Pamper Your Valentine at THE ENTOURAGE GROUP

23-1-2024

  • Mr. Porter SteakhouseMr. Porter Steakhouse
  • IzakayaIzakaya
  • Bento BoxBento Box
  • The ButcherThe Butcher
  • The DuchessThe Duchess
  • Toni LocoToni Loco

Love deserves to be celebrated, especially on Valentine’s Day! And as the saying goes, ‘the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach’, the restaurants of THE ENTOURAGE GROUP have once again created culinary drinks and dishes to make your heart race.

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Trends we spotted | Week 03

23-1-2024

  • Trends we spotted
  • Amstel Rosé - Fruity beer with 4% alcoholAmstel Rosé - Fruity beer with 4% alcohol
  • Avani Frankfurt City hotel - lobby view sitting area and reception deskAvani Frankfurt City hotel - lobby view sitting area and reception desk
  • Avani Frankfurt City hotel - restaurant and the neon light bar counterAvani Frankfurt City hotel - restaurant and the neon light bar counter
  • Free Webinar for hotels in Amsterdam by Clean The WorldFree Webinar for hotels in Amsterdam by Clean The World
  • Eurocamp took over the accommodations of VancanSoleilEurocamp took over the accommodations of VancanSoleil
  • Fat Phill's will open restaurants in LondonFat Phill's will open restaurants in London
  • Samenwerking Royal Swinkels Family & de Ramzy GroupSamenwerking Royal Swinkels Family & de Ramzy Group

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:

  • City of Amsterdam will host a free webinar for local hotels with sustainability leader Clean the World.
  • Amstel Rosé | Fruity rosé beer with 4% alcohol
  • EUROCAMP expands to over 45,000 mobile homes with VACANSOLEIL assets acquisition
  • 35 additional pouring points for Swinkels Family Brewers at the Ramzy Group locations in Amsterdam
  • Dutch franchise formula Fat Phill’s opens in London
  • Avani hotel & resort makes its debut in Frankfurt, Germany
  • Date seed coffee

Click on the title if you like to read the full article. Enjoy reading!

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A digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell location in Kansas City

22-1-2024

  • A digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell location in Kansas CityA digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell location in Kansas City
  • A digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell location in Kansas CityA digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell location in Kansas City
  • A digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell location in Kansas CityA digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell location in Kansas City
  • A digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell location in Kansas CityA digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell location in Kansas City

Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees, is kicking off 2024 with the launch of the first digital and drive-thru-only Taco Bell in Missouri. This location was designed to prioritize rapid drive-thru service. It has no seating or lobby, allowing staff to concentrate on efficiently satisfying drive-thru and mobile orders.

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Domino’s DXB delivery bike | Revolutionary delivery bike with oven

19-1-2024

  • Domino's DXB delivery bike - the future of deliveryDomino's DXB delivery bike - the future of delivery
  • Domino's DXB delivery bike - the future of deliveryDomino's DXB delivery bike - the future of delivery
  • Domino's DXB delivery bike - the future of deliveryDomino's DXB delivery bike - the future of delivery

Domino’s Pizza is launching a prototype of a revolutionary new e-bike. The E-bike features a fan-forced oven and a shock absorber system similar to a fighter jet. The Domino’s DXB delivery bike has been designed to provide hot, smooth and safe rides for your pizzas!

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Unique experience on top of the Zalmhaven | Rotterdam

16-1-2024

  • Zalmhaventoren RotterdamZalmhaventoren Rotterdam
  • Zalmhaventoren Rotterdam LogoZalmhaventoren Rotterdam Logo

Rotterdam is getting ready for a new highlight. Magnicity, the world leader in high-altitude urban recreation, is opening a high-end and innovative restaurant and bar concept and experience on the 57th & 58th floors of the iconic Zalmhaventoren at the end of this year. It promises to be a unique experience, enriched with storytelling linked to Rotterdam.

