Christmas tree decoration
Try something different as Christmas decoration. Try these cutlery items in your Christmas tree. Perfect for restaurants of cafés, or just for the foodies at home.
Try something different as Christmas decoration. Try these cutlery items in your Christmas tree. Perfect for restaurants of cafés, or just for the foodies at home.
Very easy to spice up your Christmas drink. Turn your beer into a reindeer by adding pipe cleaner, google eyes and a pom-pom.
On the occasion of the release of the movie ‘Life of Pi’ of award-winning director Ang Lee, the movie was shown in the swimming pool Pailleron in Paris. Visitors didn’t have to bring any swimwear, the pool was filled with small boats which serve as seats to enjoy and experience the movie.
On Friday 5th and Saturday 6th of April 2013, the 13th edition of Motel Mozaïque will take place on several locations in the city center of Rotterdam. This art festival offers music and theater shows. Since this year, visitors are able to spend the night and to enjoy a breakfast in the morning.
After 12 years Club Disco in São Paulo (Brasil) is completely renovated. The renovation was based on a few key factors. The theme ‘Brazility’ for example is visible in the choice of materials, colors and shapes. The ambiance of an underground location springs from the reuse of items of the original club, exposition of pipes and extensive use of wood. The interaction and experience of the digital technologies can be described as “Daft Punk spends holiday in the countryside.” Check the video and the photos for a stunning impression.
Nespresso opens a boutique in Amstelveen, the new shop will be equipped with RFID technology. At the Self Selection Service all Nespresso packages have a RFID chip that is automatically scanned at the cash counter. Apart from this technological improvement the coffee makers offer workshops about the origin of the selected flavors.
Ferran Adria, known from the famous Restaurant El Bulli, launched an app based on his cookery book, written for the home chef. This app contains over 30 three-course meals, including step-by-step instructions, shopping lists, cooking tips and the ability to share photos of the meals on Facebook and Twitter. Recipes are inspired by the staff meals served at his former restaurant.
Jonnie and Thérèse Boer of ***restaurant De Librije in Zwolle (The Netherlands), launched in association with doctors Ellen Kuiper-Kramer and Otto Visser, the Dutch website Beleefjesmaak.nl (Experience your taste). This is a platform which contains recipes and tips about the experience of the taste of (ex) cancer patients. The taste of these patients often change due to the chemo and radio therapy.
Put a cup of coffee on hold for someone if you are financially able to do so, it’s an old Napolitan tradition by the term of ‘Caffè Sospeso’. The Coffee Company and the ‘Regenboog Groep’, an organization that helps people with social problems, homeless people and people with psychiatric problems, have revived the tradition and collect coffee for 10 walk-in-houses. Every 50 cents gets doubled by the Coffee Company, in 2011 more than 22.000 cups were given away. It’s the fourth year of this shared campaign that ends on the 15th of January 2013.
Straight from New York introduces Million Dollar Disco Dinner. An 8-course dancing dinner by Martin Fris, supported by disco classics that bring back memories. The party will take place on February 24th 2013 at De Odessa in Amsterdam on the Veemkade 259. Look at the website for more information and tickets. Update: The Million Dollar Disco Dinner has been postponed. Follow Facebook for the latest news.
On the 8th of December, Ibericus Amsterdam opened its doors. This specialty shop, located in the Haarlemmerstraat, offers several delicacies of the famous Ibérico pig, also known by the unoffical nickname ‘the Pata-Negra pig’. The ham will be cut on the spot, or served on a sandwich to-go or to enjoy in the seating of the shop. Ibericus Amsterdam is open seven days a week.
Singapore’s Tiger Beer asks the question “Have you been good this year?” in an innovative Tiger Phone Booth installation. People who share their view on the most creative and funny way get rewarded with invites to the brand’s biggest festive in the city centre. Can’t see the movie? Log in to facebook. 18+
Japan Airlines is serving KFC in-flight meals onboard of select international flights between December 1 and to February 28th. KFC is a very popular chain in Japan, especially during the Christmas season. Customers traveling in Premium Economy and Economy Class will be served KFC’s Original Recipe two-piece chicken meal. Japan Airlines and KFC have created exclusive packaging for this meal.
Nice decoration for on your Christmas table. This could not be easier. Put mini Christmas baubles in a wine glass, turn the glass, and use this as a candleholder. Source: Marjolein van Spronsen
With the new app Chefs Feed professional chefs judge each others dishes and reviews. The app is free to download at the iTunes store and is currently available in 15 cities in the VS and in London. The app is a complement to apps as Foodspotting and Yelp, which lets guests judge restaurants. Meanwhile there are 600 chefs connected to the app.
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