Champagne with hot dogs

6-6-2013

Champagne and caviar is a known combination at many upper class bars. ‘Bubbledogs’ in London is a champagne bar that does not combine champagne with caviar. Instead of caviar they serve culinary hot dogs. They offer a wide range of pork, beef and vegetarian hot dogs, from simple to luxurious. According to the owner you don’t need excessively fancy food to bring out the best of drink. The Champagne bar offers 35 seats and has a robust yet elegant look. A nice hotspot in London!

Launch DJ Mag

31-5-2013

This Monday DJ Mag Netherlands launched its first episode at Club Air in Amsterdam. Thomas Cech and Jeroen Kiepe published the Dutch version of the infamous international magazine for the dance scene. Anthony Donner and Sarah Strijker are the editor of the magazine that has an interactive Layar app for extra video content and background information. The website is interactive, copiled according to user profiles. DJ Mag Netherlands will provide young DJ-talent a multichannel platform and will organize events as well.

Pay the bill with an app

20-3-2013

How often did you get a great service at a restaurant and as only point of irritation had to wait too long for the bill? With the new app ‘Cover’, that will be introduced soon, you can walk out of the restaurant without physically paying the bill. The payment is taken from a credit card stored on the app. Guests do make their reservation through the app and enter the payment information. The ‘Uber’s payment experience at restaurants’ according to Clover. It’s a new way of paying that is in particular useful for restaurants, it saves time and turns tables faster.

World conquering innovation from the Netherlands

18-2-2013

The company PerfoTec provides the solution for a part of the food that is lost between harvest and consumption (30-50%). PerfoTec has developed a technology to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables. By measuring the respiration rate of fruit and vegetables and adjusting the packaging accordingly, the shelf life of fruit and vegetables can be extended significantly. This gives the package the right amount of oxygen. According ‘Duurzaambedrijfsleven.nl‘ PerfoTec belongs to one of the world conquering innovations in the Netherlands.

The one and only tingling party shooter

8-2-2013

A new shot of liquor, the bright green drink G-Shot. Introduced by two young entrepreneurs, Jeffrey van der Meer and Lars Bos from The Netherlands. According to the entrepreneurs: ‘The one and only tingling party shooter’.

A hotelroom with futuristic technology

8-2-2013

At the Fiturtech, the International Tourism Trade Fair, in Madrid the new concept ‘ITH Room Xperience’ has been presented. This prototype hotelroom has multi-touch transparant wallscreens which can be controlled via a smartphone or microsoft tablet. The room further has interactive floors and mirrors and a fingerprint payment system. The ultimate guest experience according to the architects, Serrona Brothers. Check out the Xperience is this movie.

The best hotspots of NYC

19-11-2012

Zagat released her 2013 guide to New York Restaurants, and these are the best restaurants of New York:

1. Le Bernadin – Frans restaurant van Maguy Le Coze en chef Eric Ripert

2. Per Se – met uitzicht over Central Park / with a Central Park view

3. Bouley

4. Daniel – klassiek restaurant en keuken – classical restaurant and kitchen

5. Eleven Madison Park

6. Jean George – Volgens Zagat ‘art on a plate’ / According to Zagat ‘art on a plate’

7. La Grenouille – Franse keuken / French dining

8. MAS (Farmhouse) – met een nieuw-Amerikaanse keuken / New-American cuisine

9. Sushi Yasuda

10. Sushi Seki

(Photo: Restaurant MAS)

Broeder Jacob Double Espresso

26-10-2012

The recently launched Belgium coffee-beer ‘Broeder Jacob Double Espresso’ is a perect marriage, according brothers Johan Claes of Brewery Broeder Jacob and business man Wim Claes of coffee-roasting factory Java. This dark brown beer holds an alcohol percentage of 7,7%. The used coffee which will be mixed during the brewing, is made the Turkish way, before adding this to the process. The beer is available in bottles of 75 cl, but from next year it will be available in small bottles of 33 cl and kegs as well.

Jaguar Taste & Race

27-8-2012

The experience of a ride in a Jaguar is one that tickles all senses according to the luxurious brand. By the name of ‘Taste & Race’ the car manufacturer expands this experience. Foodies and race fans have a chance to intensify their Jaguar-experience. The ones blessed with sensitive taste buds and superior driving skills can make it to the 2013 final in Malaysia.

Ben & Jerry’s – Wanna Spoon?

22-8-2012

Ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s started a Facebook campaign for their Greek frozen yoghurt. The algorithm designed for this tool searches the ideal spooning partner according to your likes and interests to share the treat.