Limonchili with lemon and red pepper
13-3-2013
Milan Gennissen and Frank van Nieuwhuizen, two young Dutch entrepreneurs, have developed an innovative version of the famous Italian lemon liqueur Limoncello: Limonchili. Limonchili is made from organic lemons from Sicily and combined with biological red peppers. The lemons are all hand peeled. The Limonchili contains 24% alcohol and has a soft taste that is enriched with the touch of red pepper which gives a slight tingling on the tongue. For the restaurants, Limonchili can be added as an extra course and be served between the dessert and coffee.
A new edible flower by Koppert Cress
12-3-2013
The company Koppert Cress has developed a new edible flower, named Vananco Leaves. The purple flower with white accents has a neutral taste and is widely applicable. Because of the color the flower matches well with desserts, salads or both fish and meat. The Vananco Leaves are originated in the Asian rainforest and grows in moist places. Koppert Cress offers Vananco Leaves that are specially grown for consumption and can safely be used in dishes.
CulinaryArtbazaar brings hospitality entrepreneurs together
11-3-2013
On 24 March 2013 the first CulinaryArtbazaar will be organized in the Netherlands, an event for and by hospitality entrepreneurs. During the CulinaryArtbazaar suppliers of quality product have the opportunity to be in contact with restaurant owners. In an informal atmosphere they can show their products. There will also be a live cooking and artists and retailers can present their products. A special part of the event is the auction for KWF Dutch Cancer Society. The event is an initiative of chief cook Roderick Rijsdam and artist Monique van der Meijden.
Destination Shibuya Station in Milan
11-3-2013
Fastweb, the second largest network in Italy, wants 20% of the Italian population to enjoy fast Internet via fiber by the end of 2014. This guerrilla action is set to announce the introduction. To visualize the speed Fastweb has created a unique experience in Milan: a trip to Shibuya Station, Tokyo within one stop of a subway station. Fastweb transformed the station in detail, displays, kiosks, audio information in Japanese and a Japanese audience. By using QR codes the experience could be shared through social media. Perhaps an idea for restaurants, to convert a bus stop into a mini-restaurant for one day and spoil the travelers?
Paint Your Pizza and then order it
11-3-2013
Paint your own pizza and then order it. This is possible at ‘Paint your Pizza’ a project by the Swedish artist Jonas Lund. New York-based ‘Paint Your Pizza’ arose from another project Lund created last year called The Paintshop, which offers a platform on which online users can collaboratively paint pictures and then sell their creations . ‘Paint Your Pizza’ offers an online “canvas” upon which visitors can create the image of their dream pizza. Through a partnership with New York City’s Famous Original Ray’s Pizza, customers can then order an edible version of their creation for delivery to the door.
Easy Morning Wiener Fruhstuck
11-3-2013
Viral by DDB-Tribal in Vienna, we only post it for those who have problems waking up especially on a Monday morning! An easy breakfast like this at McDonald’s looks really tempting.
Great, smaller portions for the same price
8-3-2013
In November 2012, 20 restaurants in São Paulo, Brazil, launched an initiative where their guest could choose for smaller portion sizes, while still paying the full price. ‘Satisfeito’ (‘Satisfied, in Portuguese) dishes were 1/3 smaller than the usual dishes. The money saved from serving these smaller dishes has been donated to the Instituto Alana, an organization fighting child malnutrition in Brazil. Satisfeito is a global movement that aims to alleviate child hunger and prevent food waste by providing restaurants and their customers with the chance to help organizations feeding starving children around the world.
LED light balloons
8-3-2013
These balloons are lighted by small LED lights. The LED lights are placed in the opening of the balloon and after that the balloon can be inflated (also with helium). The LED lights have multiple modes and are reusable. These illuminated balloons are great for decoration at a party, event or in a nightclub.
Wine list on the bottle
8-3-2013
The modern Greek restaurant ‘Lemonia’, located on the edge of Utrecht, presents their wine list in a special way. They put a wine bottle with a wine list label at each table. The label has a description of the wines and the price per glass / bottle.
Easter: Sea Beggars meal in an egg
7-3-2013
Easter is in the air! In the coming weeks we will occasionally publish remarkable recipes or action on horecatrends. For example, the trend of the last year Special Easteregg. Do you have a special recipe or does your restaurant or hotel plan a special activity, let us know by mail via tip@spronsen.com . Who knows your company might be on horecatrends.
Every year on April 1st the liberation of the Spanish occupation by ‘Sea Beggars’ is celebrated in Brielle, The Netherlands. During this day the people of Brielle wear historical clothing and they perform in the open air theater ‘the key to the city’. This year the activity coincides with Easter. Brasserie Hotel De Nymph serves the traditional ‘Sea Beggars’ meal consisting of marrowfats, bacon, fried onions, piccalilli, pickles, stewed meat and boiled potatoes. Because the festival coincides with Easter, Brasserie The Nymph combines Easter with the ‘Sea Beggars’ meal and serves the meal in egg shape.
