The Bletchley cocktail bar | Show your detective skills
27-3-2017
The Bletchley is a new cocktail bar concept inspired by the works of Alan Turing (mathematician) and the fictional spy Sherlock Holmes. Are you a real mathematician, have you ever fantasized being Sherlock Holmes or are you good in solving puzzles? Than you should go to The Bletchley in Chelsea, London. At The Bletchley you’ll only get your personalized cocktail once you’ve cracked some puzzles, so they invite you to show your detective skills.
Trends we spotted | Week 12
24-3-2017
At Horecatrends we spot a lot of national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write articles about, the smaller trends we use in our column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week amongst others Dunkin’ Donuts with a Dutch twist and a pop-up restaurant in the Wolvenplein prison in Utrecht.
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FÏNLEY | The new Coca-Cola brand in the Netherlands
23-3-2017
Last week, Coca-Cola launched its new brand: FÏNLEY in the Netherlands . FÏNLEY is a refreshing, alcohol-free, and low-calorie beverage which you can drink as refreshing drink in the afternoon or as a mocktail in the evening. It will be available in 6 surprising and sophisticated flavors at supermarkets, a few cinemas and gasoline stations.
The Malt Vault Utrecht | Over 130 types of whisky
21-3-2017
At the recently opened ‘The Malt Vault’ in Utrecht they have over 130 types of whisky on their beverage list. At ‘The Malt Vault you just have to sit back and relax while enjoying your whisky. Inexperienced whisky drinkers can order a mini whisky tasting whereas the experienced drinker can discover new kinds of whisky’s.
Tito’s Handmade Vodka | World’s fastest-growing vodka brand
21-3-2017
Last week the official launch of Tito’s Handmade Vodka took place in the Netherlands. This American brand was last year’s fastest-growing vodka brand in the world with a growth percentage of 64.5%. The vodka is 100% gluten-free and is made of corn, consists 40% alcohol and doesn’t have any added sugar or gelatine. That’s why it’s pure vodka.
Trends we spotted | Week 11
17-3-2017
At Horecatrends we spot a lot of national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write articles about, the smaller trends we use in our column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week amongst others wine infused coffee and New York gets a Fried Pickle restaurant.
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Fingopay | Pay with your fingerprint
17-3-2017
Paying with your fingertip? It’s possible at Proud Camden, a London based bar. Customers are able to pay their drinks here with Fingopay. This technology links your finger veins with your debit or credit card. Payments can be done both quicker and easier. It’s not only a unique and safe way of paying, you’ll don’t have to worry if you left your wallet at home!
Happy Drinks Mastershaker 2017 | The Madonna (like a virGIN)
16-3-2017
At the beginning of this year we wrote about the Happy Drinks The Battle. With this initiative Pierre Wind and the ‘Trimbos-instituut’ wanted to challenge the hospitality and hospitality schools to make the supply of non-alcoholic beverages more exciting and more diverse. Monday the 6th of March at the finals of the Happy Drinks The Battle, Mark Jędrzejewski, bartender of De Smaakambassade, was awarded as Happy Drinks Mastershaker 2017. From the winning drink ‘The Madonna (like a virGIN)’, a special edition handmade syrup will be created. This will be done by Pinky Rose. This syrup will also be available for hospitality businesses. They hope that the The Madonna (like a virGIN) is going to be the mocktail of 2017!
Starbucks | Spring Cups Celebrate the Arrival of the Season
14-3-2017
Starbucks is celebrating the spring with its first-ever spring hot beverage cup, available beginning March 16 at Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada. A nice initiative to say goodbye to the gray days of winter and celebrate the spring. If you’re going to America soon, you might spot them.
The Aviary cocktail bar | Grant Achatz will open a second location in New York
13-3-2017
Last week Grant Achatz announced the opening of a second location of his world famous Aviary cocktail bar in New York. The first location of the Aviary cocktail bar is in Chicago, near Grant Achatz famous restaurant Alinea (*** Michelin). There were rumours but now it has been confirmed, the Aviary cocktail bar will open this summer at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in the Time Warner building at Columbus Circle. Another reason for foodies to go to New York.
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