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Trends we spotted | Week 25

25-6-2024

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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 We’re Smart award ceremony for Best Vegetable Restaurant in 2024 will take place in Valencia on November 12, 2024.
• Restaurant Noor is ranked 155 in the top 555 restaurants in Europe, of Opiniated About Food (AOD). All the Dutch restaurants mentioned on the list in this article!
• Quality Lodges celebrated its 21st anniversary with a 21-year dinner at The Duke Suites in Nistelrode. The ‘QL Hotel of the Year 2024’ award was presented to Châteauhotel & Restaurant de Havixhorst.
• Hilton Amsterdam recently celebrated the arrival of the first keg of ‘Hollandse Nieuwe’ (herring) on their waterside terrace for the 29th time, with an Olympic touch and special preparations.
• Last Friday, June 21^st, restaurant Soigné organised an ‘EK 3-course meal‘ and restaurant de Burgemeester (the Mayor) organised an ‘EK dinner for champions‘. A delicious meal and on time for the match of the Netherlands – France! Great idea?
• The Connaught recently unveiled an art installation by Alex Israel in London’s Carlos Place. They also sell ice creams inspired by the artwork.
• Seventh Brunch wins award for best brunch in Lisbon from Tripadvisor.
• Haarlem-based craft brewery Jopen has made an IPA with desalinated North Sea water from SEA Water.
• Reopening of sustainable restaurant Nolla in Helsinki, 2 special nights of cooking without electricity.

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Marriott Bonvoy points + Starbucks Stars | Free stays and coffee for US royalty members

24-6-2024

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By enrolling in both programs and linking accounts, US royalty members can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and Starbucks Stars and be on their way toward free stays and coffee as well as access to curated travel experiences.

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Taco Bell and Revolution Carts empower local food vendors in LA

21-6-2024

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Taco Bell is stepping up to help bring the locally iconic Ave 26 Family Night Market back to downtown LA for pop-up events during three upcoming Taco Tuesdays. As an extension from last year’s partnership, Taco Bell and Revolution Carts are providing 26 sidewalk-legal food carts to local street vendors this summer. These Revolution Carts will be distributed at each of the Ave 26 events, which will be held in the Arts District on June 18, July 23 and August 13, 2024.

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Trends we spotted | Week 23

10-6-2024

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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 9^th, 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

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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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Pulitzer Amsterdam | Merchant Suite, Collector’s Suites, and The Beauty House

4-6-2024

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Pulitzer Amsterdam, known for its timeless elegance and historic charm, announces the opening of its newest offerings with the Merchant Suite, the hotel’s largest suite so far, the Flower and Porcelain-themed Collector’s Suites, and a special step into the world of beauty and wellness with The Beauty House.

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Trends we spotted | Week 22

3-6-2024

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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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BVLGARI PARFUM x FIVE Zurich | Sensorial summer experience

28-5-2024

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A collaborate for a sensorial summer experience! BVLGARI PARFUM and FIVE Zurich collaborate for a summer sensation, introducing Chill & Sole from the BVLGARI ALLEGRA fragrance collection. FIVE Zurich’s outdoor Social Pool transforms into a sensory, Mediterranean oasis inspired by notes of Italian citrus, orange blossom, musks, and white amber. Kickstarting with an opening party on 31st May elevated with fashion illustrations by Aldo Sacchetti, BVLGARI PARFUM and FIVE Zurich invite guests to revel in the essence of summer’s joy from June to August 2024.

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Pracht Event | Orangerie de Pol connects art with fine dining

28-5-2024

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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.

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Trends we spotted | Week 21

24-5-2024

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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:

• Waste pulp packaging from Bioform Technologies has received a $5 million investment from Suzano Ventures.
• Nozem Oil comes with an eco-friendly cap, the new bottles with a so-called ‘tethered cap’ are also available at the Dutch festival ‘Zwarte Cross’.
• MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge has opened the doors of its first pop-up concept in Ibiza.
• HEINEKEN Netherlands takes minority stake in hard seltzer brand STËLZ.
• Pizza Hut® steps into the burger business in the US with a new Cheeseburger Melt.
• During the Earthlings Festival in Artis, you can dine with Emiel van der Staak of restaurant De Nieuwe Winkel.
• Restaurant Noor in Groningen is the seventh best new top restaurant in Europe according to the influential Opiniated About Dining!
• Via Instagram: a viral delicacy, Tanghulu. Great to serve at a BBQ or at a summer terrace.
• Is your hotel dog friendly? Inspiration from the Hyatt in Philadelphia. They have a ‘Paws and Play’ package.
• New takeout Korean BBQ – the Bento-Yaki BBQ box is coming to California this summer. Redefining the takeout experience by Bento Industries.

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