Wine tasting with QR codes
12-4-2011
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For the first time, the QR-code is used in the wine industry. This new mobile technology is applied at Wijnen & Likeuren Dulst, Blanden (Belgium). The try-out wines come with a QR code which can be scanned with a smartphone. The code links directly to a website where all information about the wine is readable on the screen of the phone: Where is the wine produced? What is the composition? How long can I store the wine? Next to which dish can I serve this wine best?
Handy cutting board
11-4-2011
Designed by Paul Williamson, the chopping board gives you big slab of wood for doing all your kitchen preparations. Unlike other boards, however, it comes with detailed line markings that you can use to accurately measure the length, width and even arc a piece of food you’re guttering to pieces.
Wichy’s Sushi sandwiches
8-4-2011
Wichy’s – Sushi sandwiches from Germany. Rice combined with norisheets and in different combinations; for example tomatos, lettuce, tuna, chicken, salmon and basil. Sounds like a good lunch portion of sushi lovers! Each sandwich contains between 200 and 250 Calories, depending on the combination of ingredients.
Goshi, European Sushi from Germany
8-4-2011
Wichy’s – Sushi sandwiches from Germany. Rice combined with norisheets and in different combinations; for example tomatos, lettuce, tuna, chicken, salmon and basil. Sounds like a good lunch portion of sushi lovers! Each sandwich contains between 200 and 250 Calories, depending on the combination of ingredients.
Hoppa Tea
8-4-2011
Hoppa Tea is a kick-ass-tea, a slap-in-your-face tea. It is the three double espresso in teas. A cup and you’re ready for the rest of your day.
Islena, the beer of Ibiza
7-4-2011
Isleña beer is more than a delicious beer, Isleña IS Ibiza. A pungent beer experience from the beautiful Ibiza. The island is known for beautiful sunsets, passionate nights and the good life. The stylishly designed aluminum beer bottle gives the elegance it deserves. Trendy, temperamental and only available in the distinctive hospitality.
Innovative hospitality concepts map
5-4-2011
The hospitality is a dynamic, creative industry. There are daily reports of new concepts or awards for new companies and entrepreneurs. But where exactly are those companies? Branche organisation, KHN does put these companies together with you on this map.
A foldable Champagne bucket
5-4-2011
Clicq’Up is the first foldable Champagne bucket and is based on a concept of origami on ice, marrying form and function to create a contemporary, reusable design object that can be folded for easy transportation, set up, and storage. Ultimately, van de Walle’s design creates a playful home for the iconic sleek Yellow Label bottle
Inspiration from 2007 Pay as you wish
5-4-2011
A while ago Horecatrends spotted the ‘Pay as you wish’ concept and it is still growing in populairity. Last Thursday, customers at restaurant Trien in Herpen (near Nijmegen) could decide what they payed for their meals. During the evening they’ve collected €4650,- for charity.
Inspiration from September 2007 – Pay by text message
4-4-2011
One of the trends we wrote about in September 2007, was ordering food by text message. It was possible to order and pay at 500 restaurants with a Gomobo account without standing in line. Nowadays there are interesting alternatives available on the iPhone. You can order and pay with the (Dutch) MyOrder app.
