TOAST: a new pop-up restaurant in Toronto
2-5-2016
In the line of extra ordinary pop-up restaurants: TOAST in Toronto, Canada. As from the 7th of May this pop-up restaurant will be open for four weekends in a row. The only thing you can order here is toast with a spread. The bread is from different bakeries from the region and all the spreads are homemade.
The supermarket of the future by Coop Italy
29-4-2016
Back to the future? More like forward to the past. Coop Italy, Italy’s biggest grocery cooperative introduced their idea, the supermarket of the future at the Expo Milan in 2015. At the beginning of April 2016 they showcased it at Microsoft’s Envision Conference. They are using futuristic technology to help shoppers return to the sociable days of open-air markets, when there were shopkeepers at every stall, ready to answer any question a customer might have about their wares.
Trends we spotted this week – week 17
29-4-2016
At the redaction of Horecatrends we spot a lot of national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write articles about, the smaller trends we use in our column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week among others, an article about a gin bar in London where the owners claim having the largest collection of gins, and HIHAHUT started a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to build more sustainable cabins.
Les Mills Live: world’s biggest festivals
28-4-2016
Les Mills Live is a collaboration between Reebok and Les Mills, who organize fitness festivals all over the world. They started organizing the festivals a couple of years ago, and today the festivals are extremely popular by thousands of fitness lovers.
The Localpolitan launches with customized travel blogging experiences
28-4-2016
Yesterday The Localpolitan launched as the newest, customized hospitality service available online. Instead of visiting a travel website looking for content that fits your needs, The Localpolitan aims to turn the process around, and puts the traveler in control of the content they receive.
Analyzing the world around you with the SCiO
26-4-2016
How much fat is in this dressing? How much sugar contains this sugar beet and which melon is better at the moment? SCiO gives you answers to all these kind of questions, SCiO is a small gadget which scans the products you’re about to buy and shows you what these products are made of.
Tarot of Cocktails
26-4-2016
Katy Seibel created a unique way of presenting her cocktail recipes. The 30 drink recipes are presented on classic tarot cards. The tarot cards are hand drawn by Katy herself, each card has key elements of the cocktail recipe in it.
Wireless phone and tablet chargers for the hospitality industry
25-4-2016
There is a crowdfunding campaign for wireless chargers for the hospitality industry with the possibility of posting your menu or advertisements in it.
“Is it possible to charge my phone behind the bar?”, a question that almost all employees that work in the hospitality industry know. With the numerous apps that are available now a days, batteries die faster than we would like to. This wireless charger for the hospitality industry could be the answer for this problem!
The Chippy – Fish & Chips
25-4-2016
This upcoming 21st of May, Justin Brown’s restaurant The Chippy opens in Amsterdam. He will serve Fish & Chips here! Justin Brown is a famous British chef who worked for plenty of famous people, such as Jamie Oliver and Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood, besides that he also cooked for stars like David Beckham and Madonna.
Bon Appetit – “The ice salon of Breda’ opens his doors in Breda.
22-4-2016
From today on the Netherlands has a new Ice cream parlor. Today ‘The ice parlor of Breda – Bon Appetit’ opens its doors. The parlor is developed by the entrepreneurs Edwin and Kim van Es, they’re known from the cafeteria Bon Appetit in Rijsbergen.
The Bento Box by Tante Kee
22-4-2016
Restaurant Tante Kee on the Kaageiland in the Netherlands serves a quick lunch for the business market. With their Bento Box they serve five small dishes at the same time in a box, you also get a glass of house wine and coffee or tea. All within 45 minutes. A beautiful and delicious way to treat your business guests in a short time.
Trends we spotted this week – week 16
22-4-2016
At the redaction of Horecatrends we spot a lot of national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write articles about, the smaller trends we use in our column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week among others, an article about the city of The Hague opening a beach house for travel bloggers and vloggers, Winnetou beer created in whiskey barrels by Oepidus Brewery and Jameson Distillery, and a crowdfunding campaign for wireless chargers in the hospitality industry.
