Lowlander Creates the Ultimate Beer for on the Terrace | Leftover Lemon & Elderflower
19-3-2024
The first rays of sunshine have been spotted, that calls for a toast. With an improved recipe, now more refreshing than ever, it’s making a comeback: Leftover Lemon & Elderflower alcohol (3.8%) and, for the first time, also in non-alcohol (0.3%). This ultimate fruit beer tastes like spring in a glass, the beer that was made to be enjoyed on the terrace. Vibrant and refreshing, with a floral finish.
Kwekkeboom Launches ‘Umami’ Oyster Mushroom Bitterballen
19-3-2024
As National Bitterballen Day on March 27th approaches, Kwekkeboom is proud to introduce the very first ‘umami’ Oyster Mushroom Bitterballen, now available for both oven and air fryer use. This marks a plant-based innovation from the Oven & Airfryer division of the quintessentially Dutch brand. Starting from week 15, updated versions of the beef and veal bitterballen and croquettes will also be available. These new and improved bitterballen and croquettes feature an incredibly crispy crust and the most flavorful ragout.
Trends we spotted | Week 11
18-3-2024
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:
- Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken wants to open restaurants in Germany.
- Pizza Hut rolls out a pizza-bagel mashup: The Big New Yorker Pizza Bagel, in NYC and Los Angeles.
- Empanada chain from Spain, Las Muns opens stores in Milan and 2 in Portugal.
- Inspiration through Instagram:
- Strawberry Garden Café in Seoul;
- Strawberry Afternoon Tea at Hotel Naru MGallery in Korea
- A coffee flight – available at the Junction by Common Ground in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
- And at the Nuldam Space vegan café you can send a letter to your future self or somebody else.
- The Ruby Group announced their first hotel in Sweden, located in the heart of the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm.
- Bastion Hotels chooses Mews as cloudsoftware for their 30+ hotels.
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Focus on ingredients at the new menu of the Bunk restaurants
14-3-2024
Bunk hotels in churches in Amsterdam and Utrecht likes to keep surprising guests. This spring, the restaurants in both cities will launch their new restaurant concept. The menu of Bunk restaurants has undergone a major overhaul with the new menu focusing mainly on traditional Dutch preparations presented in a special way. The drink menu has been expanded and guests are advised which drink best matches the dish for optimal pairing.
Exclusive pop-up of MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge in Ibiza
12-3-2024
THE ENTOURAGE GROUP brings the renowned MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge as a pop-up to Ibiza. They will welcome guests starting May 17 for an unforgettable summer. Housed in the former setting of sister brand IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar, MR PORTER introduces a modern steakhouse. Already enjoying triumphs in Amsterdam and Barcelona and with an opening planned in London later this year, MR PORTER promises to bring an unparalleled fine dining experience to the enchanting island.
Trends we spotted | Week 8
27-2-2024
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:
- The ‘inclusive spaces framework’ by Starbucks, their concept opened in Washington D.C.
- Korean scientists created cultured beef rice.
- Second store for Panda Express in Europe. They have over 2,400 stores worldwide with over 90 stores outside the USA.
- Have you ever heard of Coffee Omakase?
- A pop-up Pokémon Center is opening at the ExCel London International Exhibition Centre this spring.
- Enjoy your weekend treat for breakfast at Brioche Amsterdam – they sell brioche croissants.
- The legendary Connaught Bar of the Connaught hotel is publishing a cocktail book this April, you can pre order the book with 100 elegant signature cocktails.
- The restaurants of THE ENTOURAGE GROUP of Amsterdam celebrate International Women’s Day.
- De Kunstfabriek | Unit 699 recently opened in Rotterdam, it’s an art gallery with a natural wine bar.
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Glass of ‘Zeeschuim’ anyone?
23-2-2024
Homeland Brewery and The National Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum) in Amsterdam are pleased to announce an unique collaboration. During the Homeland Special Beer Festival taking place on March 8th and 9th at The National Maritime Museum, the house beer named Zeeschuim (Sea Foam) will also be launched. This “good neighbour” collaboration brings together two neighbours in Amsterdam who share their passion for craft and history.
Trends we spotted | Week 07
19-2-2024
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:
- Citadines Canal Amsterdam opens its doors soon.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station has recently partnered with Dripdrop, offering its guests sustainable umbrellas on rainy days.
- Basecamp Eco-resorts acquired Boutique hotel The Unbound in Amsterdam
- Freed Developments announced a 5-star luxury hotel and residences project, called Freed, in Toronto.
- Hot Honey ‘Goodbye Pies’, by Pizza Hut USA, helped breaking up relationships for Valentine’s Day.
- Subway® Canada showed that anything is possible when Canadians say ‘Yesway’ to new experiences
- Snack Bases by Santa Maria, this product makes it super easy to make your own signature vegan and gluten-free snacks.
- Bow tie croissants – on sale at Layla Bakery on Portobello road in London.
- Another croissant craze – the ‘flat croissants‘ – one influencer compares these croissants from Alexander’s Patisserie to a palmier.
- Ice cream inspiration from Tokyo, soft-serve ice cream with deep-fried sweet potato!
- And painting with your food! ‘7 paintings’ by Dinner Tales at the Hyde Hotel in Dubai.
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The All Day Bubbles concept by Time to Sparkle
13-2-2024
Recently, the All Day Bubbles concept by Time to Sparkle was introduced. This concept gives you the opportunity to get to know the versatility of French crémant, the alternative to champagne. Surprising taste combinations show that sparkling wines not only pair excellently with oysters or fine dining but are also a perfect match with popcorn, chocolate, or a slice of pizza. Bubbles are suitable for every moment of the day.
Inspiration for upcoming national and international days
13-2-2024
13 February 2024 – A blog by Marjolein van Spronsen, on using national and international days as inspiration. We mention these days 1 to 2 months upfront in our weekly trendletter. With links to the former trendletters. We don’t publish those articles on Horecatrends but of course everyone can subscribe to the weekly trendmail. 😉
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Lowlander Botanical Beers Leftover Lemon & Elderflower
