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abc kitchens by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten opens at the Emory in London

14-3-2024

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The French Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten from NYC, will open his concept abc kitchens on Thursday 4th April 2024 at The Emory in Knightsbridge. A modern architectural masterpiece designed by the late Richard Rogers and Ivan Harbour, The Emory is London’s first all-suite hotel and the latest opening by Maybourne, operator of Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley, and other international, prestigious outposts.

We enjoyed our dinner at abcV in the Tin Building in New York last year and loved their vegan cuisine, the menu of the other concepts of abc kitchens sounds delicious as well! ^Robin

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Focus on ingredients at the new menu of the Bunk restaurants

14-3-2024

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Bunk hotels in churches in Amsterdam and Utrecht likes to keep surprising guests. This spring, the restaurants in both cities will launch their new restaurant concept. The menu of Bunk restaurants has undergone a major overhaul with the new menu focusing mainly on traditional Dutch preparations presented in a special way. The drink menu has been expanded and guests are advised which drink best matches the dish for optimal pairing.

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Café Van Zanten introduces culinary frikandel at ‘Frikandellenfeest’

12-3-2024

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The frikandel does not exactly radiate haute cuisine or fine dining. Yet on March 15, Café Van Zanten (in Rotterdam) is going to change this: during the Frikandellenfeest (frikandel party) guests will have the opportunity to taste the frikandel in all its culinary glory. Thus no blob of curry, mayo and some shredded raw onion, but tantalizing taste sensations that will take the deep-fried meat stick to a new level.

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Exclusive pop-up of MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge in Ibiza

12-3-2024

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THE ENTOURAGE GROUP brings the renowned MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge as a pop-up to Ibiza. They will welcome guests starting May 17 for an unforgettable summer. Housed in the former setting of sister brand IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar, MR PORTER introduces a modern steakhouse. Already enjoying triumphs in Amsterdam and Barcelona and with an opening planned in London later this year, MR PORTER promises to bring an unparalleled fine dining experience to the enchanting island.

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Trends we spotted | Week 8

27-2-2024

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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 ‘inclusive spaces framework’ by Starbucks, their concept opened in Washington D.C.
• Korean scientists created cultured beef rice.
• Second store for Panda Express in Europe. They have over 2,400 stores worldwide with over 90 stores outside the USA.
• Have you ever heard of Coffee Omakase?
• A pop-up Pokémon Center is opening at the ExCel London International Exhibition Centre this spring.
• Enjoy your weekend treat for breakfast at Brioche Amsterdam – they sell brioche croissants.
• The legendary Connaught Bar of the Connaught hotel is publishing a cocktail book this April, you can pre order the book with 100 elegant signature cocktails.
• The restaurants of THE ENTOURAGE GROUP of Amsterdam celebrate International Women’s Day.
• De Kunstfabriek | Unit 699 recently opened in Rotterdam, it’s an art gallery with a natural wine bar.

Enjoy reading!

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New culinary addition to Amsterdam North | Café Cress

26-2-2024

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Opening – Café Cress is a new culinary addition to Amsterdam-Noord. Behind this concept are Jeffrey Klepper, Niamh Groentjes and Cyril Martineau. Klepper runs the front and Groentjes and Martineau are responsible for the kitchen. With Café Cress, the three want to create an approachable place where everyone feels at home. Like sitting with family or friends in your living room, but with good service and food at an affordable price. Cress maintains a small menu that changes every week with fresh products from the market. You can go to Cress for lunch, drinks and dinner.

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Glass of ‘Zeeschuim’ anyone?

23-2-2024

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Homeland Brewery and The National Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum) in Amsterdam are pleased to announce an unique collaboration. During the Homeland Special Beer Festival taking place on March 8^th and 9^th at The National Maritime Museum, the house beer named Zeeschuim (Sea Foam) will also be launched. This “good neighbour” collaboration brings together two neighbours in Amsterdam who share their passion for craft and history.

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Germany’s restaurant-discovery-app, NeoTaste expands to Amsterdam

23-2-2024

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Amsterdam’s gastronomic landscape is on the brink of a revolution as NeoTaste, Germany’s leading app for restaurant lovers and gastronomes, is expanding to the capital as of February. With a list of over 200 partner restaurants in Amsterdam, including the renowned Bar Kosta, restaurant Café Celia and caterers like Raïnaraï and Mezzave. NeoTaste promises unique culinary experiences for Amsterdam’s foodies. After Amsterdam, NeoTaste will expand further to The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Haarlem this spring.

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Trends we spotted | Week 07

19-2-2024

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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:

• Citadines Canal Amsterdam opens its doors soon.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station has recently partnered with Dripdrop, offering its guests sustainable umbrellas on rainy days.
• Basecamp Eco-resorts acquired Boutique hotel The Unbound in Amsterdam
• Freed Developments announced a 5-star luxury hotel and residences project, called Freed, in Toronto.
• Hot Honey ‘Goodbye Pies’, by Pizza Hut USA, helped breaking up relationships for Valentine’s Day.
• Subway® Canada showed that anything is possible when Canadians say ‘Yesway’ to new experiences
• Snack Bases by Santa Maria, this product makes it super easy to make your own signature vegan and gluten-free snacks.
• Bow tie croissants – on sale at Layla Bakery on Portobello road in London.
• Another croissant craze – the ‘flat croissants‘ – one influencer compares these croissants from Alexander’s Patisserie to a palmier.
• Ice cream inspiration from Tokyo, soft-serve ice cream with deep-fried sweet potato!
• And painting with your food! ‘7 paintings’ by Dinner Tales at the Hyde Hotel in Dubai.

Enjoy reading!

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Crowdfunding campaign for the first halal Japanese restaurant | Maruki

19-2-2024

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Maruki, an innovative concept that combines Japanese cuisine with halal principles, will soon open its doors as the very first fully halal Japanese restaurant in the Netherlands. Led by Xu Dong Sun, a driven hospitality entrepreneur with a profound passion for both the hospitality industry and his faith, Maruki promises to offer a unique and carefree culinary experience to Rotterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. For the first halal Japanese restaurant in the Netherlands, he has launched a unique crowdfunding campaign for funding. More than half of the €40,000 target amount has already been raised by 79 committed investors.

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