Trends we spotted | Week 45

11-11-2024

  • Sardineshop.be - the perfect apero bites for the Holiday SeasonSardineshop.be - the perfect apero bites for the Holiday Season
  • Trends we spotted
  • Cocktails at the brasserie Appelmans & Absinthbar in AntwerpCocktails at the brasserie Appelmans & Absinthbar in Antwerp
  • Four Seasons celebrates ‘World Kindness Day’ with food at the heartFour Seasons celebrates ‘World Kindness Day’ with food at the heart
  • Hilton Travel with Purpose Week in Dallas TexasHilton Travel with Purpose Week in Dallas Texas
  • House sit for Paddington and The Browns in their London home - AirbnbHouse sit for Paddington and The Browns in their London home - Airbnb
  • McDonald's in the Netherlands X Old Amsterdam cheeseMcDonald's in the Netherlands X Old Amsterdam cheese
  • Minibar for the 20th anniversary by brasserie Appelmans & AbsinthbarMinibar for the 20th anniversary by brasserie Appelmans & Absinthbar
  • Sardineshop.be - the perfect apero bites for the Holiday SeasonSardineshop.be - the perfect apero bites for the Holiday Season
  • Sardineshop.be - the perfect apero bites for the Holiday SeasonSardineshop.be - the perfect apero bites for the Holiday Season
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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:

  • Horecava 2025: this is how top chefs see the future of the hospitality industry: socially engaged, innovative and exceptionally delicious.
  • Thomas Baeyens, the chef of restaurant L’Amitié in Antwerp, recently launched his new project: Sardineshop.be. Tinned fish as the perfect apero during the holiday season.
  • Brasserie Appelmans & the Absinth Bar in Antwerp exists 20 years, keep reading to find out how they celebrate. We love the idea of the mini-bar offer!
  • On the menu of the Dutch McDonald’s, a McDonald’s X Old Amsterdam burger, their ‘year-end-burger’!
  • Another Airbnb icon: House sit for Paddington and The Browns in their London home.
  • Spotted on Instagram: a great way to make cheesecake lollies, done by Lolly Bakery!
  • Four Seasons celebrates ‘World Kindness Day’ with food at the heart.
  • Hilton celebrates their ‘Global Week of Engagement’ and partners with Keep America Beautiful.

Enjoy reading!

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Trends we spotted | Week 42

21-10-2024

  • Jake Paul in the Dog Haus kitchen at the Arlington, Texas location.Jake Paul in the Dog Haus kitchen at the Arlington, Texas location.
  • Trends we spotted
  • The culinary team of Celest Rotterdam - credit Brian LubkingThe culinary team of Celest Rotterdam - credit Brian Lubking
  • Grand Brasserie in NYC - credits Jovani DemetrieGrand Brasserie in NYC - credits Jovani Demetrie
  • Jake Paul in the Dog Haus kitchen at the Arlington, Texas location.Jake Paul in the Dog Haus kitchen at the Arlington, Texas location.
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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:

  • New restaurant & bar Celest, located on the top floors of the Zalmhaven in Rotterdam, is opening soon. They announced their new culinary team with Michelin experience.
  • As of July 2026, California will be the first state to ban Sell-By Dates, they will change it to “Best if Used By” to indicate peak quality, and “Use By” to designate food safety.
  • A new restaurant opened in the historic Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall in NYC: the Grand Brasserie.
  • Flaky Pastry Croissant Co., Dubai’s first gourmet Croissanterie, serves ice cream in croissant cups and cones!
  • At the 1 rue Rennequin, 75017 Paris, you can find the Tiramisserie.
  • Till December 31st fans can visit the 007 themed Bar & Boutique in the Burlington Arcade in Mayfair, London.
  • Dog Haus X Jake Paul, the influencer takes an interest in the award-winning national restaurant & sports bar brand. He will be joining the Board of Directors and will become a 25-units franchisee.

Enjoy reading!

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Otomat is serving savoury, autumnal pizzas

15-10-2024

  • Otomat - autumn pizza 'Abbey Road' and pizza 'Boule & Boulette'Otomat - autumn pizza 'Abbey Road' and pizza 'Boule & Boulette'
  • 'apero bites' at Otomat - credits Bramski and 'give Pears a Chance''apero bites' at Otomat - credits Bramski and 'give Pears a Chance'
  • The Belgian pizza chain OtomatThe Belgian pizza chain Otomat
  • Otomat serves cocktails and Otomat - autumn pizza 'You've got l'oeuf'Otomat serves cocktails and Otomat - autumn pizza 'You've got l'oeuf'
  • Otomat - autumn pizza 'Abbey Road' and pizza 'Boule & Boulette'Otomat - autumn pizza 'Abbey Road' and pizza 'Boule & Boulette'
  • 'apero bites' at Otomat - credits Bramski and 'give Pears a Chance''apero bites' at Otomat - credits Bramski and 'give Pears a Chance'
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From tomorrow on, you can enjoy savoury and autumnal pizzas at the Belgian pizza restaurant Otomat! Consider a pizza ABBEY ROAD: 3 Belgian cheeses selected by Van Tricht (Greendal, Chimay Classique & Herve du Vieux Moulin), Amsterdam pearl onions, gherkins and mesclun. Or the pizza, GIVE PEARS A CHANCE: Blue cheese, pear, syrup made of Liefmans, Liège syrup and mesclun. Check out the Otomat autumnal menu with the specific names below!

