Larens Blanje Bleu | Wine with Dutch roots and a musical twist

16-2-2023

On Saturday the 18th of February, Design & Wine are launching a new wine called Larens Blanje Bleu. This white wine, made from blue grapes also known as Blanc de Noir, is made by Wijngoed Gelders Laren and is being sold exclusively by Design & Wine. The wine is made from the blue wine grape Cabertin, from the 2021 harvest. 700 bottles of this characterful wine have been produced.  

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Pilot with a four-day work week at Moxy Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

14-2-2023

A first in the hotel industry – Moxy Amsterdam Schiphol Airport launched a pilot on January 1 of this year in which full-time employees work four days a week as standard. The purpose of this four-day workweek at Moxy Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to improve employees’ work-life balance and to cover peak times better. The pilot will last one year.

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The Bazaar by José Andrés | In the Old Post Office Buiding Washington, DC

14-2-2023

José Andrés Group is proud to introduce The Bazaar by José Andrés in the historic Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C., relaunched in 2022 by CGI Merchant Group, in partnership with Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand. The opening of The Bazaar at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC signals the culmination of a 30-year journey for Chef Andrés, who has dreamed of opening a restaurant in the historic building since he arrived in Washington, DC in 1993.

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Domino’s Loaded Tots | New menu item from Domino’s Pizza

14-2-2023

What happens when you take all the best parts of pizza and put them on tots? A delicious new menu item from Domino’s Pizza Inc., the largest pizza company in the world, is born. Introducing Domino’s Loaded Tots – crispy tots loaded with melty cheese and mouthwatering toppings, which come in the following three varieties: Philly Cheese Steak, Melty 3-Cheese and Cheddar Bacon. Each order comes with golden brown potato tots which are topped to perfection and oven baked.

We think lots of Domino’s Pizza fans in Europe would love to try them as well!

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Trends we spotted | Week 6

13-2-2023

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 Legoland Resorts in North America, they will become ‘Certified Autism Centers’ by Spring 2023. And Germany’s Coffee Fellows will make their US debut with 3 Texas stores, including the company’s first drive-thru outlet.

We also read about natural food colorants made from fungi! Biotechnology company Michroma’s ingredients are vegan, non-GMO, halal, and kosher, making them ideal for a diversity of uses.

McDonald’s USA® joins forces with Keke Palmer to shine a light on ten black visionaries, they will each receive $20.000 to help them reach their individual goals. And Chick-fil-A® is testing a cauliflower burger on their menu.

Two unforgettable ‘Four Seasons Drive Experience’ itineraries unveiled for 2023, a great idea for other hotel chains? And London is experiencing a round and square croissants hype. The round ‘supreme croissant’ is sold at  Philippe Conticini. read more

Restaurant Blumé opened in Hotel Halbert Groningen

10-2-2023

Opening – Groningen has gained a fine-dining restaurant. Recently, restaurant Blumé opened its doors at Oude Boteringestraat 43. The restaurant is located in Hotel Halbert, on the site of the former Hotel de Ville. Owners are hoteliers Marloes Hemmel and Jan Akkermans and executive chef Henrice Dijks. Guests can expect good-level cuisine with excellent value for money.

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Takumi opens 2nd location in Eindhoven on Valentine’s Day

10-2-2023

Opening – Ramen lovers are in for a treat, as Takumi is opening a new restaurant in the city of Eindhoven in the south of the Netherlands this month. Besides their existing location on Kerkstraat, Eindhoven residents will soon be able to visit the brand-new location on Nieuwstraat for authentic Japanese noodle soup. With this, the Ramen chain now has 10 locations in the Netherlands.

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Denny’s invites everyone to be ‘Friends with Benny’s’ | Special deal Valentine’s Day cards

9-2-2023

Whether you’re coupled up, best friends or even in a ‘situationship’, Denny’s recently announced the perfect Valentine’s Day cards to help guests tell that special someone they are saucier than hollandaise and tastier than bacon.

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Macaron ice cream | Häagen-Dazs X Pierre Hermé

9-2-2023

An unique collaboration between luxury ice cream maker Häagen-Dazs and world-renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé. They created a new macaron ice cream range and it’s hitting the shelves now starting with UK & France. Pierre Hermé is celebrated for his exquisite macarons and together with the iconic ice cream of Häagen-Dazs, a new era of magical indulgence is here.

We tasted Pierre Hermé’s delicious ‘macaron framboise’, imagine a taste like that in ice cream, mouthwatering!  

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Trends we spotted | Week 5

7-2-2023

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 Valentine’s Day inspiration! Like the Taylor Swift breakup bar in Chicago and who’s serving the first heart-shaped croissant for Valentine’s Day? We spotted a lot of heart-shaped pizzas like at Pizza restaurant Toni Loco in Amsterdam and donuts like the Ispahan donut at ROLADIN Bakery & Café.   

The ‘I Said Yes’ Valentine’s Day Contest at Cracker Barrel will award five lucky couples who ‘pop the question’. And a great classic location to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam: THE DUCHESS.

 At STARR restaurants, Le Coucou (NYC), The Love and Talula’s Garden (Philly) guests will receive a special gift at the end of their meal, a necklace and more!  It inspired us with the idea to give a lock after dinner that guest can hang at the entrance of your romantic restaurant? 

We also spotted a special Valentine’s Day dinner at fast food chain White Castle or as called on Valentine’s Day, Love Castle. The even have Love Castle merchandise! And at IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar in Amsterdam you can enjoy special cocktails and desserts for your Valentine’s Diner.

Skydeck Chicago, the breathtaking observation deck on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower, has launched its annual Valentine’s Day social media contest, ‘Love on The Ledge’. And speaking of high altitudes: check out the Valentine’s Day deal at MR PORTER in Amsterdam! They serve a love themed Baked Alaska.

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