Packages are an environmentally problem. The Brazilian fast food chain Bob’s based an marketing campaign on the problem. The packages of the burgers are edible as well. The burgers are wrapped in a kind of rice paper which can be eaten along with the burger. The idea behind this campaign is to create awareness for the environment and the waste and litter problem.
Nice idea to serve the kids these gummy bears ice cubes. By using several colours of lemonade, you can vary in flavour and colour. Also a nice idea to serve in (non-alcoholic) cocktails.
To prevent waste in the kitchen Eva van Dijk has introduced FoodSharing.nl. The website gives consumers the opportunity to share and exchange unused food and/or food that passed the expiration date. Saturday the 29th of December is the official launch of the website at the Food Center Amsterdam. Home cooks of ‘Thuisafgehaald’ and ‘Der Lauf des Essens’ will cook a (free) dinner for at least 50 people with products from the Food Center that are to close to the expiration date. Participants are requested to bring their own plate, bowl, cutlery and leftovers.
Check out these initiatives in Sweden (Dating with leftovers) and the UK (Feeding the 5000) as well.
Energy firm Vestforbrænding and advertising agency Anew created a pop-up pizzeria in Ballerup, Denmark. The amount of free baked pizzas was dependable on the energy usage of the neighbourhood. The more the people saved, the more pizzas were available. Through Facebook likes on the company page and visits to a website with energy saving tips the pizzeria could get even more ‘stamina’.
In Paris we see more often museums with a hip and trendy restaurant or café, which are opened outside the regular opening hours. The Costes brothers started this trend in 1994 by opening Café Marly in the Grand Louvre. In 2000, café-restaurant George opened its doors in Centre Pompidou, and soon, Café de l’Homme will re-open its doors, with a great view on the Eiffel tower. The hotspot of Paris seems to be Tokyo Eat at the Palais de Tokyo. In Amsterdam we also see more restaurants in museums. Amsterdam Village Company is developing and operating several restaurant concepts in museums, with a social and cultural identity.
During the Spring holidays in 2013, between the 15th and 24th of February, Pop-up B&B Huys ter Schellinck opens its doors on the Dutch island Terschelling. The B&B offers several sleeping places, a campfire, hot tub, a winter barbecue or a five course dinner. Initiators Jasper and Babette offer all the good aspects of the island.
Try something different as Christmas decoration. Try these cutlery items in your Christmas tree. Perfect for restaurants of cafés, or just for the foodies at home.
Very easy to spice up your Christmas drink. Turn your beer into a reindeer by adding pipe cleaner, google eyes and a pom-pom.
On the occasion of the release of the movie ‘Life of Pi’ of award-winning director Ang Lee, the movie was shown in the swimming pool Pailleron in Paris. Visitors didn’t have to bring any swimwear, the pool was filled with small boats which serve as seats to enjoy and experience the movie.
On Friday 5th and Saturday 6th of April 2013, the 13th edition of Motel Mozaïque will take place on several locations in the city center of Rotterdam. This art festival offers music and theater shows. Since this year, visitors are able to spend the night and to enjoy a breakfast in the morning.
After 12 years Club Disco in São Paulo (Brasil) is completely renovated. The renovation was based on a few key factors. The theme ‘Brazility’ for example is visible in the choice of materials, colors and shapes. The ambiance of an underground location springs from the reuse of items of the original club, exposition of pipes and extensive use of wood. The interaction and experience of the digital technologies can be described as “Daft Punk spends holiday in the countryside.” Check the video and the photos for a stunning impression.
Nespresso opens a boutique in Amstelveen, the new shop will be equipped with RFID technology. At the Self Selection Service all Nespresso packages have a RFID chip that is automatically scanned at the cash counter. Apart from this technological improvement the coffee makers offer workshops about the origin of the selected flavors.
Ferran Adria, known from the famous Restaurant El Bulli, launched an app based on his cookery book, written for the home chef. This app contains over 30 three-course meals, including step-by-step instructions, shopping lists, cooking tips and the ability to share photos of the meals on Facebook and Twitter. Recipes are inspired by the staff meals served at his former restaurant.
Jonnie and Thérèse Boer of ***restaurant De Librije in Zwolle (The Netherlands), launched in association with doctors Ellen Kuiper-Kramer and Otto Visser, the Dutch website Beleefjesmaak.nl (Experience your taste). This is a platform which contains recipes and tips about the experience of the taste of (ex) cancer patients. The taste of these patients often change due to the chemo and radio therapy.
