Foodini 3D printer for consumer

9-4-2014

To provide consumers with the easiness of a 3D printer in the kitchen, the designers of the Foodini 3D printer have started a crowdfunding project via Kickstarter. The printer comes with empty capsules so that you can use your own fresh ingredients. The machine is expected to be ready for mass production in January 2015.

19 Greek Street: stage for upcoming designers

7-4-2014

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The 19 Greek Street in London was founded in 2012 by creative director of design studio Montage, Marc Péridis. The 6-floor Victorian townhouse is an experimental playground for designers experiment. The gallery 19 Greek Street gathers design works by established and upcoming designers. The collections include a ‘limited edition collection’, ‘designing the middle east’ and the ‘endless series’ of Dirk van der Kooij that uses 3D printing to create furniture. Late April there will open a café in 19 Greek Street where customers can enjoy a drink, surrounded by examples from the collection of Marc Péridis. 

Opening Crane hotel in Amsterdam

4-4-2014

Today opens the Faralda NDSM Crane Hotel in Amsterdam and is it possible to stay a night in one of the three hotel suites located in a historic ship’s crane (known as Crane 13). The suites are located at 35 to 50 meters high in the ship’s crane and offer a stunning view over the city and the IJ. A Jacuzzi is located on the roof in the open air. On 13 meters height Faralda Broadcasting Studio & Faralda Production Company is located. This studio will be used for productions of external parties, like TV programs and corporate events. In the past year the Frisian Franeker has restored and transformed the crane into the luxurious hotel with three high-end design suites.

Industrial interior of Generator London

3-4-2014

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Generator London is one of the eight hostel accommodations of the Generator in Europe. Generator London opened in 1995 and now features 212 rooms. Designer Anwar Mekhayech (DesignAgency) worked in partnership with ORBIT Architects and converted the building into the hotspot of London. The impressive interior shows the industrial past of London and includes the eclectic culture, architecture and history of the city. Besides the modern industrial look there is a replica of a Routemaster London Bus inside. Generator London has an internet café, a lounge with game tables, a bar and a café where guests can have an artisan sandwich and drinks.

Caffeine Attendant in public toilet

2-4-2014

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After a two years of planning and renovation, the former Victorian men’s room in the heart of Fitzrovia (London) was converted into coffee shop ‘Cafeine Attendant’ with quirky features. The original porcelain urinals from 1890 have been cleaned and now serve as a seat and the old payment counter is transferred into a small kitchens. The coffee is made with hand roasted beans from the Caravan Roastery.

David Munoz opens StreetXo restaurant in London

28-3-2014

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Spanish chef David Muñoz of restaurant DiverXo*** in Madrid and the urban hotspot StreetXo has announced to open a new branch of StreetXo in London in June 2014. David Muñoz traveled around the world and after several years of training in various kitchens in London he returned back to Madrid. His special street food dishes originate from his journey from London to South East Asia and is influenced of course by Spain. StreetXo restaurant in London will be open and airy with an open kitchen and a bar with an inventive cocktail selection. The menu will feature 12 to 14 dishes that change continuously.

The luxury resorts from Virgin

27-3-2014

#Throwback Thursday. We started in August 2007 with horecatrends.com / hospitalitytrends.eu, in April 2009 we posted an item about Richard Branson who had decided to open a number of boutique hotels for the richest guests in the world. He already had an island that he rented regularly. Meanwhile, there are some wonderful locations! We saw the above shown video from 2011 and find it unfortunate that we are not yet so rich ;-). The video is a bit long but show some beautiful locations and it might inspire other hotel  entrepreneurs.  Also, check out the V’LOG (Virgin Limited Edition’s blogs) page on the website.

Restyling eatery de Magneet Poortugaal

26-3-2014

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Eatery Magneet in Poortugaal in The Netherlands has been restyled. The goal was to create a fresh and stylish interior and maintain the warm and cozy atmosphere. The menu was determined along with residents of Poortugaal and its surroundings. They could taste dishes and influence the menu with their judgment. The walls are decorated with black and white photos of ships, bridges and several international celebrities that can initiate an ice breaking conversation.

Sweetwater Social

24-3-2014

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Have you also noticed? When visiting bars it’s always the choice; fun, relaxed atmosphere and simple drinks or fancy location and great drinks. Annoying! That’s exactly what the owners of the new bar Sweetwater Social in New York thought too and they decided to offer an alternative. The bar is located in a basement, has a cool but relaxed vibe and many bar games (darts, football table etc.) and is at the same time serving amazing cocktails! Another cool touch is that the cocktails are inspired by typical New York neighborhoods/subway stops. All in all a great new place in New York which I certainly hope will inspire more bars to have the same approach, fun & quality, who doesn’t want that?^Leonie van Spronsen

Pistolet shop Brussels

17-3-2014

A shop that is fully dedicated to the perfect pistolet: a white and round bread with a crispy crust and a slit at the top. Pistolet-original opened its doors in Brussels last year. The breads sold are made according to the recipe of baker Yves Guns and are topped with fillings like shrimps from Zeebrugge, beef with pickles and Ardennes Hesp. The recipes are made along with top chefs Pierre Wynants and Freddy Vandecasserie. Pistolet-original also sells small seasonal dishes, desserts, drinks and a variety of Belgian beers. Click here for more pictures.

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