Wine-to-go

26-6-2010

Creater James Nash booked a great success with his wine-to-go. The glass of wine with a lid, costs € 3,=, and has the same pricelevel as a glass of wine in a bar. The wine is available in red, white and rosé wine. A rather expensive alternative to a bottle of wine and some plastic glasses for a picnic in the park. Perhaps suitable for singles? What do you think?

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!

Cristal bathtub

24-6-2010

The employees of the Italian design company ‘Baldi’ are probably big fans of ‘The Flintstones’. This bathtub looks like it’s directly from the stone age. It’s made of a piece crystal stone and is big enough for three people. 

Pimp your ceiling

24-6-2010

Had enough of that boring office ceiling? Open Ceilings ‘pimps’ ceilings. A realistic high definition picture is printed on multiple translucent tiles of 60x60cm, suitable for each ceiling. Together these pictures create a beautiful view of the sky. By offering this product, Open Ceilings tries to create a new market.

Waterproof paper

23-6-2010

Eline Paper has developed a new type of waterproof paper. The so-called Stone Paper is made of crushed stone. Calcium carbonate, to be exact. Especially because of its environmental friendliness, sustainability and strength it’s an interesting development in paper.

Bracelet to prevent malaria

23-6-2010

These trendy bracelets of Mosquitno, made of silicone rubber, gradually deliver a citronella scent for a period of 48 hours that repels mosquitoes and other insects. bracelets cost € 7.49 per 5 pieces and are available in different colors. Part of the sales go to the Foundation Malaria No More.

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.

Check in with Topguest

20-6-2010

Topguest is a service where you earn points when you check in at a hotel. If you have enough points you may use it to get a free night or a discount at the following stay. It is not an app, you just have to sign up at one of the many social media that support this service.

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