Trends we spotted | Week 42
Williams Premium Canned Cocktails
the 'Orient Express Revelation' 
Recipient Whitney H - Flower Pot at the OMG! Fund list of Airbnb
Puttshack Minigolf and restaurantconcept 
Prêt-à-Portea at the Berkeley hotel
Kinfill Dish Soap and refill pouch
Gelateria Miuz open this winter
Cinco Jotas Master Carver Luis Oso - GastroTour Miami-
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With this week links to articles about amongst others Noma Kyoto pops up this spring and an unique Spanish Tapas Tasting Tour: Leading Ibérico Jamón producer Cinco Jotas debuts a GastroTour in Miami.
In Paris some lucky guests could experience the future of the Orient Express Train at the immersive ‘Orient Express Revelation’. And the first fully plant-based restaurant with 3 Michelin stars is Eleven Madison Park, they kept their stars according to the 2023 NYC guide.
The recipients of the OMG! Fund of Airbnb have been chosen to bring their ideas to life with $100,000. They will be ready for guests in Summer 2023 in the Airbnb’s OMG! Category. Puttshack, the Minigolf restaurant, the technology-driven ‘eatertainment’ concept, has raised growth capital to expand in the USA.
Ralph Lauren, Prada and Harris Reed play a starring role on the Cakewalk of the Prêt-à-Portea in the Berkeley hotel this autumn/winter 2022. And Gelateria Miuz in Amsterdam prepares for winter with workshops, ice cream, semmifreddo and real Italian hot chocolate.
Dutch modern care brand Kinfill is expanding its collection with Dish Soap: an eco-labelled certified dish soap in the iconic refillable Kinfill bottle. You can refill the bottle forever with a Refill Pouch. And the Dutch Williams Premium Canned Cocktails introduces festive Christmas Giftbox.
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Noma will take residence in the Ace Hotel in Kyoto next spring
Noma Kyoto will run from March 15th to May 20th 2023 – they will serve lunch and dinner from Wednesday through Saturday in the Ace Hotel Kyoto. Teams of Noma have traveled throughout Japan and this specific region for many years. They studied and researched the history and the food culture, in particular kaiseki cuisine. So for their Kyoto menu, they will source ingredients from local farmers, hunters, fishmongers, and foragers and will work very closely with this local network of suppliers. Check out the why of relocating to Japan in the article in the link in the title or at the website of Noma.
The future of the Orient Express Train
The Orient Express train, completely re-imagined, the old historic carriages, disappeared, forgotten, and then found again, are back in service. Prior to its launch in 2025, Orient Express reveals their never-before-seen décors revealed in Paris in an immersive exhibition. Last week until today October 21st the ‘Orient Express Revelation’ took guests on a journey of total immersion. Through the mysterious door guests could enter a unique digital experience as guests discovered the digital and fantastic carriages that revealed the project of architect Maxime d’Angeac. An original exploration, which revealed a train with a fabulous design, inspired by the 1920s and designed with the codes of contemporary luxury. Check out the press release of Accor, link in the title, or watch the video below.
Kinfill introduces Dish Soap | ‘Pile up plates, not plastic’
Dutch modern care brand Kinfill is expanding its collection with Dish Soap: an eco-labelled certified dish soap in the iconic refillable Kinfill bottle. Gentle on your hands as well as the planet. Recognizable by the fresh pistachio-coloured ring and available in a subtle Lemon & Basil scent. The Dish Soap comes in a refillable glass bottle, and consists of a concentrated gel that you easily dispense with the black, stylish pump. You can refill the bottle forever with a Refill Pouch.
100 out-of-this-world ideas | Meet the recipients of the $10M OMG! Fund
A couple of months ago we wrote about Airbnb’s OMG! Fund. Recipients from 20 countries have been chosen to bring their ideas to life with $100,000. These creations will be guest-ready by summer 2023, and will be a part of Airbnb’s OMG! Category. From tens of thousands of entries from around the world, 100 aspiring designers, architects, DIYers and makers hailing from more than 20 countries/regions have been chosen to bring their crazy space ideas to life as part of the $10,000,000 OMG! Fund. Check out the press release by Airbnb, link in the title.
