Internet access through Coca-Cola vending machine
30-3-2012
At the Coca-Cola concept store on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, a soda machine has been installed that dispenses free mobile internet access instead of a beverage. The “Happiness Refill,” was created by three Ogilvy offices (Sao Paulo, Rio and Recife). To use it, consumers have to press their phone against the tap to receive data credits for free internet navigation on an exclusive Coca-Cola mobile browser. The browser provides access to Coke FM radio, social networks (Facebook and Twitter) and the weather forecast.
Farm hotel
30-3-2012
Babylonstoren is a Cape Dutch farm and manor house in South Africa with vineyards, orchards and a large garden. Guests are invited to join in and harvest their own products, which can be used in the restaurant or can be cooked in a self-catering kitchen.
Plop up
29-3-2012
No pop-up, but a Plop-Up wine bar, which opens this Sunday. No drivel about wine, but just let owners Cees Honig and Niels Heystek tell you what they think of a specific wine. Curious? Watch the Facebook-page where they reveal the location of this new wine bar.
Create your own tea
29-3-2012
In a few easy steps you can create your own tea at Evans & Watson. Starting with a basic tea (black, green, rooibos, herbal or special) and finishing it by adding herbs, fruit and/or spices. You create that tea suiting your taste. They also give several ‘drink-tips’.
Pay with a good deed at Generous Store
28-3-2012
The Anthon Berg Generous Store in Denmark is a chocolate shop where you pay with a good deed instead of money. Watch the video to see how it works.
Starbucks Refreshers
28-3-2012
Starbucks announced during it’s annual meeting in Seattle, to roll out Starbucks Refreshers. The new line of natural, carbonated drinks consist of fruit juice, anti-oxidants, and unroasted, green coffee extract for an energy boost (without the taste of coffee). The energy drinks are available in the flavours Raspberry Pomegranate, Orange Melon and Strawberry Lemonade. We are curious when this energy drinks will be served in restaurants!
Beer from your iPad
27-3-2012
German magician Simon Pierro conducted at the Hofbraeuhaus in Munich a trick where beer flowed from an iPad!
Handpresso Car
27-3-2012
Handpresso Auto is a portable espresso maker designed for in-car use. To brew a coffee, plug the Handpresso Auto into your car’s 12V cigarette lighter, add some cold water, a coffee pad and wait. It takes only three minutes to brew. Watch the video for instructions!
BBQ Donut boat
26-3-2012
With the BBQ Donut you can barbeque while bobbing around on the Zwolse city canals (in the Netherlands). The Donut is filled with a delicious barbecue package and a variety of drinks. The round boat is powered by a quiet electric motor and is easy to drive.
Cirque Cuisine on wheels
26-3-2012
Two former circus clowns recently launched Cirque Cuisine, a big tent-themed food truck that has been serving up organic global cuisine since late February. There are always gluten free and vegetarian and vegan dishes. Healthy reinterpretations of classic carnival fare, like funnel cakes, popcorn and cotton candy are also available.