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Spiral Tower | The future of leisure

10-1-2024

Spectacular, sustainable and the future of urban leisure. The design of the new Spiral Tower would not look out of place in a science fiction movie. In its development, Magnicity is collaborating with Amsterdam-based design agency NorthernLight and Groenendijk Engineering from Bodegraven. The spiral tower should become a major eye-catcher in the world’s biggest cities. read more

Restaurant Oaxaca | Discover Mexico’s unknown culinary treasures

10-1-2024

Those who appreciate authentic Mexican food like in Mexico no longer have to take the plane to do so. Having successfully brought “the cuisine that doesn’t travel” to Barcelona with his friend Iñaki Lopez de Viñaspre, Spanish chef Joan Bagur has begun the march northwards with the opening of Oaxaca (pronounced wa-ha-kà) on Amsterdam’s Spuistraat. read more

Top restaurant Fitzgerald | Accessible for all 

9-1-2024

Rotterdam’s top restaurant Fitzgerald has a new owner. With more accessibility, a reopened bar and reduced prices, while keeping the quality of the cuisine at the same level, the restaurant is entering a new phase. Managing directors of the Michelin-starred restaurant are familiar faces chef Michael Verhagen and maître-sommelier Bas van Beveren.    read more

Mastercard Hotel Night | Fashion parties in hotels 

9-1-2024

The Marjority of the program of Mastercard’s Hotel night 2024 has been announced. Not only will Amsterdammers sleep in the city’s finest hotels for a special price, they can also go to exclusive parties, workshops and special dinners on 13 & 14 January. The predominant theme this year is ‘fashion’.  read more

Restaurant Izakaya DUKI | Eating, drinking and singing in Japanese ambiance

2-1-2024

  • Restaurant Izakaya DUKI in Rotterdam - The Duke of TokyoRestaurant Izakaya DUKI in Rotterdam - The Duke of Tokyo
  • Restaurant Izakaya DUKI in Rotterdam - The Duke of TokyoRestaurant Izakaya DUKI in Rotterdam - The Duke of Tokyo
  • Restaurant Izakaya DUKI in Rotterdam - The Duke of TokyoRestaurant Izakaya DUKI in Rotterdam - The Duke of Tokyo
  • Restaurant Izakaya DUKI in Rotterdam - The Duke of TokyoRestaurant Izakaya DUKI in Rotterdam - The Duke of Tokyo

Just before the end of the year 2023, on December 29, Izakaya DUKI opened its doors at Hofplein in Rotterdam. The restaurant is part of the recently opened karaoke bar the Duke of Tokyo.

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The Genius Amsterdam sells sausage rolls originated from the south of the Netherlands

2-1-2024

  • Brabantse worstenbroodjes koop je nu ook bij The Genius in Amsterdam - credits The GeniusBrabantse worstenbroodjes koop je nu ook bij The Genius in Amsterdam - credits The Genius
  • Brabantse worstenbroodjes koop je nu ook bij The Genius in Amsterdam - credits The GeniusBrabantse worstenbroodjes koop je nu ook bij The Genius in Amsterdam - credits The Genius
  • Brabantse worstenbroodjes koop je nu ook bij The Genius in Amsterdam - credits The GeniusBrabantse worstenbroodjes koop je nu ook bij The Genius in Amsterdam - credits The Genius
  • Brabantse worstenbroodjes koop je nu ook bij The Genius in Amsterdam - credits The GeniusBrabantse worstenbroodjes koop je nu ook bij The Genius in Amsterdam - credits The Genius
  • Brabantse worstenbroodjes koop je nu ook bij The Genius in Amsterdam - credits The GeniusBrabantse worstenbroodjes koop je nu ook bij The Genius in Amsterdam - credits The Genius
  • Marcel Ginus - owner of The Genius Amsterdam - credits The GeniusMarcel Ginus - owner of The Genius Amsterdam - credits The Genius

On 1 October 2023, ‘The Genius’ opened its doors on Amsterdam’s Kinkerstraat. The owner, originally from the Dutch region Brabant, Marcel Ginus found that sausage rolls were very scarce in our Capital and decided to do something about it. The Genius serves handmade sausage rolls made by Bart Houben, a baker from the region Brabant. They also sell ‘star boxes’ with sausage bread creations by top chefs!

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Happy New Year

29-12-2023

Cheers to 2024!

The team of Horecatrends and the Van Spronsen & Partners Group wishes everyone a happy new year and a healthy, successful 2024 filled with love.  

