Pulled Wheats | Meatless stew on the menu at Ellis
18-2-2022
At the restaurant chain Ellis in Belgium they know that the plant-based future is sizzling hot and they know how to be (plant)friendly to our planet. Whoever thought it stopped at the beyond burger was wrong, because pulled wheats are going way beyond that beyond burger as the newest all-vegetable meat substitute in their offerings.
Starting this week, Ellis is serving the sizzling casserole in all of its locations: a brand new vegan dish in which the revolutionary meat substitute ‘pulled wheats’ plays the starring role.
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Trends we spotted | Week 7
18-2-2022
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’.
IKEA in the Netherlands is also tackling food waste together with Too Good To Go as are more European countries. And the ‘Tasty by Greggs’ Café opened in a Primark in Birmingham, they will also sell a limited-edition Greggs collection.
With this week links to articles about amongst others: some last Valentine’s Day inspiration from 2022 for 2023, we spotted a wedding chapel on Valentine’s Day at Denny’s in Las Vegas and Topo Chico Hard Seltzer sent your ex a cactus on this day.
August 25 a tribute to the Beatles will be held in the courtyard of the Musée de Montmartre in Paris, their Candlelight Open Air may inspire other museums. And for all Harry Potter fans, you can attend a pop-up dinner in a ‘Hogwarts’-like castle in France!
McDonald’s plans to operate a virtual restaurant online with home delivery, in the Metaverse! And the new Michelin Guide for the UK and Ireland 2022 is out! With a new three Michelin star restaurant – L’Enclume.
Next Gen Foods announced this week that its first product, TiNDLE is now available in a range of iconic restaurants across the East and West Coasts in some of the country’s leading “foodie” cities.
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Karaoke bar Duke of Tokyo Utrecht opens in the Ganzenmarkt Tunnel
14-2-2022
For over a week you have been able to reserve your private karaoke booth at the Duke Of Tokyo in Utrecht in the Ganzenmarkt Tunnel. After a long wait and speculating about the opening date, it’s finally here! This Thursday, February 17, Duke of Tokyo will officially open its second location on the Ganzenmarkt Tunnel in the heart of Utrecht. Karaoke fans and party animals can show off their singing skills in seven over the top karaoke booths, or sip Japanese cocktails or ice cold beer in the cozy bar.
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Luxury resort and exclusive private homes community | One&Only Moonlight Basin in Big Sky
14-2-2022
Lone Mountain Land Company (“LMLC”) and Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”) are pleased to announce One&Only Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana. The first One&Only resort and residential community in the United States. The addition of One&Only Moonlight Basin is part of the strategic growth for the One&Only portfolio, introducing resorts and residences in the world’s most incredible natural settings, buzzing urban centers, and exclusive communities of One&Only Private Homes. The brand’s first alpine resort, this continues the evolution of One&Only in one of the world’s most sought-after destinations.
Special: these from origin developers of hospitality formulas have chosen to build 62 private residences at the One&Only resort which is expected to open in 2024. Next to their 73 guest rooms and suites and 19 villas throughout the resort.
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Trends we spotted | Week 6
11-2-2022
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 others Plan Bee of restaurant Tante Kee in the Netherlands and a spectacular new fine-dining restaurant in Las Vegas: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.
McDonald’s USA celebrates ‘Black History’ with ‘Future 22’, a campaign that focuses on young game changers. And in Australia, KFC is going to test drone delivery in Logan, Queensland, together with drone delivery company ‘Wing’. As they say: KFC puts a Wing on it.
To raise money for the Notre Dame cathedral, a Virtual Reality experience has been created: Eternal Notre Dame. Great immersive experience to do with groups of friends or children in Paris! And in America, a festival dedicated to Hard Seltzers travels around: Seltzerland.
A new wine store, Half Full, in Amsterdam, that prefers quality over quantity and only sells half bottles of wine, champagne and more. And restaurant 3 Fils in Dubai is the first restaurant to be number 1 on the list of ’50 Best Restaurants Middle East and North Africa’.
Bordeaux (France) and Valencia (Spain) are the European capitals of ‘Smart Tourism’ in 2022. And McDonald’s in Japan sell special ‘square burgers‘ wrapped in ‘comic book’ paper.
