Trends we spotted | Week 45
11-11-2024
At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:
- Horecava 2025: this is how top chefs see the future of the hospitality industry: socially engaged, innovative and exceptionally delicious.
- Thomas Baeyens, the chef of restaurant L’Amitié in Antwerp, recently launched his new project: Sardineshop.be. Tinned fish as the perfect apero during the holiday season.
- Brasserie Appelmans & the Absinth Bar in Antwerp exists 20 years, keep reading to find out how they celebrate. We love the idea of the mini-bar offer!
- On the menu of the Dutch McDonald’s, a McDonald’s X Old Amsterdam burger, their ‘year-end-burger’!
- Another Airbnb icon: House sit for Paddington and The Browns in their London home.
- Spotted on Instagram: a great way to make cheesecake lollies, done by Lolly Bakery!
- Four Seasons celebrates ‘World Kindness Day’ with food at the heart.
- Hilton celebrates their ‘Global Week of Engagement’ and partners with Keep America Beautiful.
Enjoy reading!
Young entrepreneurs & new concepts | Restaurant Noos, Hotel Rumour and Los Cosmos
7-11-2024
We spot fun, new concepts every day. This week in the spotlight the Spanish restaurante Los Cosmos and Hotel Rumour in Leiden and restaurant Noos in Terneuzen. Three totally different concepts with beautiful details.
We wish all these entrepreneurs and their teams good luck with their concepts. More details below!
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Trends we spotted | Week 44
5-11-2024
At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:
- A new theme park at Universal Orlando Resort opens on May 22, 2025: Universal Epic Universe.
- Sir Paul Smith is designing the Claridge’s Christmas tree 2024. It will be unveiled on November 20th.
- McDonald’s in Budapest introduced the McDonald’s Nyugati Lounge with DJ’s and live music, every Friday and Saturday. We think this idea might work for more locations!
- How about a game of ‘Glow in the dark Padel’? It’s possible at the Sand Dune padel club in Dubai. Inspiration for other padel clubs or for Family Entertainment Centers?
- New in New York City, a great spot for a picture with NYC in the background: The Skylift at the all-new Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center.
- Did you already spot ‘sealed burgers’ or in France ‘Disco Burgers’? We recently spotted the Sunny Pockets with other ingredients than just burgers. It originates from France.
- Selling stamppotten (stew with mashed potatoes and vegetables) in the winter instead of ice cream! Done by DROOMijs in Nijmegen and more Dutch ice cream parlours!
- For those visiting the Horecava, check out the way to experience some of the Netherlands’ leading chefs up close in the exclusive Chef’s Table setting of Taste of Horecava by Gault&Millau.
Enjoy reading!
Restaurant La Môme | In Cannes, Monte Carlo and as of January in The Berkeley in London
4-11-2024
In January 2025 French restaurateurs Ugo and Antoine Lecorché will bring the glamour of the French Riviera, past and present, to The Berkeley in Knightsbridge, with an iteration of their sophisticated restaurant La Môme.
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Le Petit Restaurant in Rotterdam serves ‘bistro-plus’ dishes
1-11-2024
Hostess-sommelier Chantal de Raaf and chef Rolph Hensens recently opened Rolph’s Deli – Le Petit Restaurant in Rotterdam. They transformed their Rolph’s Deli at the same location into an cozy modern French bistro where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.
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Rooster & Wolf Fine Rum | Unique blend provides Caribbean taste sensation
1-11-2024
Ten years after launching their Fine Brandy, quirky Dutch spirits brand Rooster & Wolf is now launching a unique Fine Rum. Founder Rick van der Wolf spent no less than three years distilling and blending it. The result is a powerful yet refined rum, in which you will taste fruit, vanilla, chocolate, toffee and subtle wood tones.
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Fresh take on classic flavors at renewed Lotti’s at The Hoxton
31-10-2024
Makeover – Lotti’s, the vibrant meeting place of The Hoxton Amsterdam, is getting a fresh start on Novenber 11th with a new culinary team, updated menu and contemporary interior.
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Food & Events Essense | Characteristically rebellious on a gastronomic level in the catering industry
31-10-2024
Jeroen Robberegt and Jasper Gronert bring exceptional culinary experiences with the new Food & Events Essense. They will create extraordinary experiences with their clients. That’s how they do it at Essense – the high-end catering company that wants to set a new standard in the field of culinary events.
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Trends we spotted | Week 43
29-10-2024
At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:
- A White House Dinner will be held at Kasteel de Wittenburg on election day, November 5th! Following the elections in the US with America expert Willem Post and United States correspondent Michiel Vos!
- Chef Dominique Crenn from Atelier Crenn (***) is joining chef Viki Geunes at restaurant Zilte (***) in Belgium for an exquisite four-hands lunch and dinner.
- From greenhouse to theatre hall: three out-of-the-box settings for an inspiring fair at the Midden Nederland Hallen in Barneveld.
- Spotted on the Instagram of the Dutch Travelling Sisters, Bossche Bollen ice cream that went viral this summer. Created by Bakkerij (bakery) & Lunchroom Royal ’s-Hertogenbosch.
- Gastro-Mexican restaurant OAXACA in Amsterdam, celebrates its first anniversary with special dish for Día de Muertos. This dish ‘Enchiladas with Tres Moles’ can be tasted until November 10th!
- Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort celebrates 37th anniversary by inviting guests to share their love story on social media with #DearBucuti.
- A Lover’s Curse dessert and bloody cocktail for a spooky Halloween at MOMO Restaurant, Bar & Lounge in Amsterdam.
- Mövenpick hotels celebrate their ‘Kilo of Kindness campaign’ every year between October 14th and November 15th.
- The Hard Rock International and Lionel Messi celebrate their continued partnership with ‘Captain Messi’ superhero toys, a children’s menu and a retail collection.
- And inspiration through Instagram: a Tiramisu Shop has also opened in Amsterdam. And have you ever heard of a Hotpot Cinema?
Enjoy reading!
Restaurant chain ‘De Beren’ raises funds for KiKa with The KiKa Burger
28-10-2024
From November 1st to the 30th 2024, restaurant chain ‘De Beren’ raises funds for KiKa (Stichting Kinderen Kankervrij, Children Cancer free foundation) with a new campaign: The KiKa Burger. A burger designed entirely by children who came in contact with this disease and have been cured after intensive treatments.
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