Trends we spotted | Week 19
50 Double Cheeseburgers for free at Fat Phill's in the Netherlands at May 20
B&B De Bijenberg uitgeroepen tot ‘Beste Bed & Breakfast van Nederland 2023
Free Heri Heri For All 2023 - credits Diana Ejaita
WONDR sluit laatste seizoen Pink Beach af met Bottomless Brunch
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 among others an Aperol Spritz tower by Brasserie De Luwte in Amsterdam and a cool example of a delicious looking Instagram post about a dessert – an affogato. It will make you craving it!
Another example of a top restaurant, Atelier Crenn, which has a dish on its menu with dry-aged fish. Dried in a dryager.
On 1 July, we commemorate the abolition of transatlantic slavery on Keti Koti in the Netherlands. KIP Republic is organising Free Heri Heri For All for the fourth time on this day.
On Saturday May 20 all Fat Phill’s restaurants in the Netherlands are handing out 50 Double Cheeseburgers for free at each location, this in honor of their 4-year anniversary. And B&B De Bijenberg in Dedemsvaart in Overijssel was recently voted Best Bed & Breakfast of the Netherlands 2023.
WONDR Experience in Amsterdam will open the doors of its pop-up beach bar, Pink Beach, for its third and final season on May 24. Enjoy the Pink Beach Bottomless Brunch until the end of September.
Hotel Tru by Hilton Baltimore Harbor East is hosting an ‘unblocking party, called Unblock the Block‘ party to celebrate the hotel’s return to easy access after roadworks. Great example? We love the name.
Ben from Ben & Jerry’s is swapping ice cream for cannabis – his latest company Ben’s Best Blnz or B3 is a bright, bold cannabis brand offering low-THC pre-rolls and vapes.
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Cocktail of Aperol Spritz tower on Brasserie De Luwte’s tarrace
Cool way of serving: the cocktail or Aperol Spritz tower from Brasserie De Luwte on the Leliegracht in Amsterdam. They also use the tower to serve desserts, which is shown in the link in the title. Check out the spritz tower in the post below.
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Free 50 Double Cheeseburgers at every Fat Phill’s to celebrate its 4th anniversary!
Fat Phill’s is celebrating its 4th anniversary with a special treat for its community. On Saturday, May 20th at 12:00 pm, Fat Phill’s will give away 50 free Double Cheeseburgers at all 12 locations in the Netherlands, all at the same time! A unique moment to enjoy the delicious smashed burger that Fat Phill’s is known for. The only thing you have to do: follow Fat Phill’s on Instagram.
Free Heri Heri unites the Netherlands to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the abolition of trans-Atlantic slavery
On July 1st, the Netherlands will commemorate the ‘real’ abolition of trans-Atlantic slavery in July 1873 with Keti Koti. For the fourth time, KIP Republic will organize Free Heri Heri For All on this day, an initiative to unite citizens and make the commemoration of the abolition of trans-Atlantic slavery inclusive and accessible. People across the country can eat the Surinamese dish heri heri together for free in 70 locations, creating opportunities for dialogue and exchange about the significance of the day and history.
De Bijenberg named ‘Best Bed & Breakfast in the Netherlands 2023’
B&B De Bijenberg in Dedemsvaart, Overijssel, was named Best Bed & Breakfast in the Netherlands for 2023 on Wednesday. The accommodation performed well this year in the Dutch classification system for B&Bs, partly due to its luxurious facilities and wellness amenities. Additionally, the B&B was rewarded with a 9.7 rating by guests on Bedandbreakfast.nl, which contributed to its win.
WONDR ends final season of Pink Beach with a Bottomless Brunch
WONDR Experience in Amsterdam is opening the doors to its pop-up beach bar, Pink Beach, for its third and final season starting May 24th. The experience has been enhanced with the addition of an American brunch concept, Pink Beach Bottomless Brunch, which will be available until the end of September. Guests can indulge in unlimited brunch classics and drinks such as mimosas and bloody marys, while enjoying the retro-Californian atmosphere designed by Spanish interior designer Patricia Bustos.
Unlock the Block | Baltimore’s Tru by Hilton hosted unblocking party during National Tourism Week
Tru by Hilton Baltimore Harbor East hosted a ‘Unblock the Block’ party to celebrate the re-opening of Central Avenue during the National Tourism Week. Great way to celebrate being accessible again, an unblock the block party. It was held on May 13, 2023 from 12 p.m. till 4 p.m. with local food trucks, a DJ, games, giveaways, specials from local businesses and more. More details in their press release, link in the title. Inspiration for hotels on other blocks or communities that have been ‘blocked’?
Ben of Ben & Jerry’s trades ice cream for cannabis
The just-launched company Ben’s Best Blnz or B3 is a bright, bold cannabis brand that offers low-THC pre-rolls and full-spectrum vapes. Much like his endeavors in ice cream, Cohen set out to use B3’s platform as a conduit for what he refers to as “social benefit.” More details in the article at Fast Company, link in the title.
Dry-aged cod at Atelier Crenn
Recently our colleague Marjolein wrote a blog about dry-aged fish. We came across another example: the dryager at Atelier Crenn. They serve cod that has been dry-aged for 6 days together with bao buns, kimchi, sesame and lemon. Sounds delicious! Check out their Instagram reel below, their website is linked in the title.
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This looks so delicious | Making Instagram posts doesn’t have to be difficult
We recently spoke to an entrepreneur who couldn’t imagine people waiting for photos or videos of his dishes. For those of you who sometimes wonder the same, below is a cool way to visualise, for example, a simple dessert like an affogato. Sample from the Instagram account Italy, we would love to enjoy an affogato served this way!
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