Amsterdam restauarnt reviews on Yelp

11-12-2010

The American-review site Yelp launched on December 8 in The Netherlands. They do start with only reviews from the Amsterdam area. People who do not live in Amsterdam can also write a review. Besides restaurants there are many other testimonials about: shopping, beauty and spa, hotels and travel, nightlife and local services.

Burger King opens Dessert Bar

11-12-2010

Burger King opened  its first stand-alone Dessert Bar in a shopping mall in London.  At the Dessert Bar you can buy pancakes, brownies, cakes, muffins and ice cream. If the bar proves to be a success more will follow in the United Kingdom.

New Heineken bottle

10-12-2010

Heineken will soon introduce a new bottle. The new bottle will get a slightly longer neck with a slight indentation where the name Heineken vertically is shown. The bottles serve as black lights in the dark.

 

Practical shape fo sportdrink?

8-12-2010

An interesting concept of the British designer Cadú Gomes. By seeking the identity of the sports drink Gatorade and design this bottle in this identity the designer places the brand to another level.

Inspiration from Austria

8-12-2010

Nice tradition in Austria, on Dec. 31 there is a special wish for everybody: “Einen guten Rutsch ins neues Jahr” and at the tables in restaurants one will find chocolate coins, garlands, chocolate chimney sweepers and clovers! To wish their guests prosperity to come. A fun tradition that certainly is much appreciated by the children.

Japanese truffle

5-12-2010

 Wholesaler and importer of fresh food Vroegop-Windig recently introduced a special mushroom, the Matsutake mushroom. The Matsutake is a Japanese mushroom that has both a spicy and fruity smell, the taste of the mushroom has a hint of cinnamon. The price for this Japanese “truffle” is because of its exclusivity higher than average for a mushroom.

Order on Ipod delevired in the gate

4-12-2010

Delta Airlines and restaurant operator OTG Management on JFK and LaGuardia Airport in New York launched a new initiative. Passengers can order food from participating restaurants(at the airport) near departure gates in various special iPad kiosks. The food is then delivered at the gate within ten minutes. Besides ordering the iPads can also be used for checking flights and playing music.

Champagne chandelier

3-12-2010

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In this spectular Champagne Chandelier, the dancer hangs upside down in a specially designed chandelier. While dancing she serves about 100 glasses of champagne to the guests. Great as an opening act for an event or for a festive toast. This act is available through the Champagne Bar.

Starbucks supports Worlds Aids Day

2-12-2010

On World AIDS Day, Starbucks donated 5 cents from every coffee sold to (RED). With the action “Share a red cup” Starbucks hopes to raise much money for this charity. Through the website of Starbucks it is possible to buy a ‘red cup’ for all your friends on Facebook.

Art on roasted bread

1-12-2010

Nathan Wyburn, a young artist from Ebbw Vale in Wales, has created some remarkable works of art. Using jam and syrup, he made several portraits of famous people on toasted bread. His latest artwork hangs on the outside of the recently opened Costa Coffee in the UK.

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