Trends we spotted | Week 21
27-5-2025
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:
- Belgian winemakers are launching a new quality label for sparkling wines from Belgian soil: BelBul.
- Belgian poké bowl chain Hawaiian has reached a special milestone with the opening of their 50th outlet.
- British climate-positive vodka brand Sapling is now also available in the Netherlands.
- The Sandwich Series, an inspiration for hospitality companies.
- The ‘Press for Picnic’ pop-up from Blank Street in New York, nice idea for summer?
- Parmigiano Reggiano Gran Riserva 36 months with black summer truffle from Bonat Farm!
- Ahead of World Ocean Day (June 8), Novotel is celebrating one year of sustainable collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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Trends we spotted | Week 20
19-5-2025
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:
- A real summer festival with unlimited ice cream is coming to London: Ben & Jerry’s ‘Sundaes In The Park’.
- Another seasonal event in London: ‘Capri in the City’ arrives at the Berkeley Rooftop Bar & Pool.
- It’s shaping up to be a busy summer in London, with New York’s acclaimed aperitivo bar and restaurant Dante, hosting a month-long residency at Claridge’s Restaurant.
- A takeaway spot in Barcelona is serving bite-sized flavour bombs somewhere between a pizza and an empanada, called Tino’s.
- After making its European debut last year in Milan, Italy, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is planning to open 100 locations across Europe.
- Soul Water launches their Alubottle – a 100% recyclable and reusable water bottle, offering a stylish and sustainable alternative to single-use plastic.
- White Castle puts its biggest fans in the spotlight through its ‘Cravers Hall of Fame’
- Burger King France teamed up with the Buzzman agency and created a sweet and original Ice Burger. A sweet disc burger filled with ice cream, nuts and chocolate, that’s being introduced by a mysterious Parisian pastry chef.
- Charlie’s TMS is revolutionizing plant-based fast food and expands its U.S. presence with 18 new stores in Arizona.
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Young entrepreneurs & new locations | Satay Club, FRIT’ZZA and Design & Wijn
13-5-2025
Every day, we spot fun and inspiring new concepts. This week: Satay Club and Design & Wine in Amsterdam and FRIT’ZZA in Utrecht.
In the heart of Amsterdam, at Haarlemmerstraat 47, Satay Club has opened its doors: a fast-casual restaurant bringing authentic Javanese street food to the city, with satay from the charcoal grill taking center stage. FRIT’ZZA is the first restaurant in the Netherlands to serve traditional Neapolitan pizza fritta, fried pizza, Italy’s favorite street food. And at Haarlemmerdijk 129 in Amsterdam, you’ll find Design & Wijn, a unique wine store where Dutch quality wine and design come together.
We wish these entrepreneurs and their teams lots of fun and success with their concepts.
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Trends we spotted | Week 19
12-5-2025
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:
- Dominique Ansel, the creator of the Cronut®, is celebrating its 12th birthday with a special box of Cronut® Holes featuring a selection of flavours from over the years.
- We’re a bit late covering this, as the Za’co by &pizza was only available on May 5 — but we love the idea of the pizza and taco combination!
- the Pop-Up Playground in Amsterdam will be open every Thursday and Friday throughout May: Ping Pong Madness and much more!
- Buona in Chicago celebrates the tenth anniversary of its founding the ‘National Italian Beef Day’.
- Parkhotel De Wiemsel in Ootmarsum will continue as Fletcher Hotel starting June 1, 2025.
- Kamado Joe kicked off the BBQ season last Thursday with a clever and eye-catching response to breaking global news: the election of the new pope. Let’s start the BBQ season with this white smoke.
- The restaurant festival ‘Bite of Amsterdam’ is back! From June 13 to 15, the Amstelpark in Amsterdam transforms into a culinary paradise.
- As of early May, the organic bake-off bagels from Bagels & Beans are available in all 90 Ekoplaza stores across the Netherlands. #Bagellogical
- Asparagus season has officially begun, and Otomat is celebrating with one of their most beloved seasonal pizzas. The ‘Asparagus à la Flamande pizza’.
- This spring season, The Connaught is proud to be honouring Goodwoof, the ultimate dog’s day out at the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, and introducing a brand new, limited-edition ‘paw-tisserie’ cake for the month of May.
