Trends we spotted | Week 23
(P)ink Hotel Pride Event 2022 - credits Ashkan Mortezapour Photography
BUZZBAR alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet bars expands in the US 
BUZZBAR alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet bars expands in the US 
Petit Caron is heropent op de Frans Halsstraat
Postillion Hotels en meer partijen sluit zich aan bij Code-V - credits Christel Egberts 
The New York State Legislature passed the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act
The World's Best Restaurant 2024 - Disfrutar Barcelona
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:
- Brewery Homeland launches their ‘Love Boat’ New England IPA with an inclusive edge, in Amsterdam.
- Postillion Hotels joins Code-V, an initiative by a group of prominent public and private organisations to create a more inclusive business climate for women in the Netherlands.
- Restaurant Petit Caron reopened on the Frans Halsstraat in Amsterdam, next to Café Caron.
- The INK Hotel Amsterdam is once again turning pink during Pride Amsterdam, as the PINK Hotel. They are organising an opening party on Thursday July 25 with the theme; Let’s Vogue.
- Disfrutar Barcelona, named no.1 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024.
- Gnocchi on 9th, serving Gnocchi on-the-go, opened in New York City.
- June 6, the New York State Legislature passed the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act.
- A concept to watch with 200+ restaurants in China opened its first location in the US, Grandma’s Home.
- BUZZBAR alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet bars expands to NYC, Las Vegas, Orlando and Los Angeles.
Enjoy reading!
Brouwerij Homeland launches Love Boat with inclusive edge
In addition to its range of regular beers, Brouwerij (brewery) Homeland brews quite a few specials every year. This summer, that’s the LOVE BOAT beer, a silky smooth tropical New England IPA with an inclusive edge. That’s because they are joining forces with ‘Don’t Go We Will Fund Them’ (here you can find more information about them) to contribute to the queer community. A percentage of beer sales will go to this charity and they are also organising a fundraise night together with @tillatec. Love Boat is a juicy hazy barley-free NEIPA infused with tropical hops Galaxy, Nectaron and Cryo Pop. For sale via the link in the title.
Postillion Hotels joins Code-V
Postillion Hotels has joined Code-V, an initiative by a group of prominent public and private organisations that aims to create a more inclusive business climate for women in the Netherlands. As a partner, Postillion Hotels will facilitate live meetings, such as conferences and meetings, for Code-V to contribute to this alliance of influential organisations committed to promoting equal entrepreneurial opportunities for women. Besides Postillion Hotels, Code-V welcomed 18 more signatories on Monday 3 June. Launched on 12 December 2023, Code-V facilitates an ecosystem in the Netherlands to increase the growth potential of women entrepreneurs. More details in the post on Hospitality Management (Dutch text), link in title.
Petit Caron reopens next to Café Caron
Restaurant Petit Caron has moved! Once started on the Gerard Douplein but now at home on Frans Halsstraat 26H as a neighbour and little brother of Café Caron in the former ‘Le Restaurant’. Under the guidance of renowned architectural firm Dam & Partners, they created an innovative interior inspired by the many bar-a-manger’s of Paris. The restaurant consists of two large bars surrounded by a dozen small round tables and a long table in the back that can accommodate larger parties. Check out the menu on their website, link in the title.
INK Hotel Amsterdam once again colours pink during Pride Amsterdam | Theme opening party Let’s Vogue
During the Pride Week 2024, INK Hotel Amsterdam – MGallery Collection will transform into the PINK Hotel for the ninth time. Every year, the hotel in Amsterdam turns pink for ten days to celebrate diversity and inclusion. True to tradition, INK Hotel Pride Amsterdam kicks off with a smashing opening party on Thursday 25 July, this year with the theme ‘Let’s Vogue’. Inspired by the dance style of the same name from the 1980s. Vogueing symbolises equality, acceptance and pride and encourages dancers to express themselves in a powerful and authentic way, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. The fabulous evening will be musically supported by a DJ from the LGBTQIA+ community. The PINK Hotel will be open from 25 July to 4 August 2024 for a special Pride programme with various activities.
Disfrutar Barcelona, named no.1 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024
The world of gastronomy came together in the neon-lit city of Las Vegas in the United States on June 5 to celebrate and recognise The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, with Barcelona’s Disfrutar named The World’s Best Restaurant and The Best Restaurant in Europe. The awards ceremony, hosted at Wynn Las Vegas, honours the very best gastronomic talent from 26 territories across five continents. More details in the press release, link in the title.
Gnocchi on 9th in New York City
Spotted on the Instagram account Datinglist NYC; ‘Gnocchi on 9th’. A gnocchi-on-the-go concept has recently opened in NYC and has attracted long lines to their place. According to Datinglist NYC it’s definitely the perfect thing to grab for a quick lunch and they advise to add the truffle burrata. Check out their website, link in the title.
Back in 2017 we wrote about the Gnoccheria by Luzzo’s, the first 100% gnocchi restaurant in NYC, which is also still open.
Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken
Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act in New York State
June 6, the New York State Legislature passed the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act (S.9365/A.10215), becoming the first state in the nation to pass legislation intending to combat the trend of predatory software flooding the online restaurant reservation marketplace. Now, the bill awaits Governor Hochul’s signature to become state law.
“Today is a major victory for the hospitality industry in New York, setting a precedent for the nation. Our members work hard each day to create a desirable dining experience. Now, when diners do have the ability to dine out, they will no longer have to compete with predatory bots capturing reservations and reselling them at exorbitant prices. And restaurants will no longer be left with empty seats from unauthorized third-party reserved tables. This legislation supports restaurants, diners and the legitimate apps uplifting the hospitality industry. We hope the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act inspires other states to push back against bad actors taking advantage of restaurants’ hard work and consumers.” Part of the text by Melissa Fleischut, President & CEO, New York State Restaurant Association. More details in their press release, link in the title.
A concept to watch | Grandma’s Home opened in NYC
Grandma’s Home a restaurant chain from China with 200+ locations there, opened their first location in the US, on Manhattan, 56 West 22nd St.
Founded in 1998 as part of a new generation of restaurants in China, the first Grandma’s Home was opened in Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province. From the beginning of the brand’s establishment, it has been based on Hangzhou cuisine, looking for local ingredients, constantly developing the tastes of Jiangnan, and allowing classics and current popular cuisine to coexist. More details on their website, link in the title.
Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken
BUZZBAR alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet bars expands to NYC, Las Vegas, Orlando and Los Angeles
They love alcohol-infused ice cream in the US! Back in 2017 we wrote about ‘The Tipsy Scoop’ in NYC, which now has 5 Barlours and 3 coming soon and we spotted BUZZBAR with even more locations and still expanding. BUZZBAR®, the line of alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet bars for adults, recently announced exciting new locations now serving the refreshing and delectable treats, just in time for summer. BUZZBAR’s rich dairy ice cream bars are hand-dipped in velvety chocolate, while the refreshing vegan sorbet bars are crafted with the finest whole food ingredients, both infused with just the right amount of spirits! More details in their press release, link in the title.
