Winter magic at the restaurants of The Entourage Group

10-11-2023

  • Enjoy the view of the fireworks at The ButcherEnjoy the view of the fireworks at The Butcher
  • THE DUCHESS - Royal treatTHE DUCHESS - Royal treat
  • Winter magic at Mr. Porter AmsterdamWinter magic at Mr. Porter Amsterdam
  • Omakase Christmas menu at IzakayaOmakase Christmas menu at Izakaya
  • Winter magic at MOMO AmsterdamWinter magic at MOMO Amsterdam

We often feature examples of winter magic from abroad on our website, like this week about the ‘Countdown to Christmas’ themed suites at a number of Hilton Hotels and the Christmas initiatives on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate museum. But a lot is happening in the Netherlands around Christmas too! If you are doing something special send a press release to the local press! Hopefully potential guests will read an article about what they can experience at your place. Of course, we always enjoy receiving special press releases as well. From The Entourage Group, for example, we received an overview of what their restaurants are hosting for each holiday. Hopefully their ‘winter magic’ press release will be picked up by the local press in Amsterdam as well. Check out what they organize during the holiday season below.

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‘Countdown to Christmas’ themed suites | By Hilton and Hallmark Channel movies

9-11-2023

  • 'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Chicago - ornaments'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Chicago - ornaments
  • 'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Chicago - ornaments'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Chicago - ornaments
  • 'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Chicago'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Chicago
  • 'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Chicago'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Chicago
  • 'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Houston'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Houston
  • 'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Houston'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Houston
  • 'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Houston'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton Houston
  • 'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton NY Times Square - ornaments'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton NY Times Square - ornaments
  • 'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton NY Times Square'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton New York Times Square
  • 'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton New York Times Square'Countdown to Christmas' themed suites at Hilton New York Times Square

When you want to be surrounded by the magic of the holidays in a home away from home, it matters where you stay. Hilton and Hallmark Channel are teaming up to give travelers, fans, and viewers the chance to immerse themselves in a festive dreamscape inspired by Hallmark’s beloved ‘Countdown to Christmas’ movies. The ‘Countdown to Christmas’ themed suites are located at select Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties in New York, Houston and Chicago.

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Restaurant and bar Ms.Chelin in Amsterdam | Good food without a fuss

7-11-2023

  • Restaurant and bar Ms Chelin in the hostel Hans Brinker in AmsterdamRestaurant and bar Ms Chelin in the hostel Hans Brinker in Amsterdam
  • Restaurant and bar Ms Chelin in the hostel Hans Brinker in AmsterdamRestaurant and bar Ms Chelin in the hostel Hans Brinker in Amsterdam
  • Restaurant and bar Ms Chelin in the hostel Hans Brinker in AmsterdamRestaurant and bar Ms Chelin in the hostel Hans Brinker in Amsterdam
  • Restaurant and bar Ms Chelin in the hostel Hans Brinker in AmsterdamRestaurant and bar Ms Chelin in the hostel Hans Brinker in Amsterdam
  • Restaurant and bar Ms Chelin in the hostel Hans Brinker in AmsterdamRestaurant and bar Ms Chelin in the hostel Hans Brinker in Amsterdam

Opening – On November 6th, the restaurant and bar Ms.Chelin opened in the iconic Hans Brinker hostel on the Kerkstraat in Amsterdam. With a playful nod to the culinary guide, they aim to provide good quality without the frills and at an affordable price. The menu features homemade comfort food and original cocktails.

