Oetker Collection X HiNOTE | Nostalgic postcards, love letters on special stationery
23-3-2023
Oetker Collection, the hospitality company behind Masterpiece Hotels including Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, The Lanesborough in London, Le Bristol Paris, Eden Rock – St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, and L’Apogee Courchevel, amongst others, and HiNOTE, the app transforming mobile communication, launched a stylish new partnership, Oetker Collection X HiNOTE, last February.
Plant Junkie | A sustainable and healthy alternative to traditional fast food
23-3-2023
Plant Junkie, a new fast-food restaurant specializing in plant-based cuisine, is now open for business in multiple locations around Manhattan and Chicago. Founded by New York Restauranteur Nat Milner and Chef Hiranth Jaysinghe, Plant Junkie offers a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fast food.
Another great sustainable and healthy alternative to visit if you’re travelling to either Chicago or New York!
Rynbende Vintage Genever | Genever as a tribute to leadership
23-3-2023
On Saturday March 25, the official reintroduction of the age-old drink brand Rynbende and the launch of its first old genever, Rynbende Vintage Genever, will take place in collaboration with the Jenever Museum during the Jenever Festival in Schiedam. The first bottle will be handed over to the mayor of Schiedam; Cor Lamers.
SIRO One Za’abeel | Hotel with a Fitness Lab in Dubai is opening in Q4 2023
21-3-2023
Kerzner International Holdings Limited (‘Kerzner’) the owner of the iconic Atlantis Resorts & Residences and ultra-luxury One&Only Resorts worldwide, has announced that first-of-its-kind immersive lifestyle and fitness brand, SIRO, will launch its inaugural hotel, SIRO One Za’abeel, in Q4 2023. This first hotel for the SIRO brand will sit in the heart of Dubai’s iconic One Za’abeel development. One Za’abeel is being developed by Ithra Dubai, a fully owned subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Dubai. A second SIRO hotel is planned to open in 2024 in Montenegro.
Gastronomic street food at the revamped Diego’s
20-3-2023
It was the listing about his surprising flavour combinations in the famous Gault Millau guide that confirmed chef Diego Buik’s feelings and further fuelled his ambitions. It was time to take his restaurant in Rotterdam-Zuid to the next level. “My great passion will always be creating tantalising burgers. But I remain a chef at heart. I missed the diversity in my menu.” After four years of successfully serving his famous burgers at Diego’s Burgers restaurant, the burger king decided it was time for a change: “We have redesigned the interior and given it a mature and timeless look. We also enriched the menu with modern dishes such as a salmon ceviche and updated the wine list. But of course, burgers will also retain a place on the menu.”
Trends we spotted | Week 11
20-3-2023
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 links this week to articles about among others, the brand new Fletcher hotel in Marknesse that opens March 31st. And near Nashville, Tennessee, the longest bar in the world, Humble Baron, opens this week.
The vegan franchise concept ‘Swing Kitchen’ is opening in Munich, this will be their 12th store.
Burger King Germany is testing Cheeseburger Nuggets and Coors Light introduced new beer-flavoured Coors Icles during the basketball season in the USA.
Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has been named Europe’s Best Airport Hotel by guests at the World Airport Awards 2023 organized by Skytrax. And the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi offers vegan rooms complete with imitation leather furniture, wooden key cards and kombucha.
Ecopoon | Additional funding for the development of their edible spoons
16-3-2023
Ecopoon, a Belgian company, is further expanding its production of edible and ecological spoons for the hospitality sector. Earlier this year, the start-up raised just over half a million euros that will be used to invest in the further expansion of its product range and production. Ecopoon is also launching another new spoon, ‘Glacette’, specifically for desserts and ice cream parlours this spring. They are thinking of further international expansion.
Mondrian hotel Cannes | The first Mondrian hotel in France
16-3-2023
Opening – Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, recently launched the first Mondrian hotel in France with Mondrian Cannes. Located just 7 minutes from the famous steps of the Palais de Festival, the property sits on the site of the first luxury hotel in Cannes opened in 1863. It also maintains the privilege of the only gardens on the Croisette as a green haven protects the hotel from the busy boulevard and Rue d’Antibes and frames a unique view of the sea.
#WorldSleepDay | Sofitel’s Do’s & Don’ts for a Bonne Nuit
14-3-2023
On the occasion of #WorldSleepDay on March 17, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is inviting guests and travelers to experience its most luxurious bedtime routines with “Sofitel’s Do’s & Don’ts for a Bonne Nuit”. As an ambassador of modern French style, culture and art-de-vivre around the world, Sofitel exudes a refined and understated sense of modern luxury, which certainly extends to its signature Sofitel MyBedTM experience, and the brand’s chic approach to well-being. In keeping with the theme for this World Sleep Day – Sleep is Essential for Health – Sofitel shares its secrets to the ultimate good night’s sleep.
