Trends we spotted | Week 09
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:
- A cake collab by Claridge’s ArtSpace Café and The Connaught Patisserie. Simple and easy collab to create but if the cake ‘Gâteau des Amis’ is easy to make? We doubt it but it looks delicious!
- Zoocade, is the first holographic zoo in the US, located in Austin, Texas.
- TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi will open to the public on April 18 within the Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi.
- Set-jetting is popular, for example the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and the Four Seasons are attracting fans because of the HBO series The White Lotus.
- On March 7 restaurant La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert will open in the Disneyland Hotel Paris.
- Crystal Lagoons Eco-Heated lagoons technology – repurposing waste heat from data centers to naturally warm the lagoon year-round.
- Restaurant merch – the pizza chain Otomat from Belgium created limited edition t-shirts, inspired by their iconic pizzas.
- The Special Beer Festival by Brouwerij (Brewery) Homeland will be held in the ‘Scheepvaartmuseum’ (our National Maritime museum in Amsterdam) on March 7 and 8.
Enjoy reading!
Claridge’s ArtSpace Café and The Connaught Patisserie | ‘Gâteau des Amis’
A cake collab! Simple and easy collab to create, but if the cake is easy to make? We doubt it but the cake looks delicious!
Officially celebrating a special friendship and the coming together of two Mayfair legendary names, Nicolas Rouzaud, Pastry Chef at The Connaught Patisserie by Nicolas Rouzaud, and Thibault Hauchard, Executive Pastry Chef at Claridge’s, launched a ‘Gâteau des Amis’ an exclusive, limited-edition cake available to purchase from Monday 17th February until Sunday 9th of March via Claridge’s and The Connaught. More details about the café and patisserie, link in the title.
Zoocade | The first holographic zoo in the US
In Austin (Texas) opened the first holographic zoo in the US: Zoocade by Axiom Holographics. Zoocade, it’s a zoo experience but without animals. This zoo was previously only available in Australia, China and Canada. With 3D glasses you can enjoy Zoocade’s 60-foot holographic tunnel, in which they will meet up with hippos, giraffes, and even long-extinct prehistoric animals. More details in the article on Culture Map Dallas, link in the title.
TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi will open to the public within Saadiyat Cultural District
The unprecedented art project is the home of curiosity in Abu Dhabi, spanning 17,000sqm. Visitors will take a multi-sensory journey through massive experiential artworks. TeamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi will officially open its doors to the public in Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi on April 18 2025, announced by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, and art collective teamLab. This multi-sensory art experience is operated by Miral Experiences, a subsidiary of Miral, and will include massive transformative exhibits that take guests on a sensory-rich journey that transcends the ordinary. The exhibits engage sight, sound, and touch, encouraging guests to expand the way they feel, connect and interact with the world around them. More details in their press release, link in the title. Tickets to enjoy teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi’s multi-sensory art experience can be purchased on their website.
HBO series The White Lotus | Inspiration for the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and Four Seasons
The White Lotus, a HBO Original Series, has fueled the set-jetting trend, inspiring travelers to explore properties that served as backdrops for this beloved series. We read two press releases from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok and about the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, both using the series to their benefit.
The Four Seasons Private Jet Experience is an exclusive opportunity to explore some of the iconic settings of the HBO® Original Series The White Lotus with a new World of Wellness journey. Building on the recently announced global partnership between Four Seasons and HBO, the unforgettable 20-day itinerary will be offered for one exclusive journey, touching down in Maui, Taormina and Koh Samui— filming locations of the first three seasons of acclaimed series—along with five additional intriguing destinations that will allow guests to create their very own memorable storylines. More details in their press release.
As the backdrop for The White Lotus Season 3, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok invites guests to step into the world of HBO’s award-winning series and immerse themselves in the hotel that captured the imagination of creator Mike White. The only hotel in Bangkok chosen for filming, this legendary riverside icon is more than a setting – it is a character in its own right, bringing history, glamour and cinematic grandeur to the screen. More details in their press release.
Restaurant ‘La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert’ will open in the Disneyland Hotel Paris
A fine dining journey at the heart of Disneyland Hotel! The iconic establishment of Disneyland Paris, is set to unveil their new restaurant, La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert, on March 7, 2025. A passionate Disney enthusiast and true lover of Disneyland Paris since his childhood, Michelin-starred chef Jean Imbert invites guests to a culinary experience inspired by the greatest Disney Animation movies in a magical setting. The restaurant will be open to everyone by reservation, including non-visitors to Disneyland Paris. La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert will be the third restaurant of the Disneyland Hotel. Open in the evening, from Wednesday to Sunday. Check out how to make a reservation in the article.
Crystal Lagoons Eco-Heated lagoons technology
With its revolutionary Crystal Lagoons Eco-Heated Lagoons technology, the Crystal Lagoons company is changing Europe and the rest of the world’s real estate and Public Access Lagoons® business. The patented technology is considered a game-changer, repurposing waste heat from data centers to naturally warm the lagoon year-round. This creates a tropical beach experience with 27-celsius degree waters and a thermal beach experience with 37-celsius degree waters—all without energy use for heating. More details on their website, linked in the title.
Homeland Brewery’s Special Beer Festival returns to the Maritime Museum in Amsterdam
On March 7 and 8, Brewery Homeland is organizing the Special Beer Festival at Het Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum in Amsterdam) for the second time. This unique festival brings craft brewed beer together with maritime history, at one of Amsterdam’s most iconic locations. A festival with beer from the Homeland Brewery as well as music and good food. The Brewery is also launching a new beer: LifeLine, a Cold IPA. Live acts by Leadbeaters, Cheerful Fruitflies, DJs Tienson & Edgar and DJ Hanneman complete the party. More details in the link in the title.
Restaurant merch | Belgian pizza chain Otomat launches limited edition t-shirts inspired by their iconic pizzas
From New York to Tokyo, leading establishments turn their style into wearable designs. Now Belgian pizza chain Otomat is also launching its own collection of limited edition T-shirts inspired by their iconic pizzas. The exclusive Otomat T-shirts will be on sale in all restaurants. The prints refer to three legendary pizzas: Little Red Courgette, Bushwick and Tom Selleck. Each design reflects the unique vibe and attitude of the name, with graphics that perfectly capture the Otomat vibe. Little Red Courgette gets a retro touch, Bushwick oozes street art and underground vibes, and Tom Selleck? That one speaks for itself. More details in the reel in the link in the title.
