Table talks by Sergio Herman and Sofie Lachaert
2-12-2011
The Dutch 3-star chef Sergio Herman has worked together with the Flemish designer Sofie Lachaert to bring something extra to the dishes in restaurant Oud Sluis. In this collaboration, special objects arise with solely one goal; to merge the dish and the object it is laying on. These artworks are put together for a special exhibition in Tielrode (Belgium) until the 8th of January 2012.
Booking website with friends finder
2-12-2011
InBed.me is an online platform where you can book a hostel or Bed & Breakfast to stay on your next trip, and also connect with other travelers that will be staying in the same places during your trip there. You’ll be able to connect, share tips and plan activities together with other travelers and the website is connected with social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
Jay-Z and Bing marketing campaign
2-12-2011
The American website Bing co-operated with Jay-Z and placed his autobiography Decode throughout the country in 2010, prior to the launch of it. The website was able to attract many (young) visitors who tried to find the pages within the cities and share the pages in their own towns.
Mint parking ticket
2-12-2011
Almost everyone puts a parking ticket in their mouths while entering a parking garage. The chewing gum brand Extra Mint has developed special parking tickets for this, to promote their gum. Surprised faces guaranteed!
Dating with food leftovers
1-12-2011
The Swedish company Lantmannen stimulates singles to date and make use of their leftovers, to create an environmentally friendly date. Members should combine their leftovers to cook a meal with another person. By visiting the website and selecting 5 ingredients, a match with another person can be found. It is a nice and original way of preventing waste of food.
Restaurant in the backyard
1-12-2011
Malibu Farm Dinner is a new restaurant-concept in Malibu in which everything is focused on the micro-environment. Guests are dining in the garden of the farm where the entrepreneurs live and the ingredients and wines literally come from the backyard. In addition a live-band performs each evening of which the son of the entrepreneurs is a part of. In this way Malibu Farm doesn’t feel like a formal dinner, but more like a nice party at a friend’s house.
Dr. Drip coffee
1-12-2011
Spotted the same idea before, but still a nice gadget; Dr. Drip. This enables you to brew a fresh cup of coffee, wherever you are. By placing a special holder on a cup and pooring hot water over it, a fresh cup of coffee can be created. Convenience and portability are on top of mind, besides the fact that everything is organic, fair trade and recyclable.
Driving tram restaurant in Brussels
30-11-2011
In February 2012 Electrolux will open the Tram Experience in Brussels; an unique driving tram restaurant in which Belgian top chefs will serve several dishes. For 75 euros guests can order Belgian classics with a personal touch. In this way one is able to combine gastronomy with sightseeing in Brussels.
Personal Mini Newspaper
30-11-2011
Little Printer is a small thermal printer that can print personalised newspapers from selected messages of The Guardian, Facebook and Foursquare and is expected to be launched in 2012. Little Printer lives in your home, bringing you news, puzzles and gossips from your friends. You can set up subscriptions by smartphone and Little Printer will combine them in a timely mini-newspaper.
Collaboration BISHA Hotel and Lenny Kravitz
30-11-2011
Kravitz Design Inc., lead by Lenny Kravitz, will collaborate with BISHA Hotel to envision an exclusive floor in the hotel, inspired by music, art and travels of Lenny Kravitz. In this way the BISHA Hotel hopes to set a new standard for an elegant and personal boutique hotel and to become internationally known.