Claridge’s set to mark the coronation of King Charles lll
14-3-2023
To celebrate and mark the coronation of King Charles III (Saturday May 6), Claridge’s – the legendary Mayfair hotel – often referred to as the ‘annexe of Buckingham Palace’, will be unveiling a series of special royal moments this May 2023. Like a Claridge’s Coronation Archive Windows in the hotel’s lobby, a new portrait of King Charles lll by Claridge’s Artist in Residence, Claridge’s Crest Cake with gold leaf and Coronation cocktails.
Trends we spotted | Week 10
13-3-2023
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 amongst others to a new beer by Birra Morreti on the Dutch market, Birra Moretti Sale di Mare, and a new California bill aims to bring Amsterdam-style food & music to cannabis lounges.
Hilton Australia partners with Minus18 to give LGBTQIA+ teens across Australia the school formal they deserve. onefinestay, part of Accor, launches luxury villa collection in the Provence in France, hotel service in rental homes.
White Castle is kicking off National Frozen Food month with the launch of a new national campaign, #MicroCastle. And last January Airrack & Pizza Hut broke the Guinness World record title for the world’s largest pizza.
Starbucks filed a fresh patent for a coffee machine that make personalized drinks for customers. And in the continuing story of the croissant hype: a rolled spiral croissant from Parisien Gourmandises in San Diego.
Maison Saint Aix opens the outdoor dining season with AIX Rosé 2022
10-3-2023
Maison Saint Aix, located in the heart of Provence, presents their AIX Rosé 2022. Dry and hot summer days ensured an early harvest, the cool nights ensured a balanced acidity. The result is a wonderfully fresh, red fruit-infused, soft pink rosé. They have, among other things, a special The Grand AIXperience that is served in the intimate courtyard of the Sofitel Legend The Grand in Amsterdam.
Pizza Hut brings back the limited-edition NCAA® March Madness® Mini Basketballs
9-3-2023
Yesterday Pizza Hut announced the return of a beloved, limited-edition offering from the 1990s: Mini Basketballs. Just in time for NCAA® March Madness®, the 2023 Mini Basketballs will be available for a limited time only starting on March 14 at participating Pizza Hut restaurants nationwide for only $7 via the Pizza Hut website and Pizza hut app (taxes not included; prices and participation vary). The new Mini Basketballs feature a black and red pattern with “No One Out Pizzas The Hut”® text.
The power of Inspire Culinary | Inspire Brands during Variety Power of Comedy at SXSW
9-3-2023
Comedic icons and powerhouse food brands are coming together at this year’s highly sought-after Variety Power of Comedy event. Inspire Brands will be unveiling nine exclusive food and beverage collabs on March 10 at The Creek & The Cave in Austin, Texas during the SXSW Festival (South by SouthWest). This marks the first-time ever Inspire Brands have come together to create never-seen-before food and beverage collaborations, highlighting items across the entire portfolio.
Do you think it’s a great idea to showcase their brands this way? Although we don’t know if we love all the combinations, we love the idea!
Truffles from the Burwell Farms in North Carolina
7-3-2023
A North Carolina farm is successfully producing cultivate truffles. Truffles are traditionally very rare products of a symbiotic relationship of the truffle fungus and pine trees and are originally only found in wild forests of France, Italy, and Spain. Yet, over the years, scientists have figured out how to consistently grow this rare earthen produce. An article about the Burwell Farms in North Carolina where they’re effectively cultivating truffles.
OTA Insight launches Rate Insight+
7-3-2023
OTA Insight, the global leader in cloud-based hospitality business intelligence, recently announced today the launch of Rate Insight+, a first-of-its-kind solution that gives hoteliers a complete view of their competitive landscape by combining hotel and short-term rental data in a single platform. The new short-term rental data will be available as an upgrade to the core Rate Insight product.
Renewed Miffy’s museum with a Miffy’s museum café opens this summer
7-3-2023
On Miffy’s (Nijntje in Dutch) birthday, Wednesday June 21 2023, the renewed Miffy (Nijntje) museum in Utrecht will open. After a major renovation, the museum has almost doubled in size and features a Miffy’s museum café, a 360-degree film experience and new themed areas.
Trends we spotted | Week 9
6-3-2023
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 including fish canning company John West, which has launched two vegan fish-free tuna products.
Fletcher Hotels partners with Shiji Enterprise Platform to enhance the guest experience with a cloud-based property management system for all Fletcher Hotels locations.
Last weekend Ser.vi Worldwide and United Robotics Group unveiled their solution to their hospitality staff shortage while improving the guest experience.
Greggs, a large bakery chain, aims to be climate neutral by 2040. They developed a Greggs eco-initiatives shop for this purpose. From this shop, initiatives that work will be implemented in other shops.
From 15 March, Espresso Martini Day, you can follow the ‘Espresso Martini Trail’ in London! You can sample varieties of espresso martini’s at several restaurants, among others Zuaya restaurant, In Horto restaurant, Kahani Indian restaurant and Como Garden restaurant.
