Robot ADAM by Richtech Robotics

26-8-2024

Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR), a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, has been installing its advanced robotic beverage system, Robot ADAM around the US. ADAM is a humanoid mixologist robot to restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, bars and, even events companies.

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Reopening of The College Hotel Bar & Bistro | Classic French with a touch of Caribbean

23-8-2024

Reopening – On August 20^th, The College Hotel on the Roelof Hartstraat in Amsterdam reopened its Bar & Bistro after an intensive renovation. Designer Piet Boon gave The College Hotel Bar & Bistro (as well as the rest of the hotel) a handsome new look and the kitchen has also been redesigned. Diners are welcome from morning till late at night – from coffee to cocktails and high tea to main course. And all with French elegance and a touch of Caribbean island vibes.

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Trends we spotted | Week 33

20-8-2024

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:

• 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.

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Sunscreen at Bagels & Beans | Getting vitamin D with Factor Creamcheese

9-8-2024

At the Dutch chain of Bagels & Beans, they grease their bagels well and now guests can do the same on their terraces for free! Enjoying a staycation or grabbing a sunny terrace is now even more appealing. Sunscreen is on hand at every location. Getting vitamin D with Factor Creamcheese. Enjoy the summer more responsibly!

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Immerse LDN | ExCeL London unveils new dedicated immersive entertainment district

8-8-2024

This Summer, ExCeL London, part of ADNEC Group, will launch the first phases of Immerse LDN, set to be the UK’s largest immersive entertainment district and offering new afterhours and hospitality opportunities for the events industry. Spanning more than 160,000sqft once fully complete, Immerse LDN will be dedicated to showcasing world-class immersive experiences and original productions across brand-new purpose-built venue spaces in the heart of London’s Royal Docks – set to the backdrop of ExCeL London’s newly developed waterfront.

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Trends we spotted | Week 31

6-8-2024

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:

• People’s Captain is a special beer brand in the UK that supports positive mental health in the country. They’re brewing positivity.
• We love to follow news around lab-grown meat and we read that the UK is the first European country to approve putting lab-grown meat in pet food. It will be done by Meatly.
• Spotted on Instagram, Fruttini. They produces artisanal frosted fruit in Paris. It looks delicious!
• It’s croissant time again, we spotted a new one: the Cröner. Turkish kebab and the croissant meet to create the ultimate kebab. Sold at Cio’s Grill & Kebab in Vienna.
• ‘Inspired by KM’, Kylian Mbappé and Accor forge alliance to empower younger generations.
• For those who love to play a game of ping pong, you should try Tipong Sport, created in France!
• Great name swap: pickles festival Picklesburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! We know that they love pickles in the US but we wonder if Europeans would fancy pickle shaved ice, pickle tots or pickle cheesesteak.
• After a redesign the Asian restaurant Mr. Sam will reopen this month in Amsterdam.
• Earlier we wrote about the introduction of the German app NeoTaste in Amsterdam, they’re now expanding to many more Dutch cities. They have a lot of restaurants offering special culinary benefits in Amsterdam and Rotterdam for example.
• Pasquale Carfora, chef of Aroma Italian Fine Dining Restaurant in the small Dutch town of Vaassen, is named winner of the renowned Primo dei Campi competition in Italy.
• Chiel Dohmen, owner of restaurant By Chiel in Zutphen, has been awarded the prestigious Gerrit de Kiewit Trophy of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Nederland.

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Young entrepreneurs | The newest hospitality concepts of the Netherlands

30-7-2024

A number of great concepts have opened in recent months, including the long-awaited Rif010 in Rotterdam, which finally started its waves on July 6. We also came across a number of great new concepts by young entrepreneurs, a remarkably number of these new concepts in Amsterdam sell matcha. We wish all these entrepreneurs the best of luck! Check out our list with 7 of the newest hospitality concepts of the Netherlands.

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Zabroni cascara ice tea syrup | Sustainable, healthy, enjoy the natural essence

26-7-2024

Zabroni introduces a refreshing new drink: ice tea syrup with a twist. The very first cascara ice tea on the Dutch market is a special and sustainable product with versatile applications.

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Birthday treats | By Jarmusch hands out free pancakes

18-7-2024

Birthday treats: pancake-lovers in Rotterdam beware: tomorrow, July 19, By Jarmusch celebrates its seven-year anniversary! That’s why Rotterdam’s favourite all-day breakfast diner is handing out their signature dish for free on July 19 from early morning to late afternoon at both locations to every guest who comes to their party.

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Trends we spotted | Week 28

16-7-2024

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:

• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) introduces a polymer-based material with unique properties. For those interested in #sustainable building!
• For foodies travelling to Slovenia this summer! The gastronomy in this country has reached another milestone, 63 restaurants listed in the 2024 Michelin Guide! Find them on TasteSlovenia.
• Outback steakhouse celebrated ‘National Onion Day’ with free bloomin’ onions back in June. A great example of how the capitalize on a ‘National Day’.
• Moët & Chandon, along with chef Yannick Alléno opened a pop-up in Paris for this Olympic summer: Moët in Paris by Allénos.
• Netflix will be opening Netflix House, an experiential entertainment venue where fans can experience their favourite shows and movies in real life. The first 2 locations will open in 2025.
• New York State introduces the SAFE (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation) for Kids Act, to protect children from social media.
• Interesting initiative for cities? Attractions in Copenhagen reward climat-friendly actions with CopenPay.
• Having your meal delivered to your regular pub, Takeaway.com created ‘Caf’eetjes’ in Brussels. Would that work in the Netherlands?
• DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station introduces a welfare budget for employees in cooperation with empowr.
• And a mobile charcuterie stand by La Rosé Charcuterie! Great idea for events?

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