Trends we spotted | Week 30
29-7-2024
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:
- A sustainability focused food wholesaler for restaurants in London, Collectiv Food, created a new way of delivery, cutting emissions by 75% compared to competitors.
- State of Play Hospitality, an operator of tech-enhanced social entertainment concepts, signs lease to open a flagship ‘Flight Club’ in Manhattan, NYC.
- Croicheese or cheesecake croissant anybody?
- One litre buckets with Aperol Spritz or other cocktails at beach bar Stella Marina in Monterosso, Italy.
- Pop-up Wingstop restaurant in Paris during the Olympics! Wingstop is known for its cooked-to-order chicken wings, iconic flavors and housemade ranch.
- Kaylin + Kaylin Pickles sell pickles and they even had a pickle tasting station in LA. Now they opened a stand at the Farmers Market from which they sell Pickle Boats!
- Private aviation leader Flexjet, and London’s most exclusive new hotel, The Emory, have recently announced a bespoke collaboration, designed to offer guests the ultimate airborne hotel arrival experience, included in their stay.
- Ruby Hotels opened their 19th location, in Florence, Italy. Ruby Bea Hotel is located in the same building as Ruby Dante Workspaces.
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Zabroni cascara ice tea syrup | Sustainable, healthy, enjoy the natural essence
26-7-2024
Zabroni introduces a refreshing new drink: ice tea syrup with a twist. The very first cascara ice tea on the Dutch market is a special and sustainable product with versatile applications.
Rotterdam Urban Winery | A world’s first: wine from rescued table grapes
22-7-2024
With the launch of the first circular wines of Rotterdam Urban Winery, the brand has taken a revolutionary step in the world of sustainable wine production and curbing food waste. These wines, made from table grapes that would otherwise end up in the waste bin, set a new standard for sustainability and innovation in wine production. The celebratory launch was at Bar Stroom, where farmers, circular food entrepreneurs and Rotterdam culture makers are working together to create sustainable change.
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Trends we spotted | Week 28
16-7-2024
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:
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) introduces a polymer-based material with unique properties. For those interested in #sustainable building!
- For foodies travelling to Slovenia this summer! The gastronomy in this country has reached another milestone, 63 restaurants listed in the 2024 Michelin Guide! Find them on TasteSlovenia.
- Outback steakhouse celebrated ‘National Onion Day’ with free bloomin’ onions back in June. A great example of how the capitalize on a ‘National Day’.
- Moët & Chandon, along with chef Yannick Alléno opened a pop-up in Paris for this Olympic summer: Moët in Paris by Allénos.
- Netflix will be opening Netflix House, an experiential entertainment venue where fans can experience their favourite shows and movies in real life. The first 2 locations will open in 2025.
- New York State introduces the SAFE (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation) for Kids Act, to protect children from social media.
- Interesting initiative for cities? Attractions in Copenhagen reward climat-friendly actions with CopenPay.
- Having your meal delivered to your regular pub, Takeaway.com created ‘Caf’eetjes’ in Brussels. Would that work in the Netherlands?
- DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station introduces a welfare budget for employees in cooperation with empowr.
- And a mobile charcuterie stand by La Rosé Charcuterie! Great idea for events?
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Trends we spotted | Week 25
25-6-2024
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:
- The We’re Smart award ceremony for Best Vegetable Restaurant in 2024 will take place in Valencia on November 12, 2024.
- Restaurant Noor is ranked 155 in the top 555 restaurants in Europe, of Opiniated About Food (AOD). All the Dutch restaurants mentioned on the list in this article!
- Quality Lodges celebrated its 21st anniversary with a 21-year dinner at The Duke Suites in Nistelrode. The ‘QL Hotel of the Year 2024’ award was presented to Châteauhotel & Restaurant de Havixhorst.
- Hilton Amsterdam recently celebrated the arrival of the first keg of ‘Hollandse Nieuwe’ (herring) on their waterside terrace for the 29th time, with an Olympic touch and special preparations.
- Last Friday, June 21st, restaurant Soigné organised an ‘EK 3-course meal‘ and restaurant de Burgemeester (the Mayor) organised an ‘EK dinner for champions‘. A delicious meal and on time for the match of the Netherlands – France! Great idea?
- The Connaught recently unveiled an art installation by Alex Israel in London’s Carlos Place. They also sell ice creams inspired by the artwork.
- Seventh Brunch wins award for best brunch in Lisbon from Tripadvisor.
