Starbucks Plans To Open Its First Tea Bar

It has been almost a year since Starbucks bought Teavana and they’re already planning on opening the first tea bar in New York City. The Seattle-based company says Teavana Fine Teas + Teavana Tea Bar will serve sweets and other food including flatbreads, salads and small plates in a trendy, cafe-like setting. The menu of food and freshly… Continue reading Starbucks Plans To Open Its First Tea Bar

Barbie Cafe Opens in Taiwan

The world’s first Barbie-themed restaurant has opened in Taiwan for fans of the iconic doll, one of the busiest shopping districts in the capital, Taipei. The cafe’s decoration, which costs 1.7 million dollars, is mostly made in suitably Barbie-style magenta and pink. The serving staff are loosely styled like Barbie dolls, wearing glittery tiaras atop… Continue reading Barbie Cafe Opens in Taiwan

The Book Mountain Library in the Netherlands

Rotterdam-based MVRDV has recently completed a beautiful architectural design “Book mountain and Library Quarter” located in the market square of Spijkenisse, Netherlands. The library features bookshelves enclosed in a glass pyramid, with the platforms connected via wide stairs to form a continuous route of 480 meters around the mountain to its peak where a cafe offers panoramic views over the town. Underneath… Continue reading The Book Mountain Library in the Netherlands

Nestlé Toll House New Branch at Marina Crescent

NestlĂ© Toll House Cafe by Chip, today announced the opening of its second newest branch at the Marina Crescent, Salmiya. The brand is well-known for its high-quality cookies and coffee. To be honest, I have always loved their chocolate chip cookies. They come in all shapes and sizes and textures as well. The new location… Continue reading NestlĂ© Toll House New Branch at Marina Crescent