want to spend and you pay by PayPal, iPayment or ClickandBuy. After payment, you receive a code, which you can send to one or multiple recipients via email, SMS or Facebook, along with a personal message. The code must be shown to the bartender and the drinks are paid for.

Eco Can

8-3-2011

As we all know, plastic bottles and cans are incredibly unfriendly to the environment. At least you can now get your fix with the Eco Can. Eco Can is made of a biodegradable material called PLA and is totally reusable. They are double-wall insulated to keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. The Eco Can is also microwave- and dishwasher-friendly.

The Tiger Blood energy drink

8-3-2011

The Tiger Blood energy drink tastes like fruit and contains 80 mg of caffeine.

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