Trends we spotted | Week 38
Ahn Moselle - credits Thomas Jutzler
Goûtea at Cédric Grolet in The Berkeley
Miracle at Boom Chicago-credits Geert Broertjes
Miracle at Boom Chicago-credits Geert Broertjes
Plant-based Chocomel
Tatjana Puklavec uitgeroepen tot Wijnvrouw van het jaar 2022
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With this week links to articles about amongst other the light and music shows in the Moselle region, in October and December. The Mosel Licht und Flammen & Wine Lights Enjoy! And the most Christmassy bar in Amsterdam: Miracle at Boom Chicago opens November 23.
Cédric Grolet at The Berkeley unveiled his ‘Goûtea’, Grolet’s fusion of goûter (the French tradition of sweet snacking) and best of British afternoon tea. And two inspirational reels, one rice/egg sandwich and one of a British Sunday Roast Burrito.
Here in the Netherlands we can finally enjoy plant-based Chocomel! And mid-September, popular vegan concept Wild & the Moon originally from Paris opened the doors of a second location in Amsterdam at the Zuidas.
The Art of Drinks is a three-day drinks festival (October 29-31 at the Gashouder in Amsterdam with a public event on Saturday. The Sunday edition is specially set up for people working in liquor stores and specialist shops and on Monday they aim at professionals in the hospitality industry.
Pizza Profs, the platform for all professional pizza bakers in the Netherlands, is organizing the very first Pizza Inspiration Event at SVO in Houten on Monday October 24.
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Miracle at Boom Chicago | Amsterdam’s most Christmassy bar
Last year Boom Chicago, brought cocktail bar Miracle to Amsterdam, however, due to COVID we could only enjoy this Christmassy bar for a short time! Now Amsterdam’s most famous comedians are preparing for the return of Miracle at Boom Chicago. The new edition opens on November 23 and it will be an even more lavish, naughty and delicious party than last year. Even more over the top Christmas decorations, thousands of lights, foul Christmas jumpers and cheesy music. The five-week seasonal party will be an exciting Christmas celebration for visitors to enjoy with deliciously shaken cocktails. During the jolly holiday season on the Rozengracht, Christmas lovers and anyone who enjoys cosiness can enjoy custom-made cocktails, including: the Christmapolitan, the Jingle Balls Nog (an exciting variation on eggnog), and the Christmas shots pair Naughty (cinnamon) and Nice (gingerbread spice). All cocktails are served in humorous and eye-catching mugs and glasses, laughter guaranteed for that reason alone. You can book in the link in the title.
Goûtea | Afternoon tea by Cédric Grolet at the Berkeley
Cédric Grolet opened the doors to his first patisserie outside of France, Cédric Grolet at The Berkeley in February 2022. This September the chef unveils ‘Goûtea’, Grolet’s fusion of goûter (the French tradition of sweet snacking) and best of British afternoon tea. First, guests seated in the surroundings of The Berkeley Café designed by Remi Tessier, will be welcomed with an iced vanilla tea. Grolet’s cake stand – perfectly paired with tea, coffee or champagne – showcases two savoury and five sweet creations. The menu will evolve and change with the seasons but for Autumn Grolet features the chef’s iconic vanilla flower, a Paris Brest, a pistachio cookie and, for a purist English nod, a scone with cream and jam. The sweet piece de resistance is a glistening trompe-l’œil green apple which, inside, features fresh apple and dill. The savoury goodies are Grolet’s highly intricate take on avocado on toast and a trompe-l’œil burrata which reveals tomato gel and basil pesto when cut open. A mini comté cheese and bacon quiche, warm from the oven, will be bought to table mid-service to complete the savoury offering. So if you’re going to London and you want to experience a French / English Goûtea, you know where to go. Link to their website in the title.
Chocomel | ‘The one and only’, comes out with plant-based variant
From now on, Chocomel is also available in a plant-based variant. The brand is thus meeting the growing demand for plant-based products. Chocomel Plant-based is a plant-based drink made from cashew nut and pea.
The launch of Chocomel Plant-based is a big step for the brand because of the challenge of staying true to the taste people have been used to since 1936. Chocomel therefore tested drinks based on different plant-based ingredients and submitted them to a taste panel. A base of cashew nut and pea proved to be the right formula: 97% of the taste panel indicated after tasting that the product met their high expectations. Chocomel Plant-based is now available at Picnic and from mid-October at all supermarkets. More information on the website, link in title.
Vegan concept Wild & the Moon brings slice of Paris to Amsterdam
In mid-September, popular vegan concept Wild & the Moon originally from Paris opened the doors of a second location in Amsterdam at Amsterdam’s Zuidas (Arnold Schönberglaan 9). After a successful first restaurant in ‘De Pijp’, it is now also time to conquer the green hearts of corporate Amsterdam. During an exclusive grand opening, founder Emma Sawko passionately told curious guests about her dreams and world-improving vegan food concept: ‘Wild & The Moon is slow food set to an urban beat’. We want a plant-based lifestyle to become the new norm.’
Wild & the Moon is a 100% homemade, vegan and gluten- and plastic-free concept and lifestyle, with locations in Paris, Dubai and Amsterdam.
The Art of Drinks 2022
The Art of Drinks is a three-day drinks festival at the Gashouder in Amsterdam. On Saturday (October 29) there is a public event for which tickets can be bought. The Sunday edition (October 30) is specially set up for people working in liquor stores and specialist shops. Monday (October 31) The Art of Drinks is specifically aimed at professionals in the hospitality industry. Tickets can be requested at the link in the title.
Professionals in the beverage industry can taste the best products and learn about the latest hospitality trends. Expect well-known winemakers, brewers and distillers to join bartenders, sommeliers and chefs in sharing their endless love for the craft. In total, there will be 70 different stands, from trendy natural wines to non-alcoholic spirits, from speciality beers to fancy cocktails. There will also be workshops, seminars, live music and food trucks on the premises.
Pizza Profs organizes first-ever Pizza Inspiration Event
Pizza Profs, the platform for all professional pizza bakers in the Netherlands, is organizing the very first Pizza Inspiration Event at SVO in Houten on Monday October 24. Admission is free and you can register via the link in the title. Italian tomato specialist Carlo Casoni of Pizza Prof partner Mutti will be one of the guest speakers. There will also be several lectures and tastings.
Besides the event on 24 October, Pizza Profs is organizing the 2023 National Pizza Baking Championships in cooperation with The Tastiest Competitions. It will take place on Tuesday 10 January during the Horecava in Amsterdam. You can register for this here.
Inspirational reels | Rice/egg sandwich and a British Sunday Roast Burrito
We came across another two inspirational reels, The rice/egg sandwich on Facebook. Check out this great looking sandwich through the link in the title, looks tasty doesn’t it?
We also came across a British Sunday Roast Burrito sold at Yorkshire Burrito in Camden Market in London. Check out this reel below!
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Light and music shows in the Moselle region | Mosel Licht und Flammen & Wine Lights Enjoy
During the two-day event Mosel Licht und Flammen (21/22 October 2022), visitors will be treated to spectacular light and music shows both on and alongside the river, with the vineyards as a backdrop. The various projections take you into the history of this region and its wine culture. The program can be admired from seven different boats sailing between Wasserbillig and Remich on the Moselle. Various shows can also be seen from the banks. Check out the link to the event in the title.
In the dark days of December (2 and 3 December), Wine Lights Enjoy takes place in the Moselle region. Between Wormeldange and Ahn, visitors can enjoy a light and color spectacle at a 4.5 km long walking route. Numerous wineries will offer their local wines and specialties along the way.
