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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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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Barista Cafe Leidsche Rijn opens its doors
28-5-2024
Opening – Barista Cafe, known for its quality coffee, fresh lunch dishes, artisanal sweets and homely ambiance, is opening a new store in the Leidsche Rijn Centrum in Utrecht. In the former premises of Doppio, Barista Cafe is creating a place that will act as the living room in the Leidsche Rijn Centre. Entrepreneurs Jos Brons and Sam van Doorn are looking forward to this new challenge. To kick off the festive opening, Jos and Sam will hand out free cappuccinos to visitors on Thursday May 30.
BVLGARI PARFUM x FIVE Zurich | Sensorial summer experience
28-5-2024
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.
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.
Restaurant chain De Beren opens first restaurant in a hotel
27-5-2024
Opening – Restaurant chain De Beren (The Bears) – known for its iconic spare ribs and welcoming ambiance – is bringing its signature flavors to Nederweert (city in the south of the Netherlands), since May 23. What makes this opening extra special is that this restaurant of the chain is moving into a hotel for the first time. De Beren Nederweert is housed in Hotel Rosveld and thanks to its strategic location, it promises to be a fine destination for locals, as well as (business) travelers. Guests can come here for business meetings, informal get-togethers, lunches and dinners. All under one roof.
Unique Frisian greenhouse restaurant Mearkas opened
24-5-2024
Opening – Together with business partner Christiaan Steijn, chef Kees Meinderts opened greenhouse restaurant Mearkas on May 2, 2024. Friesland’s (a northern county of the Netherlands) only greenhouse restaurant is located in the beautiful bocage landscape of the Noardlike Fryske Wâlden and is surrounded by a vegetable garden, picking garden, a food forest and a luxury glamping site. In the greenhouse-based fine dining restaurant, guests can enjoy creative dishes, mainly made with ingredients from their own garden.
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