The entire bread baking process fully automated with Wilkinson Baking Company’s BreadBot, a great machine to showcase the process to customers at for example supermarkets. The Breadbot was popular at the recently held expo for National Grocers in Las Vegas.
Last but not least: a funny game, WeenieBall, table football with hot dogs on the BBQ.
Sixth edition National Week Without Meat & Dairy
6-3-2023
Today, March 6, marked the start of the sixth edition of the Dutch National Week Without Meat & Dairy. Since the last edition, dairy has been added to the campaign, now a permanent feature. The campaign invites the whole of the Netherlands to take up the challenge to become aware of the positive climate impact of eating less meat and dairy in a positive and inspiring way. This is the week in which the Netherlands learns how easy and delicious eating without meat and dairy can be. After a record number of participants during the last edition, this year has many participants too, like supermarkets, producers, schools, petrol stations, student associations and ministries are joining this initiative.
Café Garçon brings the third arrondissement of Paris to Amsterdam Oud-Zuid
3-3-2023
Opening – Café Garçon, a bistro on Johannes Verhulststraat in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid opened late last year. As from now you can also enjoy ‘en terrasse au Café Garçon’. Enjoy people-watching on the terrace, sip a full burgundy and enjoy tasty escargots. In the bistro you can enjoy classic French cuisine in the heart of Amsterdam Oud-Zuid.
Trends we spotted | Week 8
28-2-2023
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 amongst others the Czech cultivated pork startup Mewery, which announced the successful development of a cultivated pork prototype using its proprietary microalgae-based growth medium.
Beyond Meat® launches plant-based chicken-style range in the Netherlands. Like a Beyond Burger® Chicken- Style, a Schnitzel and Tenders.
Vly made from yellow split peas, is packed with protein and low in sugars is now also available in the Netherlands and at the Dutch supermarket Albert Heijn. Also their Vly Barista.
The Brake Room in New York by Chick-fil-A is a dedicated space for food delivery workers to take a break, recharge their devices, and enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks. Great idea for winter times?
Israel will get some Public Access Lagoons™ (PAL™) Projects of Crystal Lagoons. Those lagoons look great! And Marriott International joins the Internet Watch Foundation and deploys Cisco Technology to combat online ‘Child Sexual Abuse Material’.
Meati, a Colorado-based startup that produces fungi-based meat alternatives, has opened a new production facility called the ‘Mega Ranch’ in Thornton, USA. And Yumminn, a Barcelona-based startup, offers a mobile web app solution for dine-in restaurants, which integrates with point of sale systems.
Innovative French cuisine with subtle Greek influences at restaurant Elea in The Hague
28-2-2023
Opening – Restaurant Elea in The Hague. Hostess Bibi Kuyp and chef Takis Panagakis opened the doors of their fine-dining restaurant on the Noordeinde in the city, previously their restaurant was located in Rijswijk. A stone’s throw from the Palace Noordeinde, they serve their creative, modern cuisine with subtle Greek influences.
We’ve already had the pleasure to enjoy the Greek influences on chef Takis Panagakis’ innovative French cuisine and the enthusiasm of hostess Bibi Kuyp’s team (especially when it comes to Greek wines) so we can definitely recommend a visit to restaurant Elea in The Hague!
Oleato | the new coffee ritual by Starbucks
24-2-2023
Starbucks recently unveiled a transformational innovation in coffee, Oleato – a line of coffee beverages that brings together the unexpected – Starbucks arabica coffee deliciously infused with a spoonful of Partanna cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil. The result is velvety smooth, delicately sweet and lush coffee that uplifts each cup with an extraordinary new flavor and texture. The new beverage platform which launched in Starbucks stores in Italy on Feb. 22, includes: Oleato™ Caffè Latte, Oleato™ Iced Shaken Espresso and Oleato™ Golden Foam™ Cold Brew. Followed by California in the USA this spring and later by Japan, the Middle East and the UK.
This new product by Starbucks made us think of Bulletproof Coffee we spotted a couple of years ago, although this is made with butter and some ‘Brain Octane oil’. We most certainly are going to try the new coffee ritual at Starbucks when we go to Italy this May.
The Lexi Las Vegas embraces cannabis-friendly hospitality
24-2-2023
Open while undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation, the once famed Artisan Hotel Boutique is evolving into The Lexi – Elevations Hotels and Resorts new 64 room hotel that will be the first in Las Vegas to embrace the idea of cannabis-friendly hospitality. The Lexi will make its debut this spring.
KETEL 1 SHAKE OFF | Competition inspires bartenders and cocktail shakers
21-2-2023
KETEL 1 jenever (Dutch gin) mixes well and is gaining ground in the cocktail scene, according to distiller Nolet. To support establishments in the hospitality industry in their search for the perfect mix, the family business, which has existed since 1691, organizes a mixing competition, the KETEL 1 SHAKE OFF. In this annual competition, hospitality teams compete for the best hard lemonade based on KETEL 1 Jenever and sparkling water.
Chefs Keng Vichaianrat & Chris Naylor - 4-hands dinner restaurant Vermeer
