A digital dutch cookbook
5-12-2012
‘t Schulten Hues in Zutphen is the first Michelin star restaurant with a digital cookbook. The iBook is called Portfolio-I, and introduced to celebrate the 10-years jubilee. The iBook contains new dishes by star cook Peter Gast, pictures of the 10 year jubilee, interviews, reports and lots more. The iBook is published in co-creation with Crystal Park New Media. The iBook is exclusively available at Apple’s iBookstore.
Minus Twenty in Amsterdam
4-12-2012
The new freezer store Min Twintig (Minus Twenty) opened at the Haarlemmerdijk in Amsterdam. They offer lots of different one person meals. The meals are directly frozen after preparation without the use of preservatives. They offer serveral soups, hotchpots, fish and meat dishes.
Billiard and diningtable in one
4-12-2012
Belgian design brand Fusiontables and champagne house Veuve Clicquot created this special table together. A dining table that can be transformed into a billiard table. Only 99 have been created worldwide.
New restaurant in Dubai
3-12-2012
A new restaurant opened in Dubai, called Gramo. A pay-by-weight business model to promote moderation in the growing region is adopted. Guests can choose from the à la carte service as well, as a buffet where the pay-by-weight model is employed. The idea is that, Guests will be more careful with the amount of food they select, in order to avoid paying for what they don’t end up eating.
Vlaamsch Broodhuys
3-12-2012
A new initiative of the Dutch bakery Vlaams Broodhuys: top chefs will cook in the pop-up restaurant. For this time, he composed a 10-cours diner for €50,- per person. A suitable wine arrangement can be ordered as well. And off course the bread won’t be forgotten, a special bread is created for this occasion. Michelin Starred chef Niven Kunz will be the first to cook in one of the Baker’s Cafés in Amsterdam, from the 6th until the 13th of January 2013.
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).
Stolichnaya portraits entrepreneurs
29-11-2012
Last weekend the most original hospitality entrepreneurs in The Hague were portrayed through a very special technique. Vodka brand Stolichnaya found the entrepreneurs behind. During the two-day exposition not the portraits only were revealed, but also the process of ‘vertical penplotter’ technique. The portraits can be admire at the locations. ‘The most orginal bar , deserve the most original vodka.’
New customer satisfaction inquiry meView
29-11-2012
It is not that common to gain direct feedback of your guests. Foodinc. Introduced a new guest satisfaction survey, called meView. MeView focuses on the total experience of the guests. The guest is able to write a review during dinner, by using the smartphone and QR code. The entrepreneur receives a direct report, which can be shared with the staff to focus on any possible improvements.
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.
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.