Trends we spotted | week 12
24-3-2025
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:
- Romano’s Glasgow introduces pasta served in a bowl made of pizza.
- Black Tap introduces their award-winning burgers and CrazyShake milkshakes to London.
- Popcorn lovers beware, Godfrey’s Popped Corn a popcorn specialty store has recently opened in London.
- Nobu Hospitality is coming to Amsterdam with residences and a restaurant.
- Goodbye Hotel The ED, and hello Leonardo Hotel Amsterdam Leidse Square.
- The first, The Ruby Group, hotel opens in Copenhagen.
- Will we really get a Universal Studios in the UK?
Happy reading!
Trends we spotted | Week 11
18-3-2025
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:
- Novotel expands European presence with new hotels in Malta and Croatia.
- On April 8 and 9, the Plant FWD Conference brings together 1,000 food professionals, start-ups, investors, policymakers and decision makers for the third time to accelerate the plant-based protein transition.
- Restaurant Mini Chef is a ‘play & eat’ restaurant, where you first have to recreate the dish you want to eat with Lego.
- We are encountering them more and more, ‘Coffee Parties’. Where coffee bars transform after 10:00 in the morning into clubs with live DJ’s, specialty coffees and a cozy atmosphere!
- The Chocolate Factory recently opened in Veghel, the Netherlands. A real factory where you get to work with chocolate!
- Saint Laurent has opened Sushi Park Paris, the iconic Japanese restaurant from Los Angeles, in the basement of their Rive Droite boutique.
- Renting a Vespa to explore the city, if it’s up to Dolce Vita at Fiat, you’ll rent a Fiat 500 instead.
- THE BUTCHER is introducing a retro milkshake in Sabrina’s honor with the perfect blend of creamy strawberry and a fresh lemon twist!
Enjoy reading!
Young entrepreneurs & new concepts | Samy’s Gourmet Sandwiches, restaurant Aan de Zweth and restaurant Notable
11-3-2025
Every day, we spot fun, new concepts. This week, three new concepts from Voorschoten, Schipluiden and Echt. Samy’s Gourmet Sandwiches in Voorschoten has a menu of freshly prepared sandwiches with a surprising twist! The business is owner Jessamy’s dream and her absolute favourite sandwich on the menu is the Satay sandwich with chicken thigh, peanut sauce, coleslaw, sambal and crispy onions on farmer’s bread. In Schipluiden, restaurant Aan de Zweth has been taken over by young entrepreneurs: chef Justin Koopman and hostess Indy Chiron Akkermans. We like their special menu to celebrate the former chef Joris Peters and the new chef, this month. And in the South of the Netherlands in Echt, in an old roof tile factory, restaurant Notable has opened. At their chef’s table you will experience the hospitality, craft and creativity of chef Vital Awick and sommelier Adriaan Visser.
We wish these entrepreneurs and their teams a lot of fun and success with their concepts. More information below!
Trends we spotted | Week 10
10-3-2025
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 castle full of Michelin Chefs and it’s not even a fairy tale! Sterren Preuvement 2025 takes place at Kasteel de Wittenburg from 28 to 30 March 2025. Tickets are still available for Friday and Sunday!
- The Hoxton Florence at Via delle Mantellate 2, is opening its doors! With a ‘House’ apartment, free bikes for their guests and various sports facilities, even external.
- Robuuste Reiger (Robust Heron) is Bird Brewery’s first 2025 special.
- Prêt-à-Portea, the high fashion version of the Afternoon Tea at The Berkeley in London, is now also available as The Red Carpet Collection at the Maybourne Beverly Hills in Los Angeles.
- Shrink and Print, a mini 3D model of yourself or together with your loved one is a fun unique gift for those who already have everything.
- The Aziz Foundation’s Ramadan Lights London with over 30,000 LED lights are turned back on at Piccadilly Circus!
- You’ve probably never heard of soft-serve ice cream and bubble tea chain Mixue Bingcheng but they do have more outlets than McDonald’s and Starbucks.
- For fans of the Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil; this spring a neighbourhood restaurant will open in Los Angeles in honour of its parents: Max and Helen’s.
Enjoy reading!
