Lagerwal | Modern beer garden in Amsterdam Noord
23-5-2023
Opening – On May 17, the new hotspot Lagerwal opened next to restaurant Helling 7 in Amsterdam Noord. Just three minutes by bike from the NDSM wharf, you will find a unique combination of a modern beer garden with one of Amsterdam’s largest terraces. Located by the water with breath-taking views over the city, visitors can enjoy sunsets, a large selection of locally brewed beers and small dishes on open fire in collaboration with Helling 7. The industrial and sustainably designed terrace also offers a varied cultural programme.
Porsche and Nobu Hotel Atlanta debut Porsche-themed experience
23-5-2023
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) and Nobu Hotel Atlanta have teamed up to create an immersive, first-of-its-kind Porsche-themed experience for travellers from across the globe. Located just north of Porsche’s U.S. headquarters, Nobu Hotel Atlanta has unveiled the new Porsche Icon Suite and Porsche Classic Room. As the first Nobu property worldwide to offer a Porsche-themed experience, the newly opened Buckhead hotel offers stunning accommodations and a host of exclusive amenities designed to give guests an unforgettable stay.
Bagels & Beans bootcamp | ‘owning your own business is top sport’
22-5-2023
Not the usual franchise night to get a taste of the bagel universe this time, instead, Bagels & Beans is organising the Bagels & Beans bootcamp on June 14. Why a bootcamp? Well, entrepreneurship is about trial and error. And trial and error is like a jumping jack followed by a push-up. Under the guidance of a personal bagel trainer, potential bagel bosses experience what running their own Bagels & Beans is all about. The bootcamp will be held in the region Mid-Netherlands and starts at 7.31pm.
A Spider-Verse Whopper at Burger King in the USA
22-5-2023
Burger King® gives fans a heroic take on the iconic whopper, inspired by the highly anticipated film, “Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse”. Available nationwide since May 15, Burger King guests can enjoy a Spider-Verse Whopper® and “Spider-Verse” Sundae for a limited time.
We wonder if Burger King will introduce this special burger in the Netherlands as well!
Trends we spotted | Week 19
16-5-2023
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 among others an Aperol Spritz tower by Brasserie De Luwte in Amsterdam and a cool example of a delicious looking Instagram post about a dessert – an affogato. It will make you craving it!
Another example of a top restaurant, Atelier Crenn, which has a dish on its menu with dry-aged fish. Dried in a dryager.
On 1 July, we commemorate the abolition of transatlantic slavery on Keti Koti in the Netherlands. KIP Republic is organising Free Heri Heri For All for the fourth time on this day.
On Saturday May 20 all Fat Phill’s restaurants in the Netherlands are handing out 50 Double Cheeseburgers for free at each location, this in honor of their 4-year anniversary. And B&B De Bijenberg in Dedemsvaart in Overijssel was recently voted Best Bed & Breakfast of the Netherlands 2023.
WONDR Experience in Amsterdam will open the doors of its pop-up beach bar, Pink Beach, for its third and final season on May 24. Enjoy the Pink Beach Bottomless Brunch until the end of September.
Hotel Tru by Hilton Baltimore Harbor East is hosting an ‘unblocking party, called Unblock the Block‘ party to celebrate the hotel’s return to easy access after roadworks. Great example? We love the name.
Ben from Ben & Jerry’s is swapping ice cream for cannabis – his latest company Ben’s Best Blnz or B3 is a bright, bold cannabis brand offering low-THC pre-rolls and vapes.
McDonald’s launches ‘Order That Scene’ in the Netherlands
16-5-2023
McDonald’s is launching its new tool ‘Order That Scene’, which allows you to have the McDonald’s order from your favourite film or series delivered to your home. You will find Order That Scene in the McDonald’s app from 16 May.
Wendy’s FreshAI | Wendy’s & Google Cloud to revolutionize the drive-thru experience with AI
15-5-2023
Wendy’s® and Google Cloud recently announced an expanded partnership to pilot a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) solution, Wendy’s FreshAI, designed to revolutionize the quick service restaurant industry. The technology has the potential to transform Wendy’s drive-thru food ordering experience with Google Cloud’s generative AI and large language models (LLMs) technology.
The first Starbucks store in Rome has opened
15-5-2023
We were kind of surprised to read the press release of the opening of the first Starbucks store in Rome. Although we all know that the Italians love their espresso, ristretto and cappuccino, which are often described as the best coffees in the world, we thought there would be more stores already. But they’re going fast now: at the end of May they will also be opening two new stores in Roma Termini Station.
‘Dirty Dancing Weekends’ at the Mountain Lake Lodge in 2024
12-5-2023
The award-winning Mountain Lake Lodge, where the iconic movie Dirty Dancing was filmed 36 years ago and afficionados can transport themselves back in time with the resort’s popular “Dirty Dancing Weekends,” has debuted its 2024 schedule.
For those who love to live a movie, and have the time of their life!
Trends we spotted | Week 18
9-5-2023
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 among others a pop-up bakery with vegan croissants outside Eleven Madison Park on special dates this month.
Carpigiani and JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs launched a partnership alliance to continue improving the position of the best Italian gelato machines in European gastronomy. This collab will include an Award presented by Carpigiani at the congress of JRE in 2024.
Interesting idea; a coffee shop / slash members club? Bedford Studio coffee shop in the West Village in NYC created a membership club for those living in the neighbourhood.
Later this year a restaurant by Jamie Oliver will return to London. He is opening a new restaurant in Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
‘The wine lover’s restaurant’, Sixty Vines announced exclusive partnership with Ridge Vineyards to bring iconic wine to taps across their restaurants. Sixty Vines offers 60 wines on tap.
Have you already spotted the You Lucky Bird eco-friendly cups made of coffee waste? They are created as a collab of Ecobean and the Dutch startup You Lucky Bird. Ecobean is creating sustainable chemicals and products with coffee waste.
Coastal Mississippi invites travellers to experience ‘National Shrimp Day’ which is held on May 10. They created all kinds of events during the month of May. Interesting day to celebrate in other countries?
Modern Beer Garden - Lagerwal - in Amsterdam North
Modern Beer Garden - Lagerwal - in Amsterdam North
Modern Beer Garden - Lagerwal - in Amsterdam North
