Barista Cafe launches search for golden cups
1-10-2024
Who remembers the golden tickets from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? For those who thought finding such a golden ticket was only possible in movies, they’re wrong. Barista Cafe, known for its cozy cafes and quality coffee in the Netherlands, is bringing this dream to life, but with a coffee twist. In appreciation of loyal and new guests, golden coffee cups are hidden, Willy Wonka-style, among Barista Cafe’s own line of coffee capsules. The grand prize: a trip to the coffee plantations in Brazil.
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New dumpling concept Hangry Hats | A quick meal, guilt-free
1-10-2024
Discover the new way of ‘nutrious fast food’ at Hangry Hats; A quick meal, guilt-free. The innovative food concept brings a whole new look of steamy dumplings to the Netherlands from the 10th of October: With 15 unique fillings, 12 savoury and 3 sweet, you can enjoy varied menus at Hangry Hats where each Hat – named after the hat-shaped dumplings – offers a different taste sensation from world’s favourite recipes. The first urban delis will open in shopping centre Hoog Catharijne in Utrecht and Alexandrium Shopping Center in Rotterdam.
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Launching 100% Achterhoeks bock beer De Lindebock at Bockbierdag Aalten
30-9-2024
On Sunday October 6th 2024, a new bock beer will be launched during the Bockbierdag Aalten: De Lindebock. This special beer is the result of a unique collaboration between seven Aalten catering establishments and Brouwerij Wentersch, created with the help of Maurits Steverink of platform Achterhoek Food. This initiative brings the flavour of the region to life. It illustrates the craftsmanship present, the contribution to a more beautiful landscape and nature with local connection.
Second location Nomi | Korean BBQ and sushi
12-9-2024
After 9 years, perhaps the most famous all you can eat sushi restaurant in Amsterdam’s closed its doors. Sumo on the Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen in Amsterdam served the last sushi and grill dishes for their fans on August 31st, to reopen its doors in late 2024 as Nomi‘s second location, which is all about the best Korean BBQ, sushi, cocktails and music.
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Restobar Vivid opens this fall | Fancy dining vs. hanging-out
12-9-2024
Opening – This fall restobar Vivid is opening its doors, a vibrant restobar in the cozy Nobelstraat in the heart of Utrecht. A welcome surprise among the cafes and student shops. Vivid will soon be the place for a good drink and snacks but also for an extensive dinner. The name Vivid says it all: it will never be boring! Halfway through the evenings on the weekend, a DJ takes over. The place turns into a place where you can dance, flirt and welcome your friends over for a drink.
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The Emory | A dash of Argentinian flair to a new pop-up
10-9-2024
Legendary Argentinian bartender Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni, founder of acclaimed Florería Atlántico bar in Buenos Aires, and winner of the World’s 50 Best Bar’s Industry Icon Award, is heading to London this September for a takeover at The Emory Rooftop Bar, Knightsbridge. Usually accessed by hotel guests only, the bar will be open for outside reservations during Tato’s residency. The Emory X Tato offers a rare chance to experience his award-winning cocktails along with spectacular 360-degree views of the capital’s skyline, at London’s best kept secret rooftop.
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Residence Inn The Hague | Money from disposable packaging for charity
10-9-2024
Hotel Residence Inn by Marriott The Hague recently launched a special collection bin for deposit packaging in its lobby. The hotel, falling under Hotel management company International Hotel Capital Partners (IHCP), has collected more than 500 plastic bottles and cans. The deposit collected will be donated by the hotel to the Plastic Soup Foundation.
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Oldtimers and Frontaal Brewing Company | DROP surprising beer, Drop Bock
9-9-2024
Beer lovers and licorice fanatics beware! Oldtimers joins forces with Frontaal Brewing Company. Together they proudly present their new creation: Drop Bock, a unique bock beer in which the rich flavours of licorice blend seamlessly with the quirky notes of malt and hops. This innovative taste experience has been launched during craftbeer festival Brewda.
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Hawaiian | The best student of the class
9-9-2024
While schoolgoers have started a new school year full of healthy resolutions, Hawaiian, the Belgian poké bowl chain, is celebrating a new milestone. After six years, Hawaiian has become the best student in class with as many as 45 restaurants across Belgium and the Netherlands. In 2024, the chain continues to grow rapidly, with plans to open 15 new branches, and most of which are in the Netherlands.
