Trends we spotted | Week 24
17-6-2024
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:
- New pizza box bin debuts at Central Park latest attempt in NYC’s fight against rats, an initiative by the Central Park Conservancy.
- A sunscreen smoothie by Vacation ® x Erewhon, if you see the ingredients it makes sense!
- Have a Roll is a concept from Belgium selling all kinds of vegan cinnamon rolls, they now have 2 locations in Amsterdam and Utrecht!
- Recently opened: Holy Macaroni, serving Mac & Cheese bowls in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- In Paris, Cala opens 4th location of their robotic pasta restaurant at Place de la Madeleine.
- Link to an interesting article about ‘sleeptech’ and ‘welltech’ on eHotelier by Adam and Larry Mogelonsky. With the title: ‘Why focus on sleep amenities to grow a hotel’s wellness’.
- Ruby Hotels unveils project in Rotterdam, a conversion of office space into a 225-room hotel.
- Leonardo Hotels enters into an agreement to acquire the Zien Group and its 12 hotels in the Netherlands.
- Celest, the new premium restaurant and cocktai lbar of Magnicity in the Zalmhaven in Rotterdam is going to offer an unique experience based on the novel ‘The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall’ (1835) by Edgar Allan Poe.
- Restaurant De Beren in Den Haag – Ypenburg is now open. Located in the building of Pathé Ypenburg.
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Taco and PATRÓN Tequila cocktail summer menu at the Berkeley rooftop bar
17-6-2024
The Berkeley hotel, perfectly nestled between bustling Knightsbridge and leafy Belgravia, will open its rooftop – usually reserved for staying guests – to all for summer 2024. The Berkeley Rooftop Bar will be open for the season from the evening of 11th July, offering the ultimate alfresco destination for Londoners to soak up sweeping sunset views over Hyde Park, whilst sitting by the glistening swimming pool. Unrivalled views of London’s skyline will be complemented with a brand-new Mexican-inspired menu of PATRÓN Tequila cocktails and tacos.
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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.
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.
Ruby Molly Dublin | Country charm meets city chic
6-6-2024
Opening – In the heart of bustling Dublin, Ruby is proud to unveil its latest addition: the Lean Luxury Hotel Ruby Molly Dublin. This is an exciting milestone, as it is the hotel group’s first location in Ireland, with 272 carefully designed rooms and an inviting bar and café of no less than 500 square metres. Meanwhile, it is the 18th hotel of Ruby Hotels in Europe.
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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De ondernemers Dobias en Mariëlle Hoogervorst van De Beren Ypenburg
Leonardo Hotels - Eden hotel in Amsterdam
Ruby Hotels in Amsterdam - they will open in Rotterdam as well
Celest - the new restaurant en cocktailbar by Magnicity in the Zalmhaven in Rotterdam
