Pop up dining in Eindhoven
10-9-2010
From October 1st to December 15th, you can enjoy a gourmet dinner in the Blob in Eindhoven, designed by Massimiliano Fuksas. On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, guests can enjoy a 4 -, 5 – or 6-course dinner of food designer Annelies Hermsen (daughter of starchef Toine Hermsen). BLB restaurant is on the second floor of the Blob, BLB Lounge and BLB Cocktail on the third floor.
Water footprint
9-9-2010
In collaboration with two other environmental organizations, WWF launched a campaign to make people aware of their water footprint. For example, the production of 200 grams of beef requires 3960 liters of water.
Skytyping
9-9-2010
After having spotted Flogo’s before, for more experienced pilot there’s another challenge: Skytyping. Skytyping is a message in de air, made of small clouds.
Zero Gravity Cup
9-9-2010
With the “Zero Gravity Cup” you will never spill coffee again. The cup remains tilted until it’s filled. Pouring coffee will be a lot easier.
Had enough of dull doors?
8-9-2010
According to designer Karim Rashid people might want to spice thing up when it comes to door design. These doors are the finishing touch to any room.
I was in… citymarketing
8-9-2010
A new souvenir shop in Paris, called “I was in Paris”, tries to promote the city with these trendy souvenirs for young and older people.
Your Urban Framers
7-9-2010
You like the benefits, but not the burden of a vegetable garden? The Young Urban Farmers take care of your vegetable garden for you. From sowing to harvesting. Do you prefer to do some activities yourself, but you don’t know how to do them? The Urban Farmers also teach people how to work in their garden, and how to take care of their crops.
The Cave Restaurant
7-9-2010
In Sydney they also have a cave restaurant (The Cave restaurant), but artificial. The design is reminiscent of a cave and is designed by Koichi Takada.
Cave restaurant in Cancun
7-9-2010
At Alux Restaurant in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) you can dine and lounge in natural caves. Several areas can be found in the cave, from private dining areas to bars that can be rented separately.
Brew your own beer
6-9-2010
At the Brooklyn Brew Shop in New York, everybody can now buy a brew-your-own-beer-kit. The kit is designed for people who don’t have a lot of room in their homes.
Visit cities from your lazyboy
6-9-2010
You can now visit the most beautiful cities without getting up from your chair. With the “24 hours in” movies you can see all cities without traveling. Watch the video for more information.
Do you still have it in you?
5-9-2010
Chocomel came up with the campaign, “Do you still have it in you?”. They organize various ‘childish’ activities like this water fight in Amsterdam.
Yoghurt liqueur
5-9-2010
New liqueurby Bols. Yoghurt liqueur made of 100% natural ingredients.
Yes we cleaned!!
5-9-2010
A little sign on the bottom shelf of a closet, but it can also be placed under the bed.
Tipp-ex Shoot the Bear
4-9-2010
New way to play youtube videos. Perhaps an opportunity for owners of restaurants to interact with guests about what ingredients to use or not. Or in the future, to determine the colors of the hotelrooms with the help of guests. The movie is briljant.
Ginger Liqueur
4-9-2010
Liqueur from the Cognac region, combining cognac, vanilla beans, honey and Vietnamese ginger. Delicious with ice and it can be used in various cocktails. Recipes can be found on the website.
Designer cupcakes
3-9-2010
The next shoe designer getting into the foodbusiness is Patrick Cox. This week Cox Cookies & Cake launched. For the true fashionista!
Update: The shop closed, the book is still available.
Artistic beer glasses by Duvel
3-9-2010
Duvel designed three special glass in collaboration with various artists. These glasses are for sale this month for € 8, =. Each glass is a limited edition of 25,000 glasses.
Wine-date
3-9-2010
Do you ever forget when you opened a bottle of wine? Designer George Lee made this wine stopper which indicates the date.
Culinairy sprays
2-9-2010
Regal & Sense Cosmetics added a culinary line to the assortment. There are over 400 products consisting of oils, waters and sprays, such as lavender water.
Gluten-free beer
2-9-2010
The 15,000 people in The Netherlands that have gluten allergy can now safely order a beer. Mongozo is the first beer brand that produces gluten free and organic beer and has a Max Havelaar fair trade label.
Order with the iPad
1-9-2010
Sharp has developed a system for guests of a restaurant to order with an iPad. Watch the movie for more information.
Beer tasting
1-9-2010
As with wine, people who drink beer would alsp like to taste their beer, before ordering a glass or a bottle. In Bierobar beer bar in Melbourne guests have that option. The restaurant also regularly organizes beer and food combination nights.
Deep fried beer
1-9-2010
Mark Zamble created something special. Deep fried snacks filled with beer! The snacks are made from pretzel dough and are then filled with beer.
Simple gesture of hospitality
31-8-2010
Sometimes it is oh so easy to create the ultimate feeling of hospitality. 4 people in one room, why don’t you give them 5 large towels!
