FabCafe laser cutter

18-1-2013

The FabCafe in Shibuya, Japan is an innovative workshop/cafe hybrid that offers its clients laser cutting services and cups of coffee. The ‘Fab’ in its name stands for fabrication. Clients are invited to bring Adobe Illustrator files into the cafe, then the laser cutter will cut out of paper, felt, acrylic, wood and other materials. FabCafe, which is operated by digital media production company Loftwork, was designed by Naruse-Inokuma Architects. Read more about it at The Pop-Up City website.

Cat Cafe in London

14-1-2013

February 2011 we’ve spotted cats in a coffee bar in Japan. Recently Bright came across this crowdfunding project for a cats Café in Londen. When will the first Cat Café open in Amsterdam? Guests can relax with a drink and a cat to cuddle. And for childern who aren’t allowed to have pets this café will be paradise.

Dessert molds through 3D print

10-1-2013

At the shop / restaurant ‘Meneer Paprika’ in Haarlem, The Netherlands, everyone is welcome for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake and 3D printing. Recently, the store 3DSVP opened in the same space. Gadgets, jewelry etc. all roles from the first 3D printer in a shop in the Netherlands. 2x inspiration: Catering + indoor another store and 3D printing. Have you ever thought about molds for dessert etc. with logo, using 3D printing? On the internet there are companies where you can place this taskl.

Nespresso Self Selection Service

19-12-2012

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.

Caffe Sospeso for Regenboog Groep

17-12-2012

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.

Peppermint Candy Cane Spoons

10-12-2012

These peppermint candy cane spoons are a great treat for Christmas. Serve it with hot chocolate, the first cup of coffee in the morning or with the winter cocktails.The candy functions as a proper spoon. You can get the Candy Spoons in sets of six priced at $15.

Free wifi for a like

28-11-2012

Through the service So Wifi catering companies ask a like or check in for free wifi. The Coffee Company is a popular wifi working spot, the code on the receipt will give you access for one hour free wifi, after that you must order again. The company So Wifi has found another way for the companies to profit from the wifi they offer. When a customer wants to use internet, they arrive at the facebook page of the café or restaurant. The user has to like the page or check in before continuing.

Screaming Beans

16-11-2012

In Amsterdam, a second location of the espresso bar Screaming Beans opened her doors. This location is not only focusing on the best coffee and tea, but offers as well a wide range of the best wines, accompanied with excellent food. An enormous wine cabinet is the real eye catcher of this location, which separates the kitchen of the restaurant. Screaming Beans is opened all day, 7 days a week.

Wireless charging at Starbucks

8-11-2012

In 17 different US Starbucks locations, the coffee chain is trialing tabletop pads. By putting down your phone or mobile device on the table, it gets wireless charged. The pilot ends this end of the year with a probably further rollout in 2013.

Fashion store becomes total experience

6-11-2012

Since the end of October, bistro ‘Meneer van Dijk’ (in English Mister van Dijk) opened its doors inside a fashion store, located in Waalwijk (Netherlands) to create a total experience for the guests and shopping clients. Special and fresh local products will be served and the coffee will be made by a barista. The bistro is open 7 days a week.

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