At Michelin-starred restaurant EDEN in Valkenswaard there’s crow on the menu

30-10-2023

  • Kraai op het menu bij sterrestaurant EDEN in ValkenswaardKraai op het menu bij sterrestaurant EDEN in Valkenswaard

Michelin-starred chef Herman Cooijmans has a dish with crow on the menu at his restaurant EDEN in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. He serves the animal’s breast paired with braised green lentils with bacon and orange, cream of parsnip and pine nuts, and a powerful poultry gravy with cardamom.

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Marriott Bonvoy Land Game | Virtual city in Fortnite

30-10-2023

  • Marriott Bonvoy Land GameMarriott Bonvoy Land Game
  • Check in at the Autograph Collection Hotels in the Marriot Bonvoy Land GameCheck in at the Autograph Collection Hotels in the Marriot Bonvoy Land Game
  • Fireworks above the Moxy in the Marriot Bonvoy Land GameFireworks above the Moxy in the Marriot Bonvoy Land Game

Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands and 10,000 global destinations – has become the first and largest hospitality company to launch in the Fortnite universe with Marriott Bonvoy Land Game, a virtual park leading to four hotel themed Mini Games that represent four distinct Marriott Bonvoy branded hotels: Moxy Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels & Resorts, and Autograph Collection Hotels.

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Trends we spotted | Week 43

30-10-2023

  • Trends we spotted
  • China Innovation Park by StarbucksChina Innovation Park by Starbucks
  • Oakfield - exotenOakfield - exoten
  • Top 100 Groenten chefs - We're Smart WorldTop 100 Groenten chefs - We're Smart World
  • Whitehall Elevation - The OWO Residences by RafflesWhitehall Elevation - The OWO Residences by Raffles
  • The Casual Pint Beerstro - Tap4GoodThe Casual Pint Beerstro - Tap4Good

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’s links to articles including the presentation of the We’re Smart awards, there are 16 Dutch restaurants on this list of the best vegetable restaurants in the world. ‘De Nieuwe Winkel’ in Nijmegen is number 1 again.

Pink and yellow oyster mushrooms are included in the range of products of the exotic mushroom grower Oakfield as well as bundle-, white beech-, wig- and coral mushrooms.

The Casual Pint Craft Beerstro launched Tap4Good. A national fundraising initiative to support local communities. The local manager decides the charity!

In London, ‘The OWO Residences by Raffles’ recently opened and Starbucks opened its China Coffee Innovation Park (CIP), achieving its vertical integration ‘from bean to cup’ in one market – a first for the company globally.

Bakkit.nl creates ‘the Rotterdam Roll’ – a rolled croissant in various flavours. They also sell other pastries. Speaking of croissants, Dominique Ansel, the inventor of the cronut, presented a vegan cronut for the first time in September.

Pizza Hut in Germany recently introduced ‘Pizza-Sandwich’ Melts and a special McDonald’s restaurant in Terminal 1 of Sydney Airport!

A capital injection for Zence Object in Macau: for a project to convert used tea leaves and other local bio-waste streams into packaging and other industrial items.

And an interesting design article on Eater about the neon walls, palm-shaped chairs and giant pepper mills of Shuggie’s Trash Pie, they call it maxed-out restaurant design for 2023.

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The Pizzoli by Marco’s Pizza® | A fresh and fully loaded handheld pizza

27-10-2023

  • Marco's Pizza in the USA launched the Pizzoli - a new handheld pizzaMarco's Pizza in the USA launched the Pizzoli - a new handheld pizza
  • Marco PizzaMarco's Pizza
  • Marco's Pizza introduced the Hot Honey Magnifico Pizza for National Pizza MonthMarco's Pizza introduced the Hot Honey Magnifico Pizza for National Pizza Month

Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, is expanding its menu offerings with the launch of its NEW Pizzoli – a fully loaded handheld featuring savory high-quality meats and four melty cheeses rolled up in the brand’s fresh house-made dough and baked to golden perfection. The crispy, craveable creation is finished with garlic sauce and their romesan seasoning and paired with a side of dipping sauce.

In our next trends we spotted this week (week 43) we will write about the ‘pizza-sandwich’ Melts of the German Pizza Hut, another handheld pizza!

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Conscious Hotels opens their smallest hotel to date

27-10-2023

  • Conscious Hotels opens their smallest hotel to date - Bee ConsciousConscious Hotels opens their smallest hotel to date - Bee Conscious
  • Conscious Hotels Vondelpark - credits Cindy van ReesConscious Hotels Vondelpark - credits Cindy van Rees

In collaboration with biologist, animal activist and vegan chef Dennis Vink, Conscious Hotels opens their smallest hotel to date: a bee hotel on the roof of Conscious Hotel Vondelpark in Amsterdam.

