Hilton New York Times Square unveiled Aladdin’s Times Square Palace Suite
21-7-2023
With summer travel in full swing and families traveling to enjoy Broadway experiences this season, Hilton New York Times Square has unveiled an Aladdin’s Times Square Palace suite complementing the hotel’s close proximity to Disney’s Aladdin the Musical on Broadway.
Rooftop to go | Wet deck of the W Amsterdam
20-7-2023
You no longer have to go to New York for the best rooftops! As soon as the sun shines, there are a number of rooftops in the Netherlands where you can enjoy the sun, cocktails, bites, music and an amazing view with a touch of fashion. The WET Deck in the W Amsterdam is one of them, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset there!
The first food market in Den Bosch | DE FAM
20-7-2023
The first food market in Den Bosch, DE FAM, will open its doors on July 29. The first original food market in the capital of the region Noord Brabant took some time to arrive, but it was worth the wait. With the opening of the new concept, Den Bosch has gained a top hotspot. The urban appearance, A-location and the diverse range of food concepts make this brand new spot the jewel of the city.
SHIROKIMONO | Sake + Art Innovation
18-7-2023
Nozomi Japan Inc. is expanding its business to the world and will hold reception tasting events in the U.S. and France for their fermentation + art themed high brand sake “SHIROKIMONO”. This sparkling sake will only be available at selected restaurants in 2023 and there will be no general release.
Taco Bell revives nostalgic Coin Drop game virtually in their mobile app
18-7-2023
Taco Bell recently announced it is relaunching their nostalgic Coin Drop game. And it’s back with a modern twist – trading in countertops for the Taco Bell mobile app. Available to Taco Bell Rewards members, the fan-favorite fundraiser will run now until August 14, 2023 and a digital “coin” will appear when customers opt to Round Up their total to the nearest dollar in the Taco Bell app while ordering, or visit their website (ta.co/coindropamoe) to request a coin without making a purchase or rounding up), giving fans a shot at playing the game and a chance to win one of three classic menu items for free*. Rounded up funds will go directly to the Taco Bell Foundation to support the next generation of leaders with scholarships, grants, and educational experiences.
Hard Rock launched the Messi Chicken Sandwich
18-7-2023
Hard Rock International is once again teaming up with global brand ambassador, Lionel Messi, to launch a namesake menu item – the Messi Chicken Sandwich, ‘Made For You by Leo Messi’. The new ‘Milanese style’ Chicken Sandwich is perfectly timed to Messi’s historic entrance into Major League Soccer and more importantly, in South Florida, home of the iconic Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Since last week foodies, soccer and sports fans around the world can order the Messi Chicken Sandwich at participating Hard Rock Cafe locations and Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos via in-room dining.
Feast on Cloud 9 at the Grove | Hot air balloon dining
17-7-2023
This Summer, Hertfordshire hotel and spa, The Grove will launch a host of seasonal experiences as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, one of them being Feast on Cloud 9. As a standout staycation destination in the UK with a wide range of experiences and close proximity to London, The Grove is one of the UK’s most exciting luxury resort estates, catering to every taste with its diverse offerings and activities.
We love the idea of the balloons in the garden of hotel The Grove, very picturesque. Here in the Netherlands we have chef Angélique Schmeinck who creates the most delicious dishes in real hot balloons at CuliAir Sky Dining. For those who love to have the images of eating in a hot air balloon but who chickens out of the real experience, Feast on Cloud 9 is much more appropriate. 🙂
Trends we spotted | Week 28
14-7-2023
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’.
This week a ‘trends we spotted’ in summer vibes! With links to a number of Instagram posts including one with a frozen Aperol Spritz recipe that could sell very well at your outdoor dining space on warm days. And about the ‘High cocktails time’ on Saturday afternoon at FAK Utrecht.
The ‘Taste the world cuisine’ at Shell cafes in the Netherlands now sells a sweet BBQ bacon bun and a pulled BBQ chicken wrap from BBQ chef Ralph de Kok. If you buy one of them, you can also win one Komado barbecue from Big Green Egg and a cookbook from Ralph. Read how in the article!
Another special swimming pool for dogs, this time ‘Mutts & Martinis’ in Florida. Including a bar where the dog owners can enjoy a drink and even order food. Last week we wrote about a dog swimming pool in France, when will one open in the Netherlands?
A number of pop-up beach clubs from major brands, we previously wrote about Gucci in the South of France and now a pop-up from Louis Vuitton in the beach bar of the Mandarin Oriental in Bodrum. And in Malaysia there is a Dioriviera! This pop-up is at the Ember Beach Club of the One&Only Desaru Coast.
Last year we already wrote an article about Anya Hindmarch‘s special ice cream project, you can taste her special ice cream flavors again until August 27 at Anya Village in London. And a lesson on how to create butlers: the Hôtel Belles Rives in Juan-les-Pins on the French Riviera introduces a ‘Water Ski Butler’.
In Milan, the ‘Ichi Station sushi bar’ chain has opened a new location on Via Solferino, with a special design in peachy colors. However, we think the packaging of their sushi take-out is very cool! Maybe an inspiration for other sushi chains!
