Starbucks Refreshers

28-3-2012

Starbucks announced during it’s annual meeting in Seattle, to roll out Starbucks Refreshers. The new line of natural, carbonated drinks consist of fruit juice, anti-oxidants, and unroasted, green coffee extract for an energy boost (without the taste of coffee). The energy drinks are available in the flavours Raspberry Pomegranate, Orange Melon and Strawberry Lemonade. We are curious when this energy drinks will be served in restaurants!

MOMMYdinner

28-3-2012

The MAMAdiner (mommy dinner) is a special dinner for new mums (in the Netherlands) to spoil them extra in the postpartum period. The dishes are created by famous chefs and can be prepared by the maternity nurse, partner, friends, family or colleagues.

Beer from your iPad

27-3-2012

German magician Simon Pierro conducted at the Hofbraeuhaus in Munich a trick where beer flowed from an iPad!

Golf in an airplane

27-3-2012

To celebrate the sponsorship of the upcoming NZ PGA Pro-Am Championship by Air New Zealand they came up with the 30,000 Foot In-flight Putting Challenge. Teeing off March 22nd 2012. Watch the video for more information. We think this is an April 1st joke.

Handpresso Car

27-3-2012

 

Handpresso Auto is a portable espresso maker designed for in-car use. To brew a coffee, plug the Handpresso Auto into your car’s 12V cigarette lighter, add some cold water, a coffee pad and wait. It takes only three minutes to brew. Watch the video for instructions!

Generate energy with algae

27-3-2012

OriginOil, a company that specializes in converting algae into fuel, is working on a pilot for an urban algae farm that uses wastewater to grow algae. The algae are used to generate energy.

BBQ Donut boat

26-3-2012

With the BBQ Donut you can barbeque while bobbing around on the Zwolse city canals (in the Netherlands). The Donut is filled with a delicious barbecue package and a variety of drinks. The round boat is powered by a quiet electric motor and is easy to drive.

Cirque Cuisine on wheels

26-3-2012

Two former circus clowns recently launched Cirque Cuisine, a big tent-themed food truck that has been serving up organic global cuisine since late February. There are always gluten free and vegetarian and vegan dishes. Healthy reinterpretations of classic carnival fare, like funnel cakes, popcorn and cotton candy are also available.

Dishes inspired by historical In-Flight Menu

26-3-2012

To celebrate British talent 2012 Olympic Games, British Airways are launching an exclusive airline-themed pop-up venue on Shoreditch High Street in London next month. ‘Flight BA2012’ has been exclusively designed to recreate a premium flying experience and looks like the inside of an aircraft. Guests can enjoy a three-course meal created by Michelin-star chef Simon Hulstone that is inspired by the Olympic Games and BA in-flight menus dating back to 1948. BA2012 will be open on select weekdays from April 4th to the 17th.

Organize a livingroom concert

26-3-2012

Through the Dutch website HKconcerten you can rent artists for living room concerts. The room must accommodate at least 10 people and the concert lasts 30 to 60 minutes. On the website there is an overview of the available artists and prices.

Beer lipgloss

23-3-2012

The U.S. Sierra Nevada Brewery Company is creating a lipgloss with beertaste. In the lip balm hop extract is added, is supposed to be good for skin and hair. We already spotted Disaronno lipgloss . What’s next?

GamePods

23-3-2012

The GamePods at the Lido Club (Netherlands) offers gamers an intimate game experience. In the Pod you can sit at the multitouch table with several other people and play interactive games.

Squatty Potty toilet

23-3-2012

The Squatty Potty toilet stool helps preventing colon disease, avoid constipation, and painful hemorrhoids and poop faster and more effectively. We aren’t used to this in the Netherlands, but it might be a great solution for the healthcare. Watch the video for the instructions and tips!

Homeless become wifi-hotspots

20-3-2012

The annual festival South by Southwest (SxSW) which takes place in Austin (Texas), created the “Homeless Hotspots” as a charitable initiative to help support the homeless populations. SxSW attendees can pay to access the 4G wireless network. The homeless person acting as a Wi-Fi hotspot, wearing a “I’m a 4G hotspot” t-shirt. Attendees were encouraged to donate $2 for every 15 minutes of use.

Order through touchscreens

20-3-2012

De guests of Velo (Vietnamese restaurant in London) can order their menu through a row of touchscreens. You order on screen, you pay on screen and then you watch the status of your order as it progresses through the kitchen. Velo serves traditional Vietnamese street food – light, tasty and healthy.

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