Claridge’s ‘Kitchen Supper Series’ together with the Good Food Guide
3-9-2024
A new gastronomic programme in the heart of Claridge’s kitchen: the ‘Kitchen Supper Series’. Claridge’s, the legendary Mayfair hotel, has announced this new dining experience in partnership with renowned restaurant bible The Good Food Guide. The ‘Kitchen Supper Series’ will offer diners front row seats and extraordinary culinary theatre at the chef’s table, whilst top chefs featured in The Good Food Guide take over the hallowed Claridge’s kitchen for one night only. Set to launch in September 2024, the exclusive dinners will introduce notable names from the guide, from Scotland to Devon, Cumbria to Wales, celebrating the very best of British dining.
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Hilton Amsterdam| Bright pink robots seek input on how technology can foster peace
29-8-2024
Rohn Rennon and Roko Rono, the bright pink robots that make the world a better place, are staying at the Hilton Hotel on the Apollolaan in Amsterdam until September 11th. This is the same place where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their famous Bed-In for Peace in 1969. As a continuation of this peace message, Rohn and Roko are asking you to submit your peace dream for an interactive art installation.
Trends we spotted | Week 34
27-8-2024
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:
- French startup Gourmey seeks approval in 5 key markets for lab-grown foie gras.
- Kirishima Shuzo x Starbucks’ first collaboration facility to open spring 2026 in Japan. The facility is 100% generated by sweet potato-generated power!
- World-renowned chef Massimo Bottura debuted Torno Subito in Downtown Miami on August 21st.
- Last week Chipotle was calling all scholars to enter a Chipotle IQ test with more than 1 million in Bogos and free burritos. Great idea: an IQ test based on your brand as marketing tool?
- Hampton by Hilton unveils first‑ever Waffle Bosses for National Waffle Day.
- the CESAR brand teamed up with five of New York City’s most desirable pet-friendly eateries to invite pet parents and their dogs to enjoy a dining experience together during the first-ever CESAR Restaurant Weekend.
- The Vineyard Open Days in the Netherlands take place in September and more than 30 Dutch vineyards are participating.
- A couple of weeks ago we wrote an article about ‘The Cantinas’ by Taco Bell. This event took place August 17-18 2024, we spotted a great reel by Taylor King, a recap of the event!
- And a great suggestion: Eleven Madison Bark! 😉
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Robot ADAM by Richtech Robotics
26-8-2024
Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR), a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, has been installing its advanced robotic beverage system, Robot ADAM around the US. ADAM is a humanoid mixologist robot to restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, bars and, even events companies.
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The foiling, electric shuttle ships of Candela will be deployed in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM
23-8-2024
A fleet of foiling, electric shuttle ships is set to be deployed on the Red Sea. In a landmark deal, the Candela P-12, the world’s first electric hydrofoil ship, will service the planned water network in NEOM, the gigantic, sustainable development taking shape in Northwest Saudi Arabia. A video about NEOM can be found in this link. NEOM has procured an initial batch of 8 of the foiling, electric shuttle ships, making it the largest announced order in Candela’s history.
Reopening of The College Hotel Bar & Bistro | Classic French with a touch of Caribbean
23-8-2024
Reopening – On August 20th, The College Hotel on the Roelof Hartstraat in Amsterdam reopened its Bar & Bistro after an intensive renovation. Designer Piet Boon gave The College Hotel Bar & Bistro (as well as the rest of the hotel) a handsome new look and the kitchen has also been redesigned. Diners are welcome from morning till late at night – from coffee to cocktails and high tea to main course. And all with French elegance and a touch of Caribbean island vibes.
Trends we spotted | Week 33
20-8-2024
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:
- Another ‘100 Best of’ list. The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops!
- Shake Shack will use autonomous robot delivery by Serve Robotics via Uber Eats in the Los Angeles area.
- The O2 SURFTOWN MUC, Germany’s first and Europe’s largest surf park, recently opened its doors. They have a new globally unique wave technology.
- Utah’s Powder Mountain will soon double as a skiable outdoor art museum. That’s a great way to visit a museum, skiing through it!
- The Appellation chain announced the opening of urban resort MOHI by Appellation in Morgan Hill, Silicon Valley’s next culinary capital, in fall 2025.
- Curbit announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver innovative AI solution to the restaurant industry.
- Spotted on Instagram: Japanese Koshu Grapes aka Pink Cotton Candy Grapes. The grapes look delicious!
- Domino’s Pizza Belgium puts the popular Bicky pizza back on their menu. A collaboration with Bicky. The Bicky burger is a true classic in Belgium.
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Salsa Shop Eindhoven opens and introduces new branding
20-8-2024
Dutch fast-casual chain Salsa Shop first introduced their Mexican dishes and fast service in the Netherlands ten years ago. Salsa Shop Eindhoven on the Markt is the seventeenth location where the freshly prepared burritos, tacos and salads fly off the shelves. The restaurant in Eindhoven is the seventeenth location of Salsa Shop, which has big plans in the Netherlands and Europe. This expansion also includes a new brand identity that can be seen for the first time in Eindhoven.
Restaurant Demetra opens in Amsterdam | Everything fresh, Italian and homemade
19-8-2024
Opening – In the historic centre of Amsterdam, on the Reguliersdwarsstraat, Italian restaurant Demetra is opening its doors on August 22nd. With a menu full of fresh and homemade Italian dishes, Demetra is a very welcome variety in the neighbourhood’s current culinary offerings. Although they serve classics, chef Andrea Impiccini likes to play with surprising flavours and modern techniques. Demetra is named after the goddess of grain, and you can taste it.
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Sleeping in the ambiance of a cocktail bar | LuminAir Suite
16-8-2024
LuminAir, the famous rooftop cocktail bar on the 11th floor of DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, is taking the LuminAir experience to an even higher level with the LuminAir Suite. The announcement of this suite, based on the upstairs cocktail bar, is a first in the Dutch hospitality landscape.
'Kitchen Supper Series' in the Claridge's
'Kitchen Supper Series' in the Claridge's
