Trends we spotted | Week 43

28-10-2022

  • Trends we spotted
  • Fletcher Hotels celebrate 25 years of hospitalityFletcher Hotels celebrate 25 years of hospitality
  • Bobby's Gin X KangaROOSBobby's Gin X KangaROOS
  • Christmas market in Trondheim - credits InboviChristmas market in Trondheim - credits Inbovi

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 article about amongst other Toca Social, this is a great place to watch the World Cup in London and you can even kick a ball yourself! In Paris you have a lot of ‘Bars à’ and even a ‘Bar à Couscous’, it’s called Bladi and you can create your own bowl filled with Couscous.

From 1 hotel to 115 hotels in 25 years… That’s worth a party. Fletcher Hotels did it and celebrates 25 years of experience in hospitality with…

Our favorite baker from New York Dominique Ansel opened ‘Dominique Ansel Las Vegas’ at the Caesars Palace.

Do you know where the Trafalgar square Christmas Tree comes from? We didn’t but it’s an annual gift from Norway since 1947. Also in London: The Warmer Room will open, it’s a grand return of the London Nightclub inside a toilet. Dancing with 80 others in a toilet, created by The Warmer People.

Our hometown Leiden gets a rooftop bar at a famous building in the middle of the city, Zirkus restaurant, rooftop bar & ‘spielplatz’. And a sneaker collab: BOBBY’S Gin X KangaROOS, cocktail culture in your shoe closet.

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Visit Budapest with free AI-based personalized itineraries

25-10-2022

  • Budapest Brand and The Trip BoutiqueBudapest Brand and The Trip Boutique
  • The website of Budapest BrandThe website of Budapest Brand
  • The Hero Square - (Hősök tere) in BudapestThe Hero Square - (Hősök tere) in Budapest
  • Parlement Building in BudapestParlement Building in Budapest
  • Freedom Bridge in BudapestFreedom Bridge in Budapest
  • Budapest - Castle districtBudapest - Castle district
  • Budapest - Castle districtBudapest - Castle district
  • Budapest - Castle districtBudapest - Castle district

Budapest Brand and The Trip Boutique are partnering to provide Budapest visitors with free AI-based personalized itineraries. The Trip Boutique and Budapest Brand, the official marketing organization for Budapest, announce the launch of a partnership by which Budapest Brand integrated The Trip Boutique’s solution into its website and will offer custom-made itineraries supplied by The Trip Boutique. The personalized Budapest itineraries match the visitors’ interests, styles, and tastes and can be requested free of charge on Budapest Brand’s official website.

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Trends we spotted | Week 42

21-10-2022

  • Trends we spotted
  • Williams Premium Canned CocktailsWilliams Premium Canned Cocktails
  • the 'Orient Express Revelation'the 'Orient Express Revelation'
  • Recipient Whitney H - Flower Pot at the OMG! Fund list of AirbnbRecipient Whitney H - Flower Pot at the OMG! Fund list of Airbnb
  • Puttshack Minigolf and restaurantconceptPuttshack Minigolf and restaurantconcept
  • Prêt-à-Portea at the Berkeley hotelPrêt-à-Portea at the Berkeley hotel
  • Kinfill Dish Soap and refill pouchKinfill Dish Soap and refill pouch
  • Gelateria Miuz open this winterGelateria Miuz open this winter
  • Cinco Jotas Master Carver Luis Oso - GastroTour Miami-Cinco Jotas Master Carver Luis Oso - GastroTour Miami-

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 Noma Kyoto pops up this spring and an unique Spanish Tapas Tasting Tour: Leading Ibérico Jamón producer Cinco Jotas debuts a GastroTour in Miami.

In Paris some lucky guests could experience the future of the Orient Express Train at the immersive ‘Orient Express Revelation’.  And the first fully plant-based restaurant with 3 Michelin stars is Eleven Madison Park, they kept their stars according to the 2023 NYC guide.

The recipients of the OMG! Fund of Airbnb have been chosen to bring their ideas to life with $100,000. They will be ready for guests in Summer 2023 in the Airbnb’s OMG! Category. Puttshack, the Minigolf restaurant, the technology-driven ‘eatertainment’ concept, has raised growth capital to expand in the USA.

