Trends we spotted | week 3
20-1-2017
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, eat and watch Ratatouille at restaurant Dertien and the new food trend 2017, Plankton!
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La Cantina Del Mar | Bonaire Blond meets the ocean
20-1-2017
The newest dish from the chef’s table at La Cantina Del Mar at Bonaire. At the chef’s table they serve dishes inspired by local products and with Bonaire Blond beer.
Band of Bohemia | Culinary beer at a brewpub in Chicago
19-1-2017
Band of Bohemia, a brewpub in Chicago has been awarded with a Michelin star last November. Very special if you consider the fact that beer is the main event at this brewpub. The Band of Bohemia received the Michelin star after being open for just one year. Michelin is awarding stars to more and more surprising food joints. For example in Singapore where street food stalls Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle and Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle got a star. More recently we had dinner at The Harwood Arms, the only English pub in London awarded with a Michelin star. Which surprising kind of restaurant, food bar or food truck will be next in line after Chicago, Singapore and London?
Mahbir Premium Indian Saffron | Saffron-infused ice cubes
18-1-2017
Mahbir Premium Indian Saffron launched in Amsterdam during the ‘Hotelnacht’. The 100% pure red stigma‐tip saffron strands, handpicked in Kashmir, India, are now available in the UK and in Amsterdam. One of the new ways saffron is being used is in cocktails, a Gin & Tonic with saffron-infused ice cubes for example.
Capriole Café | Restaurant and coffee roastery
17-1-2017
Recently opened in The Hague: Capriole Café. A restaurant and roastery in one. Capriole Cafe is located in an old industrial building on the waterfront at the Fokkerhaven (a port) in The Hague. Their guests are able to visit the restaurant during the whole day, for a cup of coffee in the morning as well as for a hamburger during dinner. They also give coffee workshops.
Bierboutique Rotterdam | First beer boutique in the Netherlands
16-1-2017
Especially for those special beer lovers who live in or near Rotterdam, the first beer boutique in the Netherlands will open its doors early February. A joint with the look of a boutique resambling the time of The Great Gatsby. A great place to relax and enjoy a special beer. Naturally, the old familiar lager remains on the beer menu.
Trends we spotted | week 2 2017
13-1-2017
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, Starbucks takes wine and beer off evening menu at more than 400 stores nationwide. And will we spot a Food bowl mania in the Netherlands in 2017?
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Gin Mayo | The latest creation of Mussel & Gin
12-1-2017
If you have ever eaten at Mussel & Gin in Amsterdam you must have noticed their gin mayonnaise, served with the food. The mixture of ‘Zaanse Mayonaise’ and Bobby’s Dry Gin has been created back in 2014, but is now also available to take home in a tube. The tube gin mayo can be purchased separately for € 1.95 at the restaurant.
The GT1pro Magister | the first designer shoe for chefs with Michelin-soles
10-1-2017
Chef Joris Bijdendijk has received the first designer shoe for chefs with Michelin-soles at the Dutch Horecava, the trade fair for hotels and restaurants. These professional work shoes are designed by chefs clothing company Chaud Devant in collaboration with the French tire company Michelin. They worked intensively at this innovative product for more than a year. The result is a series of shoes with excellent flexibility and an ingenious non-slip design that supports fast movements in several directions without losing its grip. This creates a safer working environment for chefs and lighter, more comfortable shoes.
Addition to the cheese platter | shot glasses made of cheese
9-1-2017
We are all familiar with the cheese platter and the combination with port. These shot glasses made of cheese will give you the possibility to serve something unique. Instead of port or red wine served in a glass you might consider serving a shot glass made of cheese on your cheese platter. The video of the Facebookpage of PopSugar food will show you step-by-step how these shot glasses are made.