Strawberrymob on July 4th
3-7-2010
Strawberries are a popular fruit. Yet there is a big difference in flavor between different species. To promote the taste of strawberries Jan Robben, organized the first strawberrymob in Amsterdam. The discussion on Twitter is in full swing. So all foodies… gather in Amsterdam on the 4th of July for the first strawberrymob!
The train that never stops
2-7-2010
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A new concept from China, where trains no longer have to stop. See the movie for an explanation.
Waffles on a stick
30-6-2010
Triangular Concepts gives the waffle a new look. These lollipops are baked in 2 minutes. Tasty and convenient for traveling.
Safeway Georgetown, Washington DC goes local
26-6-2010
A Safeway-supermarket has taken the streetscape into account, to create a garage behind the building. Also, the supermarket is located on the topfloor of the 2-story building, so that on streetlevel, the building accommodates local suppliers. Nice initiative! Which entrepreneur provides a platform for local suppliers?
My phone is off for you
25-6-2010
Know the feeling? ‘We are sitting at the same table, but we are not really together? Ingrid Zweifel started the campaign ‘my phone is off for you’. The idea is simple: Turn off your phone when you are having diner. Don’t be distracted by today’s networks and actually pay attention to the person sitting across you!
NExt restaurants worldmenus
22-6-2010
Next Restaurant in Chicago will start a new concept. The restaurant will serve menus based on cities of the world in the past or the future. For example, a menu called “Paris 1912”, the menu of Hong Kong from the future, 2036. The most special feature of this concept will be that you will have to buy tickets online to make a reservation.
Grocery shopping with the chef
21-6-2010
Hotel Vitale has a new service for their guests. Guests can go grocery shopping with the chef at the local farmersmarket to pick out the ingredients for a two course meal. The guest does not only determine the recipes but the ingredients as well.
Flexible barbecue sweker
19-6-2010
The flexible skewer works the same as the ‘straight’ skewer, it’s only possible to bend the skewer into fun shapes. It doesn’t only look nice, but it keeps your meat / vegetable even tighter. Fun at a barbecue this summer. Available on Amazon.com
Iamsterdam iPhone app
17-6-2010
The Iamsterdam Card is now available as iPhone app. The app enables tourists to obtain information about attractions and immediately see where the I amsterdam Card gives discounts.
iPad prefectly suitable for restaurants
11-6-2010
The iPad is also very suitable as a menu. See the movie for this innovation.