Trends we spotted | Week 46
20-11-2023
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 among others:
- McDonald’s X Crocs – a collaboration resulting in very special crocs.
- ‘Ravioles du Dauphine’, the recently opened Café Chelsea, which belongs to Hotel Chelsea in NYC, decided to put this classic dish on its menu.
- The Disney Treasure is Disney’s sixth themed cruise ship, with touches of well-known classics like ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Star Wars’ on board.
- It’s the season of perfume commercials! Absolut and Kahlúa launched an espresso martini perfume in collaboration with Imaginary Authors, and Nestle Toll House decided to launch ‘freshly baked biscuits’-skincare products with skincare brand Beekman 1802.
- The first location of restaurant Kernel is opening in New York next year. They will use robots to serve meat-free dishes.
- Fletcher Hotels in the Netherlands adjusted its policy on action vouchers in consultation with the Dutch Consumers’ Association.
- A new flavour combination from Heinz – Pickle Ketchup. Available in early 2024.
- The Connaught hotel in Mayfair has unveiled its legendary Christmas tree, decorated this year by the British artist and sculptor Rachel Whiteread.
Enjoy reading!
The Beersecco from Lowlander | A sparkling blend
17-11-2023
Good news for all the beer and wine lovers: Lowlander launches world’s first ever Beersecco (6.8%) and mixes beer and prosecco in the same bottle. A sparkling blend, brewed with botanicals. The result? Fresh, dry, a prominent grape flavour, herbal, citrus and a fluffy foam layer. A perfect alternative for a festive toast!
Bols Cocktail Academy | Reopening after renovation
16-11-2023
Bols known as the world’s first cocktail brand is reopening the Bols Cocktail Academy in Amsterdam after a renovation. With the expansion to 21 high-end cocktail stations, ambitious, driven bartenders and entrepreneurs can improve their knowledge and skills in a brand new, professional and international academy. The Academy is ready for the future!
Trends we spotted | Week 45
14-11-2023
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’.
- ‘Cheers without tears’ – Sisters Kaat and Marie of The Mocktail Club make it easier to choose an alcohol-free alternative this New Year’s Eve.
- Too Good To Go also provides Magic Packages. Read on to see what’s in them!
- Dutch chef Ties van Oosten is cooking ‘Futuristic’ at Eatrenalin at the Europa-Park Resort.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station provides shelter for economically homeless people in cooperation with ROOM FOR CHANGE.
- The Coca-Cola Christmas truck will tour the United Kingdom again. Seems like a lot of fun, we would love that in the Netherlands too, right?
- Frostys Christmas Pop-Up is a spectacular bar with a cozy and enchanting Christmas ambiance. With 4 locations in America. Looks top notch with DJs, sexy Santa Clauses and elves.
- FLOWERBX, a luxury floral brand, is the new creative floral specialist in the lobby of the Corinthia hotel in London.
- Dinner overlooking NYC’s premier ice rink: the ‘après skate chalets’ at Rockefeller Plaza by Balsam Hill.
- We previously wrote about the cobots Flippy and Chippy and now we came across another revolutionary cobot. This one is called Hyphen and is currently being tested at Chipotle.
Enjoy reading!
Don Papa Rum Tay Tay | Collaboration Frank Haasnoot x Don Papa Rum
7-11-2023
Top pâtissier Frank Haasnoot truly knows how to combine flavours and creativity with an eye for detail and innovation. His roots are in Rotterdam, but he mainly finds inspiration while working abroad. Through his cooperation with Philippine company Don Papa Rum, Frank discovered, among other things, that the typically ‘Dutch’ treat taaitaai, which is extremely popular during the Sinterklaas period, is not so Dutch at all. This inspired Frank to develop a premium taaitaai, with caramel based on Philippine brown rum and a crackling layer of milk chocolate. Instead of the traditional taaitaai pop, it now became Don Papa Rum Tay Tay.
Trends we spotted | Week 44
6-11-2023
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 named ‘Trends we spotted this week’.
