Trends we spotted | Week 12
27-3-2023
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 among others, a pop-up of innovative cocktail hub Licorería Limantour at Fandi Mata in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Spotted in many Instagram posts, caviar on baked potatoes, served in for example the piano bar The Nines and Caviar Kaspia in The Mark Hotel. Are we going to serve that in Europe as well?
And more inspiration from Instagram: Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur has created a Parmesan Espresso Martini. And Taste Film in London, a new way to watch what you eat.
We’ve been presenting tea in rectangular or square tea boxes for years but now there’s the T-Box.
Hendrick’s FLORA ADORA is available since March 1 and is a limited edition floral spring bouquet gin for colorful cocktails. With the recipe of the Wildgarden Cup.
WHAWOWA shoes, What Women Want, fashionable work shoes for hardworking women by Bata Industrials.
The culinary pop-up concept ‘Dinner With The Queen’ | More herbal than ever
23-3-2023
After a year long break the culinary pop-up concept ‘Dinner With The Queen’ is back in Belgium. The formula remains the same, but there are a few new names on their poster. On the menu? Herbal goodness and a big portion of climate awareness.
Rynbende Vintage Genever | Genever as a tribute to leadership
23-3-2023
On Saturday March 25, the official reintroduction of the age-old drink brand Rynbende and the launch of its first old genever, Rynbende Vintage Genever, will take place in collaboration with the Jenever Museum during the Jenever Festival in Schiedam. The first bottle will be handed over to the mayor of Schiedam; Cor Lamers.
Trends we spotted | Week 11
20-3-2023
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 links this week to articles about among others, the brand new Fletcher hotel in Marknesse that opens March 31st. And near Nashville, Tennessee, the longest bar in the world, Humble Baron, opens this week.
The vegan franchise concept ‘Swing Kitchen’ is opening in Munich, this will be their 12th store.
Burger King Germany is testing Cheeseburger Nuggets and Coors Light introduced new beer-flavoured Coors Icles during the basketball season in the USA.
Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has been named Europe’s Best Airport Hotel by guests at the World Airport Awards 2023 organized by Skytrax. And the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi offers vegan rooms complete with imitation leather furniture, wooden key cards and kombucha.
Ecopoon | Additional funding for the development of their edible spoons
16-3-2023
Ecopoon, a Belgian company, is further expanding its production of edible and ecological spoons for the hospitality sector. Earlier this year, the start-up raised just over half a million euros that will be used to invest in the further expansion of its product range and production. Ecopoon is also launching another new spoon, ‘Glacette’, specifically for desserts and ice cream parlours this spring. They are thinking of further international expansion.
Mondrian hotel Cannes | The first Mondrian hotel in France
16-3-2023
Opening – Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, recently launched the first Mondrian hotel in France with Mondrian Cannes. Located just 7 minutes from the famous steps of the Palais de Festival, the property sits on the site of the first luxury hotel in Cannes opened in 1863. It also maintains the privilege of the only gardens on the Croisette as a green haven protects the hotel from the busy boulevard and Rue d’Antibes and frames a unique view of the sea.
Claridge’s set to mark the coronation of King Charles lll
14-3-2023
To celebrate and mark the coronation of King Charles III (Saturday May 6), Claridge’s – the legendary Mayfair hotel – often referred to as the ‘annexe of Buckingham Palace’, will be unveiling a series of special royal moments this May 2023. Like a Claridge’s Coronation Archive Windows in the hotel’s lobby, a new portrait of King Charles lll by Claridge’s Artist in Residence, Claridge’s Crest Cake with gold leaf and Coronation cocktails.
Trends we spotted | Week 10
13-3-2023
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 amongst others to a new beer by Birra Morreti on the Dutch market, Birra Moretti Sale di Mare, and a new California bill aims to bring Amsterdam-style food & music to cannabis lounges.
Hilton Australia partners with Minus18 to give LGBTQIA+ teens across Australia the school formal they deserve. onefinestay, part of Accor, launches luxury villa collection in the Provence in France, hotel service in rental homes.
White Castle is kicking off National Frozen Food month with the launch of a new national campaign, #MicroCastle. And last January Airrack & Pizza Hut broke the Guinness World record title for the world’s largest pizza.
Starbucks filed a fresh patent for a coffee machine that make personalized drinks for customers. And in the continuing story of the croissant hype: a rolled spiral croissant from Parisien Gourmandises in San Diego.
Maison Saint Aix opens the outdoor dining season with AIX Rosé 2022
10-3-2023
Maison Saint Aix, located in the heart of Provence, presents their AIX Rosé 2022. Dry and hot summer days ensured an early harvest, the cool nights ensured a balanced acidity. The result is a wonderfully fresh, red fruit-infused, soft pink rosé. They have, among other things, a special The Grand AIXperience that is served in the intimate courtyard of the Sofitel Legend The Grand in Amsterdam.
The power of Inspire Culinary | Inspire Brands during Variety Power of Comedy at SXSW
9-3-2023
Comedic icons and powerhouse food brands are coming together at this year’s highly sought-after Variety Power of Comedy event. Inspire Brands will be unveiling nine exclusive food and beverage collabs on March 10 at The Creek & The Cave in Austin, Texas during the SXSW Festival (South by SouthWest). This marks the first-time ever Inspire Brands have come together to create never-seen-before food and beverage collaborations, highlighting items across the entire portfolio.
Do you think it’s a great idea to showcase their brands this way? Although we don’t know if we love all the combinations, we love the idea!
Hendrick's FLORA ADORA
WHAWOWA - fasionable lady work shoes
Serving tea in the T-Box 
Serving tea in the T-Box 
