A new way to get drunk
7-2-2013
The Vaportini provides a special way of consuming alcohol. The drink is heated and the alcohol vapor can be inhaled through a straw. As the alcohol is directly absorbed into the blood, the effect of alcohol is immediately felt. The Vaportini has the advantage of no carbs and calories.
Special egg for Valentines day
5-2-2013
On the website of Ediva they show how to make these eggs. Nice for on a salad on Valentine’s Day. For breakfast a heart shaped sunnyside up egg is great as well.
Chicken and waffles by iNG restaurant
5-2-2013
A taste of a dish debuting on the next menu at iNG Restaurant. Chef Charlie Harrison serves up the Chicken and Waffles course. Video by Future Food Films.
Worlds first Barbie Cafe in Taipei
4-2-2013
The first official Barbie Café opened in Taipei. Everything pink, dishes in the theme etc … Besides food and drinks you can also buy the official Barbie products. Mattel has chosen Taipei for this café because theme restaurants are very popular here. Watch the video of the opening.
Extra strong coffee on Monday morning
4-2-2013
Starbucks introduces ‘Mondays can be great’ in the UK. From 7 January to 18 February you can get an extra strong cup of coffee for £1,50 until 11am. Click here for the promo video by Starbucks.
Prepared with love
1-2-2013
The chefs at Restaurant Kom Eten in Hoogmade (The Netherlands) show their passion for food on Valentine’s day. They’ve made a special desert and combine the ingredients directly on the table for a total experience. The combination of chocolate mousse, cocos crumbles and fresh blood orange will definitely impress your date. Check the video.
Americas most expensive tasting menus
1-2-2013
Tasting menus give people the chance to sample each delicacy the restaurant offers. With three or four dishes the chef simply can’t present his entire range of skills. The 5 most expensive tasting menu’s of America:
1. Masa***, New York City. $1160 for 2 persons
2. Joël Robuchon***, Las Vegas. $1115 for 2 persons
3. Meadwood**, St. Helena. $1080 for 2 persons
4. Ursasawa**, Los Angeles. $967 for 2 persons
5. Guy Savay**, Las Vegas. $ 891 for 2 persons
The Librije on cruise ship MS Rotterdam
1-2-2013
Once every ten days ‘The Pinnacle Grill’ restaurant at the luxury cruise ship MS Rotterdam will be turned into ‘The Librije’. The staff is trained in the Librije in Zwolle (The Netherlands) and is dressed in the same clothing as their collegues in the 3-Michelin stars restaurant. The wine is selected by Thérèse Boer and the five-course menu consists of signature dishes by Jonnie Boer.
Evian playground
31-1-2013
Evian has placed a big swing and seesaw in the business district of London. This to mark the end of the holiday season and the return to work even in the greyness of January. To support its commitment to youth ‘Live Young’ placed these devices and the more people play, the more snow comes from the machines. Evian offers participants a childhood moment.
Lobster in Amsterdam
30-1-2013
The new lobster and fish restaurant ‘The Lobster House + Studio’ opens its doors on the Frederiksplein in Amsterdam. You can go there for a dinner with oysters or lobsters but also for fresh sandwiches, salades and pasta with fish. The restaurant is located in an old parking garage. That gifs it an industrial look and feel. Look at the website for the menu.