Domino’s® Pizza finally launched Parmesan Stuffed Crust Pizza in the US
7-3-2025
Domino’s is now offering Parmesan Stuffed Crust Pizza – a new crust made of premium buttery-flavoured dough, stuffed with melty cheese made with 100% real mozzarella, and topped with garlic seasoning and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
We know that there are many other pizza brands selling stuffed crusts, we even wrote about Pizza Hut’s ‘Nothing but Stuffed Crust’ back in 2021, but… We like the marketing of the new stuffed crust by Domino’s Pizza, with creating the ‘National Stuffed Crust Week’ (March 3-9) and giving away $250,000 worth of free Parmesan Stuffed Crust Pizza to anyone who has ordered stuffed crust from competitors in the past!
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Taco Bell unveils R.I.N.G. The Bell their business strategy for an innovative future
6-3-2025
With ambitions to double innovation, Taco Bell is sharing exclusive insights into its plan to R.I.N.G. The Bell for winning in the years ahead! The title for its business growth plan, R.I.N.G. The Bell stands for: Relentlessly Innovative Next-Generation Growth. After reaching a milestone of $1 billion in operating profit in 2024, Taco Bell launches off last year’s momentum to drive double the innovation in 2025. During their Live Más LIVE 2025, Taco Bell revealed how it aims to redefine its global brand experience across menus, service, operations and tech.
We spot a lot of financial insights by brands, which are mostly quite boring. We love the way Taco Bell is showing their future.
Trends we spotted | Week 09
3-3-2025
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 cake collab by Claridge’s ArtSpace Café and The Connaught Patisserie. Simple and easy collab to create but if the cake ‘Gâteau des Amis’ is easy to make? We doubt it but it looks delicious!
- Zoocade, is the first holographic zoo in the US, located in Austin, Texas.
- TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi will open to the public on April 18 within the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi.
- Set-jetting is popular, for example the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and the Four Seasons are attracting fans because of the HBO series The White Lotus.
- On March 7 restaurant La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert will open in the Disneyland Hotel Paris.
- Crystal Lagoons Eco-Heated lagoons technology – repurposing waste heat from data centers to naturally warm the lagoon year-round.
- Restaurant merch – the pizza chain Otomat from Belgium created limited edition t-shirts, inspired by their iconic pizzas.
- The Special Beer Festival by Brouwerij (Brewery) Homeland will be held in the ‘Scheepvaartmuseum’ (our National Maritime museum in Amsterdam) on March 7 and 8.
Enjoy reading!
Roberto’s Amsterdam celebrates Venetian Carnival
27-2-2025
From today, February 27th up to March 4, Roberto’s Amsterdam celebrates the Venetian Carnival with a special ‘Cucina Veneziana’ menu. Enjoy classic dishes of Venetian cuisine, such as Baccalà Mantecato, Lasagnetta di Carnevale and Zeppola di San Giuseppe. The Grand Finale takes place on March 4, during Venetian Carnival Day. Think live music, an Italian magician and a festive aperitif for those who enter the dining room wearing festive masks.
A sophisticated way to celebrate carnival in the west of the Netherlands! And, of course, to enjoy special Italian dishes.
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Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels | A new hospitality-program for esports-teams
27-2-2025
Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled ‘Esports Ready by Radisson Hotels’ – a brand-new program set to offer esports teams, players and organizers carefully curated services and amenities designed to keep them focused, motivated, and prepared to perform at their best.
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Young entrepreneurs & new concepts | Café Caat, LES DEUX and Restaurant Shun
25-2-2025
Every day we spot fun, new concepts. This week, three new concepts from Leiden, Maastricht and Medemblik. Café Caat is, just as we are, situated in Leiden; the foyer next to the Main Room in the ‘Stadsgehoorzaal’ Leiden has been renamed to Café Caat. LES DEUX restaurant opened in Maastricht late last year. LES DEUX, means both, so their interpretation of this name is that the culinary experience as well as the hospitality experience are on equal footing. And in Medemblik, restaurant Shun opened on February 6th, we were at the opening and the snacks were delicious!
We wish all these entrepreneurs and their teams lots of fun and success with their concepts. More information below!
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