Trends we spotted | Week 3 2018
19-1-2018
At Horecatrends 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 art of matching beers with desserts and a Pizza Run will be organized in London.
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Pub-Corn | Popcorn with a beer, Irish cream or Pina Colada taste
18-1-2018
Popcorn remains a popular product to experiment with, even in 2018. The latest taste we have encountered is ‘beer popcorn’, popcorn with beer flavors. Created and made by Pub-Corn, which has several alcohol infused popcorn flavors in the assortment, like Irish cream and Pina Colada.
The pancake on a stick | Sonic Drive In
17-1-2018
While we were checking new sources for pancake inspiration we came across a press release from Sonic Drive In in February 2017 about their returning breakfast item: The pancake on a stick. Perfect for those who love pancakes and sausages. It has been an item at their breakfast menu before and although we can’t find it at their current menu we would love to share this inspiration with our European audience.
The Blended Burger | By Green Recycled Organics
17-1-2018
During the Dutch Horecava GRO (Green Recycled Organics) presented the Blended Burger® to the hospitality industry. This hamburger new style consists of a tasty mix of oyster mushrooms grown on coffee grounds and high quality Dutch milk beef. A healthy, tasty and responsible alternative for the traditional burger and yet another initiative to gradually reduce our meat consumption.
Moonshine Raceway | At ‘The Four Thieves’ pub
16-1-2018
Moonshine Raceway is a new sporting activity which provides the opportunity to experience the thrills and spills of REAL motorsport. It’s safe, inexpensive and great fun! Drivers will be invited to take the wheel of one of 10 perfectly performance matched top range super-cars, using real steering and pedal controls to pilot their cars to victory. The first Moonshine raceway opened last year at the pub and microbrewery ‘The Four Thieves’ in London. Would these kind of funny and attractive arcade games lure people back in pubs?
With love from Japan | Mongee Banana with edible skin
15-1-2018
Mongee Banana, pronounced as ‘mon-gay’, is a new fruit product from Japan and has an edible peel. The name ‘Mongee’ means ‘incredible’ and is grown by D&T Farm in Japan’s Okayama Prefecture. They use the ‘Freeze-thaw’ awakening method, which allows the tropical fruit to grow in Japans cooler climate.
Trends we spotted | Week 2
12-1-2018
At Horecatrends 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 how to deal with politics as a chef and Walt Disney is getting a wine bar.
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Starbucks introduces a second espresso | Starbucks Blonde Espresso
11-1-2018
Starbucks Blonde Espresso – a light roast that’s smooth and subtly sweet– is a permanent menu item complementing the boldness of Starbucks Signature Espresso Roast originally introduced more than 40 years ago. Customers across the U.S. will now be able to order any handcrafted espresso beverage with their choice of “Starbucks® Signature” or “Starbucks® Blonde” espresso, including Starbucks Caffe Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Macchiato and Americano beverages.
Rebel Coast Winery | Alcohol-free marijuana-infused wine
10-1-2018
Marijuana is becoming a multibillion dollar industry after several US states decided to legalize the use of recreational marijuana about a year ago. Estimations are suggesting the market could be worth over US$50 billion annually by 2026. Besides smoking marijuana, there are plenty other ways to get the marijuana into your body. One of the latest innovations comes from a California winery that created the world’s first alcohol-free, marijuana-infused Sauvignon Blanc.
Voice Chocolate | Inspiration for Valentine’s Day from Japan
9-1-2018
The chocolates from Voice Chocolate are all unique chocolates made on the basis of your voice. The idea came from the Japanese telecom company NTT DoCoMo, especially for Valentine’s Day 2017. People could record a short message through an app that is eventually formed into chocolate. The recipient scanned this message in the unique chocolate bar in a AR app that reads the design and plays the original message.
Book and Bed hostel | Heaven for bookworms
8-1-2018
Book and Bed hostel allows you to book an overnight stay at a book store! A space that is impossible to leave if you’re in the midst of your book! It’s a cheap dorm with as difference: the bunk beds for their guests are hidden behind library shelves filled with over 1,700 books in Japanese and English. The first hostel opened in 2015 in Tokyo, in the meantime they opened three more Book and Bed hostels in Asakusa, Kyoto and Fukuoka.
Trends we spotted | Week 1
5-1-2018
At Horecatrends 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 UK’s first selfie cappuccino, food events in January and the first Valentine’s packages are already available!
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MUJI hotel Shenzhen | Opens this January
4-1-2018
The popular Japanese home retailer MUJI will open a hotel this January the 18th, MUJI hotel Shenzhen, in Shenzhen, China. Hotel operations will be run by other parties, the development of the hotel, the interior design is done by MUJI, featuring the company’s line of furniture and housewares. An opportunity for guests to experience MUJI products.
