International Club The Hague
15-11-2012
On Saturday November 17, International Club The Hague will open her doors officially. This is an informal social club for expats, and the family and friends of these internationals in The Hague, located in the former city hall at the Javastraat. International Club The Hague features a restaurant, including a chef’s table, a bar, a wine cellar, tv room, smoker’s lounge, library and a children’s room. This is (still) an official wedding location as well. Watch a short movie here about the International Club, including an interview.
Charging station at Stravinsky Eten & Drinken
15-11-2012
At Stravinsky Eten & Drinken in Hengelo (the Netherlands) you can reload yourself, but from now your phone as well. This charging station, developed by Mobiel Bijtanken.nl, offers a place for your phone. Very clever and very hospitable!
The coolest hotels
13-11-2012
The winter is on its way, so it is almost time for the ice hotels. But which ice hotels are a ‘must-see’? The ice hotel in Québec in Canada, called Hotel de Glace, is the most famous hotel, which opens each winter since 2001. Coming winter this hotel opens its door on January 5 till March 24. In the Swedish village Jukkasjärvi, the ice hotel opens already on December 7. It features also a bar and several ice sculptures created by several artists.
Fashion store becomes total experience
6-11-2012
Since the end of October, bistro ‘Meneer van Dijk’ (in English Mister van Dijk) opened its doors inside a fashion store, located in Waalwijk (Netherlands) to create a total experience for the guests and shopping clients. Special and fresh local products will be served and the coffee will be made by a barista. The bistro is open 7 days a week.
Centipede Pop-up Cinema
5-11-2012
Centipede Cinema is a compact freestanding theater, designed for screenings in locations with limited space, developed by Barlett School of Architecture in Guimarães (Portugal, European City for Culture 2012). Besides the limited needed space, also limited resources are needed.
Playing domino during your cup of coffee
29-10-2012
The playful artists at Christopher Norman Chocolates creates these chocolate-caramel confections by hand from start to finish, then arrange them domino-style, in a custom gift box. Dark chocolate is molded into sharply defined rectangles, piped with white chocolate dots and filled with rich, silky caramel. Nice to serve at coffee time.
The Go-Plate
26-10-2012
The Go-Plate is designed for freehanded eating and drinking, and fits over most consumer bottles, cans and cups. Fantastic for walking buffet parties. The plate lifts off easily to access to your drink.
Restaurant in Paris serves no gluten
25-10-2012
In September NOglu opened its doors in Paris, a restaurant which serves a fully gluten free menu. Also guests with a lactose intolerance are welcome in the restaurant. It is the second restaurant in Paris which fully focuses on guests with these allergies. The restaurant is opened from 10am and guests can come here for a daily changing menu, but as well for cakes and cookies. On Friday nights, they organize cooking classes as well.
Slide right into the Mediterranean Sea
25-10-2012
The Citta del Mare Hotel in Sicily in Italy offers a really special water slide. From the top you slide right into the Mediterranean Sea. Already holiday plans for next summer?
Beauty & The Beast Restaurant
24-10-2012
The Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney Resort in Florida will open a Beauty & The Beast-themed restaurant, called Be Our Guest, on November 19th. The detail that went into creating a realistic experience that could live up to the beloved animated film is apparent in the splendor of every room. Watch the movie for an explanation of the creation.