Autocado | A cobotic solution to guacamole prep at Chipotle
14-7-2023
Chipotle Mexican Grill recently announced Autocado, an avocado processing cobotic prototype that cuts, cores, and peels avocados before they are hand mashed to create the restaurant’s famous guacamole. The prototype, developed in collaboration with Vebu, is currently being tested at the Chipotle Cultivate Center in Irvine, California. The device could ultimately reduce guacamole prep time by 50%, allowing Chipotle employees to focus on serving guests and providing great hospitality.
Foodbar & Theatre Scala opened its doors in Amsterdam
14-7-2023
Yesterday, a tantalizing new concept opened its doors on the Van Hallstraat in the Westerpark neighborhood in Amsterdam. Foodbar & Theatre Scala is an inspiring, one-of-a-kind theater and catering concept, where guests can create their own ideal evening: choose from a rich selection of short shows, or relax with a delicious cocktail and matching dishes.
TASTYY | A new style Kebab & Soul Food place in Germany
10-7-2023
Since March 2023 the people and visitors of the German city Gelsenkirchen can visit a new style kebab and soul food place: TASTYY at the railway station in town. The concept offers high quality, delicious and affordable food. It redefines the traditional classic kebab in a completely new and fresh way, with the pure taste of nature and transparency about all ingredients. Their kebab skewer is also available on request as a vegan ‘Tastyy Tower’ and they also serve many creative food combinations as bowls, paninis and burgers. New stores are already announced at the Neustrasse 16 in Düsseldorf, the Hohenstauffenring 25-27 in Köln and at the Zeil 88 in Frankfurt am Main. A new concept to watch!
Cocktail festival SHAKE! | 10 cocktail bars in Amsterdam North
10-7-2023
On July 21, 22 and 23, Door 74 will host cocktail festival SHAKE! This festival takes place at Helling 7 and Lagerwal, where the initiators, together with ten Amsterdam cocktail bars and various brands, bring the vibrant cocktail scene closer to the public. The other participating cocktail bars are: The Tailor, Cielo, Rosalia’s Menagerie, Super Lyan, Pulitzer’s Bar, Vesper, Law & Order, Feijoa and Café Panache.
Trends we spotted | Week 27
7-7-2023
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 Kaspar Schmauser, a German, vegan food concept launched in 2021 and that is expanding in Germany. And IKEA introduced the plantdog in the Netherlands. The plantdog is cheaper than the chicken hot dog.
Häagen-Dazs by General Mills brings luxury to the yogurt aisle in the USA with the debut of ‘Cultured Crème’. And according to a study New York state is the most vegan obsessed state.
We came across an article on wellness in hotels and they mentioned pickleball, a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong. They even mentioned hotels and resorts opened pickleball courts. As its courts are smaller it might be a great sport for the sportive grey brigade who used to play tennis.
For those travelling to Paris this September, Big Mamma returns with its 100% street food festival at La Felicità! On September 16 and 17. And also in France: at Mérignac (near Bordeaux) the first dog pool, Mouille tes Pattes, opened. We love the idea!
Hell Energy is the world’s first AI created energy drink. And at restaurant THE DUCHESS you can enjoy a special, Instagrammable and enchanting scroppino. Check out their Instagram post!
KETEL 1 introduced their Hard Lemonades, ready to drink in the 2 flavors, strawberry & watermelon and lemon & lime.
The cultivated meat by UPSIDE Foods launched at Bar Crenn
6-7-2023
UPSIDE Foods, the leading cultivated meat, poultry and seafood company, recently announced that its cultivated chicken – grown directly from real animal cells – has launched at the renowned Michelin-starred Bar Crenn in San Francisco, California. The historic event, held on Saturday, July 1, was the first-ever consumer sale of cultivated meat in the U.S., representing a historic milestone for the food system.
An interactive TOIZ Room for adults with a phenomenal view at nhow Rotterdam
6-7-2023
nhow Rotterdam opened their one of a kind TOIZ Room on July 5th. This interactive hotel room challenges adults to reconnect with their inner child. The room is much more than a simple room to sleep in, it is an enchanting space full of creativity. The room speaks through its vibrant colors, shapes and the use of different materials. An extraordinary experience with phenomenal views of the city’s architectural highlights.
On cloud nine | Anticipating and experiencing the BARBIE movie
4-7-2023
In anticipation of the BARBIE movie that will be released on July 21st, fans can enjoy different BARBIE experiences from sleeping in Ken’s Malibu DreamHouse, a themed pop-up restaurant and special ice cream flavours, there is a wide variety of ways to dive into the Barbie universe.
