Germany’s restaurant-discovery-app, NeoTaste expands to Amsterdam

23-2-2024

Amsterdam’s gastronomic landscape is on the brink of a revolution as NeoTaste, Germany’s leading app for restaurant lovers and gastronomes, is expanding to the capital as of February. With a list of over 200 partner restaurants in Amsterdam, including the renowned Bar Kosta, restaurant Café Celia and caterers like Raïnaraï and Mezzave. NeoTaste promises unique culinary experiences for Amsterdam’s foodies. After Amsterdam, NeoTaste will expand further to The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Haarlem this spring.

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Vegetable & Fruit supplier Van Gelder launches innovative plant-based assortment

22-2-2024

Vegetable & Fruit supplier Van Gelder is really Dutch and at the same time hypermodern. The company delivers fresh fruit and vegetables to hotels and restaurants, hospitals and government agencies throughout the country every day. In addition, consumers can go to the Versmarkt and the Experience Center in Ridderkerk to pick up fresh products and a healthy lunch. The new plant-based assortment is launching this spring. Sustainable and progressive meat and fish substitutes will be produced in-house. From burgers, meatballs, soup balls and lamb to sandwich fillings such as roast beef and smoked salmon, made from vegetables, fermented fava beans, mushrooms and legumes.

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‘Tablebooker’ from Belgium joins Zenchef

22-2-2024

Zenchef, European leader in restaurant reservation technology, is proud to welcome Tablebooker, a major player in the Belgian restaurant reservation sector, to its group. This addition marks a significant step in reshaping the European restaurant technology landscape, following its merger with Formitable in early 2023 and welcoming Resengo later that year.

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Trends we spotted | Week 07

19-2-2024

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:

• Citadines Canal Amsterdam opens its doors soon.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station has recently partnered with Dripdrop, offering its guests sustainable umbrellas on rainy days.
• Basecamp Eco-resorts acquired Boutique hotel The Unbound in Amsterdam
• Freed Developments announced a 5-star luxury hotel and residences project, called Freed, in Toronto.
• Hot Honey ‘Goodbye Pies’, by Pizza Hut USA, helped breaking up relationships for Valentine’s Day.
• Subway® Canada showed that anything is possible when Canadians say ‘Yesway’ to new experiences
• Snack Bases by Santa Maria, this product makes it super easy to make your own signature vegan and gluten-free snacks.
• Bow tie croissants – on sale at Layla Bakery on Portobello road in London.
• Another croissant craze – the ‘flat croissants‘ – one influencer compares these croissants from Alexander’s Patisserie to a palmier.
• Ice cream inspiration from Tokyo, soft-serve ice cream with deep-fried sweet potato!
• And painting with your food! ‘7 paintings’ by Dinner Tales at the Hyde Hotel in Dubai.

Enjoy reading!

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Crowdfunding campaign for the first halal Japanese restaurant | Maruki

19-2-2024

Maruki, an innovative concept that combines Japanese cuisine with halal principles, will soon open its doors as the very first fully halal Japanese restaurant in the Netherlands. Led by Xu Dong Sun, a driven hospitality entrepreneur with a profound passion for both the hospitality industry and his faith, Maruki promises to offer a unique and carefree culinary experience to Rotterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. For the first halal Japanese restaurant in the Netherlands, he has launched a unique crowdfunding campaign for funding. More than half of the €40,000 target amount has already been raised by 79 committed investors.

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IHCP’s Bucket List Program | Dutch hotel company makes staff dreams come true

16-2-2024

Dutch hotel management company ‘International Hotel Capital Partners’ (IHCP) is enabling employees to make their New Year’s resolutions come true, and at the companies expense. After introducing the Bucket List Program last year, it is time for the first payouts this year. With an explanation and an example!

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Restobar Krusta | The total pizza and cocktail experience

16-2-2024

Opening – On February 15^th, a new funky restaurant and bar did open in Amsterdam: Krusta. At this place you can enjoy high-level comfort food with Italian, Spanish and Greek influences. The menu includes freshly baked pizza, delicious Greek style bruschetta with aubergine and pistachio baklava. Restobar Krusta stands for good food, original drinks and conviviality, whether you come for an extended lunch on the terrace or a late pizza with a great beer.

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Hotel Sosei Sapporo at the heart of the Japanese island of Hokkaido has opened

15-2-2024

On the island of Hokkaido, Japan’s fifth largest city did welcome the latest addition to the Accor Group’s MGallery Collection since of January 2024. Set in the Sosei East neighborhood, where the cultural heritage is as present as ever, Hotel Sosei Sapporo exalts Japanese tradition while integrating discreet touches of modernity and character. An eclectic mix for a destination that offers a complete getaway sensation.

We publish this opening because we like the design and architecture of Hotel Sosei Sapporo. read more

Cake Boss opens flagship Carlo’s Bake Shop in the heart of Times Square

15-2-2024

Coming off an autumn return to television, Buddy ‘Cake Boss’ Valastro isn’t slowing down anytime soon. In fact, he’s coming in hot out of the oven with a brand new, 1,200 square foot flagship Carlo’s Bake Shop right in the heart of Times Square at 1500 Broadway. The new location is a sweet glimpse into the future of the historic Hoboken bakery with whimsical elements combined with the old-school tastes and charm of the popular bake shop. Carlo’s Bake Shop Broadway is now open seven days a week 7 a.m.-12 a.m.

I used to watch Cake Boss with my daughter and I presume that many people between 20 and 25 years old watched it as well! His 38^th and new location on Times Square will probably be a popular site to visit for tourists!  ^Marjolein

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The Lana in Dubai | The first hotel of the Dorchester Collection in the Middle East

13-2-2024

Dorchester Collection’s hotly anticipated new opening, The Lana in Dubai, has welcomed its first dining and overnight guests. An architectural statement designed by Foster + Partners, the hotel represents the ultimate expression of trusted hospitality and elevated living, offering 225 rooms and suites and eight new dining concepts; including four that have been created with three of the world’s most celebrated chefs. The hotel’s sophisticated interiors have been designed and executed by the famed Parisian duo, Gilles & Boissier and incorporate a carefully curated section of more than 50 art pieces, commissioned by local and global artists. The Lana will also be home to the first Dior Spa in the UAE, set to open in April 2024.

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