Trends we spotted | Week 43

28-10-2022

  • Trends we spotted
  • Fletcher Hotels celebrate 25 years of hospitalityFletcher Hotels celebrate 25 years of hospitality
  • Bobby's Gin X KangaROOSBobby's Gin X KangaROOS
  • Christmas market in Trondheim - credits InboviChristmas market in Trondheim - credits Inbovi

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 article about amongst other Toca Social, this is a great place to watch the World Cup in London and you can even kick a ball yourself! In Paris you have a lot of ‘Bars à’ and even a ‘Bar à Couscous’, it’s called Bladi and you can create your own bowl filled with Couscous.

From 1 hotel to 115 hotels in 25 years… That’s worth a party. Fletcher Hotels did it and celebrates 25 years of experience in hospitality with…

Restaurant Pastorale (**) in Belgium stops after 30 years, chef Bart De Pooter starts new fish restaurant in Antwerp! And our favorite baker from New York Dominique Ansel opened ‘Dominique Ansel Las Vegas’ at the Caesars Palace.

Do you know where the Trafalgar square Christmas Tree comes from? We didn’t but it’s an annual gift from Norway since 1947. Also in London: The Warmer Room will open, it’s a grand return of the London Nightclub inside a toilet. Dancing with 80 others in a toilet, created by The Warmer People.

Our hometown Leiden gets a rooftop bar at a famous building in the middle of the city, Zirkus restaurant, rooftop bar & ‘spielplatz’. And a sneaker collab: BOBBY’S Gin X KangaROOS, cocktail culture in your shoe closet.

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Trends we spotted | Week 42

21-10-2022

  • Trends we spotted
  • Williams Premium Canned CocktailsWilliams Premium Canned Cocktails
  • the 'Orient Express Revelation'the 'Orient Express Revelation'
  • Recipient Whitney H - Flower Pot at the OMG! Fund list of AirbnbRecipient Whitney H - Flower Pot at the OMG! Fund list of Airbnb
  • Puttshack Minigolf and restaurantconceptPuttshack Minigolf and restaurantconcept
  • Prêt-à-Portea at the Berkeley hotelPrêt-à-Portea at the Berkeley hotel
  • Kinfill Dish Soap and refill pouchKinfill Dish Soap and refill pouch
  • Gelateria Miuz open this winterGelateria Miuz open this winter
  • Cinco Jotas Master Carver Luis Oso - GastroTour Miami-Cinco Jotas Master Carver Luis Oso - GastroTour Miami-

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 amongst others Noma Kyoto pops up this spring and an unique Spanish Tapas Tasting Tour: Leading Ibérico Jamón producer Cinco Jotas debuts a GastroTour in Miami.

In Paris some lucky guests could experience the future of the Orient Express Train at the immersive ‘Orient Express Revelation’.  And the first fully plant-based restaurant with 3 Michelin stars is Eleven Madison Park, they kept their stars according to the 2023 NYC guide.

The recipients of the OMG! Fund of Airbnb have been chosen to bring their ideas to life with $100,000. They will be ready for guests in Summer 2023 in the Airbnb’s OMG! Category. Puttshack, the Minigolf restaurant, the technology-driven ‘eatertainment’ concept, has raised growth capital to expand in the USA.

Ralph Lauren, Prada and Harris Reed play a starring role on the Cakewalk of the Prêt-à-Portea in the Berkeley hotel this autumn/winter 2022. And Gelateria Miuz in Amsterdam prepares for winter with workshops, ice cream, semmifreddo and real Italian hot chocolate.

Dutch modern care brand Kinfill is expanding its collection with Dish Soap: an eco-labelled certified dish soap in the iconic refillable Kinfill bottle. You can refill the bottle forever with a Refill Pouch. And the Dutch Williams Premium Canned Cocktails introduces festive Christmas Giftbox.

