Trends we spotted | Week 41
14-10-2024
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’. Underneath some of the trends we explain why we think it could serve as inspiration. With this week links to articles about:
- Cool tradition of Gastropub Dutch Dukes in Rotterdam: they kick off with the first Christmas get-together on October 15th!
- Pizza Profs organizes their second Pizza Inspiration Event in the Netherlands on October 28th
- Manila-based coffee roaster Commune partners with Google Gemini on a limited-edition, AI-generated latte. With coffee, milk, shredded queso de bola and salted egg! And a special decoration.
- Who doesn’t want to take a picture with a penguin wearing a Christmas sweater? A free trail of penguin sculptures are arriving in London this Winter Season.
- Hilton invites guests to stay like Paris Hilton with the debut of ‘Stay Like an Infinite Icon’ themed suites.
- A 30-cent anniversary dinner at The Old Homestead in NYC, the oldest steakhouse in the US.
- Inspiration on Instagram: A great looking ‘pain au chocolat’ is sold in ‘Le Comptoir’ of the Ritz hotel. Also about the shop where they sell ‘le meilleur choux à la crème’.
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Chefs at the first Dutch Chef Panel | ‘Redefine Meat is the future of meat’
8-10-2024
Redefine Meat™, the pioneer in ‘the new meat’, brought together leading chefs from around the Netherlands for a first: a behind-closed-doors event to review previously unveiled products. These renowned culinary experts were allowed to taste existing, improved products in the range, as well as the very latest innovations the company is working on. Their feedback is now being used by Redefine Meat’s R&D department to further refine various facets of the product such as flavour and texture ahead of launches in the coming period.
The world of NRC | Art, movies, food and dancing
8-10-2024
For years, the iconic Nieuw Rotterdams Cafe (NRC popularly speaking) on the Witte de Withstraat in Rotterdam, has always been the place where foodies, night owls, creatives and socialites gather for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and dancing. But after 12 years of loyal service, Rotterdam’s favourite café has decided it is time for renewal. The interior will get a major upgrade and there will be a whole new menu with worldly, sharable dishes. This new era will be festively ushered in with ‘The world of NRC’ and by a number of Rotterdam cultural icons on October 18th. There will be a new exhibition by artist Labrie and photographer Sud, there will also be a screening of a nature film by WFFR and DJ Ted Langebach will play the best tunes all night long.
Trends we spotted | Week 40
7-10-2024
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:
- Fletcher Hotels is now renting out e-bikes from the Dutch brand BOHLT.
- The highly anticipated Chicken Big Mac® appears at McDonald’s US this month.
- Frisian top chefs raise over €11,000 for Brazilian street children during the ‘Frysk Benefit Diner’.
- Inspiration? The Toasted Yolk Cafe is selling pink mugs instead of the Dutch tradition of bracelets for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
- Last week, NYC hosted the first-ever ‘Make Food, Not Waste’- Restaurant Week, an initiative of Mill, a food recycling system.
- Maison Ruinart celebrated the opening of the Nicolas Ruinart pavilion, opposite the old maison at 4 Rue Des Crayères in Reims.
- And an appetizing reel about ‘Spicy Blooming Pastry’.
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Moët Hennessy invests in French Bloom | Premium alcohol-free French sparkling wines
4-10-2024
Moët Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits division of LVMH, has announced a strategic investment in French Bloom, the market leader in prestige alcohol-free sparkling wines, through the acquisition of a minority stake. The partnership reflects a shared vision between Moët Hennessy and French Bloom to lead together the future of sparkling wines without alcohol. French Bloom’s organic Chardonnay is sourced from the Languedoc region, chosen for its ability to produce a vibrant, flavourful base wine. Early harvests preserve the ideal acidity, essential for the balance and character of their sparkling cuvées. With a long tradition of organic viticulture, this region is perfectly aligned with the commitment to crafting alcohol-free sparklings—no added sugar, no sulphites, and low in calories.
The MSC World America will feature the world’s only ‘Eataly restaurant at sea’
1-10-2024
MSC Cruises is partnering with Eataly, the global ambassador of high-quality Italian food and wine, to offer guests an exclusive experience on the line’s new flagship. ‘Eataly restaurant at sea’ will debut alongside the ship’s other new restaurant and fast-casual food options, offering more choice and more convenience, while blending the cruise line’s signature European elegance with experiences tailored to the American market.
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New dumpling concept Hangry Hats | A quick meal, guilt-free
1-10-2024
Discover the new way of ‘nutrious fast food’ at Hangry Hats; A quick meal, guilt-free. The innovative food concept brings a whole new look of steamy dumplings to the Netherlands from the 10th of October: With 15 unique fillings, 12 savoury and 3 sweet, you can enjoy varied menus at Hangry Hats where each Hat – named after the hat-shaped dumplings – offers a different taste sensation from world’s favourite recipes. The first urban delis will open in shopping centre Hoog Catharijne in Utrecht and Alexandrium Shopping Center in Rotterdam.
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Second location Nomi | Korean BBQ and sushi
12-9-2024
After 9 years, perhaps the most famous all you can eat sushi restaurant in Amsterdam’s closed its doors. Sumo on the Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen in Amsterdam served the last sushi and grill dishes for their fans on August 31st, to reopen its doors in late 2024 as Nomi‘s second location, which is all about the best Korean BBQ, sushi, cocktails and music.
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Restobar Vivid opens this fall | Fancy dining vs. hanging-out
12-9-2024
Opening – This fall restobar Vivid is opening its doors, a vibrant restobar in the cozy Nobelstraat in the heart of Utrecht. A welcome surprise among the cafes and student shops. Vivid will soon be the place for a good drink and snacks but also for an extensive dinner. The name Vivid says it all: it will never be boring! Halfway through the evenings on the weekend, a DJ takes over. The place turns into a place where you can dance, flirt and welcome your friends over for a drink.
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Hawaiian | The best student of the class
9-9-2024
While schoolgoers have started a new school year full of healthy resolutions, Hawaiian, the Belgian poké bowl chain, is celebrating a new milestone. After six years, Hawaiian has become the best student in class with as many as 45 restaurants across Belgium and the Netherlands. In 2024, the chain continues to grow rapidly, with plans to open 15 new branches, and most of which are in the Netherlands.
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Christmas party on October 15th at Dutch Dukes Gastropub
Pizza Profs organises second Pizza Inspiration Event on October 28th 2024
The vibrant living room of the ‘Stay Like an Infinite Icon’ Suites of the Beverly Hilton Hotel - credits Invision Studio for Hilton
30-Cent anniversary dinner at The Old Homestead in NYC, the oldest steakhouse in the US