Trends we spotted | Week 52

29-12-2023

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 social media posts about:

  • Pints’ of wine stocked on Britain’s shelves for the first time ever.
  • Quality Bistro has a love story with butter. They even serve a Birthday butter!
  • A new Japanese store and restaurant, iRASSHAi, opened in Paris. They call themselves: ‘Le rendeze-vous des amateurs de cuisine Japonaise’.
  • Santa’s Teddy Bear Tea is a special tradition at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. We love it and think that it’s inspirational for many other hotels!
  • The Savoy introduced their first Christmas Shop, a hidden treasure trove of festive delights nestled away beyond the Front Hall.
  • The Daily Kneads serves a croissant filled with soft serve ice cream, we spotted a croffle before but this simple recipe of a croissant and soft serve ice cream looks delicious as well.
  • The Landmark hotel in London introduced a Broissant in their Cake Shop. Check out what a broissant is in the Instagram post about it!

Enjoy reading!

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Trends we spotted | Week 51

22-12-2023

  • Trends we spotted
  • 2 Dutch restaurants in the 50 best Italian restaurants - Pianeta Terra - Aroma2 Dutch restaurants in the 50 best Italian restaurants - Pianeta Terra - Aroma
  • Christmas cookies by A Dynamite CompanyChristmas cookies by A Dynamite Company
  • DiscoDip - Miljuschka's Culinary Festival in May 2024DiscoDip - Miljuschka's Culinary Festival in May 2024
  • In Hangzhou China opened the 10.000th store of KFC ChinaIn Hangzhou China opened the 10.000th store of KFC China
  • Karaoke bar Duke of Tokyo Rotterdam - credits dots lexpanderKaraoke bar Duke of Tokyo Rotterdam - credits dots lexpander
  • Miss G's in Amsterdam enjoying American food like Mac ’n Cheese BallsMiss G's in Amsterdam enjoying American food like Mac ’n Cheese Balls
  • New York Pizza opened their 300th store in the NetherlandsNew York Pizza opened their 300th store in the Netherlands

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:

  • Inspiration from Instagram: the beautiful courtyard garden of the Plaza Athénéé, including a small ice rink! Serving bread with a butter candle and pink hot chocolate bought outside at Harrods’ food truck!
  • Recently opened in Hangzhou, KFC China’s 10,000th store. Built up by Yum China Holdings over the past 36 years.
  • In the Netherlands, New York Pizza celebrates their 30-year anniversary and the opening in Breda of their 300th outlet!
  • DiscoDip – Dutch tv chef Miljuschka Witzenhausen does organize a Culinary festival, it will take place on 24, 25 and 26 May 2024 in recreation area Bussloo at the Veluwe. Tickets are on sale now.
  • The ‘Limited Edition Cinnamon Christmas Buddy’ cookies are on sale now at the store of the ladies of Dynamite in Amsterdam. Tomorrow, December 23, they will treat you to a hot cup of coffee or chocolate milk in their store.
  • Two Dutch restaurants in the 50 best Italian restaurants in the world, Pianeta Terra in Amsterdam at spot 23 and restaurant Aroma in Vaassen as a newcomer at spot 43!
  • Recently the third location of karaoke bar Duke of Tokyo opened at Hofplein in Rotterdam.
  • Eating ‘Mac ‘n Cheese Balls’ or ‘Chicken & Waffles’ at the popular brunch spot Miss G’s is now also possible at dinner, and they have a new interior.
  • We came across an article about the Barraquito, a hot version of an espresso martini from the island of Tenerife. It looks great and delicious!

Click on the title if you like to read the full article. Enjoy reading!

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Slurping caviar | Boom, you crush the fish eggs in one go

21-12-2023

  • Volgens House of Caviar & Fine Foods is 'Kaviaar slurpen' de trendVolgens House of Caviar & Fine Foods is 'Kaviaar slurpen' de trend
  • Slurping caviarSlurping caviar

In English they call it a caviar bump – in Dutch: ‘Slurping caviar’. According to House of Caviar & Fine Foods: the trend of this year. Our colleague Leonie van Spronsen wrote a blog about it in May this year, unfortunately in Dutch. In this blog, she also gave another delicious recipe that should be served on hand, a combination of pata negra and foie gras. Both products must be at the right temperature; fold a slice of the pata negra and place a cube of foie gras on it!   

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