- Haarlem-based craft brewery Jopen has made an IPA with desalinated North Sea water from SEA Water.
- Reopening of sustainable restaurant Nolla in Helsinki, 2 special nights of cooking without electricity.
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Trends we spotted | Week 24
17-6-2024
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:
- New pizza box bin debuts at Central Park latest attempt in NYC’s fight against rats, an initiative by the Central Park Conservancy.
- A sunscreen smoothie by Vacation ® x Erewhon, if you see the ingredients it makes sense!
- Have a Roll is a concept from Belgium selling all kinds of vegan cinnamon rolls, they now have 2 locations in Amsterdam and Utrecht!
- Recently opened: Holy Macaroni, serving Mac & Cheese bowls in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- In Paris, Cala opens 4th location of their robotic pasta restaurant at Place de la Madeleine.
- Link to an interesting article about ‘sleeptech’ and ‘welltech’ on eHotelier by Adam and Larry Mogelonsky. With the title: ‘Why focus on sleep amenities to grow a hotel’s wellness’.
- Ruby Hotels unveils project in Rotterdam, a conversion of office space into a 225-room hotel.
- Leonardo Hotels enters into an agreement to acquire the Zien Group and its 12 hotels in the Netherlands.
- Celest, the new premium restaurant and cocktai lbar of Magnicity in the Zalmhaven in Rotterdam is going to offer an unique experience based on the novel ‘The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall’ (1835) by Edgar Allan Poe.
- Restaurant De Beren in Den Haag – Ypenburg is now open. Located in the building of Pathé Ypenburg.
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Trends we spotted | Week 23
10-6-2024
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:
- Brewery Homeland launches their ‘Love Boat’ New England IPA with an inclusive edge, in Amsterdam.
- Postillion Hotels joins Code-V, an initiative by a group of prominent public and private organisations to create a more inclusive business climate for women in the Netherlands.
- Restaurant Petit Caron reopened on the Frans Halsstraat in Amsterdam, next to Café Caron.
- The INK Hotel Amsterdam is once again turning pink during Pride Amsterdam, as the PINK Hotel. They are organising an opening party on Thursday July 25 with the theme; Let’s Vogue.
- Disfrutar Barcelona, named no.1 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024.
- Gnocchi on 9th, serving Gnocchi on-the-go, opened in New York City.
- June 6, the New York State Legislature passed the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act.
- A concept to watch with 200+ restaurants in China opened its first location in the US, Grandma’s Home.
- BUZZBAR alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet bars expands to NYC, Las Vegas, Orlando and Los Angeles.
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Trends we spotted | Week 22
3-6-2024
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:
- The 24H chefs cooking marathon at kasteel Kerckebosch in Zeist featuring the 24 best chefs of the Netherlands announced the record proceeds of € 195.000 for the Prinses Máxima Center for pediatric oncology.
- New Dutch startup canolli.com, they sell boxes and fill and dip fresh cannoli at parties and celebrations.
- This summer KARMA KITCHEN will open at the old grain market in Brussels.
- For the last 5 years, KIP republic served Free Heri Heri for all to commemorate Keti Koti, just like this year.
- Once again, new, innovative croissants got launched, like the potato croissants, the Onioissants and the BallSsants!
- The first benefit dinner for Make a Memory at starred restaurant EDEN raised 4.250 euros.
- Randy Boden’s Skybar Antwerp will move to its permanent location at the top floor of the Beacon this June!
- A revival of the little Dutch pancakes or as we call them ‘poffertjes’?
- And the world’s first Michelin-starred taco stand in Mexico is ‘El Califa de León’.
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Pracht Event | Orangerie de Pol connects art with fine dining
28-5-2024
Greenhouse restaurant Orangerie de Pol in Doetinchem connects art and fine dining during the first edition of their ‘Pracht Event’ (Splendour Event). On Sunday June 9, numerous (local) artists will present themselves in and around the greenhouse of the renowned restaurant in the Dutch region Achterhoek. Guests will be able to view special works and performances while enjoying the culinary skills of top chef Mark Captein.
Frysk Oranje Bier with mascot Hupke
27-5-2024
A new refreshing and drinkable ‘Frysk Oranje Bier’ (Frysk Orange Beer) by Admiraal Bier has a slight citrus touch and is highly recommended for the sports summer 2024. Great to serve for the terraces in the Dutch region, Friesland!
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