Rarely design in restaurant Zmianatematu

31-8-2011

This rarely designed restaurant opened in Poland. The interior of Restaurant Zmianatematu consists of natural materials in a special design. Watch the website for more inspirational photo’s. 

Tea lecture by sommelier Ann Vansteenkiste

30-8-2011

On Monday the 12th of December there is a lecture for everyone who wants to learn more about tea. The lecture is organized by Teest and Ann Vansteenkiste will explain everything from the history and production to the making of a perfect cup of tea. Check the video (Dutch).

Mini hamburger as appetizer

30-8-2011

The hamburger is primarily known as fast food. That’s why people may have their doubts if they see this appetizer, but a dish with a wink is usually very succesful.

Bed bug detection dog

30-8-2011

Dutch hotels and hostels can use a special trained dog in their battle against bed bugs. Labrador retriever Sally has been trained for 1,5 years to detect these anoying crawling creatures.

Greenhouse by Joost goes to London

29-8-2011

Pop-up restaurant Greenhouse by Joost will soon be opening a restaurant outside Australia, in London. Greenhouse restaurant is about designing and operating better places for people, from lightning to the menu. They are also working on a permanent location in Melbourne.

No cash? Pay with services or goods

29-8-2011

Want to go out for dinner, but no cash? No problem at Restaurant Fireside in Chicago. The owner uses a barter strategy to keep his restaurant going. Guests can pay in goods or services, such as an ice cream cooler of a grooming service for his dog.

Whole Foods for a healthy lifestyle

29-8-2011

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The largest American retailer of organic food products, Whole Foods, opened the Wellness Club. Consumers can register themselves as a member, wherefore they pay registration fee and a monthly payment. Members have access to several classes and courses, cooking classes, community events and have a 10% discount on 1,000 healthy foods. 

 

Surprisingly designed smoke detector

26-8-2011

The Dutch Louise van der Veld will releave us from the boring smoke detectors. Her Chick-a-Dee design is a real eye catcher. Our guess is that this bird won’t sing a cheery tune when it’s on fire.

Crepe shop as fastfood formula

26-8-2011

A solution for the crêpe-lovers who don’t like the sit-and-eat ambiance of the regular crêpe restaurants. Former American Football star Matt Chatham opened a fast serve crêpe shop in Massachusetts. With unique take-aways like the Cup O’ Crepes he expects to expand the franchise concept thoughout the USA.

Interactive skateboard video Sprite Zero

26-8-2011

Sprite has developed an interactive YouTube commercial to promote their new Sprite Zero. The viewer can interact by pressing the keys 4 to 9 on the keyboard. It’s a creative example of the possibilities on YouTube.

Restaurant dishes available in the supermarket

25-8-2011

ASDA supermarket chain, known from the British Walmart, started an experiment by selling take-away dishes of local restaurants. These are dishes of the Arabic, Pakistani and Indian kitchen. Last spring, the ASDA started a cooperation with the restaurant chain Zouk, since then the sales are tripled. Next year, this experiment will be extended to London.

At-sea tweetup

25-8-2011

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Norwegian Cruise Line organizes the first Twitter cruise, coming November. Guests are being encouraged to tweet their experiences during this 3-day cruise. Wifi is available on the cruise.

 

Your ‘private tap’ at the pub

25-8-2011

Grand Café Maria, located in Utrecht (Netherlands), offers their guests their own private beer tap. Guests buy their own barrel of beer. Besides the fact that this increases the experience of the evening, it is cheaper for the guests, and it reduces the work of the employees.

 

Create the Club of the Future

24-8-2011

By applying co-creations, Heineken will invite clothing, motion and interior designers and developers, to create the club of the future. Talents can register themselves on the Facebook page. The 80 best designers will join Heineken on an inspiration tour in Milan, Tokyo, New York and Sao Paulo and afterwards they present their concepts to the jury. The deadline to register has already passed, this date was the 21st of August.

 

Fashionable donuts

24-8-2011

Like we mentioned before on Horecatrends.com, the donut is rediscovered in the United States. Donut company Kripsy Kreme created a limited edition of the Glamour Glaze Donut, specially for the London Fashion Week, which starts next month.

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