Young entrepreneurs | The latest hospitality concepts in the Netherlands
28-10-2024
Highlighting a few of the latest hospitality concepts from young Dutch entrepreneurs. This month we are highlighting Caffé Combo and a fun retail concept, Sjaan in the Jordaan, both in Amsterdam. Furthermore, Café Claire in Utrecht and a great charcuterie concept called Bar Boteco in Amersfoort. Also the IJssel Restobar in Deventer, Restobar Tuur in Rosmalen and Bistro Amice in Warmond.
We wish all these entrepreneurs the best of luck with their endeavors!
Below is a list of 7 of the latest hospitality concepts.
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Feast Off-Piste dining experience at the rooftop of The Berkley
25-10-2024
Feast Off-Piste, a brand-new dining experience from Feast Events, will land at The Berkeley in London’s Knightsbridge this winter. Taking pride of place on hotel’s rooftop from 14th November – 1st January 2025, the immersive dining pop up will feature an authentic alpine menu to be enjoyed from the comfort of custom-made ski gondolas.
We love the way the team of The Berkley celebrates the Holiday Season! We wrote about their Winter at The Garden back in 2020 and ‘The Rooftop Winter Cinema’.
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Mokums Overdreven IJwit | Brewery ‘t IJ celebrates Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary
24-10-2024
In honor of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, Brewery – Brouwerij ‘t IJ is launching a special variant of their iconic IJwit called: ‘Mokums Overdreven IJwit’. In love as the brewery is with its city, to which it has been connected for 40 years, it exaggerated considerably with Mokum’s favorite beer. “With 7.50% alcohol and extra additions of the ingredients that make IJwit so characteristic, this is a beer that has just a little too much of everything, because that’s what we love in Amsterdam.”
On Oct. 27, 2025, Amsterdam will celebrate its 750th anniversary and from October 2024 it will be celebrated with such events as an opening concert at the Ziggo Dome, The Great Amsterdam Quiz and Feest op de Ring A10.
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Trends we spotted | Week 42
21-10-2024
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:
- New restaurant & bar Celest, located on the top floors of the Zalmhaven in Rotterdam, is opening soon. They announced their new culinary team with Michelin experience.
- As of July 2026, California will be the first state to ban Sell-By Dates, they will change it to “Best if Used By” to indicate peak quality, and “Use By” to designate food safety.
- A new restaurant opened in the historic Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall in NYC: the Grand Brasserie.
- Flaky Pastry Croissant Co., Dubai’s first gourmet Croissanterie, serves ice cream in croissant cups and cones!
- At the 1 rue Rennequin, 75017 Paris, you can find the Tiramisserie.
- Till December 31st fans can visit the 007 themed Bar & Boutique in the Burlington Arcade in Mayfair, London.
- Dog Haus X Jake Paul, the influencer takes an interest in the award-winning national restaurant & sports bar brand. He will be joining the Board of Directors and will become a 25-units franchisee.
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‘Wimpie Draait Door’ | ‘Fout November Vest’ at Het Noorden in Aalten
18-10-2024
After last year’s success, the second edition of ‘Wimpie Draait Door’ (DJ Wimpie revolves) is back, and this year promises to be even bigger and more spectacular! On Saturday November 2nd, restaurant and party centre ‘Het Noorden’ in Aalten (in the East of the Netherlands) will transform into the ultimate party venue, ready to welcome all partygoers for an evening full of craziness, wrong hits and unforgettable moments. With a line-up not to be missed, the ‘Fout November Vest’ (Guilty pleasure November Party) will be the party of the year in Aalten.
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Trends we spotted | Week 41
14-10-2024
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’. Underneath some of the trends we explain why we think it could serve as inspiration. With this week links to articles about:
- Cool tradition of Gastropub Dutch Dukes in Rotterdam: they kick off with the first Christmas get-together on October 15th!
- Pizza Profs organizes their second Pizza Inspiration Event in the Netherlands on October 28th
- Manila-based coffee roaster Commune partners with Google Gemini on a limited-edition, AI-generated latte. With coffee, milk, shredded queso de bola and salted egg! And a special decoration.
- Who doesn’t want to take a picture with a penguin wearing a Christmas sweater? A free trail of penguin sculptures are arriving in London this Winter Season.
- Hilton invites guests to stay like Paris Hilton with the debut of ‘Stay Like an Infinite Icon’ themed suites.
- A 30-cent anniversary dinner at The Old Homestead in NYC, the oldest steakhouse in the US.
- Inspiration on Instagram: A great looking ‘pain au chocolat’ is sold in ‘Le Comptoir’ of the Ritz hotel. Also about the shop where they sell ‘le meilleur choux à la crème’.
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The world of NRC | Art, movies, food and dancing
8-10-2024
For years, the iconic Nieuw Rotterdams Cafe (NRC popularly speaking) on the Witte de Withstraat in Rotterdam, has always been the place where foodies, night owls, creatives and socialites gather for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and dancing. But after 12 years of loyal service, Rotterdam’s favourite café has decided it is time for renewal. The interior will get a major upgrade and there will be a whole new menu with worldly, sharable dishes. This new era will be festively ushered in with ‘The world of NRC’ and by a number of Rotterdam cultural icons on October 18th. There will be a new exhibition by artist Labrie and photographer Sud, there will also be a screening of a nature film by WFFR and DJ Ted Langebach will play the best tunes all night long.
Trends we spotted | Week 40
7-10-2024
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:
- Fletcher Hotels is now renting out e-bikes from the Dutch brand BOHLT.
- The highly anticipated Chicken Big Mac® appears at McDonald’s US this month.
- Frisian top chefs raise over €11,000 for Brazilian street children during the ‘Frysk Benefit Diner’.
- Inspiration? The Toasted Yolk Cafe is selling pink mugs instead of the Dutch tradition of bracelets for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
- Last week, NYC hosted the first-ever ‘Make Food, Not Waste’- Restaurant Week, an initiative of Mill, a food recycling system.
- Maison Ruinart celebrated the opening of the Nicolas Ruinart pavilion, opposite the old maison at 4 Rue Des Crayères in Reims.
- And an appetizing reel about ‘Spicy Blooming Pastry’.
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Karma Kebab opens new restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam
1-10-2024
Good news for all kebab lovers! As of September 27th, Karma Kebab has a restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam at the Leidsekruisstraat 10. After the success of its flagship store in Utrecht, and previous pop-ups at well-known spots like ‘Pong House of Ping’ and ‘De Marktkantine’, Karma Kebab has now officially opened its doors in the capital of The Netherlands. Known of festivals such as Lowlands, Karma Kebab is ready to conquer the capital with their plant-based and tasty kebabs.
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The MSC World America will feature the world’s only ‘Eataly restaurant at sea’
1-10-2024
MSC Cruises is partnering with Eataly, the global ambassador of high-quality Italian food and wine, to offer guests an exclusive experience on the line’s new flagship. ‘Eataly restaurant at sea’ will debut alongside the ship’s other new restaurant and fast-casual food options, offering more choice and more convenience, while blending the cruise line’s signature European elegance with experiences tailored to the American market.
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