‘The Cantinas’ by Taco Bell | An early retirement community pop-up

18-7-2024

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Taco Bell in the US introduces its latest groundbreaking experience designed to redefine leisure lifestyle: The Cantinas, an early retirement community that promises a weekend getaway like no other. Here, guests can embrace the laid-back lifestyle of retirees, regardless of age. It will come to San Diego August 17-18, 2024.

Great marketing? Their fans are getting older too!

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Birthday treats | By Jarmusch hands out free pancakes

18-7-2024

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  • Breakfast bar By Jarmusch in Rotterdam - 7th anniversaryBreakfast bar By Jarmusch in Rotterdam - 7th anniversary
  • Ruben Venema - owner of By JarmuschRuben Venema - owner of By Jarmusch

Birthday treats: pancake-lovers in Rotterdam beware: tomorrow, July 19, By Jarmusch celebrates its seven-year anniversary! That’s why Rotterdam’s favourite all-day breakfast diner is handing out their signature dish for free on July 19 from early morning to late afternoon at both locations to every guest who comes to their party.

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Trends we spotted | Week 28

16-7-2024

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  • Cooling, light-Transmissive, and glare-Free: the new material combines several unique properties. (Photo: Gan Huang, KIT)Cooling, light-Transmissive, and glare-Free: the new material combines several unique properties. (Photo: Gan Huang, KIT)
  • Tourist Board Michelin SloveniaTourist Board Michelin Slovenia
  • Outback Steakhouse Bloomin OnionOutback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion
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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:

  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) introduces a polymer-based material with unique properties. For those interested in #sustainable building!
  • For foodies travelling to Slovenia this summer! The gastronomy in this country has reached another milestone, 63 restaurants listed in the 2024 Michelin Guide! Find them on TasteSlovenia.
  • Outback steakhouse celebrated ‘National Onion Day’ with free bloomin’ onions back in June. A great example of how the capitalize on a ‘National Day’.
  • Moët & Chandon, along with chef Yannick Alléno opened a pop-up in Paris for this Olympic summer: Moët in Paris by Allénos.
  • Netflix will be opening Netflix House, an experiential entertainment venue where fans can experience their favourite shows and movies in real life. The first 2 locations will open in 2025.
  • New York State introduces the SAFE (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation) for Kids Act, to protect children from social media.
  • Interesting initiative for cities? Attractions in Copenhagen reward climat-friendly actions with CopenPay.
  • Having your meal delivered to your regular pub, Takeaway.com created ‘Caf’eetjes’ in Brussels. Would that work in the Netherlands?
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station introduces a welfare budget for employees in cooperation with empowr.
  • And a mobile charcuterie stand by La Rosé Charcuterie! Great idea for events?

Enjoy reading!

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“to Otomat or Notomat?” | At Belgian pizza chain Otomat

11-7-2024

  • 'To Otomat or Notomat' - Belgian pizza restaurant chain Otomat'To Otomat or Notomat' - Belgian pizza restaurant chain Otomat
  • 'To Otomat or Notomat' - Belgian pizza restaurant chain Otomat'To Otomat or Notomat' - Belgian pizza restaurant chain Otomat
  • 'To Otomat or Notomat' - Belgian pizza restaurant chain Otomat'To Otomat or Notomat' - Belgian pizza restaurant chain Otomat
  • 'To Otomat or Notomat' - Belgian pizza restaurant chain Otomat'To Otomat or Notomat' - Belgian pizza restaurant chain Otomat

Otomat serves ‘Heavenly pizza & glorious beer’ according to their website. It is a chain of pizza restaurants with branches in Antwerp (MAS), Ghent (with a view of ‘the Leie’ and a ‘Paddle in’), Bruges, Leuven and Mechelen. Otomat says it has reinvented the pizza experience and given it a unique Belgian twist. They create pizza with Flemish classics, the pizza bases have a local touch and, of course, the ‘beer pairings’! They have a special menu this summer and in addition they ask “to Otomat or Notomat?” upon entering. Curious?

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Summer festival Homelanding in Amsterdam

11-7-2024

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  • Summer festival Homelanding in AmsterdamSummer festival Homelanding in Amsterdam
  • Summer festival Homelanding in AmsterdamSummer festival Homelanding in Amsterdam

Next week, from July 17 to 21, the Marineterrein in Amsterdam will once again be transformed into the five-day summer festival Homelanding, full of live music, local beers, delicious food and a warm neighbourhood ambiance. For this festival, Homeland Brewery and Cantina Mobilé have joined forces to start of the summer together and even the weather predictions are great!

