Meltdown | Chain of eSports bars

10-2-2017

In 2012 the first location of Meltdown opened in Paris. Four years later, the number of Meltdown bars raised to 28 in seven different countries. As fast as the world of eSports grows, the Meltown chain seems to grow as well. The bars are a gathering place for gamers and fans who like to play or watch games together. lees verder

Café X | The first robotic café in the United States

10-2-2017

Located in downtown San Francisco’s Metreon shopping center, Café X Technologies has launched its first robotic café in January. Working closely with local coffee roaster partners, Cafe X can consistently serve its customers in seconds with a focus on delivering beverages that taste exactly how the coffee roaster intended. The first location is a highly trafficked dense area which will be the blueprint for future Cafe X locations. lees verder

Café de Hazeburg Ermelo | 1750 beers on the menu

9-2-2017

  • Café de HazebrugCafé de Hazebrug

With around 1750 beers on the beer list, specialty beer pub Café de Hazeburg in Ermelo (city in the East of the Netherlands) must be one of the biggest beer hall in the Netherlands. All these beers can be ordered cold because of the special beer tunnel that connects the pub with the specialty beer shop. The pub uses tablets and an online menu instead of a paper menu because of the wide and regular changing assortment. lees verder

The Beaufort bar | Inspiring cocktail menu in an illustrated tunnel book

9-2-2017

  • By Invitation Only at The Savoy´s Beaufort BarBy Invitation Only at The Savoy´s Beaufort Bar
  • Gypsy Moth at The Savoy´s Beaufort BarGypsy Moth at The Savoy´s Beaufort Bar
  • Seal of Approval at The Savoy´s Beaufort BarSeal of Approval at The Savoy´s Beaufort Bar
  • The Ceremony at The Savoy´s Beaufort BarThe Ceremony at The Savoy´s Beaufort Bar
  • The Master of Suspense at The Savoy´s Beaufort BarThe Master of Suspense at The Savoy´s Beaufort Bar
  • The Savoy Delivers at The Savoy´s Beaufort BarThe Savoy Delivers at The Savoy´s Beaufort Bar
  • Height of Fashion at The Savoy´s Beaufort BarHeight of Fashion at The Savoy´s Beaufort Bar
  • 10.10.10 at The Savoy's Beaufort bar10.10.10 at The Savoy's Beaufort bar
  • The Missing Shaker at The Savoy´s Beaufort BarThe Missing Shaker at The Savoy´s Beaufort Bar

Known for its theatrical drinks and dramatic décor, The Beaufort Bar at the Savoy in London is launching a new cocktail menu today in the form of a beautifully illustrated tunnel book. Twisting strands from the Savoy’s illustrious history into a fascinating cocktail narrative, the menu takes guests on a tour of the hotel through its legendary tales and extraordinary guests. From secret wartime bars, rooftop tap-dancing and extravagant gondola parties to luminaries such as Alfred Hitchcock, Katherine Hepburn and Tom Jones, the menu will be a celebration of some of The Savoy’s most captivating stories. lees verder

Pancake day | List of special pancake ideas

8-2-2017

  • By Janine from Mililani, Hawaii, United States (blueberry pancakes Uploaded by Fæ) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia CommonsBy Janine from Mililani, Hawaii, United States (blueberry pancakes Uploaded by Fæ) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

On the 24th of March it will be the National Pancake Day in the Netherlands. On this day, elementary school students throughout the country will be baking pancakes for elderly in their neighbourhood. Schools can still sign up for this day! If you really want to surprise them these days, you should check out these special pancake ideas we collected! Also good inspiration for pancakes restaurants! lees verder

Harry Potter inspired afternoon Tea | At the Llety Cynin Bed-and-Breakfast

8-2-2017

  • Llet Cynin
  • Llet Cynin
  • Llet Cynin
  • Llet Cynin
  • Llet Cynin

Are you a massive Harry Potter fan; did you prefer to read Harry Potter books over your school books and did you always wanted to know how the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry treats would taste like? Than the Llety Cynin bed-and-breakfast in South Wales is the place to be! lees verder

Underwater restaurant The Pearl | Dive to your dinner

7-2-2017

One of the first underwater restaurant where you actually have to dive to. So if you enjoy dining out and love to dive, The Pearl in dive center Nemo33 in Brussels is where you have to be. We have seen a couple of underwater restaurant and hotel locations but somehow this made us think of the ‘Genussgondel in the ski area Serfaus, Fiss, Ladis’. Back in 2009 we wrote about their smallest restaurant in the world in a gondola. Well The Pearl has the same capacity. lees verder

Hofhouse | Huge hospitality concept in The Hague

7-2-2017

Spring 2017 the new hospitality concept Hofhouse, located next to the central station of The Hague, will open its doors. Hofhouse is situated on the ground floor of the new flexible government office Rijnstraat 8, during the year several government departments will move to this location. The architecture and interior of this sensational building is designed by the renowned architects of OMA by Rem Koolhaas. Hofhouse is inspired by a veranda and will be the hospitality lobby of The Hague. The exploitation of Hofhouse is managed by ISS Facility Service. The project has been guided by our colleagues of Van Spronsen & Partners hospitality consultants, they are responsible for the concept and the recruitment of the hospitality entrepreneurs. lees verder

Retro arcade games | Big halls, arcade games, a group of friends and specialty beers

6-2-2017

  • Emporium Chicago WickerparkEmporium Chicago Wickerpark
  • Emporium Chicago WickerparkEmporium Chicago Wickerpark
  • Arcade Hotel consolesArcade Hotel
  • Art District Brewing Co (Credit: Rainbeau Tharp)
  • Arcade HotelArcade Hotel
  • Art District Brewing Co (Credit: Rainbeau Tharp)Art District Brewing Co (Credit: Rainbeau Tharp)
  • Arcade Hotel gamesArcade Hotel
  • Art District Brewing Co (Credit: Rainbeau Tharp)Art District Brewing Co. (Credit: Rainbeau Tharp)

Do you like specialty beers and old-school arcade games? We spot this combination more often. Beer breweries and pubs which not only offer a wide variety of specialty beers but also give you the opportunity to play nostalgic retro arcade games such as: pinball, air-hockey, pool or even get rid of your frustrations by playing the shooting game Mortal Kombat. In Amsterdam we even have a hotel where you can play, The Arcade hotel. lees verder

Trends we spotted | Week 5

3-2-2017

  • Trends in het kort

At Horecatrends we spot a lot of national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write articles about, the smaller trends we use in our column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week amongst others about nut milks to create vegan lattes and in Boston you could go to a Big Mac ATM and pay with a tweet.

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