Williams Premium Canned Cocktails introduces festive Christmas Giftbox
Williams Cocktails is introducing the ‘Williams Holiday Special’ this winter. A good looking gift box with high quality ‘ready to serve’ cocktails, festively wrapped on request and provided with a personal Christmas message. The ideal kick-off to the festive season. Discover the all-time favorites; Negroni, Pornstar Martini, Margarita, Daiquiri, Espresso Martini and Old fashioned. Fun fact? The cocktails are handmade by an experienced bartender and packaged in eye-catching 100% recyclable canning jars. Delivered in cans and -after a 5 second shake- presented by you in beautiful glassware. With the Williams Holiday Special you are guaranteed an original Christmas gift!
A unique Spanish Tapas Tasting Tour: Leading Ibérico Jamón producer Cinco Jotas debuts GastroTour in Miami
From October 20 through November 3, 13 of South Florida’s finest restaurants and chefs, including 2 Michelin star restaurants L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Itamae, Niu Kitchen and others will participate in the first-ever Miami GastroTour, hosted by Cinco Jotas, Spain’s leading gourmet brand of acorn-fed 100% ibérico ham. Every restaurant will create its own dish with the Ibérico ham. Check out the press release by Cinco Jotas, link in the title.
Michelin 2023 New York | Plant-based Eleven Madison Park retained 3 stars
In the beginning of October the Michelin guide NYC was announced. All of New York’s top brass retained their three Michelin stars – Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, Eleven Madison Park, Le Bernardin, Masa and Per Se. There are two new two-star restaurants in the Big Apple, Al Coro and Saga, while L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Blanca and Ichimura at Uchu closed down and were removed from the list. Chef Amanda Cohen’s vegetarian restaurant, Dirt Candy, has won its first Michelin star. Check out the full list on Fine Dining Lovers, link in the title.
Puttshack | Minigolf restaurant gets growth capital
Puttshack, the technology-driven ‘eatertainment’ concept, recently announced it has completed a growth capital round of $150 million from funds managed by BlackRock and continued support from Promethean Investments. The new funding will support Puttshack’s rapid growth strategy in the United States, bringing its cutting-edge and high-energy experience to more cities across the nation.
Puttshack first introduced its tech-driven mini golf game in 2018 with the opening of its first location in London. Currently, Puttshack has two locations in the U.S. and four in the U.K. New venues in Boston and Miami are scheduled to open in fall 2022, followed by one in St. Louis this winter. Additional locations in Dallas, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scottsdale, plus a second location in Atlanta, are all anticipated to open in 2023, with other U.S. locations to be announced very soon. This latest round of funding allows the team to continue securing unique and desirable real estate opportunities as it expands into more top markets.
Ralph Lauren, Prada and Harris Reed play a starring role on the Cakewalk of Prêt-à-Portea autumn/winter 2022
For those going to London and wish to experience an afternoon tea: The Berkeley hotel unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2022 Prêt-à-Portea collection – a playful and stylish selection of couture cakes inspired by designers from Dolce & Gabbana to Jean Paul Gaultier. A firm favourite with fashionistas with a sweet tooth, Prêt-à-Portea gives a contemporary twist to afternoon tea with a collection of bold catwalk-inspired creations. Check out the images at their website, link in the title.
Gelateria Miuz prepares for winter with workshops, ice cream, semifreddo and real Italian hot chocolate
Gelateria Miuz in Amsterdam stays open for all ice cream lovers and expands its range with semifreddo and real Italian hot chocolate. Many ice cream parlors close mid-autumn but you can always go to this gelateria for a quality gelato. Whereas Miuz only sold gelato and coffee in the summer months, the range has now been expanded to include semifreddo, pralines and soon, cioccolata calda, a thick hot chocolate made of dark chocolate.
Semifreddo is a classic Italian semi-frozen dessert with a soft, creamy texture that melts on your tongue. At Miuz, they sell different sizes; from single pastries to cakes for eight to 10 people. Think autumnal flavours like hazelnut, chocolate, pistachio or almond. The gelato flavours will also soon take on a winter look, think chestnut and pumpkin, for instance. For gelato lovers who love to learn how to make delicious ice cream, Miuz is organising several workshops.