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Don Papa Rum Tay Tay | Collaboration Frank Haasnoot x Don Papa Rum

7-11-2023

  • Frank Haasnoot created Don Papa Rum Tay Tay #taaitaaiFrank Haasnoot created Don Papa Rum Tay Tay #taaitaai
  • Frank Haasnoot creating Don Papa Rum Tay Tay #taaitaaiFrank Haasnoot creating Don Papa Rum Tay Tay #taaitaai
  • A Hot Rum Donny with Don Papa RumA Hot Rum Donny with Don Papa Rum

Top pâtissier Frank Haasnoot truly knows how to combine flavours and creativity with an eye for detail and innovation. His roots are in Rotterdam, but he mainly finds inspiration while working abroad. Through his cooperation with Philippine company Don Papa Rum, Frank discovered, among other things, that the typically ‘Dutch’ treat taaitaai, which is extremely popular during the Sinterklaas period, is not so Dutch at all. This inspired Frank to develop a premium taaitaai, with caramel based on Philippine brown rum and a crackling layer of milk chocolate. Instead of the traditional taaitaai pop, it now became Don Papa Rum Tay Tay.

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Trends we spotted | Week 44

6-11-2023

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • Chef's Table Top - new wholesaler of distinctive dinnerware, glasses and cutleryChef's Table Top - new wholesaler of distinctive dinnerware, glasses and cutlery
  • Omslag De Nieuwste Nederlandse KeukenOmslag De Nieuwste Nederlandse Keuken
  • The Original Pickle ShotThe Original Pickle Shot
  • KFC Holiday Season Buckets 2023KFC Holiday Season Buckets 2023
  • KFC Holiday Season Bucket and MerchKFC Holiday Season Bucket and Merch

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 named ‘Trends we spotted this week’.

With this week links to articles about:

  • Chefs’ Table Top, in distinctive tableware, glasses and cutlery.
  • The recipe for joy this Holiday Season by KFC.
  • The Shaken Cacio e Pepe served in a cocktail shaker, is on the menu at the new cocktail lounge The Ruby in New York.  
  • November 14 is National Pickle Day and as mentioned before, the USA has ‘National Days’ for everything you can imagine. We spotted The Original Pickle Shot which consist of pickle brine, dille and vodka.
  • Get a free medium Fries every Friday with any $1 minimum purchase, only in the McDonald’s app* in the USA for the remainder of 2023. Free Fries Friday sound like a great plan for all McDonald’s worldwide, don’t you think?
  • Recently the Balloon Museum opened in New York City at 299 South Street and they have a lot of locations in the planning!
  • We came across ‘It’s Good’- a platform for positive restaurant reviews only! Good idea?

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Taiko New Year | Rice as ingredient of the ninth year

31-10-2023

  • Taiko New Year - ingredient of the year is Rice - Wagyu Sale KasuTaiko New Year - ingredient of the year is Rice - Wagyu Sale Kasu
  • Taiko New Year - ingredient of the year is Rice -Nigiri AmaiTaiko New Year - ingredient of the year is Rice -Nigiri Amai
  • Taiko New Year - ingredient Rice - Akami Futomaki & King fish SushiTaiko New Year - ingredient Rice - Akami Futomaki & King fish Sushi
  • Taiko New Year - ingredient of the year is Rice - Congee with Local ClamsTaiko New Year - ingredient of the year is Rice - Congee with Local Clams
  • Pedro Banzuzi (Chef de Cuisine), & Schilo van Coevorden (Executive Chef) - Taiko CuisinePedro Banzuzi (Chef de Cuisine), & Schilo van Coevorden (Executive Chef) - Taiko Cuisine
  • Ritesh Chakawri (Taiko Manager) & Valerio Pulvirenti (Sommelier) - Taiko CuisineRitesh Chakawri (Taiko Manager) & Valerio Pulvirenti (Sommelier) - Taiko Cuisine

Taiko Cuisine, the restaurant at Amsterdam’s Conservatorium Hotel, named ‘Best Asian Restaurant 2023’ by Gault&Millau, launched its ingredient of the year on October 30th: rice. Inspired by the Chinese New Year, Taiko Cuisine annually celebrates its birthday with a ‘Taiko New Year’.  On this occasion, chef Schilo van Coevorden always presents a product that he puts at the centre of his menu for a year. This year, it’s rice.

