Heads at the bowling alley
5-9-2011
Graffiti artist Oliver Paass has designed special bowling balls for a new horror channel on the German television. The balls looked like cut-off heads and were placed in several German bowling centers.
Interactive ice wall McDonald’s
5-9-2011
McDonald’s Canada has placed an ice wall in Vancouver to promote their $1,- drinks. The ice wall contained 4000 Canadian dollars in the shape of the typical McDonald’s M.
Pool game 2.0
2-9-2011
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Transform each pool table into a digitally-enhanced video experience. Nice addition to your bar. Watch the movie for the special effect.
Endless enjoyment
2-9-2011
(Almost) didn’t survive the wet summer? With this caravan you will survive. It is even created to make a trip on the water, although people may look surprised when they see a floating caravan. Watch the movie on the website for an impression.
Sustainable bee-project
2-9-2011
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On the O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, a new sustainable bee-project started this spring. 1,5 million bees stay in 23 beehives, which jointly produce over 700 kilo of honey per year. A sustainable project on this polluting surroundings. On this apiculture work former prisoners to obtain a new chance to re-integrate into the society.
Why can’t we play with our food…
2-9-2011
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With this device of Happy Hotdog Man you can create a funny dancing hotdog. Entertaining for kids in a restaurant, where they can create their own hotdog-meal.
Fresh tea cart
1-9-2011
We know the cheese platter in restaurants, as well as the cheese cart and pastry cart. New is the tea cart. At Les Terraillers they ride along the tables with a broad selection of fresh herbs and plants: Rosemary, mint, camomile, cinnamon… Cut and washed at your table and prepared with hot water.
Ice guitar
1-9-2011
These ice cubes are multi functional, they’re also used as stirrers and bring your cocktail in a party mood.
Lip tattoo
1-9-2011
The creative lip tattoos of Sugar Factory are available in colored sprinkles and other sweets. Guaranteed sales increase for ice cream shops.
Barrel-aged cocktails
31-8-2011
No barrel-aged wine or whiskey, but cocktails. We see this more often. The only thing you need is a barrel, a funnel, a sieve and six weeks. After the aging, the cocktail had absorbed the wood tones for a new harmonious flavour. When can we drink this is a Dutch bar? Or is this something to try at home?
From ferry to luxurious spa
31-8-2011
This 57 year old ferryboat found its new function as luxurious day-spa. Bota Bota, which is designed by Sid Lee Architecture, can be found in Montreal’s Old Port. This five decks fitted boat offers various (sauna-) facilities in a beautiful panoramic setting.
For tiramisu-lovers
31-8-2011
Recently a tiramisu-shop opened in Manhattan, which is an answer to the current trend in Italy where they are experimenting with different tastes of tiramisu. At Dolce Vizio, tiramisu-lovers can choose of six different tastes from limoncello to nutella. But it is possible as well to compose your own taste by choosing of several sauces and toppings.
Rarely design in restaurant Zmianatematu
31-8-2011
This rarely designed restaurant opened in Poland. The interior of Restaurant Zmianatematu consists of natural materials in a special design. Watch the website for more inspirational photo’s.
Tea lecture by sommelier Ann Vansteenkiste
30-8-2011
On Monday the 12th of December there is a lecture for everyone who wants to learn more about tea. The lecture is organized by Teest and Ann Vansteenkiste will explain everything from the history and production to the making of a perfect cup of tea. Check the video (Dutch).
Mini hamburger as appetizer
30-8-2011
The hamburger is primarily known as fast food. That’s why people may have their doubts if they see this appetizer, but a dish with a wink is usually very succesful.
Bed bug detection dog
30-8-2011
Dutch hotels and hostels can use a special trained dog in their battle against bed bugs. Labrador retriever Sally has been trained for 1,5 years to detect these anoying crawling creatures.
Greenhouse by Joost goes to London
29-8-2011
Pop-up restaurant Greenhouse by Joost will soon be opening a restaurant outside Australia, in London. Greenhouse restaurant is about designing and operating better places for people, from lightning to the menu. They are also working on a permanent location in Melbourne.
No cash? Pay with services or goods
29-8-2011
Want to go out for dinner, but no cash? No problem at Restaurant Fireside in Chicago. The owner uses a barter strategy to keep his restaurant going. Guests can pay in goods or services, such as an ice cream cooler of a grooming service for his dog.
Whole Foods for a healthy lifestyle
29-8-2011
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The largest American retailer of organic food products, Whole Foods, opened the Wellness Club. Consumers can register themselves as a member, wherefore they pay registration fee and a monthly payment. Members have access to several classes and courses, cooking classes, community events and have a 10% discount on 1,000 healthy foods.
Surprisingly designed smoke detector
26-8-2011
The Dutch Louise van der Veld will releave us from the boring smoke detectors. Her Chick-a-Dee design is a real eye catcher. Our guess is that this bird won’t sing a cheery tune when it’s on fire.
Crepe shop as fastfood formula
26-8-2011
A solution for the crêpe-lovers who don’t like the sit-and-eat ambiance of the regular crêpe restaurants. Former American Football star Matt Chatham opened a fast serve crêpe shop in Massachusetts. With unique take-aways like the Cup O’ Crepes he expects to expand the franchise concept thoughout the USA.
Interactive skateboard video Sprite Zero
26-8-2011
Sprite has developed an interactive YouTube commercial to promote their new Sprite Zero. The viewer can interact by pressing the keys 4 to 9 on the keyboard. It’s a creative example of the possibilities on YouTube.
Restaurant dishes available in the supermarket
25-8-2011
ASDA supermarket chain, known from the British Walmart, started an experiment by selling take-away dishes of local restaurants. These are dishes of the Arabic, Pakistani and Indian kitchen. Last spring, the ASDA started a cooperation with the restaurant chain Zouk, since then the sales are tripled. Next year, this experiment will be extended to London.
At-sea tweetup
25-8-2011
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Norwegian Cruise Line organizes the first Twitter cruise, coming November. Guests are being encouraged to tweet their experiences during this 3-day cruise. Wifi is available on the cruise.
Your ‘private tap’ at the pub
25-8-2011
Grand Café Maria, located in Utrecht (Netherlands), offers their guests their own private beer tap. Guests buy their own barrel of beer. Besides the fact that this increases the experience of the evening, it is cheaper for the guests, and it reduces the work of the employees.