Ralph Lauren, Prada and Harris Reed play a starring role on the Cakewalk of the Prêt-à-Portea in the Berkeley hotel this autumn/winter 2022. And Gelateria Miuz in Amsterdam prepares for winter with workshops, ice cream, semmifreddo and real Italian hot chocolate.

Dutch modern care brand Kinfill is expanding its collection with Dish Soap: an eco-labelled certified dish soap in the iconic refillable Kinfill bottle. You can refill the bottle forever with a Refill Pouch. And the Dutch Williams Premium Canned Cocktails introduces festive Christmas Giftbox.

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Eat & drink your Christmas tree | Lowlander launches unique cookbook

17-10-2022

  • Lowlander Beer - Eet & drink je kerstboomLowlander Beer - Eet & drink je kerstboom
  • Lowlander Beer - Winter I.P.A.Lowlander Beer - Winter I.P.A.
  • Sfeerbeelden van het boek 'Eet en Drink je kerstboom'Sfeerbeelden van het boek 'Eet en Drink je kerstboom'
  • Sfeerbeelden van het boek 'Eet en Drink je kerstboom'Sfeerbeelden van het boek 'Eet en Drink je kerstboom'

Did you know that the needles of your Christmas tree are packed with flavour and character? In Scandinavia, people have been cooking with spruce needles for decades; a valuable botanical ingredient. With their cookbook ‘Eat & Drink your Christmas tree’, botanical brewer Lowlander, together with chefs Joris Bijdendijk and Samuel Levie, provides more than 20 delicious vegetarian recipes to eat and drink your Christmas tree. The book is written in Dutch but it might be inspiration for other chefs!

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Great and affordable wagyu at Japanese restaurant SHIN

17-10-2022

  • A5 Wagyu at restaurant SHIN in RotterdamA5 Wagyu at restaurant SHIN in Rotterdam
  • Nasu SHIN and Sakura Hanafubuki Martini at restaurant SHINNasu SHIN and Sakura Hanafubuki Martini at restaurant SHIN
  • Matcha Parfait and Ikemen Handsome Guy at restaurant SHINMatcha Parfait and Ikemen Handsome Guy at restaurant SHIN

The Japanese borders may have opened up on October 11, but thanks to restaurant SHIN you can enjoy Japanese cuisine right here in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. At SHIN, owners Tony and Nanako share all their favourite dishes (like the affordable wagyu) and drinks, prepared by a certified chef from Japan, with the public. In July this year, SHIN, a Japanese tapas bar and matcha café in izakaya style, opened its doors on the Rodezand in Rotterdam Center. This brand new concept is created by entrepreneurs Tony and Nanako, who also own the popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ajisan on the Coolsingel.

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Spooktacular | Are you ready for Halloween?

11-10-2022

  • Spooktacular at Ribhouse TexasSpooktacular at Ribhouse Texas
  • Even the staff is dressed up at Ribhouse TexasEven the staff is dressed up at Ribhouse Texas
  • Boo Batter Ice Cream at Cold Stone CreameryBoo Batter Ice Cream at Cold Stone Creamery
  • Eglow in the dark Starbucks cupsglow in the dark Starbucks cups
  • Starbucks Night Sky Glow in the Dark MugStarbucks Night Sky Glow in the Dark Mug

Here in the Netherlands, we need to put our coats back on and it’s getting dark early. In short Autumn has really started after a beautiful summer. We have been able to enjoy many drinks on the terrace this year, as can be found in our lists of popular summer drinks and craft liquor drinks from the Netherlands. Now it’s time for autumn, forest walks, hot chocolate, games and Halloween. Even here in the Netherlands, this holiday is being celebrated more and more often. We have a list of spooktacular cocktails, donuts, Chucky beer, food, Halloween cups and events, even a Halloween Bingo!

