Otomat is serving savoury, autumnal pizzas
15-10-2024
From tomorrow on, you can enjoy savoury and autumnal pizzas at the Belgian pizza restaurant Otomat! Consider a pizza ABBEY ROAD: 3 Belgian cheeses selected by Van Tricht (Greendal, Chimay Classique & Herve du Vieux Moulin), Amsterdam pearl onions, gherkins and mesclun. Or the pizza, GIVE PEARS A CHANCE: Blue cheese, pear, syrup made of Liefmans, Liège syrup and mesclun. Check out the Otomat autumnal menu with the specific names below!
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Contemporary Greek restaurant KAIA | From posh dishes to soul food
14-10-2024
Contemporary Greek restaurant KAIA in Amsterdam breaks new ground from casual restaurant to neighbourhood favourite. A more accessible KAIA should attract more returning guests outside special occasions. These guests come for modern Greek cuisine with the high-quality KAIA is known for.
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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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Domino’s Pizza launches new Pizza Subzz in Belgium
10-10-2024
Pizza + sandwich is the perfect combo to satisfy your appetite. As of this week, you are able to order a Pizza Subzz: the perfect combination between a tasty pizza and the convenience of a sandwich, in a practical slide-out box for travelling. Domino’s Pizza is introducing the brand new Pizza Subzz in six different varieties, from a Pepperoni to a version inspired by Belgians’ favourite deep-frying snack: the Pizza Subzz Bicky.
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Chefs at the first Dutch Chef Panel | ‘Redefine Meat is the future of meat’
8-10-2024
Redefine Meat™, the pioneer in ‘the new meat’, brought together leading chefs from around the Netherlands for a first: a behind-closed-doors event to review previously unveiled products. These renowned culinary experts were allowed to taste existing, improved products in the range, as well as the very latest innovations the company is working on. Their feedback is now being used by Redefine Meat’s R&D department to further refine various facets of the product such as flavour and texture ahead of launches in the coming period.
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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Moët Hennessy invests in French Bloom | Premium alcohol-free French sparkling wines
4-10-2024
Moët Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits division of LVMH, has announced a strategic investment in French Bloom, the market leader in prestige alcohol-free sparkling wines, through the acquisition of a minority stake. The partnership reflects a shared vision between Moët Hennessy and French Bloom to lead together the future of sparkling wines without alcohol. French Bloom’s organic Chardonnay is sourced from the Languedoc region, chosen for its ability to produce a vibrant, flavourful base wine. Early harvests preserve the ideal acidity, essential for the balance and character of their sparkling cuvées. With a long tradition of organic viticulture, this region is perfectly aligned with the commitment to crafting alcohol-free sparklings—no added sugar, no sulphites, and low in calories.
New dumpling concept Hangry Hats | A quick meal, guilt-free
1-10-2024
Discover the new way of ‘nutrious fast food’ at Hangry Hats; A quick meal, guilt-free. The innovative food concept brings a whole new look of steamy dumplings to the Netherlands from the 10th of October: With 15 unique fillings, 12 savoury and 3 sweet, you can enjoy varied menus at Hangry Hats where each Hat – named after the hat-shaped dumplings – offers a different taste sensation from world’s favourite recipes. The first urban delis will open in shopping centre Hoog Catharijne in Utrecht and Alexandrium Shopping Center in Rotterdam.
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Launching 100% Achterhoeks bock beer De Lindebock at Bockbierdag Aalten
30-9-2024
On Sunday October 6th 2024, a new bock beer will be launched during the Bockbierdag Aalten: De Lindebock. This special beer is the result of a unique collaboration between seven Aalten catering establishments and Brouwerij Wentersch, created with the help of Maurits Steverink of platform Achterhoek Food. This initiative brings the flavour of the region to life. It illustrates the craftsmanship present, the contribution to a more beautiful landscape and nature with local connection.
Second location Nomi | Korean BBQ and sushi
12-9-2024
After 9 years, perhaps the most famous all you can eat sushi restaurant in Amsterdam’s closed its doors. Sumo on the Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen in Amsterdam served the last sushi and grill dishes for their fans on August 31st, to reopen its doors in late 2024 as Nomi‘s second location, which is all about the best Korean BBQ, sushi, cocktails and music.
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'apero bites' at Otomat - credits Bramski and 'give Pears a Chance'
The Belgian pizza chain Otomat
Otomat serves cocktails and Otomat - autumn pizza 'You've got l'oeuf'
Otomat - autumn pizza 'Abbey Road' and pizza 'Boule & Boulette'
