Books & Bubbles
3-12-2012
In the end of November Steffy Roos du Maine opend a new initiative, Books & Bubbles in Amsterdam. This new crossover consists of: a bookstore and a place for small gatherings and events with bubbles. There will also be flex work places available and there are plans for winetastings and bookevenings. Books & Bubbles also offers original gifts and homely decorations.
First Oodlz noodle bar
30-11-2012
Today the first Oodlz noodle bar opened in the Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam. The crew puts tasty cups of noodles together with fresh ingredients, on demand and especially for you. The shop is open from 11.30 to 21.00 o’clock. Noodle shops are extremely popular in New York, London and San Francisco. After a few pop-up stores in Amsterdam, this one seems to be permanent. Oodlz is founded by the makers of Frozz (frozen yoghurt).
Barkode techno club Amsterdam
30-11-2012
Saturday the new club Barkode at the Wagenstraat in Amsterdam opens its doors. The concrete, robust decoration, give the visitor the feeling that everything is allowed. No strict door policy, glamour or glitters. Everybody is welcome, even wearing regular jeans and sneakers. Co-owner Kim Loman says: “Its about time that the Berlin influences also appear in Amsterdam.”
Urban Cultivator Home Grow herbs and greens in the kitchen
28-11-2012
The Urban Cultivator Home is an all in one indoor home garden. You get 365 days of perfect growing conditions for all of your favorite herbs and veggies. Choose between the little kitchen version, or the big one on wheels. For everyone who loves fresh and healthy food.For a indoor garden at the restaurant, see this link.
Simplified coffee menu
23-11-2012
UK department store Debenhams simplifies their coffee menu, in direct opposition to coffee shops like Starbucks. No low-fat soja milk caramel mocha frappuccino, but just a really really milky coffee or a chocolate flavoured coffee, available is a cup or a mug.
Nightrestaurant tries to reduce food waste
23-11-2012
The Nightrestaurant is a recurrent yearly event and fights against food waste and aims to increase the awareness of the value of food. On November 29 the Nightrestaurant opens its doors for everyone to contribute to this imitative. You have a great idea to contribute? Let it know through the website.
Special decanters
21-11-2012
These decanters of Riedel are really special. Available in several shapes and sizes which makes the wine even more beautiful. These decanters have a real wow-effect in your restaurant or on table during a dinner.
Decorative dessert table
20-11-2012
Surprise your youngest guests with a decorative dessert table in a specific theme. In this case, the Dutch ‘Sinterklaas’ is applied. On the website of ‘Gewoon Marieke’ (blog) several tips, recipes and printables are given.
Cool cocktail shaker
19-11-2012
Unfortunately not yet produced, but this would be a nice present tip; this cool cocktail shaker. Making cocktails is also very easy in use. You fill up the components, connect the components and start shaking.
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.