Summer festival Homelanding in Amsterdam
11-7-2024
Next week, from July 17 to 21, the Marineterrein in Amsterdam will once again be transformed into the five-day summer festival Homelanding, full of live music, local beers, delicious food and a warm neighbourhood ambiance. For this festival, Homeland Brewery and Cantina Mobilé have joined forces to start of the summer together and even the weather predictions are great!
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First edition of the Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen
9-7-2024
The first Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen (Wine Festival of the Low Lands) is coming up. At this festival you can discover the best wines from the Netherlands and Belgium! On Sunday, Sept. 1st, thirty Dutch and Belgian winemakers will let you try their best wines. The festival lasts from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and takes place on the beautiful estate Heerlijkheid Mariënwaerdt in Beesd. This is the place for a vibrant afternoon of wine tasting.
Costa Coffee unveils new Golden Caramel drinks range
28-6-2024
Costa Coffee, a coffee shop chain in the UK, yesterday announced the launch of a new Golden Caramel drinks range, available in-stores and via Costa Express machines. As the official coffee partner of the Paris 2024 Olympics Games, the Golden Caramel drinks range has been crafted to capture the essence of champions – with each drink designed to shimmer with a touch of gold.
Although we are still in full swing with the UEFA European Championship, the Olympics are also coming up! Are you already planning on events or freebees?
Fedde Le Grand and MESAMIS | Alcohol-free delights in the spotlight
28-6-2024
MESAMIS, maker of Amsterdam’s alcohol-free spirits GINAMIS and RUMAMIS, is proud to announce a partnership with internationally renowned DJ Fedde Le Grand. The collaboration focuses on creating awareness of alcohol-free delights in a nightlife environment where a healthy lifestyle and good taste go hand in hand. The parties join creative forces to organise activities where that mission gets the full spotlight.
Frank brunch, lunch & specialty coffee concept | Opens second location in Brussels
27-6-2024
Frank is opening a second location in Brussels, in the plinth of the new Citybox hotel on Stephania Square, in the Louiza neighbourhood. The new spot builds on the success of owners Mathias and Marianne’s first shop, next to the Monnaie. Frank’s philosophy will continue in the second establishment both during the day and in the evening. Frank and the hotel will open its doors in early September.
Boutique hotel The Diamond and Grand Café Heineken Hoek are opening in Amsterdam in August
27-6-2024
In August, boutique hotel The Diamond is opening its doors on Amsterdam’s bustling Leidseplein. This much talked-about hotel, designed by architect Robert Meijer, also brings back Grand Café Heineken Hoek, fully restyled and ready to make new hospitality history. The Diamond will open in phases, with more new concepts being introduced at the hotel after August.
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.
Enjoy reading!
The summer drinks we love to drink on a terrace
25-6-2024
At last we have warm, sunny weather here in the Netherlands! We made a list of the ultimate summer drinks that we love to drink on the terrace. Think of a Tomatini, an old-fashioned Pimm’s Cup, Negroni, Lychee Martini or a cocktail flight! But also the various non-alcoholic drinks – like a Santani organic soda or a small bottle of Crodino for those who love the Aperol taste! The latter is also orange, a great non-alcoholic alternative while watching the Dutch team during the European Championships. 😉
Brouwerij Gudzekop | Frisian beers
24-6-2024
The owners Diermar Laske and his wife Trea of Brouwerij Gudzekop (brewery) have been making craft beers since 2018. They value quality and stand out with authentic flavours. They incorporate local products into their beers, such as Frisian sugar bread, Frisian rye bread, Frisian gingerbread and this results in, among others, a ‘Opsteker’ – Blonde, a ‘Overseas’ – American Pale Ale, a ‘Opgedirkt’ – Raspberry Weizen, a ‘Voor de Wind’ – session witbier, a ‘Voortvarend’- Milkstout, a ‘Op de Helling’ – double bock and more beers with great Dutch names!
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Cocktail machine L’OUI Petit Pro | Handy, easy to use and high-quality cocktails
24-6-2024
Soon to be launched is the L’OUI Petit Pro, an innovative cocktail machine that opens up new possibilities for the hospitality industry in all segments. With this compact machine, L’OUI sets a new standard, based on the knowledge and success of the previously launched L’OUI Grand Pro. The Petit Pro brings the same high-quality technology in a more manageable size, ideal for business owners who want to combine efficiency with quality.
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Summer festival Homelanding in Amsterdam 
Summer festival Homelanding in Amsterdam 
Summer festival Homelanding in Amsterdam 