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Chefs at the first Dutch Chef Panel | ‘Redefine Meat is the future of meat’

8-10-2024

  • Chefs at the first Dutch Chef Panel | ‘Redefine Meat is the future of meat’Chefs at the first Dutch Chef Panel | ‘Redefine Meat is the future of meat’

Redefine Meat™, the pioneer in ‘the new meat’, brought together leading chefs from around the Netherlands for a first: a behind-closed-doors event to review previously unveiled products. These renowned culinary experts were allowed to taste existing, improved products in the range, as well as the very latest innovations the company is working on. Their feedback is now being used by Redefine Meat’s R&D department to further refine various facets of the product such as flavour and texture ahead of launches in the coming period. lees verder

Trends we spotted | Week 40

7-10-2024

  • Back row from the left Franke Osinga, Lars Aukema, Jan Smink. Front row from the left Seb Smit, Geert-Jan Vaartjes, Marc van Gulick, Kees Meinderts, Jeroen Achtien.Back row from the left Franke Osinga, Lars Aukema, Jan Smink. Front row from the left Seb Smit, Geert-Jan Vaartjes, Marc van Gulick, Kees Meinderts, Jeroen Achtien. credits Julia Dongstra.
  • Trends we spotted
  • Fletcher Hotels is now renting out e-bikes from Dutch brand BOHLTFletcher Hotels is now renting out e-bikes from Dutch brand BOHLT
  • McDonald's highly anticipated Chicken Big Mac® drops at U.S. restaurants this monthMcDonald's highly anticipated Chicken Big Mac® drops at U.S. restaurants this month
  • Jeremiah Stone, Chef & Owner of Bar Contra, with a Mill food recycler in the Bar Contra kitchen for Mill's Make Food, Not Waste Restaurant WeekJeremiah Stone, Chef & Owner of Bar Contra, with a Mill food recycler in the Bar Contra kitchen for Mill's Make Food, Not Waste Restaurant Week
  • An idea? Pink mugs instead of bracelets for Breast Cancer Awareness MonthAn idea? Pink mugs instead of bracelets for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • Back row from the left Franke Osinga, Lars Aukema, Jan Smink. Front row from the left Seb Smit, Geert-Jan Vaartjes, Marc van Gulick, Kees Meinderts, Jeroen Achtien.Back row from the left Franke Osinga, Lars Aukema, Jan Smink. Front row from the left Seb Smit, Geert-Jan Vaartjes, Marc van Gulick, Kees Meinderts, Jeroen Achtien. credits Julia Dongstra.
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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:

  • Fletcher Hotels is now renting out e-bikes from the Dutch brand BOHLT.
  • The highly anticipated Chicken Big Mac® appears at McDonald’s US this month.
  • Frisian top chefs raise over €11,000 for Brazilian street children during the ‘Frysk Benefit Diner’.
  • Inspiration? The Toasted Yolk Cafe is selling pink mugs instead of the Dutch tradition of bracelets for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
  • Last week, NYC hosted the first-ever ‘Make Food, Not Waste’- Restaurant Week, an initiative of Mill, a food recycling system.
  • Maison Ruinart celebrated the opening of the Nicolas Ruinart pavilion, opposite the old maison at 4 Rue Des Crayères in Reims.
  • And an appetizing reel about ‘Spicy Blooming Pastry’.

Enjoy reading!

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Residence Inn The Hague | Money from disposable packaging for charity

10-9-2024

  • Residence Inn The HagueResidence Inn The Hague
  • Residence Inn The HagueResidence Inn The Hague
  • Residence Inn The HagueResidence Inn The Hague
  • Residence Inn The HagueResidence Inn The Hague
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Hotel Residence Inn by Marriott The Hague recently launched a special collection bin for deposit packaging in its lobby. The hotel, falling under Hotel management company International Hotel Capital Partners (IHCP), has collected more than 500 plastic bottles and cans. The deposit collected will be donated by the hotel to the Plastic Soup Foundation.

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Trends we spotted | Week 34

27-8-2024

  • Wijngaarden open dagen in NederlandWijngaarden open dagen in Nederland
  • Trends we spotted
  • Bring your dog to dinner during the CESAR Restaurant WeekendBring your dog to dinner during the CESAR Restaurant Weekend
  • Paris Hilton & Hampton by Hilton - Waffle bossesParis Hilton & Hampton by Hilton - Waffle bosses
  • a brand IQ test as marketing tool for fans by Chipotlea brand IQ test as marketing tool for fans by Chipotle
  • French startup seeks approval in 5 key markets for cultivated foie grasFrench startup seeks approval in 5 key markets for cultivated foie gras
  • Kirishima Shuzo x StarbucksKirishima Shuzo x Starbucks
  • Wijngaarden open dagen in NederlandWijngaarden open dagen in Nederland
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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:

  • French startup Gourmey seeks approval in 5 key markets for lab-grown foie gras.
  • Kirishima Shuzo x Starbucks’ first collaboration facility to open spring 2026 in Japan. The facility is 100% generated by sweet potato-generated power!
  • World-renowned chef Massimo Bottura debuted Torno Subito in Downtown Miami on August 21st.
  • Last week Chipotle was calling all scholars to enter a Chipotle IQ test with more than 1 million in Bogos and free burritos. Great idea: an IQ test based on your brand as marketing tool?
  • Hampton by Hilton unveils firstever Waffle Bosses for National Waffle Day.
  • the CESAR brand teamed up with five of New York City’s most desirable pet-friendly eateries to invite pet parents and their dogs to enjoy a dining experience together during the first-ever CESAR Restaurant Weekend.
  • The Vineyard Open Days in the Netherlands take place in September and more than 30 Dutch vineyards are participating.
  • A couple of weeks ago we wrote an article about ‘The Cantinas’ by Taco Bell. This event took place August 17-18 2024, we spotted a great reel by Taylor King, a recap of the event!
  • And a great suggestion: Eleven Madison Bark! 😉

Enjoy reading!

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The foiling, electric shuttle ships of Candela will be deployed in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM

23-8-2024

  • The foiling, electric shuttle ships - Candela P-12 - the interiorThe foiling, electric shuttle ships - Candela P-12 - the interior
  • The foiling, electric shuttle ships - Candela P-12The foiling, electric shuttle ships - Candela P-12
  • The foiling, electric shuttle ships - Candela P-12 - the interiorThe foiling, electric shuttle ships - Candela P-12 - the interior
  • The foiling, electric shuttle ships - Candela P-12The foiling, electric shuttle ships - Candela P-12
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A fleet of foiling, electric shuttle ships is set to be deployed on the Red Sea. In a landmark deal, the Candela P-12, the world’s first electric hydrofoil ship, will service the planned water network in NEOM, the gigantic, sustainable development taking shape in Northwest Saudi Arabia. A video about NEOM can be found in this link. NEOM has procured an initial batch of 8 of the foiling, electric shuttle ships, making it the largest announced order in Candela’s history.

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Trends we spotted | Week 33

20-8-2024

  • Microsoft X tech start-up CurbitMicrosoft X tech start-up Curbit
  • Trends we spotted
  • Domino's Pizza België X BickyDomino's Pizza België X Bicky
  • O2 SURFTOWN MUC - credits SURFTOWNO2 SURFTOWN MUC - credits SURFTOWN
  • Rendering of the O2 SURFTOWN MUC - credits SURFTOWNRendering of the O2 SURFTOWN MUC - credits SURFTOWN
  • Serve Robotics delivers Shake Shack in LAServe Robotics delivers Shake Shack in LA
  • Serve Robotics delivers Shake Shack in LAServe Robotics delivers Shake Shack in LA
  • Rendering of Hotel MOHI by AppellationRendering of Hotel MOHI by Appellation
  • Microsoft X tech start-up CurbitMicrosoft X tech start-up Curbit
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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:

  • Another ‘100 Best of’ list. The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops!
  • Shake Shack will use autonomous robot delivery by Serve Robotics via Uber Eats in the Los Angeles area.
  • The O2 SURFTOWN MUC, Germany’s first and Europe’s largest surf park, recently opened its doors. They have a new globally unique wave technology.
  • Utah’s Powder Mountain will soon double as a skiable outdoor art museum. That’s a great way to visit a museum, skiing through it!
  • The Appellation chain announced the opening of urban resort MOHI by Appellation in Morgan Hill, Silicon Valley’s next culinary capital, in fall 2025.
  • Curbit announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver innovative AI solution to the restaurant industry.
  • Spotted on Instagram: Japanese Koshu Grapes aka Pink Cotton Candy Grapes. The grapes look delicious!
  • Domino’s Pizza Belgium puts the popular Bicky pizza back on their menu. A collaboration with Bicky. The Bicky burger is a true classic in Belgium.

Enjoy reading!

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‘Brewing for impact’ | Lager made with drought-resistant fonio grains

16-8-2024

  • Carlsberg & Brooklyn Brewery - Fonio beer - credits Justin de SouzaCarlsberg & Brooklyn Brewery - Fonio beer - credits Justin de Souza
  • Carlsberg & Brooklyn Brewery - Fonio beer - credits Justin de SouzaCarlsberg & Brooklyn Brewery - Fonio beer - credits Justin de Souza
  • Carlsberg & Brooklyn Brewery - Fonio beer - credits Justin de SouzaCarlsberg & Brooklyn Brewery - Fonio beer - credits Justin de Souza
  • Carlsberg & Brooklyn Brewery - Fonio beer - credits Justin de SouzaCarlsberg & Brooklyn Brewery - Fonio beer - credits Justin de Souza
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Carlsberg, in cooperation with the Brooklyn Brewery, has created a brand-new type of beer that is made of only fonio grains, without the use of any barley or bittering hops. The grain, which has thrived in West Africa for over 5,000 years and is widely used in African cooking, can thrive in poor soils and is drought-resistant.

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