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MARTAN and Conscious Hotels | Amsterdam Fashion Week
9-9-2024
September 3rd 2024, MARTAN kicked off the latest edition of Amsterdam Fashion Week with a spectacular show at the Conscious Hotel Westerpark. The two sustainable brands found each other in their similar values earlier this year, resulting in a beautiful partnership. The SS’25 collection with the theme “international waters” made from old hotel linen, shows in collaboration with Conscious Hotels that beautiful things can also be sustainable. Director of Amsterdam Fashion Week, Danie Bles: ‘MARTAN’s show shows that when you join forces with the same core values you come up with a rock-solid concept. This makes the Conscious Hotel Westerpark the perfect partner and location and I am immensely proud to be able to showcase this collaboration at Amsterdam Fashion Week.’
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Franchise concept CoffeeHouse opens first branch in Amsterdam
5-9-2024
Opening – Founder and mastermind behind the well-known chain coffeecompany, Rick Bekkema, announced the start of a new coffee adventure this week. It has been 28 years since Bekkema founded coffeecompany and he thinks it’s time to shake up the coffee world again. On September 1st, the first branch of the new concept ‘CoffeeHouse’ opened on Amsterdam’s Gelderlandplein.
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Leonardo Hotel Breda City Center welcomes guests after renovation
5-9-2024
In October 2023, Leonardo Hotel Breda City Center started the renovation of the hotel on the Stationsplein in Breda. Now that this transformation has been successfully completed, the hotel is proud to welcome both business and leisure guests in a completely renovated interior, taking the ambience of the hotel to a higher level. The aim of the renovation was to better meet the needs of hotel guests and to offer both hotel guests and local guests more possibilities in terms of events and culinary experiences. Thanks to the renovation, the Leonardo Hotels Breda City Center seamlessly matches the distinctive ‘Leonardo product’ in which the chain wants to receive its guests. The official opening of the hotel and restaurant will take place on 3 October, in the presence of the mayor of Breda, Paul Depla.
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New entrepreneurs | The newest hospitality concepts of the Netherlands
3-9-2024
A number of new concepts have opened in the past few months. Last month, among other things, we wrote about the enthusiasm for Matcha concepts in Amsterdam! This month a little more variety in the newest hospitality concepts, from a Thai dessert shop in Utrecht or a restaurant in Bloemendaal to a unique pastry concept in Amsterdam! Also a special restaurant where they combine sound & taste and a well-known Mediterranean Street Food concept coming to Amsterdam. We wish all these entrepreneurs the best of luck! Below is a list of 7 of the newest catering concepts.
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Claridge’s ‘Kitchen Supper Series’ together with the Good Food Guide
3-9-2024
A new gastronomic programme in the heart of Claridge’s kitchen: the ‘Kitchen Supper Series’. Claridge’s, the legendary Mayfair hotel, has announced this new dining experience in partnership with renowned restaurant bible The Good Food Guide. The ‘Kitchen Supper Series’ will offer diners front row seats and extraordinary culinary theatre at the chef’s table, whilst top chefs featured in The Good Food Guide take over the hallowed Claridge’s kitchen for one night only. Set to launch in September 2024, the exclusive dinners will introduce notable names from the guide, from Scotland to Devon, Cumbria to Wales, celebrating the very best of British dining.
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Hilton Amsterdam| Bright pink robots seek input on how technology can foster peace
29-8-2024
Rohn Rennon and Roko Rono, the bright pink robots that make the world a better place, are staying at the Hilton Hotel on the Apollolaan in Amsterdam until September 11th. This is the same place where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their famous Bed-In for Peace in 1969. As a continuation of this peace message, Rohn and Roko are asking you to submit your peace dream for an interactive art installation.
Trends we spotted | Week 34
27-8-2024
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:
- French startup Gourmey seeks approval in 5 key markets for lab-grown foie gras.
- Kirishima Shuzo x Starbucks’ first collaboration facility to open spring 2026 in Japan. The facility is 100% generated by sweet potato-generated power!
- World-renowned chef Massimo Bottura debuted Torno Subito in Downtown Miami on August 21st.
- Last week Chipotle was calling all scholars to enter a Chipotle IQ test with more than 1 million in Bogos and free burritos. Great idea: an IQ test based on your brand as marketing tool?
- Hampton by Hilton unveils first‑ever Waffle Bosses for National Waffle Day.
- the CESAR brand teamed up with five of New York City’s most desirable pet-friendly eateries to invite pet parents and their dogs to enjoy a dining experience together during the first-ever CESAR Restaurant Weekend.
- The Vineyard Open Days in the Netherlands take place in September and more than 30 Dutch vineyards are participating.
- A couple of weeks ago we wrote an article about ‘The Cantinas’ by Taco Bell. This event took place August 17-18 2024, we spotted a great reel by Taylor King, a recap of the event!
- And a great suggestion: Eleven Madison Bark! 😉
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Robot ADAM by Richtech Robotics
26-8-2024
Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR), a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, has been installing its advanced robotic beverage system, Robot ADAM around the US. ADAM is a humanoid mixologist robot to restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, bars and, even events companies.