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Panda Express® launches ‘Pandaoke’ | Karaoke pop-ups across the U.S.
9-5-2025
Panda Express®, the largest family-owned Asian dining brand in the U.S., is launching ‘Pandaoke’, a fun, one-of-a-kind karaoke experience in four cities during May and June, just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
As inspiration on how to create some rumour around your brand!
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Young entrepreneurs & new locations | MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge and Foodmaster Wageningen
6-5-2025
Every day, we spot fun and inspiring new concepts. This week: MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge and Foodmaster Wageningen.
MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge in London has recently opened at 22 Park Lane. This is the third location of this concept from The ENTOURAGE GROUP. With existing venues in Amsterdam and Barcelona, guests in London can now also enjoy MR or MRS PORTER steaks, among many other dishes! Foodmaster Wageningen has opened next to sports complex De Aanloop in the Noordwest district of the city. Guests can enjoy burgers, fries specials, snacks, milkshakes and Master Sundaes.
We wish these entrepreneurs and their teams lots of fun and success with their concepts.
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KFC and Benchmark Resorts & Hotels offer moms a finger lickin’ getaway for Mother’s Day
2-5-2025
Great collab for Mother’s Day! This Mother’s Day weekend, KFC in the U.S. is partnering with Benchmark Resorts & Hotels to give moms what they really want: rest, relaxation and Chicken & Waffles in bed. Select Benchmark properties in Boston, Seattle, Phoenix, Daytona Beach Shores (Florida), and Portland (Oregon) will offer the ‘Mom Flies the Coop’ package for stays on May 10 and 11.
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Trends we spotted | Week 18
2-5-2025
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:
- We love the idea of making a wedding cake on the spot! Spotted in Italy.
- Marriott International has announced it is expanding its lifestyle portfolio by acquiring citizenM.
- The Maybourne Riviera hotel reopens for the 2025 season with new culinary, wellbeing and guest experiences.
- Mandarin Oriental Bodrum is set to host the iconic Gigi Rigolatto pop-up this summer.
- Spotted at Chin Chin labs: vanilla soft serve with French fries and a drizzle of potato peel sauce.
- The first 3D printed Starbucks store has opened in Brownsville, Texas.
- Designs have been revealed for Laheq, the first residential-led development at The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, developed by Red Sea Global (RSG) and designed by Foster + Partners.
- Starting May 5, McCrispy™ Strips and the all-new Creamy Chili Dip will be available nationwide at McDonald’s USA.
- Domino’s Pizza and Bicky launch spicy Bicky Mexicano® pizza in Belgium.
- Sensory Cooking by Homey’s Tools for Life elevates the cooking ritual with kitchen tools designed by Boey Wang of Studio Boey.
Enjoy reading!
Eberhardjes are looking for ‘Lieve Amsterdammers’
1-5-2025
Eberhardjes are cookies named after the kind, former mayor of Amsterdam, Eberhard van der Laan. The Eberhardjes stand for positivity and connection and they’re looking for ‘Lieve Amsterdammers’ (kind citizens of Amsterdam). During Amsterdam’s 750 anniversary year, anyone can nominate a kind fellow citizen through the Eberhardjes website. These people will be honoured in an online Hall of Fame with beautiful portraits.
Entrepreneurs can support the campaign by becoming a pick-up location and displaying promotional materials at their location.
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Young Entrepreneurs & New Concepts | Gyojasang, MOSH!, and Fine-Dining Restaurant NORRA
28-4-2025
Every day, we spot fun and inspiring new concepts. This week: Gyojasang, smashburger temple MOSH!, and fine-dining restaurant NORRA. NORRA recently opened its doors in Bilthoven, offering three different menus and a power lunch. In Amsterdam, Gyojasang promises a full Korean dining and experience concept, with authentic dishes, cocktails, private karaoke rooms and a photobooth. The opening is planned for early May. Meanwhile, in Bruges, smashburger hotspot MOSH! will open at the end of May. Founders Tom Degroote and Pieter Vermeersch – childhood friends from the hardcore music scene – are combining their passion for artisanal smashburgers, natural wine, and music.
We wish these entrepreneurs and their teams a lot of fun and success with their concepts.
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