Chocolate-Atelier Vyverman | chocolate vending machine in hotel lobby

23-11-2016

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When we drive through Belgium and see the exit to the city of Sint-Niklaas, I always think of our Dutch version of Santa Claus, Sinterklaas. Actually, it’s just logical thinking to let the modern version of Sinterklaas originate from this town, don’t you think? Chocolatier Wim Vyverman of the Chocolate-Atelier Vyverman in Sint-Niklaas currently started selling chocolate, including special treats for Sinterklaas, in a chocolate vending machine in the lobby of Hotel Serwir.

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Brown butter candles | surprise your guests with this sauce

22-11-2016

A new way to surprise your guests: offer them brown butter candles as sauce. Edible and surprising, the sauce for the main course has been at the table already in front of your guests.

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Healthy meal in a bottle | lunch for millennials?

21-11-2016

Ample, a healthy meal in a bottle, is a new product that will be launched by the end of 2016. A quick, convenient and healthy lunch for millennials. The most funded Indiegogo food campaign of all time has been backed for 735%. Is this start-up changing the lunch game for millennials?

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Trends we spotted this week – week 46

18-11-2016

  • Trends in het kort

At Horecatrends we spot a lot of national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write articles about, the smaller trends we use in our column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week among others, the Nutella burger by McDonald’s and Bistro Vertus in The Hague.

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Moley Robot | with skills of the best chefs in the world

18-11-2016

Moley has created the world’s first robotic kitchen. Featuring an advanced, fully functional robot integrated into a beautifully designed, professional kitchen, it cooks with the skill and flair of a master chef. The prototype was premiered to widespread acclaim at Hanover Messe, the international robotics show. Will this idea help restaurants to fill the shortage of chefs? read more

Starbucks | The Espresso Cloud IPA

16-11-2016

Starbucks is serving a new coffee drink, blending craft beer with espresso: the Espresso Cloud IPA.  Innovation in your coffee and beer ;-). We wonder what this innovation will taste like….

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JO&JOE | new brand by AccorHotels

15-11-2016

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AccorHotels wants to revolutionize hospitality with its new brand: JO&JOE. A brand co-constructed with its future guests, disrupting traditional codes. JO&JOE will blend private-rental, hostel and hotel formats. They want to reinvent and disrupt the experience in terms of design approach, catering, service and guest journey. By 2020 a total of 50 venues have to be open at destinations popular with Millennials, like locations in Paris and Bordeaux (2018) and Warsaw, Budapest, Rio and São Paulo.

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The culinary ‘pepernoot’ | created by chef Rik Jansma from restaurant Basiliek

14-11-2016

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Rik Jansma, chef and owner of restaurant Basiliek in Harderwijk has designed a special limited edition of the famous Dutch ‘pepernoot’. A special gingerbread biscuit served traditionally at the celebration of the anniversary of Sinterklaas ( Saint Nicholas). The chef, awarded with a Michelin star has created this culinary ‘pepernoot’ in collaboration with Van Delft Biscuits. The ‘pepernoten’ will be available in a limited edition in stores all over the Netherlands. read more

The Repour smart stopper | fresh wine, time after time

14-11-2016

The repour stoppers provide a simple, effective way to keep your favourite wine fresh once opened.

Pop the “smart stopper” into the bottle and the unique oxygen absorbing technology within the stopper gets to work removing the oxygen within the bottle that causes your wine to deteriorate.

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Trends we spotted this week – week 45

11-11-2016

  • Trends in het kort

At Horecatrends we spot a lot of national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write articles about, the smaller trends we use in our column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week among others, Spirit restaurant expanding to Amsterdam and WineStein, the digital sommelier.

If you like to read the whole article, click the title. Enjoy reading! read more

Google Trips | See more, plan less

9-11-2016

Google Trips is de latest Google app. After Google Maps, Drive, Gmail and your Google Calender is Google Trips the newest tool which should make life easier. The new mobile app should help travellers instantly plan each day of their trips. Buying airplane tickets, booking a hotel and visiting a cosy restaurant at your destination, all in one simple travelling app.

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Online wine tasting with Ilja Gort

8-11-2016

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Ilja Gort, famous winemaker and author is organising an online wine tasting on the 14th of November. This interactive winetasting/wineworkshop will include more information about Ilja’s new Bordeaux Supérieur. read more

Beer Bit | warm beer in pub belongs to the past

7-11-2016

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From now on you can enjoy your beer as the brewmaster intended! Beer Bit chills your craft beer to bring out its optimal taste. read more

Trends we spotted this week – week 44

4-11-2016

  • Trends in het kort

At Horecatrends we spot a lot of national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write articles about, the smaller trends we use in our column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week among others, the unique collaboration between Spa Zuiver and Rituals, and the ‘rookworstkroket’ by FEBO & HEMA.

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Finger lickin’ good!

4-11-2016

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Finger cookies are ideal for dipping in chocolate, caramel or syrup. Last year Italian designer Paolo Ulian came up with the idea of the cookies which are designed to fit perfectly on your fingers. The cookies are cone-shaped and are made like a thin wafer. These cookies served with some sauces and coffee would probably taste finger lickin’ good!  read more

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