Bio-ethanol fireplace
7-12-2012
A new modern portable, stainless fireplace for outside. It is made to withstand high temperatures and outdoor elements. The fireplace requires no electricity and produces no smoke. It can be fully personalized, so let guests cut their own spices for example or just use it as nice decoration.
Sustainable Christmas tree
7-12-2012
Have you had enough of the green traditional Christmas tree? This wooden or cardboard Christmas tree is an eco friendly, sustainable and stylish alternative for the classical Christmas tree. The tree can be built up in different shapes. It’s only 80cm high and therefore easy to place anywhere.
Billiard and diningtable in one
4-12-2012
Belgian design brand Fusiontables and champagne house Veuve Clicquot created this special table together. A dining table that can be transformed into a billiard table. Only 99 have been created worldwide.
New restaurant in Dubai
3-12-2012
A new restaurant opened in Dubai, called Gramo. A pay-by-weight business model to promote moderation in the growing region is adopted. Guests can choose from the à la carte service as well, as a buffet where the pay-by-weight model is employed. The idea is that, Guests will be more careful with the amount of food they select, in order to avoid paying for what they don’t end up eating.
Vlaamsch Broodhuys
3-12-2012
A new initiative of the Dutch bakery Vlaams Broodhuys: top chefs will cook in the pop-up restaurant. For this time, he composed a 10-cours diner for €50,- per person. A suitable wine arrangement can be ordered as well. And off course the bread won’t be forgotten, a special bread is created for this occasion. Michelin Starred chef Niven Kunz will be the first to cook in one of the Baker’s Cafés in Amsterdam, from the 6th until the 13th of January 2013.
Books & Bubbles
3-12-2012
In the end of November Steffy Roos du Maine opend a new initiative, Books & Bubbles in Amsterdam. This new crossover consists of: a bookstore and a place for small gatherings and events with bubbles. There will also be flex work places available and there are plans for winetastings and bookevenings. Books & Bubbles also offers original gifts and homely decorations.
Stolichnaya portraits entrepreneurs
29-11-2012
Last weekend the most original hospitality entrepreneurs in The Hague were portrayed through a very special technique. Vodka brand Stolichnaya found the entrepreneurs behind. During the two-day exposition not the portraits only were revealed, but also the process of ‘vertical penplotter’ technique. The portraits can be admire at the locations. ‘The most orginal bar , deserve the most original vodka.’
New customer satisfaction inquiry meView
29-11-2012
It is not that common to gain direct feedback of your guests. Foodinc. Introduced a new guest satisfaction survey, called meView. MeView focuses on the total experience of the guests. The guest is able to write a review during dinner, by using the smartphone and QR code. The entrepreneur receives a direct report, which can be shared with the staff to focus on any possible improvements.
Free wifi for a like
28-11-2012
Through the service So Wifi catering companies ask a like or check in for free wifi.The Coffee Company is a popular wifi working spot, the code on the receipt will give you access for one hour free wifi, after that you must order again. The company So Wifi has found another way for the companies to profit from the wifi they offer. When a customer wants to use internet, they arrive at the facebook page of the café or restaurant. The user has to like the page or check in before continuing.
The essence of euphoria for Ben & Jerry fans
28-11-2012
Ben & Jerry’s is asking its fans to capture the essence of euphoria on Instagram. The ice-cream brand will share the happy snaps with the tag #captureeuphoria in its ‘Capture Euphoria’ gallery. The best photos are used in upcoming ad campaigns. For one of the ads, the brand uses a photo by Megan and featured it at the back of a magazine. The magazine was then handed out to the community where Megan lived.