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.

New tourist center in Belgium

22-11-2012

On Sunday November 25, tourist center Historium opens its doors in Brugge (Belgium). Seven themed rooms show the tourists how the city looks like centuries ago. The center features a grand beer café, called Duvelorium, which is created in association with brewery Duvel Moortgat and designed by Puresang. The interior consists of traditional materials combined with contemporary aspects. Duvelorium is opened every day of the week.

To the top in style with the skimousine

22-11-2012

In the ski area Hochzillertal Kaltenbach in Austria, you can go to the top in style. This ‘skimousine’ is an exact copy of the new BMW 7, including the leather, state-of-the-art sound system and heated chaires, and available for 2 persons. Make a reservation in advance.

Social Drinking Machine

20-11-2012

Order your drinks through twitter of facebook with the Social Drinking Machine. Scan the QR-code, choose and order your favorite drink, show your receive QR-code to the machine and watch how the machine automatically prepares your drink. Watch the movie for an explanation.

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)

10 Trends for 2013

16-11-2012

Marjolijn Kamphuis of Foodzy is explaining the 10 most important trends in the food and social media industry.

1. The Rise of Niche Social Networks

2. Second Screen Everywhere

3. Content is king

4. Location is customization

5. Be your own health coach

6. Smart devices everywhere

7. Social Media charm offensive

8. Don’t waste food and money

9. Subscribe to Curation

10.Gamification

Watch the complete presentation here.

International Club The Hague

15-11-2012

On Saturday November 17, International Club The Hague will open her doors officially. This is an informal social club for expats, and the family and friends of these internationals in The Hague, located in the former city hall at the Javastraat. International Club The Hague features a restaurant, including a chef’s table, a bar, a wine cellar, tv room, smoker’s lounge, library and a children’s room. This is (still) an official wedding location as well. Watch a short movie here about the International Club, including an interview.

Charging station at Stravinsky Eten & Drinken

15-11-2012

At Stravinsky Eten & Drinken in Hengelo (the Netherlands) you can reload yourself, but from now your phone as well. This charging station, developed by Mobiel Bijtanken.nl, offers a place for your phone. Very clever and very hospitable!

Best restaurants of Florence

14-11-2012

The website Business Insider was searching for the best restaurants in Florence, Italy, and found these restaurants with the help of locals:

  • Pizzeria Spera – for the best pizza
  • L’ Azdora Piadineria – to get the best thin sandwiches
  • Trattoria Mario – where you find the real old Italy
  • ‘Ino – for the best paninis
  • Camillo Trattoria – with an authentic Italian kitchen
  • Trattoria Pandemonio di Casa Brogi – here you will find the taste of the real Tuscany ‘mama’
  • Buca dell’Orafo – close to the famous bridge over the river Arno, Ponte Vecchio

The coolest hotels

13-11-2012

The winter is on its way, so it is almost time for the ice hotels. But which ice hotels are a ‘must-see’? The ice hotel in Québec in Canada, called Hotel de Glace, is the most famous hotel, which opens each winter since 2001. Coming winter this hotel opens its door on January 5 till March 24. In the Swedish village Jukkasjärvi, the ice hotel opens already on December 7. It features also a bar and several ice sculptures created by several artists.

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