Restaurant Blumé opened in Hotel Halbert Groningen
10-2-2023
Opening – Groningen has gained a fine-dining restaurant. Recently, restaurant Blumé opened its doors at Oude Boteringestraat 43. The restaurant is located in Hotel Halbert, on the site of the former Hotel de Ville. Owners are hoteliers Marloes Hemmel and Jan Akkermans and executive chef Henrice Dijks. Guests can expect good-level cuisine with excellent value for money.
Takumi opens 2nd location in Eindhoven on Valentine’s Day
10-2-2023
Opening – Ramen lovers are in for a treat, as Takumi is opening a new restaurant in the city of Eindhoven in the south of the Netherlands this month. Besides their existing location on Kerkstraat, Eindhoven residents will soon be able to visit the brand-new location on Nieuwstraat for authentic Japanese noodle soup. With this, the Ramen chain now has 10 locations in the Netherlands.
Trends we spotted | Week 5
7-2-2023
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 Valentine’s Day inspiration! Like the Taylor Swift breakup bar in Chicago and who’s serving the first heart-shaped croissant for Valentine’s Day? We spotted a lot of heart-shaped pizzas like at Pizza restaurant Toni Loco in Amsterdam and donuts like the Ispahan donut at ROLADIN Bakery & Café.
The ‘I Said Yes’ Valentine’s Day Contest at Cracker Barrel will award five lucky couples who ‘pop the question’. And a great classic location to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam: THE DUCHESS.
At STARR restaurants, Le Coucou (NYC), The Love and Talula’s Garden (Philly) guests will receive a special gift at the end of their meal, a necklace and more! It inspired us with the idea to give a lock after dinner that guest can hang at the entrance of your romantic restaurant?
We also spotted a special Valentine’s Day dinner at fast food chain White Castle or as called on Valentine’s Day, Love Castle. The even have Love Castle merchandise! And at IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar in Amsterdam you can enjoy special cocktails and desserts for your Valentine’s Diner.
Skydeck Chicago, the breathtaking observation deck on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower, has launched its annual Valentine’s Day social media contest, ‘Love on The Ledge’. And speaking of high altitudes: check out the Valentine’s Day deal at MR PORTER in Amsterdam! They serve a love themed Baked Alaska.
Emily in Paris Afternoon Tea at WSHS Gouda
7-2-2023
Emily in Paris fans, still looking for a cosy to do during the grey February month? Then this is a great tip. Since January 29, WSHS Gouda, a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Gouda, has launched an Emily in Paris Afternoon Tea.
Second ‘STER’ in Rotterdam | Restaurant STER
3-2-2023
Opening – Rotterdam-Kralingen got a second STER. Mid-January 2023, chef Terry Priem and Esther van Otterloo opened their Restaurant STER at the Honingerdijk 265. The fine-dining restaurant, located on the former site of restaurant Fred, is the second business of the couple, who also own Gastrobar STER. Guests can enjoy high-level cuisine with bold flavour combinations. Graffiti art and azure table tops make the interior cool and exciting.
Parkzuid opened in the Vondelpark in Amsterdam
2-2-2023
In January, Parkzuid has opened its doors in Amsterdam’s most popular park: the Vondelpark. In the former Filmmuseum, locals, athletes, tourists and families can enjoy a good breakfast or a chopped salad, but also a wide range of comfort food. Everyone has been thought of.
Proeftuin Noordwijk | Restaurants in Noordwijk serve dishes of the future
30-1-2023
Recently nine restaurants in Noordwijk started serving dishes of the future. The chefs in Noordwijk are inspired by local and sustainably grown seasonal products, recognisable on the menu by the stamp of ‘De Tuin van Holland – Proeftuin Noordwijk’ (the garden of Holland – trial garden Noordwijk).
Trends we spotted | Week 2
17-1-2023
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 amongst others the new brand by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, they will provide a simple, reliable and comfortable stay for every guest, all at an accessible price. And a reel about the square croissant by Le Deli Robuchon in London.
News from the culinary world: chef Dominique Crenn will open restaurant Golden Poppy in the new Fantaisie hotel in Paris and Massimo Bottura will open a Torno Subito in Miami. The latest will be located on the rooftop of Julia & Henry’s.
You could book the night of new yearseve at hotel Clarion Copenhagen Airport with your dog! Great idea for airport hotels or other hotels who are located away from the noise of fireworks?
Harriet’s Polar Lounge at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge created an icy pop-up. We’ve read this on the blog ‘Guest of a Guest’, if you’re going to the USA, check this account for inspiration on where to eat.
Lievergoed Collectie expands with Kasteel Bijstervelt in Oirschot
16-1-2023
In January 2023, the Lievergoed Collectie has expanded to include Kapel Montfort and Brasserie Jacob V, both located on Landgoed Groot Bijstervelt in Oirschot, the Netherlands. Kapel Montfort is suitable for weddings, gatherings, condolences and meetings for up to 150 people and the Brasserie is open five days a week for coffee, lunch and drinks. After Kasteel Maurick in Vught and Kasteel Dussen in Dussen, it is the third location of Klaas van Leengoed and Niek van Lieverloo’s company.
Restaurant Soirée opens its doors in the Dutch city Velp
13-1-2023
Opening – Once built as accommodation for a baroness then a bookshop, museum and finally a garage. But the historic building on Velp’s main street has finally found its final destination: restaurant Soirée opens its doors there this week. Completely immersed in the ‘roaring twenties’ style, which guests will see both in the interior and on the menu.