Cédric Grolet at The Berkeley opens on Valentine’s Day
11-2-2022
We already spotted the date of opening on Instagram last week and mentioned it in our ‘Trends we spotted week 5’, but it’s now official, on Monday 14th February 2022, one of the world’s best pastry chefs will open the doors to his first patisserie outside of France, Cédric Grolet at The Berkeley.
From Valentine’s Day at 8am, the chef’s world renowned creations will be available to takeaway, including Grolet’s famous trompe-l’œil, fruit and flower cakes. The patisserie – which is almost lab-like in its aestehetic with touches of gold and is designed by renowned interior designer Remi Tessier – has a central focal point: The Chef’s Counter which will host a globally exclusive dining experience inside the lab, set to wow Londoners and beyond.
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Vegan and gluten-free concept Wild & The Moon from Paris now also in Amsterdam
8-2-2022
Iconic French food concept with a 100% vegan and gluten-free product range, opens its first Dutch branch at Van Woustraat 138 in Amsterdam. With this, Amsterdam has gained a 100% vegan food concept: the popular Wild & The Moon from Paris has opened its doors on Saturday 22nd of January in the Netherlands for the first time. Lovers of healthy and tasty food can enjoy homemade dishes, fresh cold-pressed juices, and gluten-free delicacies, packed with power food. ‘With this first Dutch Wild & The Moon location, we are setting the tone for a healthy, accessible and stylish lifestyle in Amsterdam. But also, beyond the city!” – Nick Peperkamp, co-founder Wild & The Moon Netherlands.
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Vega(n) restaurant Rozey opens third location in Amersfoort
8-2-2022
The successful vega(n) restaurant Rozey, with locations in Rotterdam and Delft, opens its third location in Amersfoort. The residents of Amersfoort now also have the opportunity to enjoy 56 different luxury veggie and vegan dishes at restaurant Rozey. And that for a fixed, low price; during the week for €34.50 pp and at the weekend for €39.50 pp including drinks. Rozey Amersfoort is located in an industrial corner building with large windows, which allow a lot of light to enter and a beautiful view of the river Eem. In the summer it is good to relax on the terrace, where you can enjoy the sun and the boats sailing by. The restaurant has room for approximately 80 guests and will open its doors this week.
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New Starbucks BAYA® Energy & more new ready-to-drink beverages in 2022
7-2-2022
A new drink by the North American Coffee Partnership (NACP), a joint venture between PepsiCo and Starbucks, BAYATM Energy. They also expand its ready-to-drink (RTD) portfolio with new coffee beverages including Starbucks® Frappuccino® coffee drink with oat-milk.
NACP furthers its leadership position in RTD coffee as the category experiences double-digit growth driven by innovation and consumer demand. Starbucks is entering the energy category for the first time with the introduction of Starbucks BAYATM Energy, a ready-to-drink beverage that is crafted from caffeine naturally found in coffee fruit as well as antioxidant vitamin C for immune support* to give consumers a boost of feel-good energy.
We wonder when these drinks will be introduced in the European market!
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trends we spotted week 5
4-2-2022
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 the new Nordic food movie, ‘A taste of Hunger’ and inspiration for those serving freakshakes from The Yard Mikshake Bar.
From March 1, the origin of meat served in canteens and restaurants must be mentioned in France and in Paris we spotted a great Valentine’s Day offer by the Bistrots Pas Parisiens. We love the idea!
Although we missed the fact that it’s going to be “World Pistachio Day” on February 26, we love the culinary partnership of Wonderful® Pistachios with world renowned, plant-based chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Matthew Kenney to celebrate all month long.
TGI Fridays in the USA will give a free appetizer to delivery drivers on February 10 just to say, “thanks for the hard work”. And Britain’s Borrow a Boat acquires Dutch competitor Barqo.
Cedric Grolet at the Berkeley Café opens in London on February 14! What a truly sweet Valentine’s Day surprise to give to your loved one: one of his pastries!
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Sizzling casserole met pulled wheats bij Ellis
Sizzling casserole en Vegan Moulleux bij Ellis
 restaurant Rozey opens third location in Amersfoort)