Gin-flavoured cheese | A new cheese at your cheeseboard in 2018
2-1-2018
We’re only missing a link with tonic, but the new gin-flavoured cheese from the Cheshire Cheese Company could be a new cheese at your cheeseboard! A chef might be able to create a tonic jelly to support the cheese……
Trends we spotted | Week 52
29-12-2017
At Horecatrends 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 two location of Jamie’s Pizzeria in the Netherlands in 2018 and new about two food hall concepts in the United States of America.
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Chez Claire | Haute éclairs and champagne
21-12-2017
Dries Henau and Yuri Vandenbogaerde, or ‘De Jongens’ (the guys), behind the concept of the WASBAR, will open Chez Claire this spring. At Chez Claire they will sell luxurious ‘haute éclairs’ as you can’t find them anywhere else in Belgium and they will open simultaneously in Antwerp and in Ghent. If you like éclairs, some new addresses if you’re visiting one of these cities!
Reigers’ Rooie | Amsterdam’s first spicy vodka.
21-12-2017
Reigers’ Rooie is Amsterdam’s first spicy vodka. Rooie is a small-batch and handcrafted ginger vodka created in the heart of Amsterdam. The spicy bite of ginger and a hint of orange gives the vodka a strong and refreshing taste. A Reiger is a heron in Dutch and over the years, the heron has become an important part of Amsterdam’s city image.
Hill Hungry Horse Pub | Glittery gravy as a side dish
20-12-2017
December is a month full of festive events including Christmas dinner with family and friends. For many chefs (whether at home or at a restaurant) the perfect moment to show off. In search for original Christmas recipes we stumbled on glittering gravy which is served at The Fox Under The Hill Hungry Horse pub in England. A guaranteed and sparkling success!
Restaurant LEUK in Amsterdam | Family friendly restaurant
19-12-2017
The recently opened restaurant LEUK (FUN in English) is located in the area around the Houthavens on the Danzigerkade nr. 8 in Amsterdam. A restaurant that is LEUK (FUN) for both parents and children. Good food from an international menu and a special menu for children. Restaurant LEUK already has a location in Bussum for more than seven years. At their new location in Amsterdam they have a children’s playground of in total 150 m2 including a babysitter!
Christmas at Rolf’s in New York | Can you top their Christmas decorations?
19-12-2017
We’re always willing to give some free publicity for great Christmas decoration ideas! Recently we spotted Rolf’s German restaurant in New York City. They have been famous for their Christmas decorations for years now and they have a lot of old videos to proof that! Their Christmas decoration is absolutely over the top and according to most on the internet, gorgeous. If you think you can beat them, let us know!
Hyperspecialization | The Croquetten Boutique
18-12-2017
In the heart of Utrecht on the Bakkerstraat 7, Désirée Stroes and Brian Steevens opened their Croquetten Boutique last November. The enthusiastic entrepreneurs sell croquettes in all shapes and sizes at this location. How about the following croquettes: ‘Pumpkin & Sage’, ‘Apple & Cinnamon’, ‘Mushroom & Parsnip’ or ‘Chicken & Red Curry’. You can also order a tasting of 6 small croquettes. Of course, they also have the original croquette on the menu, handmade and fresh! For the Holiday Season they have a special ‘Hazenpeper’ Croquet (with kind of Hare Stew). Another example of hyperspecialization.
Trends we spotted | Week 50
14-12-2017
At Horecatrends 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 Michelin stars in the Netherlands, we gained another restaurant with 3 Michelin stars and a link to an interesting article in the Washington Post about the fact that food-makers are taking salt and sugar out of food but they’re adding fat.
Ultimate Christmas sleepover | Sleeping in the Coca-Cola Christmas truck
14-12-2017
Two lucky winners will fall asleep in the Coca-Cola Christmas truck tomorrow night. We all know this truck from the well-known Coca-Cola Christmas advertising that shows up every years during the Holiday Season. The iconic truck has been prepared for an overnight stay especially for this giveaway. Coca-Cola collaborated with Travel Blog Late Rooms. A fun and special marketing campaign!
Jajem Jenever | Christmas ornaments filled with jenever for their 2-year anniversary
13-12-2017
The Amsterdam jenever brand Jajem exists 2 years this month. This will be celebrated in the Kopstootbar on the Leidseplein, which is also the first business the men behind the brand opened. Beside a party you can also buy Christmas ornaments filled with the young jenever!
The cauliflower as substitute for chicken
13-12-2017
Early November I received an app from my daughter from New York with the question if I had already written about the trend ‘cauliflower as substitute for chicken’. Seems to be popular in New York and you have to think of cauliflower prepared as buffalo wings or dishes like ‘General Tsao cauliflower’ instead of chicken. Since then I came across a couple of examples, time to start being creative with cauliflower as substitute for chicken!
