Starbucks becomes digital publisher
6-11-2010
Starbucks has teamed up with Yahoo and rolled out a digital network in the U.S.. In 6.800 Starbucks stores in the U.S. customers can visit online news sites that usually are not free of charge. The network consists of six channels: news, entertainment, wellness, business, careers, and a Starbucks channel. Besides the news, restaurant reviews, music and videos are also available. The network is suitable for a wide variety of devices such iPads, Blackberry, and Android phones.
Griffins Steakhouse Extraordiniare
3-11-2010
Griffins Steakhouse in Stockholm, Sweden is not your average steakhouse. The concept of this restaurant was designed by Stylt and is based on travelling, science and glamour. The imaginary host and his wife (the Griffins), give the restaurant something mysterious.
Divine Delicacies
22-10-2010
On November 3rd La Maison du Chocolat in New York is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special event ‘La Nuit du Gateau’. The entire evening will be dedicated to all sorts of delicacies such as chocolate, pastries, and desserts. The event is open to the public and also completely free of charge.
Free drinks and snacks at Japanese cafe
18-10-2010
The Free Cafe at Harimaya Station in Japan offers customers free drinks and snacks at any time of day. Inventor of this concept Honten Maya Hari, a known producer of rice crackers in Japan. Guests can enjoy freshly brewed tea or coffee with a rice cracker. There are now seven of these Hari Maya cafes in Japan and next to advertising its rice crackers, Honten hopes that people will become more environmentally aware and treat ech other woth more respect after a visit to one of his pubs.
Restaurant comes to peoples homes
18-10-2010
Poppe Restaurant in Zwolle, The Netherlands, launched a concept where a chef and waiters come to your house to cook and serve. The concept is called ‘Poppe at home’ and ensures that people at home can focus on a pleasant culinary evening without having to worry about the food. The cost of ‘Poppe at home’ are limited by a small surcharge on the menu prices, not the drinks. It is also possible to order dishes that are not on the menu.
Twiner at Xanders Bazar
7-10-2010
Xanders Bazaar Winebar and Kitchen, located in Zwolle (The Netherlands), started a Twitterconcept called Twiner, which stands for Twitter, diner and wine. Every 2 weeks, this restaurant acts as a meeting place for 13 Tweeps. During a Twiner-evening, a three-course diner costs € 24,50, excluding the wine.
House of Shoes introduces buggy parking
3-10-2010
House of Shoes introduces a buggy parking to facilitate mothers and their children. While the mothers shop, the buggy will be guarded by a piccolo.
Boscolo Hotel cookbook
15-9-2010
In the hotels of the Boscolo Group, guests receive a cookbook in the room. The book is not only that but also the roomservice menu, the guests may take the book home with them.
Order with the iPad
1-9-2010
Sharp has developed a system for guests of a restaurant to order with an iPad. Watch the movie for more information.
Beer tasting
1-9-2010
As with wine, people who drink beer would alsp like to taste their beer, before ordering a glass or a bottle. In Bierobar beer bar in Melbourne guests have that option. The restaurant also regularly organizes beer and food combination nights.