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Art event at INNSiDE by Meliá | Lose Yourself in Art Night
26-8-2024
This October, art lovers can once again immerse themselves in the 18th edition of the Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam. To get in the mood, lifestyle hotel INNSiDE by Meliá is bringing together various artists and speakers for an evening filled with workshops, live painting, panel discussions and more, allowing visitors to learn, get inspired and get creative. Limited tickets for Lose Yourself in Art Night on Thursday 5 September are now available.
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The foiling, electric shuttle ships of Candela will be deployed in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM
23-8-2024
A fleet of foiling, electric shuttle ships is set to be deployed on the Red Sea. In a landmark deal, the Candela P-12, the world’s first electric hydrofoil ship, will service the planned water network in NEOM, the gigantic, sustainable development taking shape in Northwest Saudi Arabia. A video about NEOM can be found in this link. NEOM has procured an initial batch of 8 of the foiling, electric shuttle ships, making it the largest announced order in Candela’s history.
Reopening of The College Hotel Bar & Bistro | Classic French with a touch of Caribbean
23-8-2024
Reopening – On August 20th, The College Hotel on the Roelof Hartstraat in Amsterdam reopened its Bar & Bistro after an intensive renovation. Designer Piet Boon gave The College Hotel Bar & Bistro (as well as the rest of the hotel) a handsome new look and the kitchen has also been redesigned. Diners are welcome from morning till late at night – from coffee to cocktails and high tea to main course. And all with French elegance and a touch of Caribbean island vibes.
Trends we spotted | Week 33
20-8-2024
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:
- Another ‘100 Best of’ list. The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops!
- Shake Shack will use autonomous robot delivery by Serve Robotics via Uber Eats in the Los Angeles area.
- The O2 SURFTOWN MUC, Germany’s first and Europe’s largest surf park, recently opened its doors. They have a new globally unique wave technology.
- Utah’s Powder Mountain will soon double as a skiable outdoor art museum. That’s a great way to visit a museum, skiing through it!
- The Appellation chain announced the opening of urban resort MOHI by Appellation in Morgan Hill, Silicon Valley’s next culinary capital, in fall 2025.
- Curbit announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver innovative AI solution to the restaurant industry.
- Spotted on Instagram: Japanese Koshu Grapes aka Pink Cotton Candy Grapes. The grapes look delicious!
- Domino’s Pizza Belgium puts the popular Bicky pizza back on their menu. A collaboration with Bicky. The Bicky burger is a true classic in Belgium.
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Salsa Shop Eindhoven opens and introduces new branding
20-8-2024
Dutch fast-casual chain Salsa Shop first introduced their Mexican dishes and fast service in the Netherlands ten years ago. Salsa Shop Eindhoven on the Markt is the seventeenth location where the freshly prepared burritos, tacos and salads fly off the shelves. The restaurant in Eindhoven is the seventeenth location of Salsa Shop, which has big plans in the Netherlands and Europe. This expansion also includes a new brand identity that can be seen for the first time in Eindhoven.
Alain.AI | Le Pain Quotidien uses AI to create ‘digital twin’ of chef-founder Alain Coumont
19-8-2024
Le Pain Quotidien has announced Alain.AI, a tool that turns the brain of founder and creative director Alain Coumont into artificial intelligence. Alain Coumont is the first founder worldwide with a digital twin that imitates his knowledge and creativity to propose new recipes. The bakery and restaurant chain have been working closely with digital partner November Five for years. They are now further committed to rolling out various customer experience-oriented innovations around the world.
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Restaurant Demetra opens in Amsterdam | Everything fresh, Italian and homemade
19-8-2024
Opening – In the historic centre of Amsterdam, on the Reguliersdwarsstraat, Italian restaurant Demetra is opening its doors on August 22nd. With a menu full of fresh and homemade Italian dishes, Demetra is a very welcome variety in the neighbourhood’s current culinary offerings. Although they serve classics, chef Andrea Impiccini likes to play with surprising flavours and modern techniques. Demetra is named after the goddess of grain, and you can taste it.
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Sleeping in the ambiance of a cocktail bar | LuminAir Suite
16-8-2024
LuminAir, the famous rooftop cocktail bar on the 11th floor of DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station, is taking the LuminAir experience to an even higher level with the LuminAir Suite. The announcement of this suite, based on the upstairs cocktail bar, is a first in the Dutch hospitality landscape.
A charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar Boteco 
A charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar Boteco 
A charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar Boteco 
Sjaan in de Jordaan - a new retail concept in Amsterdam
Sjaan in de Jordaan - a new retail concept in Amsterdam