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Marriott Bonvoy Land Game | Virtual city in Fortnite

30-10-2023

  • Marriott Bonvoy Land GameMarriott Bonvoy Land Game
  • Check in at the Autograph Collection Hotels in the Marriot Bonvoy Land GameCheck in at the Autograph Collection Hotels in the Marriot Bonvoy Land Game
  • Fireworks above the Moxy in the Marriot Bonvoy Land GameFireworks above the Moxy in the Marriot Bonvoy Land Game

Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands and 10,000 global destinations – has become the first and largest hospitality company to launch in the Fortnite universe with Marriott Bonvoy Land Game, a virtual park leading to four hotel themed Mini Games that represent four distinct Marriott Bonvoy branded hotels: Moxy Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels & Resorts, and Autograph Collection Hotels.

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Trends we spotted | Week 43

30-10-2023

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • China Innovation Park by StarbucksChina Innovation Park by Starbucks
  • Oakfield - exotenOakfield - exoten
  • Top 100 Groenten chefs - We're Smart WorldTop 100 Groenten chefs - We're Smart World
  • Whitehall Elevation - The OWO Residences by RafflesWhitehall Elevation - The OWO Residences by Raffles
  • The Casual Pint Beerstro - Tap4GoodThe Casual Pint Beerstro - Tap4Good

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’s links to articles including the presentation of the We’re Smart awards, there are 16 Dutch restaurants on this list of the best vegetable restaurants in the world. ‘De Nieuwe Winkel’ in Nijmegen is number 1 again.

Pink and yellow oyster mushrooms are included in the range of products of the exotic mushroom grower Oakfield as well as bundle-, white beech-, wig- and coral mushrooms.

The Casual Pint Craft Beerstro launched Tap4Good. A national fundraising initiative to support local communities. The local manager decides the charity!

In London, ‘The OWO Residences by Raffles’ recently opened and Starbucks opened its China Coffee Innovation Park (CIP), achieving its vertical integration ‘from bean to cup’ in one market – a first for the company globally.

Bakkit.nl creates ‘the Rotterdam Roll’ – a rolled croissant in various flavours. They also sell other pastries. Speaking of croissants, Dominique Ansel, the inventor of the cronut, presented a vegan cronut for the first time in September.

Pizza Hut in Germany recently introduced ‘Pizza-Sandwich’ Melts and a special McDonald’s restaurant in Terminal 1 of Sydney Airport!

A capital injection for Zence Object in Macau: for a project to convert used tea leaves and other local bio-waste streams into packaging and other industrial items.

And an interesting design article on Eater about the neon walls, palm-shaped chairs and giant pepper mills of Shuggie’s Trash Pie, they call it maxed-out restaurant design for 2023.

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The Pizzoli by Marco’s Pizza® | A fresh and fully loaded handheld pizza

27-10-2023

  • Marco's Pizza in the USA launched the Pizzoli - a new handheld pizzaMarco's Pizza in the USA launched the Pizzoli - a new handheld pizza
  • Marco PizzaMarco's Pizza
  • Marco's Pizza introduced the Hot Honey Magnifico Pizza for National Pizza MonthMarco's Pizza introduced the Hot Honey Magnifico Pizza for National Pizza Month

Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, is expanding its menu offerings with the launch of its NEW Pizzoli – a fully loaded handheld featuring savory high-quality meats and four melty cheeses rolled up in the brand’s fresh house-made dough and baked to golden perfection. The crispy, craveable creation is finished with garlic sauce and their romesan seasoning and paired with a side of dipping sauce.

In our next trends we spotted this week (week 43) we will write about the ‘pizza-sandwich’ Melts of the German Pizza Hut, another handheld pizza!

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Conscious Hotels opens their smallest hotel to date

27-10-2023

  • Conscious Hotels opens their smallest hotel to date - Bee ConsciousConscious Hotels opens their smallest hotel to date - Bee Conscious
  • Conscious Hotels Vondelpark - credits Cindy van ReesConscious Hotels Vondelpark - credits Cindy van Rees

In collaboration with biologist, animal activist and vegan chef Dennis Vink, Conscious Hotels opens their smallest hotel to date: a bee hotel on the roof of Conscious Hotel Vondelpark in Amsterdam.

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