Dessert on the table at Mambo Beachclub Curacao
12-3-2014
During the Valentine dinner Mambo Beachclub served a very special dessert on the table, accompanied with Prosecco and three different love potions. An original way to serve desserts, we’ve seen it before but it’s still rare. Check the video.
Flagshipstore Delice Delikatessen in The Hague
10-3-2014
International gourmet food retailer ‘Delice Delikatessen’ has opened a flagshipstore in shopping mall New Babylon The Hague. Delice Delikatessen has a range of over 700 selected products from Europe with their own story, such as a 100-year old in different wood barrels aged balsamic or a truffle paste. Besides the wide range of products the flagshipstore has also a petit café and organizes various tastings. The flagshipstore has an authentic kitchen design. Last year Delice Delikatessen was nominated for the Global RLI Awards in London in the category: Rising Star.
Who serves the most original sweets with coffee?
28-2-2014
In the Netherlands a cup of coffee or tea is traditionally served with a cookie. Research confirms that over approximately 90 percent of the Dutch people underline the importance of our cookie with coffee or tea. It even appears that the evaluation of guests for the cup of coffee or tea depends on the cookie that they get served with it. It’s the key to success! What do you serve with your tea or coffee? Surprise your guests with something original and different than the standard! And especially when you also serve your ‘specialty’ to the children of your guest, you have a chance that they are coming back for more cookies & coffee! In this article an overview of 10 inspiring, amazing special sweets to be served with your cup of coffee or tea. Read more.
Fragile recovery in beverage sector
25-2-2014
This article is only available in Dutch.
Super Mari, from grocery to bar
24-2-2014
During the day a grocery, in the evening a bar. Super Mari, located in Vienna, is in the early hours of the day an Italian grocery and sells Italian products, ranging from coffee, pasta to canned specialties. In the late afternoon and evening the space transforms into a bar where guests can have an appetizer. Super Mari is designed by Lukas Galehr of architecture MadameMorh. The entire interior is made of white and black tiles. In the evening the panels can be rolled down so the shelves with products are hidden.
Tattooed J&B whiskey bottles
20-2-2014
J&B Rare whiskey goes back to its roots and has released 25 tattooed limited edition bottles. The bottles are coated with a latex skin, so they could be tattooed just like a human skin. Tattoo artist Sébastien Mathieu tattooed the bottles and it took him about 20 hours per bottle. The tattooed bottles are available in Paris at Publicis Drugstore and L’éclaireur rue Herold.
Only Canadians can open this fridge
17-2-2014
The Canadian beer brand Molson Canadian has placed a striking red fridge full with Molson Canadian beers in Canada’s Olympic House. However, the fridge can only be opened with a legitimate Canadian passport. A passport is first inserted into a slot located to the left of the fridge door and the door will be unlocked. Once the door is open, anyone can grab a beer, also the people who are not from Canada. The fridge encourages people to look for a Canadian friend. The refrigerator was placed at multiple locations in Europe before the Winter Olympics.
Limoncello made of the Bergamot lemon
13-2-2014
Bello Bergamotcello is the new fresh version of Bello Limoncello. The Bello Bergamot is made of the Bergamot lemon, a citrus fruit that is normally used in tea or perfume, because of its aroma. The liquor-makers Natwerk used these lemons to make a Limoncello. Chef cook Jaimie van Heije was so excited by the special Limoncello, that he serves the drink in his restaurant and has put a cocktail variant on the menu.
Tea Clutch
3-2-2014
Always take your favorite tea with you with the ‘Tea Clutch’ by Tea Bar in Amserdam. The ‘Tea Clutch’ is a convenient on-the-go packaging with fifteen tea filters and loose tea. The mini clutch is available in the flavors Choco Chanel, Champ Chique (champagne cassis) and Mango Madness. The packaging has a chic look and is sealed with a reseal able sticker.
Winter sport drinks
28-1-2014
The winter sport season is kicking off. Skiers and snowboarders get in touch with new drinks and connect them with a holiday feeling. Spezi, made of cola and orange soda is one example, but there are many other examples. Surpise winter sporters with a German or Austrian soda in your bar or restaurant.