Put a cup of coffee on hold for someone if you are financially able to do so, it’s an old Napolitan tradition by the term of ‘Caffè Sospeso’. The Coffee Company and the ‘Regenboog Groep’, an organization that helps people with social problems, homeless people and people with psychiatric problems, have revived the tradition and collect coffee for 10 walk-in-houses. Every 50 cents gets doubled by the Coffee Company, in 2011 more than 22.000 cups were given away. It’s the fourth year of this shared campaign that ends on the 15th of January 2013.
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The South African designer Marcel Buerkle has designed this beautiful package for honey. The package looks more suitable for the world of perfumery by both its appearance and form.
In 2011 the Damrak will experience a make-over. A hotel, breakfast cafe and giftshop will have to achieve this. The names, The Exchange, Stock and Options indicate the presence of the Amsterdam Echange building. The project is an initiative of the Lloyd Hotel, Amsterdam Fashion Institute and NV Stadsgoed. This project should make the Damrak ‘the catwalk of the Netherlands’.
This modern sofa from designer Annette Hinterwirth can fill a room in many different ways. It is possible to use them as separate chairs, but they can also be put together to make a round sofa.
This is the first individual devic to count the number of drinks. This coaster measures various components of consumption such as the number of glasses, the quantity and the number of calories.
The Italian fashion house Fendi created this wine refrigerator. The exterior is decorated with soft leather with a beautiful structure. In the refrigerator 16 bottles of wine can be cooled under ideal conditions.
This handmade box of the brand Macallan whiskey is made exclusively for Harrod’s. The box holds six different whiskeys from 1937 to 1970.
To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of a New York-based jeweler’s they designed worlds most expensive cupcake. They placed a 5.48ct diamond on top of the cupcake. The cupcake costs $ 106,794.
With this modern and luxurious pastamachine it is easy to make pasta. The ‘Atlas 150 ‘is available in different colors and multifunctional. The device can make tagliatelle, ravioli, lasagna and other pasta types to different thicknesses (0.5 to 3mm).
This ‘Ice Tray Crush’ is a smart and quick way to make crushed ice for your cocktail. This silicon case only has to go in the freezer for one hour before use. Hold it above a glass, then squeeze hard and the result is crushed ice.
This phonebattery is a clever solution for when your battery is dead and you still need to make an important phonecall. By running the battery very quickly around your finger the battery charges a little bit.
In the world’s tallest building situated in Dubai, Burj Dubai, the Armani Hotel will open its doors on March 18th. The hotel has 160 rooms the first eight floors. The suites are located on the 38th and 39th floor. The Dutch designer Titus van der Werf designed the hotel.
A controversial action of nightmayor / transvestite Jennifer Hopelezz to raise awareness against the drug GHB. On January 2, all party people of the club were informed of the death of Susie Schlampie (house transvestite) by GHB. Emails were sent, and an obituary was set to give people the opportunity to say goodbye. Luckily it was a pr-stunt, Susie is still alive …
This beautiful range of waterproof LCD TV’s enables you to enjoy your favorite programs anywhere. The TV and remote controls are 100% waterproof and easy to install with the wall mount.
These sakebottles are made of dried squid. The squids are caught, cleaned and dried in the sun. Then they are mixed with dough or rice to easily create a bottle shape. When the warm sake is in the bottle, the liquor will quickly absorb the taste of the squid. The bottle can be re-used 5 or 6 time. See the bottles here.
Chef Joost Hoes wants guests to experience how traditionally prepared fries taste. The organic sauces are prepared by him every day.
The Vap steamer uses steam to (re)heat food. The steamer was designed by Arthur Senant and is a healthy alternative to reheat the ‘leftovers’.
The Swedish wine brand “Akesson” has a new range of wines. The wines are identified by the colorful and soft packaging designed by Swedish studio Liedgren Design. The question is whether the consumer is ready to drink wine from such a package.
This sake bottle is designed in the style of Aladdin. After use can also be used as a vase.
The newspaper “Niiu” works with 17 other newspapers (local and international) to give readers a choice in what they want to read. Readers can decide for information in their paper (24 pages) to read (more or less fashion business for example). Those who don’t want a personalized newspaper receive predefined topics in their paper.
What do you do when your phone rings while you’re smoking a cigarette and you’re reading the newspaper on a trainplatform? The ‘DIY Magnetic Coffee Cozy “is the solution. Instead of holding 3 things at once the cup of coffee can easily be atucked to an (iron) pole or car.
There is a new technique that can make alcohol solid, so it can be manufactured in a pill form. This way, the exact dosage can be easily calculated. Several types are available, such as whiskey, brandy, wine and beer. Use in moderation of course.
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