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Tiny houses, the Tiny Bar and winter fireplaces at eco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden

27-10-2023

  • Eco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden WinterwonderlandEco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden Winterwonderland
  • Eco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden WinterwonderlandEco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden Winterwonderland
  • Eco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden Winterwonderland - kasEco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden Winterwonderland - kas
  • Eco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden - credits Lysanne van Rosendal FotografieEco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden - credits Lysanne van Rosendal Fotografie
  • Eco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden - credits Lysanne van Rosendal FotografieEco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden - credits Lysanne van Rosendal Fotografie
  • Eco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden - credits Lysanne van Rosendal FotografieEco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden - credits Lysanne van Rosendal Fotografie
  • Eco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden - credits Lysanne van Rosendal FotografieEco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden - credits Lysanne van Rosendal Fotografie
  • Eco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden - credits Lysanne van Rosendal FotografieEco-resort Basecamp IJmuiden - credits Lysanne van Rosendal Fotografie

You are able to enjoy a winter vacation at eco-resort Basecamp Ijmuiden in the spacious ‘Kennemerduinen’ surrounded by fresh sea air. Every season this resort is a wonderful place for a relaxed and sustainable stay in nature. You should expect crisping fireplaces, infrared sauna’s, winter drinks at the Tiny Bar and other activities that will make you leave the comfort of the tiny house.

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Toss In, Take Out | Pizza in exchange for recycling a bottle

24-10-2023

  • Toss In Take Out by Coca-Cola - kicking of at NYC's Bleecker Street Pizza October 24Toss In Take Out by Coca-Cola - kicking of at NYC's Bleecker Street Pizza October 24
  • 20oz 100% recycled plastic bottles by Coca-Cola - credits PRnewswire - Coca-Cola20oz 100% recycled plastic bottles by Coca-Cola - credits PRnewswire - Coca-Cola

Recently Coca-Cola announced it has teamed up with beloved local pizzerias across the United States to launch Toss In, Take Out – a traveling restaurant takeover to serve up delicious slices and pies. But, not for any amount of money, instead for the act of recycling a plastic bottle. A campaign to celebrate the introduction of their 100% recycled plastic* bottles.

Great idea, Coca-Cola in the Netherlands?

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Trends we spotted | Week 42

24-10-2023

  • Trends we spotted
  • Radilicious - culinary cookbook by We're Smart World - credits Wim DemessemaekersRadilicious - culinary cookbook by We're Smart World - credits Wim Demessemaekers
  • 'Thin & Crispy' by New York Pizza'Thin & Crispy' by New York Pizza
  • This self-flying air taxi has been just cleared for commercial flights in ChinaThis self-flying air taxi has been just cleared for commercial flights in China
  • Opening of the W-Sydney hotel at Darling HarbourOpening of the W-Sydney hotel at Darling Harbour
  • Opening of the W-Sydney hotel at Darling HarbourOpening of the W-Sydney hotel at Darling Harbour

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 amongst other the self-flying air taxi by the Chinese firm EHang has just been cleared for commercial flights!

We’re Smart World and the European Best Vegetable chefs wrote a recipe book, their first ‘Radilicious’-cookbook.

New York Pizza introduces their ‘Thin & Crispy’ base and four action pizzas in the Netherlands. And  Mama’s Koelkast (mama’s fridge) opened in Amsterdam in May this year. A concept through which mums, who cook with love and passion, are given the chance to do so professionally.

As usual a couple of great inspirational Instagram posts:  for example the ‘Crompouce’, dry-aged fish by Quique Dacosta, great looking Taiyaki cones filled with pumpkin spice ice cream and Halloween inspiration from Shake Shack.

W-Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, announced the highly anticipated opening of W-Sydney! And also located in Sydney: The Poetica Bar & Grill they serve Oysters Flambadou, topped with nduja and guindillas.

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A Michelin-starred dinner by Dutch or German chefs at home | Getvoila launches in the Netherlands

23-10-2023

  • A Michelin-starred dinner by Dutch or German chefs at home - Getvoila
  • A Michelin-starred dinner by Dutch or German chefs at home - GetvoilaA Michelin-starred dinner by Dutch or German chefs at home - Getvoila

Getvoila gives restaurant owners and chefs the chance to extend their reach throughout the Netherlands and Germany. Getvoila launches in the Netherlands on October 23. The German startup works closely with top chefs to get their dishes to people’s homes. This allows consumers to order ready-to-finish menus from Michelin-starred chefs such as Max Strohe and Onno Kokmeijer throughout the Netherlands and Germany. With Getvoila, entrepreneurs increase their sales and reach a much larger audience.

We previously wrote about a similar concept operating in the Netherlands and Flanders called SOUS, click here to find out more about them.

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Spectacular start of the Christmas season at festive restaurant Grace

23-10-2023

  • https://horecatrends.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Spectacular-start-of-the-Christmas-season-at-festive-restaurant-Grace.jpg?x87821Spectacular start of the Christmas season at festive restaurant Grace
  • Spectacular start of the Christmas season at festive restaurant Grace - interiorSpectacular start of the Christmas season at festive restaurant Grace - interior
  • Spectacular start of the Christmas season at festive restaurant Grace - interiorSpectacular start of the Christmas season at festive restaurant Grace - interior

We can’t say it often enough: celebrate the start of the Christmas season! Festive restaurant Grace is leading by example.

A festive moment will take place at festive restaurant Grace on November 19: the tree-lighting of no fewer than thousands of lights in the giant 6-metre-high Christmas tree. This iconic moment not only marks the start of the festive Christmas season, but also unveils the largest Christmas tree that has ever been shown in a restaurant in Rotterdam. Situated in the centre of the restaurant, the tree rises from the ground all the way up to the 6-metre-high ceiling of the recently renovated premises on the Coolsingel. A walking lunch on a Sunday afternoon in dinner jacket or cocktail dress with acts including Mariah Carey look-a-likes, dancers, Mandy McCandy and singer Frank in Person.

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