Wendy’s FreshAI | Wendy’s & Google Cloud to revolutionize the drive-thru experience with AI

15-5-2023

  • Wendy's FreshAI | Wendy’s & Google Cloud to revolutionize the drive-thru experience with AIWendy's FreshAI | Wendy’s & Google Cloud to revolutionize the drive-thru experience with AI

Wendy’s® and Google Cloud recently announced an expanded partnership to pilot a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) solution, Wendy’s FreshAI, designed to revolutionize the quick service restaurant industry. The technology has the potential to transform Wendy’s drive-thru food ordering experience with Google Cloud’s generative AI and large language models (LLMs) technology.

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The first Starbucks store in Rome has opened

15-5-2023

  • Open - the first Starbucks store in RomeOpen - the first Starbucks store in Rome
  • Open - the first Starbucks store in RomeOpen - the first Starbucks store in Rome
  • Open - the first Starbucks store in RomeOpen - the first Starbucks store in Rome
  • Open - the first Starbucks store in RomeOpen - the first Starbucks store in Rome
  • Open - the first Starbucks store in RomeOpen - the first Starbucks store in Rome
  • Open - the first Starbucks store in RomeOpen - the first Starbucks store in Rome

We were kind of surprised to read the press release of the opening of the first Starbucks store in Rome. Although we all know that the Italians love their espresso, ristretto and cappuccino, which are often described as the best coffees in the world, we thought there would be more stores already. But they’re going fast now: at the end of May they will also be opening two new stores in Roma Termini Station.

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Trends we spotted | Week 18

9-5-2023

  • Trends we spotted
  • A collab between JRE Jeunes Restaurateurs & CarpiglianiA collab between JRE Jeunes Restaurateurs & Carpigliani
  • A new restaurant of Jamie Oliver in London later this yearA new restaurant of Jamie Oliver in London later this year
  • Sixty Vines partners with premier wine maker to offer a sustainable an premium wine experienceSixty Vines partners with premier wine maker to offer a sustainable an premium wine experience
  • National Shrimp Day on May 10, Coastal Mississippi has curated a variety of ways to celebrateNational Shrimp Day on May 10, Coastal Mississippi has curated a variety of ways to celebrate

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 a pop-up bakery with vegan croissants outside Eleven Madison Park on special dates this month.

Carpigiani and JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs launched a partnership alliance to continue improving the position of the best Italian gelato machines in European gastronomy. This collab will include an Award presented by Carpigiani at the congress of JRE in 2024.

Interesting idea; a coffee shop / slash members club? Bedford Studio coffee shop in the West Village in NYC created a membership club for those living in the neighbourhood.

Later this year a restaurant by Jamie Oliver will return to London. He is opening a new restaurant in Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

‘The wine lover’s restaurant’, Sixty Vines announced exclusive partnership with Ridge Vineyards to bring iconic wine to taps across their restaurants. Sixty Vines offers 60 wines on tap.

Have you already spotted the You Lucky Bird eco-friendly cups made of coffee waste? They are created as a collab of Ecobean and the Dutch startup You Lucky Bird. Ecobean is creating sustainable chemicals and products with coffee waste.

Coastal Mississippi invites travellers to experience ‘National Shrimp Day’ which is held on May 10. They created all kinds of events during the month of May. Interesting day to celebrate in other countries?

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Pizza Hut launches cheesesteak-inspired pizza and melt and Pizza Haute Dinner Series with Chain

2-5-2023

  • Pizza Hut launches Pizza Haute Dinner Series - a collab with ChainPizza Hut launches Pizza Haute Dinner Series - a collab with Chain
  • Cheesesteak pizza & Cheesesteak melts by Pizza HutCheesesteak pizza & Cheesesteak melts by Pizza Hut
  • Cheesesteak pizza by Pizza HutCheesesteak pizza by Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut is introducing a new, craveable offering to its menu, Cheesesteak. The pizza destination is bringing grilled sirloin steak to a nationally available menu for the very first time, offering the recipe as both a pizza and a crispy handheld Melt. The two new menu items will be available at participating restaurants nationwide on May 2 for a limited time. To coincide with the launch, Pizza Hut is continuing its partnership with Chain, the Los Angeles pop-up phenomenon, to host Pizza Haute Dinner Series: a premium, exclusive dining extravaganza for pizza lovers.

We love the idea of the Pizza Haute Dinner Series! Inspiration for other pizzeria’s here in Europe? 

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Trends we spotted | Week 17

2-5-2023

  • Trends we spotted
  • Owners of restaurant LIMA NIKKEI will open WAYK'UOwners of restaurant LIMA NIKKEI will open WAYK'U
  • Farm-to-terminal dining concept and tech enhanced hospitality at Denver International AirportFarm-to-terminal dining concept and tech enhanced hospitality at Denver International Airport
  • Areal view of Maritim Hotel Ingolstadt - credits Jean Marc WiesnerAreal view of Maritim Hotel Ingolstadt - credits Jean Marc Wiesner
  • Rendering of the interior of the Wynn Al Marjan IslandRendering of the interior of the Wynn Al Marjan Island
  • Rendering of the new Wynn Al Marjan Island (UAE) - View of the islandRendering of the new Wynn Al Marjan Island (UAE) - View of the island

At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We select the most interesting ones to write about and we use the other trends in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

With this week links to articles about among others a second restaurant from the owners of the  restaurant LIMA NIKKEI in Antwerp: the street food concept WAYK’U located at the quays of Antwerp.

Corona Beer invites its customers to monitor Mexico’s coasts with beach pics of beer bottles. And could you imagine the espresso tonic (ET) to be your new warm weather beverage obsession? A mocktail recipe that is available at the website of Food & Wine.