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Trends we spotted | Week 40

10-10-2022

  • Trends we spotted
  • Ghost Kitchen chain Casper from Belgium opened in The Hague and RotterdamGhost Kitchen chain Casper from Belgium opened in The Hague and Rotterdam
  • Chef Bart De Pooter opened plant-based restaurant WILDn in AntwerpChef Bart De Pooter opened plant-based restaurant WILDn in Antwerp
  • HYGENIC launched DERMAL MEDHYGENIC launched DERMAL MED
  • PINKTOBER Campaign by Hard Rock International and Dominique CrennPINKTOBER Campaign by Hard Rock International and Dominique Crenn

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 other the PINKTOBER campaign from Hard Rock International, this year in collaboration with chef Dominique Crenn. And a social initiative in Rotterdam, ‘Heat and Eat’.

Hôtel Plaza Athénéé has teamed up with the talented fine art photographer Gray Malin for a photo shoot with dogs, great images on ‘My Dogs from Paris’! And in San Francisco restaurant Dogue serves a tasting menu for your dog. Some dogs have so much luxury around them.

Interesting initiative in London where Head Room Café brings awareness and access to mental health support. And ghost kitchen chain Casper from Belgium recently also launched in the Dutch cities The Hague and Rotterdam.

Last week, the hotels Moxy the Hague and Residence Inn by Marriott the Hague were officially opened, located in the Muzentoren in the city center. And chef Bart De Pooter opened his plant-based restaurant WILDn at the Sapphire House Antwerp.

The last week of September New York enjoyed ‘La vie en rose’ by Maison Valentino, a great example of going ‘Pink all the way’. And OneThird developed a scanner to determine the ripeness of avocados and received a voucher from the Foundation Together Against Food Waste to test this on the shop floor.

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ADE Cocktail Guide by The Entourage Group

7-10-2022

  • The Yuzu bird cocktail by IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & BarThe Yuzu bird cocktail by IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar
  • THE DUCHESS – the cocktail 'Golden Autumn'THE DUCHESS – the cocktail 'Golden Autumn'
  • The cocktail 'Take me to Hawaii' by MOMOThe cocktail 'Take me to Hawaii' by MOMO
  • MR PORTER - cocktail 'A Foxy Thing'MR PORTER - cocktail 'A Foxy Thing'
  • THE BUTCHER Social Club – the cocktail 'Cordial Beat'THE BUTCHER Social Club – the cocktail 'Cordial Beat'
  • Espresso Martini Boozy milkshake at THE BUTCHEREspresso Martini Boozy milkshake at THE BUTCHER

It’s almost time for ADE again! Between 19 and 23 October, Amsterdam turns yellow and that can only mean one thing; Amsterdam Dance Event. Especially for this week, The Entourage Group’s restaurants have created an ‘ADE Cocktail Guide’ for the city and a special cocktail will be added to each menu. So those looking to get in the mood before or after a party know where to go.

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#VogueXSofitel | Sharing secrets of mastering ‘Art de Vivre’

6-10-2022

  • #VogueXSofitel#VogueXSofitel
  • #VogueXSofitel#VogueXSofitel

Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France and a celebrated ambassador of French culture around the world, is delighted to announce an unprecedented global partnership with Vogue. Over the next three years, Sofitel and Vogue will share their secrets and savoir-faire through immersive festivals, creative activations, fashion collabs and beauty inspired programs – all designed around the theme of mastering ‘Art de Vivre’. An array of special events, surprises, and treats are in store – from a chic new Parisian cocktail to be savoured amongst other stylish experiences at Sofitel destinations worldwide to a premiere #VogueXSofitel Festival weekend to be held in Paris from October 14-15th, with a VIP preview on October 13th.

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IKEA Netherlands participates in ‘Eat No Animals Day’ and they are now also offering coffee with oat drink

4-10-2022

  • Oat Drink at IKEA in the NetherlandsOat Drink at IKEA in the Netherlands
  • Oat Drink at IKEA in the NetherlandsOat Drink at IKEA in the Netherlands

From today on, 4th of October, IKEA Netherlands is also offering customers and employees oat drink for their coffee. A cup of coffee at IKEA is well known to many – the free coffee for IKEA Family members attracts many extra visitors to the restaurants every day. By offering oat drink as an option alongside cow’s milk, the Swedish store wants to introduce as many people as possible to plant-based food and drinks in an approachable way. They are also taking part in ‘Eat No Animals Day’, an initiative by the Dutch foundation ‘Wakker Dier’ (Awake Animal). lees verder

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