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Belgian chain Hawaiian opens first two restaurants in Amsterdam

11-7-2024

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  • Hawaiian AmsterdamHawaiian Amsterdam

Hawaiian, the leading name in healthy Fastfood restaurants, is now conquering the Netherlands and Amsterdam after Belgium. The first location in Amsterdam, located at Ferdinand Bolstraat 53 in the Pijp, opened early July and welcomed a long line of poké bowl fans. A second location in the Bijlmer will follow later this month. With these expansions, the number of Hawaiian locations in the Netherlands grows to six, Maastricht, Eindhoven, Tilburg and Arnhem opened earlier. Utrecht is also scheduled to open in July. At Hawaiian, you can enjoy a delicious bowl on site, as a take-away, or order for home delivery via Deliveroo and UberEats.

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First edition of the Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen

9-7-2024

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The first Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen (Wine Festival of the Low Lands) is coming up. At this festival you can discover the best wines from the Netherlands and Belgium! On Sunday, Sept. 1st, thirty Dutch and Belgian winemakers will let you try their best wines. The festival lasts from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and takes place on the beautiful estate Heerlijkheid Mariënwaerdt in Beesd. This is the place for a vibrant afternoon of wine tasting.

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Opening of Alma Bistro in ‘t Ginneken in Breda

9-7-2024

  • Alma Bistro Breda v.l.n.r. Jasper Verhagen, Wouter van Laarhoven, Malou Hagenaars en Paul Ruiten credits Pieter D'HoopAlma Bistro Breda v.l.n.r. Jasper Verhagen, Wouter van Laarhoven, Malou Hagenaars en Paul Ruiten credits Pieter D'Hoop
  • Alma Bistro brioche langoustine credits Pieter D'HoopAlma Bistro brioche langoustine credits Pieter D'Hoop
  • Alma Bistro Breda credits Pieter D'HoopAlma Bistro Breda credits Pieter D'Hoop
  • Alma Bistro baba au rhum credits Pieter D'HoopAlma Bistro baba au rhum credits Pieter D'Hoop
  • Alma Bistro Breda credits Pieter D'HoopAlma Bistro Breda credits Pieter D'Hoop
  • Alma Bistro beef Wellington credits Pieter D'HoopAlma Bistro beef Wellington credits Pieter D'Hoop
  • Alma Bistro Breda terras credits Pieter D'HoopAlma Bistro Breda terras credits Pieter D'Hoop
  • Alma Bistro Dutch yellowtail kingfish credits Pieter D'HoopAlma Bistro Dutch yellowtail kingfish credits Pieter D'Hoop

Opening – Chef Wouter van Laarhoven and hostess Malou Hagenaars opened Alma Bistro in the Dutch city Breda earlier this month. The gastronomic bistro is the couple’s third establishment after Michelin star restaurant Alma Fine Dining and Alma Bodega in Oisterwijk. Guests can enjoy high-quality bistro dishes and fine wines in a relaxed atmosphere with high-level service.

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The Emory | Modern architecture in the heart of London

3-7-2024

Opening – July 2024, London, The Emory, a modern architectural masterpiece designed by the late Richard Rogers and Ivan Harbour of RSHP, has officially opened its doors in Belgravia. The Emory is London’s first all-suite hotel and the latest opening by Maybourne, operator of Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley. It is the group’s sixth hotel, including its two international properties The Maybourne Beverly Hills and The Maybourne Riviera.

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Salsa Shop celebrates 10th anniversary | Experience and innovation

1-7-2024

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Salsa Shop celebrates its 10th anniversary! Friends Louis Wesseling and Steven Visser opened their first business on Amsterdam’s Amstelstraat in 2014 and it turned out to be a hit. Thanks to its fresh, Mexican dishes and fast service, Salsa Shop grew into a chain with sixteen Dutch branches. The ambition to expand in Europe is also great.

With a combination of common sense, drive, very hard work and gathering the right people, Salsa Shop has become one of the best-known Dutch fast-casual brands. The secret? Fresh produce, authentic, Mexican recipes, efficient work processes, fast service and an experienced team.

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