Badiani has 9 ice cream shops in London and we spotted an Instagram post about their ‘Gelato Burger’. In 2024 the hospitality group OTG will introduce a farm-to-terminal dining concept and tech enhanced hospitality at Denver International Airport.

In the heart of the Bavaria area in Germany, opens Maritim Hotel Ingolstadt on June 1, soft opening starts May 15. And the design and name of the new Wynn hotel in the UAE has been revealed:  Wynn Al Marjan Island.  

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Trends we spotted | Week 16

24-4-2023

  • Trends we spotted
  • Brian Mackenzie head conciërge of NH Collection Barbizon PalaceBrian Mackenzie head conciërge of NH Collection Barbizon Palace
  • OREO Café at the airport of DohaOREO Café at the airport of Doha
  • The Prêt-à-Portea Afternoon Tea at The BerkeleyThe Prêt-à-Portea Afternoon Tea at The Berkeley
  • Lobby View of the Pell - part of JdV by Hyatt brandLobby View of the Pell - part of JdV by Hyatt brand
  • The Hamburglar in the Best Burger TV commercial by McDonald's USAThe Hamburglar in the Best Burger TV commercial by McDonald's USA

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 Brian Mackenzie, who as head concierge of NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace has been awarded the prestigious title: Second Vice President of Les Clefs d’Or.

Chefs from JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs will be cooking on Swan Hellenic ships, culinary delights on beautiful sea voyages!  For chocolate lovers, we spotted a ‘Bar à Mousse au Chocolat’ in Paris.

Barilla’s ‘Open Carbonara’ brings inclusivity to the table by reinventing a classic dish and making it suitable for Halal, vegan and Kosher. And in London, Energize Games opened, a new addition to the thriving activity bar scene.

The theme of the Prêt-à-Portea Afternoon Tea at The Berkeley for spring/summer 2023 is known: From Catwalk to Cakewalk. And the first permanent OREO café outside the US has opened at Doha International Airport.

Berlin-based GaeaStar aims to solve the problem of single-use plastic using an age-old Indian solution, cups and bowls made of clay. And Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently announced the official opening of the new boutique hotel The Pell, part of the JdV by Hyatt brand.

McDonald’s USA has been cooking up small but tasty improvements to the Big Mac® sandwich and other hamburgers. They’ve caught the attention of McDonald’s resident mischief-maker, the Hamburglar.

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FrietHoes ‘dishes out’ new service ware

18-4-2023

  • Joost Swarte x FrietHoesJoost Swarte x FrietHoes
  • Joost Swarte x FrietHoesJoost Swarte x FrietHoes

For over 10 years, FrietHoes has been preaching the fresh fries revolution: honest and delicious fries without processing, additives or other frills, but with skin. FrietHoes fries are now on the menu nationwide in numerous restaurants, the better chip shops and are also widely present with food trucks at festivals. From now on, FrietHoes will literally ‘dish out’ a new way for serving fries with the presentation of its very own dish. This enamel serving dish, which shows FrietHoes at its best, features a series of specially made illustrations by Haarlem cartoonist Joost Swarte. The illustrations tell the story from potato to fries in an original way. The launch of the dish is the continuation of a year-long collaboration between Joost Swarte and FrietHoes.

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Trends we spotted | Week 15

18-4-2023

  • Trends we spotted
  • THE MIGHTY CHEESE' - limited burger at THE BUTCHERTHE MIGHTY CHEESE' - limited burger at THE BUTCHER

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 about among others Tesla’s GigaBier and a culinary experience, ‘Backstage at De Librije (***)’..

High-end burger bar THE BUTCHER recently announced the introduction of extra special limited edition burgers and a McDonald’s outlet in Batumi, Georgia has a special exterior completely made of glass, link to photos.

For fans of Fanta: they have created a new perfume called ‘Scent of Fanta’ and a special place for a Starbucks shop in the middle of a botanical greenhouse in Japan.

In Helsinki, the VAloHalli opened which is a showroom and entertaiment centre by Valo Motion, where, among other things, you can play 6-player digital games in the ValoArena. With video! And in New York and Chicago, a pop-up Malibu Barbie Café opens in May. An idea by Bucket Listers.

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Chipotle pilots new all-electric restaurant design alongside sustainable campaign

17-4-2023

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - all-electric restaurant designChipotle Mexican Grill - all-electric restaurant design
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - all-electric restaurant designChipotle Mexican Grill - all-electric restaurant design
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - Human NatureChipotle Mexican Grill - Human Nature

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) recently announced a new all-electric restaurant design that works to maximize energy efficiency in its equipment and systems and utilizes 100% renewable energy from wind power and solar through the purchase of certified renewable energy credits. The company recently opened restaurants with the new features in Gloucester, Virginia and Jacksonville, Florida, with a third location opening later this summer in Castle Rock, Colorado [1]. The new restaurant design pilot will help Chipotle progress toward its science-based targets, established in alignment with ‘Science Based Targets initiative’ (SBTi), to reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline.

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Order Domino’s Pizza through Apple CarPlay

13-4-2023

  • Order Domino's with Apple CarplayOrder Domino's with Apple Carplay
  • Domino's 'Tap to Order or Call to Order' at Apple CarPlayDomino's 'Tap to Order or Call to Order' at Apple CarPlay
  • Domino's Tracker at Apple CarPlayDomino's Tracker at Apple CarPlay

In the U.S.A. you now have the convenience of ordering Domino’s Pizza from your car, without waiting in long drive-thru lines. The largest pizza company in the world is giving customers a new and more efficient way to order while on the go: via Domino’s iOS app on Apple CarPlay.

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