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts celebrates 90 years with a Timeless Tour and Room 90
3-7-2023
In 2023, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts celebrates 90 years of timeless travel. A time to reflect on all the milestones of nine decades and proudly celebrate the brand’s ambitious expansion into new destinations. Tivoli Hotels & Resorts was founded in 1933 with the opening of Tivoli Avenida Liberdade in the heart of Lisbon. What was once one hotel on the Portuguese capital’s most famous avenue has grown into an iconic collection of hotels and resorts in destinations around the world: from Portugal and the Netherlands to Brazil, Qatar to China, and soon in Spain and Italy. Tivoli is excited to celebrate its 90th anniversary, offering guests unique experiences with lasting memories of a laid-back lifestyle. Tivoli’s Timeless Tour and Room 90 are two carefully curated experiences featuring Tivoli’s signature style, launched now on the special anniversary website.
Amstel1 | Modern brown café in the heart of Amsterdam
3-7-2023
Today, the city’s living room Amstel1 opens its doors on the Amstel in Amsterdam. In this modern brown café, people eat, drink, laugh and play. Together, because in Amstel1 you are never alone. Amstel1 is part of Vermaat, known for locations such as Rouhi, Hemel & Aarde, Artis, RIJKS, STACH and La Place.
Kevin Hart’s plant-based fast service restaurant Hart House welcomes fourth location in less than a year
3-7-2023
Hart House, the plant-based fast service restaurant founded by actor, entrepreneur and comedian Kevin Hart, opened its newest location across from the University of Southern California campus, in Downtown Los Angeles. Hot off the heels of their first drive through opening in Hollywood last month at Sunset & Highland, the USC restaurant represents the fourth Los Angeles area Hart House in a year, since debuting in August 2022, joining the locations in Westchester and Monrovia.
BANKS Antwerp now part of the Carlton Hotel Collection
3-7-2023
Expansion – The Carlton Hotel Collection is expanding. The four-star BANKS Antwerp, located in the historic heart of the city, is the latest addition to the international hotel company. With its quirky character and unique location, the hotel fits perfectly within the collection. Carlton takes over both ownership and day-to-day operations. After fifteen years, owners Carla Bartels and Daan Terlingen hand over the baton on July 1. That day Roelof Meijering will start as hotel manager in Antwerp. BANKS Antwerp is the second hotel of the Carlton Hotel Collection in Belgium, bringing the total number of hotels to thirteen.
American brand Firehouse Subs® opens in Zurich
30-6-2023
The American brand, Firehouse Subs®, recently opened their first restaurant in Europe, in Zurich, Switzerland. At the same time Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI), parent company of Firehouse Subs announced the signing of a development agreement to launch in Mexico later this year. These announcements mark the beginning of the brand’s expansion plan globally, with the first opening outside North America and Canada where they have over 1,200 restaurants.
Trends we spotted | Week 26
30-6-2023
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 an interesting read on the Generative AI Innovation Center by Amazon Web Services and in the city Groningen we will get a Vegataria, the first vegetarian pop-up by the Dutch Kwalitaria chain.
Lamborghini & real estate company Dar Global will build a luxury estate at the Costa del Sol with individual villas inspired by the iconic super sports car designs. And from June until the end of September, Gucci takes over Loulou Ramatuelle on the Pampelonne shore. Great design!
Global artist Camilo joins ‘Ritmo y Color’ by McDonald’s, they are inviting fans in the USA to vote for concert destinations. And Taco Bell® celebrates the return of the Volcano menu and the brand’s first-ever pre-recorded advice Hot Line at 1-844-THTS-HOT with Paris Hilton.
The largest table in the world makes it return in France, you can enjoy lunch at a 2,5 km long table. And in London you can visit The Brig, an underground bar is so small, it only has room for four people.
Inspired by the Greek gods, Belaire created Belaire ZEUS, the world’s largest bottle of bubbly rosé. This 45-liter bottle is the equivalent to 60 standard bottles. And Aperol Spritz is creating an Italian ‘LA Spritz Piazza’ in the north of Paris on July 7 and 8. We have great squares for a similar piazza here in the Netherlands as well!
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Redefine Meat and ‘Telavivian’ restaurant chain Boker Tov bring new-meat to Belgium
29-6-2023
New-meatTM pioneer, Redefine Meat, is partnering with Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant chain, Boker Tov, to begin serving new-meat in Belgium. With three locations in Antwerp, Boker Tov will offer Redefine Meat’s plant-based new-meat portfolio across all restaurants, starting off with the Redefine Merguez Sausage and Redefine Burger.
The Anthony Hotel in Utrecht implements RUNNR.ai
29-6-2023
With the implementation of RUNNR.ai, an artificial intelligence tool that works through WhatsApp, The Anthony Hotel is improving the guest experience. It is one of the first hotels in Utrecht to work with this system. Guests get immediate answers to their questions, can rebook services and pay hassle-free. RUNNR.ai is an upgrade of the chatbot often used on websites.
World’s first Solein® Gelato now available to consumers in Singapore
26-6-2023
Back in July 2019 we wrote about a new protein Solein in our trends we spotted week 29, now 4 years later the people in Singapore can taste the first Chocolate Solein® Gelato!
Fico, a Singapore-based restaurant, is making food history by embarking on a culinary revolution by creating the world’s first Chocolate Solein® Gelato, a dessert made with ingredients derived out of thin air. Solein is the world’s most sustainable protein produced by Finnish food tech company Solar Foods.
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