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Culinary snacks by Sjieke Snacks

18-10-2022

  • Sterrensnackbox van Sjieke Snacks met 'Vuurzee'Sterrensnackbox van Sjieke Snacks met 'Vuurzee'
  • De sterrensnacks by Sjieke SnacksDe sterrensnacks by Sjieke Snacks
  • Marijn van Doorn van Sjieke Snacks met de sterrensnackboxMarijn van Doorn van Sjieke Snacks met de sterrensnackbox

As of yesterday you are able to buy the ‘starbox by Sjieke Snacks’. Here in the Netherlands we love our fried snacks, we call them our ‘brown fruit’ and love to eat them with a beer. The culinary snacks from Sjieke Snacks are special, created by chefs with Michelin stars. For the first edition, owner Marijn van Doorn, invited five Michelin-starred chefs from the Den Bosch area to share their culinary snacks. Resulting in a box with the ‘Driel mushroom croquette’, ‘Risolle Wagyu and tomasu’, the ‘Thom Kha Kai Kroket’, the ‘Balleke Vigor with foie’, ‘Chicken Corn Thai curry and shrimp’ and Marijn van Doorn’s own ‘Cheese Pata Souffle’. A box with 6 culinary snacks!

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Spooktacular | Are you ready for Halloween?

11-10-2022

  • Spooktacular at Ribhouse TexasSpooktacular at Ribhouse Texas
  • Even the staff is dressed up at Ribhouse TexasEven the staff is dressed up at Ribhouse Texas
  • Boo Batter Ice Cream at Cold Stone CreameryBoo Batter Ice Cream at Cold Stone Creamery
  • Eglow in the dark Starbucks cupsglow in the dark Starbucks cups
  • Starbucks Night Sky Glow in the Dark MugStarbucks Night Sky Glow in the Dark Mug

Here in the Netherlands, we need to put our coats back on and it’s getting dark early. In short Autumn has really started after a beautiful summer. We have been able to enjoy many drinks on the terrace this year, as can be found in our lists of popular summer drinks and craft liquor drinks from the Netherlands. Now it’s time for autumn, forest walks, hot chocolate, games and Halloween. Even here in the Netherlands, this holiday is being celebrated more and more often. We have a list of spooktacular cocktails, donuts, Chucky beer, food, Halloween cups and events, even a Halloween Bingo!

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Trends we spotted | Week 40

10-10-2022

  • Trends we spotted
  • Ghost Kitchen chain Casper from Belgium opened in The Hague and RotterdamGhost Kitchen chain Casper from Belgium opened in The Hague and Rotterdam
  • Chef Bart De Pooter opened plant-based restaurant WILDn in AntwerpChef Bart De Pooter opened plant-based restaurant WILDn in Antwerp
  • HYGENIC launched DERMAL MEDHYGENIC launched DERMAL MED
  • PINKTOBER Campaign by Hard Rock International and Dominique CrennPINKTOBER Campaign by Hard Rock International and Dominique Crenn

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 amongst other the PINKTOBER campaign from Hard Rock International, this year in collaboration with chef Dominique Crenn. And a social initiative in Rotterdam, ‘Heat and Eat’.

Hôtel Plaza Athénéé has teamed up with the talented fine art photographer Gray Malin for a photo shoot with dogs, great images on ‘My Dogs from Paris’! And in San Francisco restaurant Dogue serves a tasting menu for your dog. Some dogs have so much luxury around them.

Interesting initiative in London where Head Room Café brings awareness and access to mental health support. And ghost kitchen chain Casper from Belgium recently also launched in the Dutch cities The Hague and Rotterdam.

Last week, the hotels Moxy the Hague and Residence Inn by Marriott the Hague were officially opened, located in the Muzentoren in the city center. And chef Bart De Pooter opened his plant-based restaurant WILDn at the Sapphire House Antwerp.

The last week of September New York enjoyed ‘La vie en rose’ by Maison Valentino, a great example of going ‘Pink all the way’. And OneThird developed a scanner to determine the ripeness of avocados and received a voucher from the Foundation Together Against Food Waste to test this on the shop floor.

