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Trends we spotted | Week 42

20-10-2025

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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:

• McDonald’s Netherlands launches their 2024-2025 Impact Report, working with local franchisees on sustainability and social impact.
• Ruby Hotels unveils a new art installation by Hugo Mulder DHM at Ruby Emma in Amsterdam, titled ‘Harness the Power of Nature’.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station staff show their commitment to charity during events like the Dam to Dam Run and KiKa Run.
• Taste of Horecava by Gault&Millau 2026 offers a stage for top chefs and innovative partners in culinary craftsmanship from January 12-14.
• Morrow is developing future-proof coffee without beans, using upcycled natural ingredients sourced from Europe and the UK.
• The Connaught, the famous Mayfair hotel, launched its first book, written by Bill Prince and published by Assouline.
• The WHO and UNICEF release new global hand hygiene guidelines aimed at curbing the spread of illnesses. SC Johnson Professional welcomes the release of these new guidelines and recognizes hand washing as a strong foundation for creating safe and healthy environments
• McDonald’s Germany introduces a limited edition FRIENDS menu with collectible figures and an interactive hub in Hamburg.

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Trends we spotted | Week 41

13-10-2025

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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:

• Waterman House will become the AMANO’s Group second hotel in London.
• ‘Claridge’s Life in Charms’ – a concept we love and it doesn’t have to be this expensive at other hotels!
• Bar Leone in Hong Kong has been named The World’s Best Bar 2025.
• Domino’s unveiled a crave-worthy brand refresh designed to make you say “Mmm”.
• Disaronno celebrates its 500^th anniversary with five exclusive limited edition bottles.
• From the inspiring October agenda at WOLF Antwerp and Brussels; Pumpkin Soup, a Halloween run, a kids workshop to DJ Sets and more. 
• To mark its 10th anniversary, Otomat is launching ‘Friends of Otomat’, a series of culinary collaborations, starting with a BASK Pepperoni pizza by Sam D’Huyvetter! 
• In January 2026 TICA, the European purchasing partner for lifestyle professionals and The Stage, the leading platform for hospitality innovations, will jointly open a new purchasing location in the iconic former flower auction building in Venlo.

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Trends we spotted | Week 39

29-9-2025

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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:

• Ruby x ADE. Ruby Hotel Amsterdam celebrates Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) with a boutique stage for music, culture and unexpected moments in intimate setting.
• Restaurant La Mar celebrates 20 years of Peruvian culinary excellence with ‘La Mar Around the World’ menu.
• A new research-backed initiative sees physicians recommending trips to Sweden for the health benefits. ‘Sweden, first country on prescription’ by Visit Sweden.
• Hot Slices, Cold Drinks. A collab between Siegfried Gin and Domino’s Pizza Germany results in 2 small bottles of gin inspired by bestsellers pizza’s.
• The spooky season is arriving! Red Robin conjures up a Mega Monster Burger and a Mad Scientist Margarita.
• Starbucks named official coffee partner of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA.
• October 3 means it’s time for Leidens Ontzet – and at Snackcafé de Gaper this is celebrated in style! From 12:00 to 18:00, locals can stop by for refined snacks.
• World Tourism Day – Stefan Hartman of NHL Stenden wrote a vision: ‘Use tourism to strengthen broad prosperity, not just the economy’.

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‘Cakes & Cocktails Fit for a Queen’ at The Berkeley

25-9-2025

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The Berkeley hotel in Knightsbridge unveiled a dazzling collaboration with legendary shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, celebrating the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at the Victoria & Albert museum (V&A) South Kensington. Cakes & Cocktails Fit for a Queen launched on September 19 2025 and the Marie Antoinette Style package runs till March 26th 2026.

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Bagels & Beans introduces SoundBrews | A perfect blend of coffee and music

25-9-2025

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Starting tomorrow, September 26, Bagels & Beans is launching SoundBrews: five music playlists paired with five different coffee varieties. Guests can experience how taste and sound enhance one another, with a giveaway full of coffee and music prizes as an extra treat. The campaign (from 26 September to 26 October inclusive) also coincides with their Animal Week (October 4–11), featuring the special Pu(m)pkin Spice Furryccino!

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Young Entrepreneurs & new locations | Bouillon d’Amsterdam, Friethuys Schaijk and Spaghetteria Leiden

22-9-2025

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Every day, we spot fun and inspiring new concepts. This week, the concept of Parisian bouillon restaurants is also coming to our capital city early next year: Bouillon d’Amsterdam! A renovation of Friethuys Schaijk and in Leiden, preparations are in full swing for the opening of a Spaghetteria location.

Bouillon d’Amsterdam in the Hotel Die Port van Cleve promises high-quality food at a fair price! With dishes at affordable prices (€3 to €16), the owners aim to appeal to a big audience. Friethuys Schaijk, owned by Bart Bernsen and Luuk Vos, was renovated in three weeks and has a fresh, contemporary design for a traditional snack bar. And in Leiden, a new Spaghetteria location will open at Lange Mare 40, in October.

We wish these entrepreneurs and their teams the best of luck and lots of fun with their new and renovated concepts.

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Opened in Amsterdam, restaurant char.d

22-9-2025

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Top chefs and friends Dean Baker and Slava Nazaryan have realized their shared dream with the opening of restaurant char.d on Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam. The name refers to charring, a cooking technique in which ingredients are slowly grilled over charcoal or wood, or prepared at high temperatures. At char.d, modern barbecue techniques and high-quality, fresh ingredients take center stage, resulting in a simple yet flavourful menu full of depth and complexity.

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Trends we spotted | Week 38

19-9-2025

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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:

• Heineken Hoek on the Leidseplein in Amsterdam gets a new bistro concept, hearty food without fuss.
• Central Perk Coffeehouse, the iconic Friends hangout, is coming to Times Square this fall.
• The Belgium Sake Festival will take place on Octobre 4 & 5 in Antwerp.
• Restaurant Suus, the restaurant of Hotel De Plesman and culinary hotspot in The Hague, has a new chef and a new menu. And their deli Suusje has opened.
• Great tiny gesture: Scarlet Letter cocktail at Mr. Fogg’s in London.
• Mandarin Oriental will debut Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai in October 2025, located in the iconic Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road.
• Radisson Hotel Group opens Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels, located at the prestigious The National Golf Brussels, 15 minutes from the city centre.
• We recently came across a great example of HosPETality – a BARKUTERIE Board – at BrewDog South Eveleigh in Australia!
• The first NYC Bakery Run takes place this weekend, we wonder when the first Bakery Run will be held in Amsterdam?

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DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre and Haven Hotel Rotterdam officially opened

19-9-2025

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On Thursday, September 18, two renovated hotels at the Leuvehaven in Rotterdam were officially opened: DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre and Haven Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton. Both are located directly on the Maas River with views of the Erasmus Bridge and within walking distance of iconic city highlights such as the Markthal, the Maritime Museum, and Kop van Zuid. The hotels are directly connected but each offers its own distinctive experience.

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MOMO Cha | Afternoon Tea with an Asian signature

16-9-2025

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MOMO Restaurant, Bar & Lounge in Amsterdam introduces a new culinary experience: MOMO Cha, an Afternoon Tea with a distinctive Asian twist. Located on Hobbemastraat 1, this hotspot once again sets a trend by giving the classic British tea ritual a surprising, cosmopolitan makeover. (By the way, Cha means tea.)

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