With this week links to articles about:
- Chefs’ Table Top, in distinctive tableware, glasses and cutlery.
- The recipe for joy this Holiday Season by KFC.
- The Shaken Cacio e Pepe served in a cocktail shaker, is on the menu at the new cocktail lounge The Ruby in New York.
- November 14 is National Pickle Day and as mentioned before, the USA has ‘National Days’ for everything you can imagine. We spotted The Original Pickle Shot which consist of pickle brine, dille and vodka.
- Get a free medium Fries every Friday with any $1 minimum purchase, only in the McDonald’s app* in the USA for the remainder of 2023. Free Fries Friday sound like a great plan for all McDonald’s worldwide, don’t you think?
- Recently the Balloon Museum opened in New York City at 299 South Street and they have a lot of locations in the planning!
- We came across ‘It’s Good’- a platform for positive restaurant reviews only! Good idea?
House of Bird Kwintelooijen | Tasting room and brewery in Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park
31-10-2023
House of Bird Kwintelooijen will open its doors on Saturday December 2nd. This new location, nestled in the beautiful Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park between Rhenen and Veenendaal, is more than just an addition; it is the first tasting room of a brewery in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park. A unique place within the region.
L’OUI created a limited edition for the winter | Barrel Aged Negroni
31-10-2023
Artisanal, spicy and a tantalizing bitterness. The cocktail L’OUI is introducing this autumn fits right in with today’s trend: back to basics, but with a twist. From November 1st, the state-of-the-art bartender will pour a special Barrel Aged Negroni. To create the perfect flavour profile for this limited edition, L’OUI’s recipe developers travelled to Bordeaux. The result is a cocktail with a tough character, intense and distinctive due to its ageing in oak barrels. Romantic together in your favourite Grand Café with your friends at the bar or as a stylish aperitif – taste the Barrel Aged Negroni this autumn while stocks last.
Trends we spotted | Week 43
30-10-2023
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’s links to articles including the presentation of the We’re Smart awards, there are 16 Dutch restaurants on this list of the best vegetable restaurants in the world. ‘De Nieuwe Winkel’ in Nijmegen is number 1 again.
Pink and yellow oyster mushrooms are included in the range of products of the exotic mushroom grower Oakfield as well as bundle-, white beech-, wig- and coral mushrooms.
The Casual Pint Craft Beerstro launched Tap4Good. A national fundraising initiative to support local communities. The local manager decides the charity!
In London, ‘The OWO Residences by Raffles’ recently opened and Starbucks opened its China Coffee Innovation Park (CIP), achieving its vertical integration ‘from bean to cup’ in one market – a first for the company globally.
Bakkit.nl creates ‘the Rotterdam Roll’ – a rolled croissant in various flavours. They also sell other pastries. Speaking of croissants, Dominique Ansel, the inventor of the cronut, presented a vegan cronut for the first time in September.
Pizza Hut in Germany recently introduced ‘Pizza-Sandwich’ Melts and a special McDonald’s restaurant in Terminal 1 of Sydney Airport!
A capital injection for Zence Object in Macau: for a project to convert used tea leaves and other local bio-waste streams into packaging and other industrial items.
And an interesting design article on Eater about the neon walls, palm-shaped chairs and giant pepper mills of Shuggie’s Trash Pie, they call it maxed-out restaurant design for 2023.
Tiny houses, the Tiny Bar and winter fireplaces at eco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden
27-10-2023
You are able to enjoy a winter vacation at eco-resort Basecamp Ijmuiden in the spacious ‘Kennemerduinen’ surrounded by fresh sea air. Every season this resort is a wonderful place for a relaxed and sustainable stay in nature. You should expect crisping fireplaces, infrared sauna’s, winter drinks at the Tiny Bar and other activities that will make you leave the comfort of the tiny house.
The Connaught Christmas Tree 2023
Beekman x NESTLE - Holiday Collection
Crocs x McDonald's shoe Line up - credits McDonald's
HEINZ Pickle Ketchup launched in the USA - credits HEINZ
