888 Brickell Miami by Dolce&Gabbana condo hotel and residences
11-4-2024
A new design and flexible-residence details at 888 Brickell Miami by Dolce&Gabbana. The first real estate project and condo hotel in the USA by Dolce&Gabbana, in collaboration with developer JDS Development Group. Introducing a first-of-its kind design feat, Dolce&Gabbana’s Grand Residences seamlessly transition into multiple individual rooms and suites which can be utilized simultaneously by owners and hotel guests without compromising privacy and featuring private entries for each. Buyers of the residences will have the opportunity to rent their Dolce&Gabbana-designed homes via the hotel program when they’re not in private use.
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Smells Like McDonald’s
9-4-2024
In everyday settings like elevators, subways, or conference rooms, one often encounters a familiar scent: McDonald’s. Though unseen, its presence is unmistakable, akin to the brand’s iconic logo or jingle. That is why McDonald’s Netherlands leveraged their iconic smell in their latest campaign.
Trends we spotted | Week 14
8-4-2024
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:
- Utrecht Cocktail Week is taking place for the second time with 18 bars in Utrecht participating, from 10 to the 14th of April!
- Quality Lodgings adds three hotels to portfolio: Boutique Hotel Texel, Hotel Restaurant de Echoput and Hotel Goldene Rose in Germany.
- Eric Vökel Riverfront Suites has opened in Amsterdam. Cozy mezzanine flats with spectacular views of the IJ river and a friendly atmosphere.
- Last weekend, Rynbende Spirits’ ‘Experimental Batch’ Vintage Gin was launched. Only 140 bottles so aficionados should be quick.
- The National Week Without Meat & Dairy in the Netherlands had 2.8 million participants, the largest number ever. And the concept continues to be rolled out across Europe.
- Via Instagram this week: Tiramisu Espresso Martini and the ‘Special Egg Coqtail’ at COQODAQ in New York City. Easter inspiration for 2025!
- The Wave a new oasis for sport and wellbeing opening soon in London. Think surfing, an ‘activity zone’, food and drink outlets, camping/glamping accommodation, yoga and a lakeside park.
- And a cool example of how to use a ‘National Day’ in your marketing strategy. Chipotle’s Burrito Vault.
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Restaurant Aroma X Ristorante Sintesi | Six-hands dinner
5-4-2024
Chef Pasquale Carfora succeeded in bringing two young Michelin-acclaimed star chefs from Italy to his restaurant in Vaassen, Gelderland. Wednesday April 17, Sara Scarsella and Matteo Compagnucci of Ristorante Sintesi (*) in Ariccia, Italy, join chef Pascale for a six-hands dinner at his restaurant Aroma Italian Fine Dining.
Trends we spotted | Week 13
2-4-2024
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:
- On April 1st BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse introduced their new Pizookie® | The Pizickle! 😉
- Interesting read about reaching out to tech-savvy travelers by Anna Randow on the website of eHotelier.
- New Stars & Awards – MICHELIN Guide Germany 2024.
- A huge urban theme park, Gravity MAX, is coming to east London May 2024.
- Opening this month in Knightbridge, SURRENNE is London’s new next generation wellbeing and longevity Members’ Club. A wellbeing brand launched by the Maybourne Group.
- Peet’s Coffee celebrates Earth Month with sustainability efforts, Earth Day discounts and initiatives.
- Restaurant Sézanne in Tokyo claims no1 spot at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
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Strandzuid starts summer season with their beer event on Good Friday
26-3-2024
From the Easter weekend onwards, Amsterdam’s city beach Strandzuid will be open daily for a relaxed lunch, drinks or dinner again. To celebrate the transition from the wintery South Pole to the warm Strandzuid, they will kick off terrace season on Good Friday (March 29) with their traditional Beer event.
Trends we spotted | Week 12
25-3-2024
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:
- Nespresso UK opened on-the-go coffee bar concept in London.
- Subway’s sauces headed to grocery stores in the US.
- Freddy’s launches new TWIX® Salted Caramel Concrete for a limited time.
- Bill banning cultivated meat in Florida is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis desk.
- Chick-fil-A is opening a 400 square foot grab-and-go location without registers and seats.
- Locale is a collaboration of small business in Dubai.
- Local collaboration between art gallery / donuts shop COPS and Michelin star restaurant Osteria Giulia in Toronto.
- Ice cream made from cauliflower by eat Kinda.
- Donuts printed by InnaPrint, edible food printer, and they look delicious!
- Check out which restaurants received one or more Michelin stars in France.
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Bagels & Beans is celebrating spring with Rontbijt® and a bagel plant
21-3-2024
More and more people are eating their breakfast out and at different times around the Netherlands. At Bagels & Beans you have been able to enjoy breakfast throughout the day for years. During their spring campaign Rontbijt®, (ontbijt = breakfast) this Dutch espresso bar formula goes one step further with a competition for breakfasters. Furthermore, a new plant species is emerging: the bagel plant.
Lowlander Creates the Ultimate Beer for on the Terrace | Leftover Lemon & Elderflower
19-3-2024
The first rays of sunshine have been spotted, that calls for a toast. With an improved recipe, now more refreshing than ever, it’s making a comeback: Leftover Lemon & Elderflower alcohol (3.8%) and, for the first time, also in non-alcohol (0.3%). This ultimate fruit beer tastes like spring in a glass, the beer that was made to be enjoyed on the terrace. Vibrant and refreshing, with a floral finish.
‘Plant-based für alle!’| Burger King Germany
18-3-2024
Since the beginning of March, Burger King Germany’s plant-based products have been cheaper than their meat alternatives. With the aim of making the plant-based alternative accessible to as many people as possible. We are curious to see whether this price reduction will also lead to an increased purchase of the plant-based products! During the campaign entitled: ‘Plant-based für alle!’ (Plant-based for all!), their plant-based burgers by The Vegetarian Butcher have been introduced in a new form, the ‘Flower Patty’.
888 Brickell by Dolce&Gabbana - credits JDS Development Group - PRNewsfoto
The Loung bar - PRNewsfoto JDS Development Group
The Lobby at 888 Brickell -PRNewsfoto JDS Development Group
