Trends we spotted | Week 42

19-10-2018

At hospitalitytrends.eu we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

This week, amongst others, about ‘The Zombie cocktail by Bacardi’ and for those in search of a spectacular dessert: how about a cotton candy baked Alaska? The foodies living in California might be lucky: Massimo Bottura might open a second Gucci Osteria in Beverly Hills and Elon Musk will start selling ‘Teslaquila’. We also found to articles about beer: Starbucks in China is selling ‘beer lattes’ and about the effect of climate change on the production of barley, one of the main ingredients of beer! And for those who are fans of LEGO: there is a pop-up Brick Bar made of LEGO coming to London!

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The Dessert Bar in New York City | A sushi bar for sweet tooths

18-10-2018

It’s a bit long the video above, but one foodies really have to check out! Besides the fact that it’s a professional video it also shows the ambition of London born culinary expert Rory Macdonald. Since March 2017, Rory Macdonald has opened Flatiron shop Patisserie Chanson. It’s a higher-end pastry shop or as they say themselves, “a patisserie by day and a dessert bar by night”. But guests can still regularly stop by for a breakfast pastry, a quick lunch, or even an afternoon tea. The Dessert Bar is an all-sweets tasting-menu restaurant in the shop’s lower floor. Another must visit spot in NYC for foodies and sweet tooths. read more

Floating Farm | The first self-sufficient floating city farm

3-10-2018

Floating farm is a floating self-sufficient city farm in which they produce fresh dairy in a sustainable and animal-friendly way. In a world in which the population is rising tremendously, does Floating Farm bring food production back to the people. The initiative is not only based on making profit, but also on educating its guests. There will be information available about innovative techniques and the science behind city farming. Development company Beladon created the unique design for this innovative city farm. read more

Trends we spotted | Week 39

28-9-2018

At hospitalitytrends.eu we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

This week, amongst others, about Usain Bolt opening a restaurant in London and Coca-Cola is eyeing a possible entry into the Cannabis market. Also about a top London chef that created a meal kit designed to deliver instagram likes.

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Christmas inspiration 2018

26-9-2018

We are already receiving plenty of newsletters with announcements for Christmas dinners, time for some Christmas inspiration! We have listed some top ideas from (inter)national companies. Do you already gave a ‘Tree Lighting ceremony’? Or do you decorate your Christmas tree already with cutlery or Christmas balls with liquor? Are you tempting your guests to share photos of your restaurant or hotel via Instagram on Christmas, in other words is your company ‘Instagrammable’? Enjoy reading and success with preparing your Christmas dinners!

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Matte black latte | The blackest coffee, Wasabi coffee and Egg Cappuccino are sold at Round K in New York

20-9-2018

Another very ‘Instagrammable’ product: Matte black latte! Round K Coffee Roasters has been roasting coffee beans from around the globe since 2015. Owner OCKHYEON BYEON developed the wholesale system with their signature blends that are crafted to create holistic and immersive cultural experiences, like the ‘Matte black latte’, ‘the Wasabi latte’ and an ‘Egg Cappuccino’. Their  philosophy is incorporating space, atmosphere, mood, and flavor into the making of coffee. Each coffee bean is different and so is the roasting process. The café is reminiscent of Dah-Bahn (Korean coffee shops) and is inspired by the stories of older generations of South Korea. The design is a bit kitchy, with a mixed culture and a main actor, the barista. Round K café is located in Lower East-Side, on Allen Street in New York City. read more

Trends we spotted | Week 37

14-9-2018

At hospitalitytrends.eu we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

This week, amongst others about the new Abba restaurant in London, Mamma Mia! The Party and Starbucks introduced a new drink ‘the Cordusio’ in honour of the opening of Starbucks Reserve Rostary Milan at plaza Cordusio! And a link to a video in which the Subway CEO offers a peek into the future of their stores, also a link to an amusing article with the title: sobbing in the Starbucks. And a link to the New York Oyster Week from 13 September till the 29^th, with a Dutch touch!

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Trends we spotted | Week 36

7-9-2018

At hospitalitytrends.eu we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the smaller trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

This week, amongst others a link to a video about a Danish chef aging his steaks in a log of butter and you could travel the world in 80 days like Mr Fogg’s. We also spotted the meat vending machines by Applestone meat, they want to open their machines in Manhattan in 2019 and an article about the Svart Hotel in Norway that’s going to be very sustainable! In case you have missed it: Coca-Cola did buy Costa Coffee.

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Cheflabels | Ready-to-use HACCP stickers

21-8-2018

The dishwasher removes the ready-to-use HACCP stickers from Cheflabels in 20 seconds. Not only food, but also ready-to-use HACCP stickers are now prepared by the chef in the kitchen. Thanks to the Cheflabels printer, every chef can print and paste any desired label in the kitchen via an app on their mobile.
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RATIO in Shanghai | A ‘cobot’ lets you taste the future

14-8-2018

RATIO in Shanghai serves coffee by day and cocktail by night. A revolutionary retail concept harnessing the power of technology to deliver personalized coffee and cocktails for the discerning individual, launched in pop-up form this summer. Combining sophisticated technology and exquisite taste, RATIO’s menu is customizable. Drinks are made-to-order, in the exact RATIO you prefer. RATIO is a truly versatile venue and space for customers to meet clients and/or socialize. RATIO launched at China’s critically acclaimed and trendsetting mall K11 Shanghai in pop-up form this June, followed soon after by residence in Raffles City, People’s Square. Dozens more stores are in the pipeline at hotels and co-working spaces in Asia. read more