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IKEA Netherlands participates in ‘Eat No Animals Day’ and they are now also offering coffee with oat drink

4-10-2022

  • Oat Drink at IKEA in the NetherlandsOat Drink at IKEA in the Netherlands
  • Oat Drink at IKEA in the NetherlandsOat Drink at IKEA in the Netherlands

From today on, 4th of October, IKEA Netherlands is also offering customers and employees oat drink for their coffee. A cup of coffee at IKEA is well known to many – the free coffee for IKEA Family members attracts many extra visitors to the restaurants every day. By offering oat drink as an option alongside cow’s milk, the Swedish store wants to introduce as many people as possible to plant-based food and drinks in an approachable way. They are also taking part in ‘Eat No Animals Day’, an initiative by the Dutch foundation ‘Wakker Dier’ (Awake Animal). lees verder

‘The Garden of Holland’ builds local healthy food chain

4-10-2022

  • Groene Cirkels - 'De Tuin van Holland'Groene Cirkels - 'De Tuin van Holland'
  • Partners Groene Cirkel - 'De Tuin van Holland'Partners Groene Cirkel - 'De Tuin van Holland'
  • Stilleven 'De Tuin van Holland'Stilleven 'De Tuin van Holland'

A healthy kitchen for everyone, that is the dream of the Green Circle ‘De Tuin van Holland’ or translated ‘The Garden of Holland’. On 29 September, 17 leading chain parties ratified their cooperation by signing a covenant. Together, chefs, farmers and doctors are developing guidelines for tasty, healthy cuisine, strongly linked to the land, inspired by the culinary history.

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Trends we spotted | Week 39

3-10-2022

  • Trends we spotted
  • Ibis Hotels in Bangkok and Sevilla exhibit original art IRL | While @ibisstyles followers on Instagram can win an NFTIbis Hotels in Bangkok and Sevilla exhibit original art IRL | While @ibisstyles followers on Instagram can win an NFT
  • Ibis Hotels in Bangkok and Sevilla exhibit original art IRL | While @ibisstyles followers on Instagram can win an NFTIbis Hotels in Bangkok and Sevilla exhibit original art IRL | While @ibisstyles followers on Instagram can win an NFT
  • Voyager Space names Hilton official hotel partner to elevate the guest experience in spaceVoyager Space names Hilton official hotel partner to elevate the guest experience in space
  • Mexigin | Mexican spiced gin becomes newest alcohol flavorMexigin | Mexican spiced gin becomes newest alcohol flavor
  • Taco Bell Beyond Carne AsadaTaco Bell Beyond Carne Asada

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 amongst others a Coffee Cocktail Challenge by Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur to create a delicious coffee cocktail, and one of the newest alcohol flavours according to chef Todd English is Mexican spiced gin, Mexigin.

GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, recently unveiled a new water-recycling shower concept, great idea for small boutique hotels or B&B’s? And Voyager Space named Hilton officially to be its hotel partner to elevate the guest experience in space.

Starbucks opens its 6,000th store in China and 1,000 stores in Shanghai! And Ibis hotels in Bangkok and Sevilla exhibit original art IRL, while @ibisstyles followers on Instagram can win an NFT.

The CloudBar opened 1,000 feet above The Magnificent Mile at 360 CHICAGO and Taco Bell introduced their new Beyond Carne Asada Steak. And in the Netherlands we enjoy a new dairy brand ‘Kalverliefde’, it sells milk from farms that keep calves with cows.

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Beagles & Beans celebrates World Animal Day with free coffee

29-9-2022

  • Beagles & BeansBeagles & Beans
  • Beagles & BeansBeagles & Beans

That is if you visit with your pet! World Animal Day becomes animal week and the chance is that  you will be addressed with “lorre”, “tjielp”, “woof” or “grunt” during this week at Beagles & Beans. From October 3 to 9, the bagel and coffee bar in the Netherlands puts all pets in the spotlight. Because why just one animal day when you can celebrate it for a week?

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Sam’s Anchor Cafe raises $300k+ with inaugural Bootleggers NFTs

29-9-2022

  • Sam's Bootleggers NFTsSam's Bootleggers NFTs
  • Sam’s Anchor Café on the San Francisco BaySam’s Anchor Café on the San Francisco Bay

Sam’s Anchor Cafe – open since 1920 on the San Francisco Bay – has completed a successful launch of its first NFT (non-fungible token) collection, raising more than $300,000 with a sell-out of the limited-edition Sam’s Bootleggers NFTs. Sam’s Bootleggers NFTs, with artwork by San Francisco designer Anthony Laurino, were developed by ViciNFT. The 244-unit collection sold out entirely through presale! The NFTs are caricature images of Sam Vella, a notorious bootlegger who founded Sam’s during Prohibition.

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