HOP Academy for the staff from restaurant The Old Police Station
21-4-2016
Because it is increasingly difficult to get skilled staff, Restaurant The Old Police Station organized a one day HOP Academy for the staff. At this mostly educational day the employees gained knowledge in several areas. A great way to teach your staff the basic knowledge in a way that they communicate the right information to your guests.
FoodShare program by Starbucks
21-4-2016
In March Starbucks announced to donate ready-to-eat meals to food banks from its 7.600 company-operated stores in America through their new FoodShare program. Initially, this will be accomplished through an existing collaboration with Food Donation Connection and a new partnership with Feeding America.
The Galliano L’Aperitivo
20-4-2016
Galliano recently announced a new aperitif in their brand: the Galliano L’Aperitivo. With the characteristic light, bittersweet taste of the drink and two recipes (L’Aperitivo with tonic & a Negroni cocktail) it is time to surprise your guests with the most delicious aperitifs before starting dinner.
Temporary pop-up islands and food boats during Rotte PICNIC ISLAND
20-4-2016
Time for some summer fun in Rotterdam during the Rotte PICNIC ISLAND. From 1 to 3 July you can enjoy food, drinks, music, art and culture here. All on one of the two temporary islands floating around in the Rotte river. Food will be served among other from food boats.
De Verspillingsfabriek of Hutten catering is going strong.
20-4-2016
Hutten Catering has its own ‘verspillingsfabriek’ or ‘waste factory’ since last month. Waste streams of food are being converted to new, tasteful products. With the factory Hutten Catering wants to reduce the huge amount of useless wasted food.
An ‘all you can eat fries’ concept at McDonald’s of the future?
19-4-2016
A dream of many might become true this summer! The owner of a McDonalds in the American state Missouri is planning to open an ‘all you can eat fries’ concept. This means enjoying unlimited gold-yellow fries.
Dorilocos or crazy Doritos
19-4-2016
Nice to serve at your terrace, small or big bags of Doritos chips at which guests are able to choose the toppings they like. Originates from Mexico where Dorilocos or crazy Doritos are hugely popular at local markets.
Rooster & Wolf, trendy Dutch brandy
19-4-2016
Actually it’s age-old: brandy, or as we Dutch call it: brandewijn. The brand Rooster & Wolf comes with a special recipe from France and a beautifully shaped bottle. Rooster & Wolf, trendy brandy to drink pure or mixed in a cocktail!
Deliveroo opens pop-up restaurant
18-4-2016
Last saturday the 16th of April opened Deliveroo opened a pop-up restaurant in Amsterdam. Deliveroo is the first delivery service that opens a pop-up restaurant in the Netherlands. For a week the delivery service presents the biggest menu of the Netherlands in the Kalverstraat. Amsterdam’s favorite restaurants as The Butcher, Cafe George, Max and Anne & Max serve their dishes under one roof in one of the busiest shopping streets.
Mr. Jordaan Hotel – the story of ‘Jordaan’ district
18-4-2016
Situated in the heart of ‘Jordaan’, Amsterdam district, is the Mr. Jordaan hotel. Storytelling of the district has been integrated in the unique design of the hotel. Owner of this bed and breakfast hotel is Tsibo Lin, one of the owners of the ‘Foodhallen’.
Trends we spotted this week – week 15
15-4-2016
At the redaction of Horecatrends we spot a lot of national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write articles about, the smaller trends we use in our column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week among others, bungalowspecials starts with a WhatsApp concierges, Sergio Herman’s Frites atelier and this summer you can pay with your fingerprint in Japan.
Tourist Tram The Hague
15-4-2016
The Hague can compete with world-famous seaside cities like San Francisco, Melbourne and Lisbon this summer. In June ‘The Tourist Tram’ starts, a new connection between the city and the sea with historic trams. Tourists with a ticket can hop on and hop off for one or more days. The Hague offers – for Dutch standards – an unique attraction.
Equitable: this app discriminates while dividing the bill
13-4-2016
No more entrenched discrimination that exist in our society. This apps divides the amount of money that needs to be paid at the end of an evening out. Not everyone will like this as the app is dividing the bill based on salary differences between you and your table partners.