Novotel debuts in Georgia with Novotel Tbilisi Center
14-6-2024
Opening – Novotel, the globally renowned midscale hospitality brand, announces the opening of Novotel Tbilisi Center, featuring 176 rooms. The occasion heralds the arrival of Accor’s founding brand to Georgia and the South Caucasus region for the first time.
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Amaro del Capo | Italian drink of the summer
11-6-2024
With summer just around the corner, Amaro del Capo is the perfect addition to summer evenings to come. This bittersweet liqueur, originating from Calabria, embodies the authentic Italian taste and lifestyle, where extended dining, fun with family and friends, and long after-dinner conversations take centre stage. For more than a century, this drink is loved by Italians and the drink of choice during these after dinner sessions. Whether you drink it pure and ice-cold as a digestive or as an aperitif in a refreshing cocktail, one thing is certain: with every sip, Amaro del Capo takes you on a journey to Italy.
Forsea Foods lets people try cell-cultivated eel unagi in Israel
10-6-2024
Cultivated seafood start-up Forsea Foods Ltd. put its cell-cultivated freshwater eel unagi creation to the test—the taste test, that is. The cultivated seafood start-up hosted an official tasting of its cultured freshwater eel at the chic Tel-Aviv restaurant ‘a’ and welcomed an intimate gathering of 40 guests. The exclusive group included investors, journalists, and key opinion leaders in the food industry, as well as representatives from the Japanese embassy and various Japanese food companies based in Israel.
We love eel and the fact that we better can’t eat it due to the fact it’s an endangered species, is such a pity. That’s why we love the idea of cell-cultivated eel unagi! Forsea Foods thinks that its debut product will be primed for commercial roll-out by 2026 and is currently forging connections with strategic partners in Japan. More details in this article and in the article we wrote about a tasting in Japan of the same eel in January 2024!
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Trends we spotted | Week 23
10-6-2024
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:
- Brewery Homeland launches their ‘Love Boat’ New England IPA with an inclusive edge, in Amsterdam.
- Postillion Hotels joins Code-V, an initiative by a group of prominent public and private organisations to create a more inclusive business climate for women in the Netherlands.
- Restaurant Petit Caron reopened on the Frans Halsstraat in Amsterdam, next to Café Caron.
- The INK Hotel Amsterdam is once again turning pink during Pride Amsterdam, as the PINK Hotel. They are organising an opening party on Thursday July 25 with the theme; Let’s Vogue.
- Disfrutar Barcelona, named no.1 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024.
- Gnocchi on 9th, serving Gnocchi on-the-go, opened in New York City.
- June 6, the New York State Legislature passed the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act.
- A concept to watch with 200+ restaurants in China opened its first location in the US, Grandma’s Home.
- BUZZBAR alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet bars expands to NYC, Las Vegas, Orlando and Los Angeles.
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Bar takeovers at Barstro Prins & Aap
7-6-2024
Barstro Prins & Aap (Prince & Monkey) is launching exclusive bar takeovers with internationally renowned bartenders from World’s 50 Best Bars. On June 20, they will launch with a takeover by Nikos Bakoulis, co-founder of world-famous Athens bars The Clumsies and The Line, and currently bar consultant for Prins & Aap.
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11stijlenbier | The taste of Friesland captured in a beer
6-6-2024
New Frisian beers made of the ingredients of popular Frisian delicacies. The idea was born after a tasting during Covid. The initiators of 11stijlenbier (11 types of beers) came up with, among others, the Sûkerbôle Triple (caramel and light cinnamon), Frisse Drûge Woarst Wit (dry sausage wheat beer) and the Sûkerlatte Blond (anise). 11stijlenbier brews beers inspired by typical Frisian delicacies. From sugar bread to the local ‘drabbelkoek’ and from local dry sausage to sûkerlatte. By using characteristic ingredients during the brewing process, unique flavors and beers are created. In the end, 11stijlenbier will take you on a distinctive culinary journey through Friesland.
Restaurant Bisous opened its doors in Amsterdam
4-6-2024
Opening – Restaurant Bisous has opened its doors on the Albert Cuypstraat in Amsterdam! The new bar-restaurant formula is the creation of entrepreneurs Bas Noorman and Lowie Jansen. Bisous, which means ‘kisses’ in French, pays tribute to the sensual Parisian haute couture restaurants. Come home in glamour!
Trends we spotted | Week 22
3-6-2024
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 24H chefs cooking marathon at kasteel Kerckebosch in Zeist featuring the 24 best chefs of the Netherlands announced the record proceeds of € 195.000 for the Prinses Máxima Center for pediatric oncology.
- New Dutch startup canolli.com, they sell boxes and fill and dip fresh cannoli at parties and celebrations.
- This summer KARMA KITCHEN will open at the old grain market in Brussels.
- For the last 5 years, KIP republic served Free Heri Heri for all to commemorate Keti Koti, just like this year.
- Once again, new, innovative croissants got launched, like the potato croissants, the Onioissants and the BallSsants!
- The first benefit dinner for Make a Memory at starred restaurant EDEN raised 4.250 euros.
- Randy Boden’s Skybar Antwerp will move to its permanent location at the top floor of the Beacon this June!
- A revival of the little Dutch pancakes or as we call them ‘poffertjes’?
- And the world’s first Michelin-starred taco stand in Mexico is ‘El Califa de León’.
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Pracht Event | Orangerie de Pol connects art with fine dining
28-5-2024
Greenhouse restaurant Orangerie de Pol in Doetinchem connects art and fine dining during the first edition of their ‘Pracht Event’ (Splendour Event). On Sunday June 9, numerous (local) artists will present themselves in and around the greenhouse of the renowned restaurant in the Dutch region Achterhoek. Guests will be able to view special works and performances while enjoying the culinary skills of top chef Mark Captein.
Frysk Oranje Bier with mascot Hupke
27-5-2024
A new refreshing and drinkable ‘Frysk Oranje Bier’ (Frysk Orange Beer) by Admiraal Bier has a slight citrus touch and is highly recommended for the sports summer 2024. Great to serve for the terraces in the Dutch region, Friesland!
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Novotel Tbilisi Center Aerial view
Novotel Tbilisi Center Facade
Novotel Tbilisi Center Lobby 
Novotel Tbilisi Center Lobby bar
Novotel Tbilisi Center Lobby
Novotel Tbilisi Center Restaurant terrace
Novotel Tbilisi Center Room
