Fatburger opens new restaurant in Rosny-sous-Bois, the first near Paris
3-4-2026
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, has announced the opening of a new Fatburger location in Rosny-sous-Bois, in the Paris area. This restaurant is the first of 30 planned openings across France in partnership with the group behind Big M CIE. Fatburger has over 200+ locations in 20 countries.
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Make it Peachy | A new summery spritz variation: the Peachtree Spritz
31-3-2026
This season, the spritz gains a colorful and summery new variation. Peachtree, the global market leader in the peach liqueur segment, introduces the Peachtree Spritz: a light, refreshing cocktail with peach at its core, also launching as a ready-to-drink canned option. With the Peachtree Spritz, the brand adds its own twist to the spritz category, which has grown significantly in popularity in recent years.
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ORA Taverna & Bar opens its doors | Mediterranean ‘slow living’ in Breda
31-3-2026
On March 26, 2026, ORA Taverna & Bar officially opened its doors at Nieuwe Ginnekenstraat 3 in Breda, near Van Coothplein. With a modern Greek-inspired kitchen, a wine list that is unique in the Netherlands, fair pricing, and a kitchen team with experience in top-tier restaurants, entrepreneurial couple Charlotte and Vasilios Papadopoulos bring a refined and accessible slice of Mediterranean ‘slow living’ to Breda.
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Trends we spotted | Week 13
31-3-2026
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:
- Horecava is taking the next step in its culinary positioning with the arrival of the Gault&Millau Netherlands guide launch in Amsterdam.
- Speaking of April Fools’ jokes: BJ’s Restaurants is launching a bold Pizookie with a sweet-and-savory twist on April 1 — the ‘Sweet Heat Pepperoni Pizookie®’.
- Planet Hollywood has announced plans to open a large-scale resort, including hotels, a casino, and an entertainment complex, in Tbilisi.
- Travel and Tour World recently published its list of the 50 safest travel destinations for 2026. Due to geopolitical tensions, travelers are increasingly choosing stable countries with strong infrastructure and reliable systems. Find out where the Netherlands ranks!
- Anantara Ubud Bali Resort has recently launched an initiative to release the endangered Bali starling (a bird species) into the jungle. The first two pairs will be released on Earth Day.
- Grubhub is launching a pilot program for drone delivery by Dexa at Wonder in Green Brook, New Jersey.
- NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, in collaboration with Planteray Rum, has completed the world’s first certified underwater rum aging process.
- This week, among others: we spotted ‘Wearable Cones’ on Instagram, handy for the ice cream season? And a funny April Fools’ post by the Nuttington Post about ‘McSushi’.
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At Otomat on the menu this spring | ‘You’ve Got The L’Oeuf’ pizza or egg benedict pizza and pitchers of spritz
27-3-2026
Spring is just around the corner, and at Otomat that means a fresh update to the menu, with new dishes and a brand-new look. From 25 March 2026, Otomat is introducing a new spring menu featuring lighter flavours, new vegetarian options, such as the ‘You’ve Got The L’Oeuf’ pizza (aka Egg Benedict pizza) and spritz pitchers, as well as a few surprising twists on classics.
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Grand Café Het Noorden in Aalten starts ‘Het Noorden Offline Resort’
27-3-2026
Dining out without phones on the table for a change. In a time when screens are everywhere, Grand Café Het Noorden in Aalten is deliberately choosing the opposite approach. Starting in April, the hospitality business is launching a striking experiment: Het Noorden Offline Resort. Upon arrival, guests can voluntarily hand in their smartphones to be stored in a secure locker. In return, they receive an offline menu featuring puzzles, games, and other table activities.
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Starbucks launches the ‘Ube Spring Drinks’-collection across European stores
26-3-2026
Starbucks launches its ‘Ube Spring Drinks’-collection across European stores, featuring beverages inspired by the vibrant purple yam from the Philippines. From lattes and matcha to Frappuccinos®, the range combines the nutty sweetness of the yam with a striking purple color. By introducing the ‘Ube Spring Drinks’-collection, Starbucks brings a centuries-old culinary tradition to café menus while tapping into growing interest in global flavors and seasonal innovations. The collection delivers a fresh taste experience and visually appealing drinks that perfectly capture the energy of spring and social media trends.
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Bagels & Beans introduces the Caffeine Compass | Discover your personal caffeine rhythm
26-3-2026
From strategic sipper to double-shot thinker, insight into how coffee affects your energy. These days, we measure just about everything. Our steps. Our sleep. Our screen time. But our caffeine intake often remains overlooked. Even though coffee is a fixed part of the daily rhythm for many Dutch people: nearly 80% drink coffee weekly, averaging around 3 to 4 cups per day. With the Caffeine Compass, Bagels & Beans provides insight into what that means for your energy throughout the day.
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Trends we spotted | Week 12
23-3-2026
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:
- Padbol, an energetic Argentine game that combines padel and football on a fenced-off court.
- Lighthouse is launching the first ChatGPT app for direct hotel bookings, featuring AI-driven, reliable hotel information.
- 24H Chefs, a biennial initiative with Gault&Millau, sees top chefs cook for 24 hours to raise funds for War Child and the Prinses Máxima Centrum.
- Bagels & Beans is expanding to nearly 100 locations, preparing for international expansion and appointing Carolien Vergouwe as managing director.
- The ‘Wissel ’ns Wat!’ campaign encourages the Dutch to make plant-based choices and offers a newsroom on the protein transition.
- Design & Wijn, in collaboration with Wijngoed Gelders Laren, is launching Portique, a Dutch port-style wine in a limited edition of just 438 bottles.
- Le Pain Quotidien is opening a location at Designer Outlet Roermond, thereby expanding its presence in the Netherlands.
- HEINEKEN has reached 1,500 alcohol-free tap points in The Netherlands and is promoting responsible 0.0 draught beer consumption at sports clubs.
- Het Noorden celebrates its 160th anniversary with Noorden Blond, a speciality beer brewed by Brouwerij Wentersch.
- Nine new properties join the global Relais & Châteaux collection.
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Layan Life by Anantara | A new generation of women-focused longevity retreats
23-3-2026
Layan Life by Anantara, the brand’s flagship wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, introduces a new collection of women-focused longevity retreats designed to support and empower women at every life stage. From tech-overloaded teens to women navigating midlife hormonal changes and those seeking strength and vitality later in life, the programmes address evolving wellbeing needs.
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Fatburger opens a new location in Rosny-sous-Bois near Paris
