The secret of Kimchi

19-6-2012

Kimchi are fermented vegetables and pastes, which are eaten in South Korea as a side dish. The lactic fermentation ensures strong tastes and odors, similar to the “fifth taste” of umami, the natural flavor enhancer in Japanese dishes. Kimchi is the fifth taste of the Korean cuisine. This is taken to Belgium by two star chef Sang-Hoon Degeimbre, born in South Korea, but raised in Belgium. He uses Kimchi in his French-oriented cuisine for the Korean accents.

Giant chewing gum and cigarette

19-6-2012

This giant chewing gum and cigarette creates awareness about all the little indecents of life. The five meters high statues can be found on the train station of Marseille, France.

LED dance floor

19-6-2012

Hotel Post Plaza in the Netherlands (Leeuwarden) features this trendy LED dance floor.

Mission Bowling Club

18-6-2012

The Mission Bowling Club is a bowling center in San Francisco, located in a former electrical supply warehouse. This is not only a groovy place to throw a few strikes, but also a hip new veue with a restaurant and club. In the restaurant they serve a Heston Blumenthal inspired Umami-ladened burger. Are you going to visit The Bay Area’s this summer? Zagat gives an overview of the 10 ‘hottest’ new restaurants in this article.

Order Evian water via a magnet

18-6-2012

With this Smart Evian Drop magnet, the residents of Paris can order their boltles of Evian water through wifi. The magnet is developped by the French farm Joshfire. No more carrying heavy bottles from the store, but directly deliver at your door.

Bloody Mary

18-6-2012

Since the Bloody Mary was first served in 1921, many changes have been made. The plastic drinking straw has remained constant. Benny’s Bloody Mary Beef Straw is a game changer. Made from 100% USDA beef, Benny’s Bloody Mary Beef Straws are the final chapter in the creation of the “Perfect” Bloody Mary.

Floregano en Capersita

18-6-2012

Koppert Cress added two new products to their assortiment. The Floregano gives you the delusion being the Mediterranean and the Capersita is with its beautiful yellow, green and red color especially decorative.

Pershing Hall hotel restaurant

18-6-2012

The restaurant of the Pershing Hall hotel in Paris, offers an original and beautiful vertical garden. The changing lights create a special effect.

Mobile Pizzeria Del Popolo

15-6-2012

Del Popolo is a mobile pizzeria and owner Jon Darsky committed to create pizza by using ingredients sourced from small, generational producers. Del Popolo is housed in a twenty-foot shipping container that’s been re-purposed and modified into a kitchen. A wall of glass doors exposes the interior, including the traditional Italian-made wood-fired oven.

Origin of McDonald’s fries

15-6-2012

Meet more of the hard-working people behind the McDonald’s products. This video makes clear that the McDonald’s potatoes grow at the countryside and are not artificial. ‘Growing perfect potatoes takes the right amount of water, rich soil and a lifetime of experience’.
There are some more video’s about the McDonald’s lettuce and the meat.

Reynards restaurant New York

15-6-2012

Restaurateur Andrew Tarlow and chef Sean Rembold recently opened Reynards inside the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg (New-York). The restaurant features a wood-fired oven and grill, and serves American breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Are you going to NY this summer? Zagat provides an overview of the 10 ‘hottest’ new restaurants in this article.

Around the world with Starwood Preferred Guest

15-6-2012

Around the world in 5 Meals with SPG (Starwood Preffered Guest). Choose five of their worldwide restaurants. Register as member and join the action. Especially the integration of Google maps is very nicely done.

Umamicatessen

14-6-2012

The Restaurant Umamicatessen is a new concept from Umami Burger and is inspired by international street bazars and classic American delicatessen. The restaurant has five different kitchens with chefs from around the country. Are you going to visit Los Angeles this summer? Zagat gives an overview of the 10 ‘hottest’ new restaurants in this article.

Sustainable restaurant

14-6-2012

London’s Waterhouse Restaurant in Shoreditch, offering seasonal food alongside a firm commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. A mini power station built into the restaurant converts water from Regent’s Canal into electric energy that heats and cools. Watch the video.

The CaterKaravaan

14-6-2012

The ‘CaterKaravaan’ is a Dutch new concept. It is a mobile kitchen that is inspired on Asian food stalls.

Bezoek horecatrends op