Lookotels introduces eco-friendly low budget hotels

10-10-2010

The Spanish chain Lookotels will build several sustainable low-budget hotels, each with 100 rooms. The rooms are prefabricated modules and offer a bed, tv, desk and chair, a telephone, airconditioning, wifi and a bathroom. By integrating a self-service check-in system personnel costs are being saved.

5 for 5 pop-up cafe in London

9-10-2010

Innocent, known for their smoothies, offers people in London a dinner for £ 5,= called ‘five a day’ to achieve the daily dose of fruit and vegetables. Customers can choose between 2 different starters, 3 main courses and 2 desserts. The meals are composed by chef Gizzi Erskine. The meals are nutricious enough to reach the daily recommed amount of fruit and vegetables

Sting opens farmshop

9-10-2010

Popstar Sting had plans to open a farm shop on an estate (Il Palagio) near Florence. The shop will offer organic products such as honey, olive oil, wine and salami. At the moment, Il Palagio offers yoga classes.  

Farm to table delivery service

8-10-2010

The American real estate company The Albanese Organization offers her employees fresh products from the local farmer, hoping the employees will live more healthy. Two times aweek, a mobile shop comes by and offers different products such as fruits, vegetables and meat.    

Beer is only brewed at full moon

8-10-2010

The newest beer of the Belgian brewery Caulier, called ‘Paix Dieu Pleine Lune’, will be brewed only at full moon. The position of the moon is better for the fermentationproces. This white beer contains 10% alcohol. Besides the unique way of brewing, Caulier also offers a sugar free beer.

Highland Park 50 year old limited edition

8-10-2010

Highland Park 50 Year Old is the oldest and most prestigious whiskey of the Scottish Highland Park distillery. The whiskey comes in a silver hand-crafted bottle, inspired by the sea, storms and time. This is a limited edition of 275 bottles. Sales started on October 5th last year on the online store of Highland Park.   

Sushi sorbet

7-10-2010

The Sushi sorbet, introduced by Dyamic food, is based on the famous Japanes delicacy. A perfect dessert, because of the taste and shape of the ice cream. 

Twiner at Xanders Bazar

7-10-2010

Xanders Bazaar Winebar and Kitchen, located in Zwolle (The Netherlands), started a Twitterconcept called Twiner, which stands for Twitter, diner and wine. Every 2 weeks, this restaurant acts as a meeting place for 13 Tweeps. During a Twiner-evening, a three-course diner costs € 24,50, excluding the wine.

Partytweet is hot

6-10-2010

Partytweet.nl is where social media and parties come together. This website gathers all photo’s and tweets of different parties. The agenda shows the planned parties and where you can meet your friends.

Pay fast and easy with a tweet

6-10-2010

Several e-papers can be paid by a simple tweet. Send a tweet to create publicity!

Textaraunt solves lines at restaurant

6-10-2010

In the United States it is normal to wait in line for a restaurant. Using ‘textaurant’ the lines will belong to the past. Through a text message guests will be informed when there is a free spot in the restaurant.  

Chai Tea by David Rio

5-10-2010

Teacompany David Rio introduces a new Chai tea; the Mango Toucan Chai. This tea contains a mix of black tea, herbs and mango. The combination of the taste of mango with the sweet herbs, gives this tea a full and rich flavor.

Canadian cows fancy wine

5-10-2010

To add a new flavour-dimension to the meat of cows, several farmers in Canada mix one liter of red wine with the cattle-feed. Chefs say the meat is tastier and are enthusiastic. The red wine has no negative side effects for the cattle; the cows are happier and the bulls are easier to handle.

Tourist information office launches virtual office

4-10-2010

The Dutch tourist information office ‘VVV’ will help its clients and will provide information through a virtual office by using a webcam. With this new service, the VVV is responding to the changing market and to obtain the level of service. 

Low-alcohol cocktails are the new trend?

4-10-2010

Several bars and restaurants serve cocktails with a lower alcoholpercentage. Cocktail-lovers can drink this as an aperitif before dinner of after the meal.

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