Trends we spotted | Week 22
2-6-2026
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:
- Pizza Hut recently announced the latest addition to its Hut Crust platform: the new Crispy Parm Pan Pizza.
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® has introduced its ‘Perfect Americano Menu’, built around its signature premium L.A. Espresso.
- Too Good To Go now also delivers rescued food directly to consumers’ doorsteps in Germany.
- Claridge’s Bakery in London recently introduced a daily Mayfair Meal Deal, featuring a signature sandwich, a drink and a sweet treat.
- In an industry first, Mews and Uber are integrating ride bookings directly into the hotel management system.
- Smyth in Chicago is named number 1 on the list of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants.
- Crystal Lagoons launches new 500 m² small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ model.
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Local Taste 010 | A year of culinary walking and tasting at restaurants in Rotterdam
2-6-2026
Since June 1, Rotterdam has its own edition of Local Taste. This new glossy city magazine invites food lovers and urban explorers to (re)discover the city through its vibrant culinary scene. The magazine features a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and hidden gems for lunch and brunch. With the magazine in hand, readers can make their way from one tasting experience to the next. Each edition includes ten Taste Coins, which can be redeemed for a tasting at participating venues.
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ASTER at ’t Kadaster in Ostend | Pop-up restaurant by chef Túbo Logier
29-5-2026
This summer, chef Túbo Logier, known for the Brussels-based restaurant ASTER, will open a temporary pop-up in Ostend. From early June through the end of August, he will bring his ingredient-driven cuisine to the Belgian coast. In doing so, he also returns for a while to the region where he grew up (Gistel). The pop-up, ‘ASTER at ’t Kadaster’, opens on June 3 at ’t Kadaster, located at Alfons Pieterslaan 39 in Ostend, and will run through the end of August.
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Tacite opens in Amsterdam South | The first restaurant of Joris Koudstaal and Daan van Splunteren
26-5-2026
After years of working in Dutch fine dining at restaurants including Aan de Poel**, MOS* and De Nederlanden*, chef Joris Koudstaal and maître Daan van Splunteren are opening restaurant Tacite in Amsterdam South. Drawing on their experience, the duo is creating a signature style entirely their own.
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abc kitchens celebrates the summer with Mexican courtyard pop up at The Emory
22-5-2026
This June, abc kitchens by world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is bringing his signature taste of Mexico to London with a tequila-fuelled takeover of the courtyard at The Emory.
Are the flavours of Mexico trending? In just a couple of weeks, restaurant TATEMADO, a Mexican fine dining restaurant in Ostend (Belgium), will open its doors. Meanwhile, all restaurants of THE ENTOURAGE GROUP are serving a variety of Paloma cocktails until May 31.
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Chef Geert-Jan Vaartjes opens the renewed De Bosberg in Appelscha
21-5-2026
Chef Geert-Jan Vaartjes, known from among others De Librije, La Rive, De Bokkedoorns, and Lauswolt, has completely transformed De Bosberg in Appelscha together with entrepreneur Wybe Iedema. The iconic hospitality venue, located at the foot of the famous Bosberg Tower in the ‘Drents-Friese Wold’ National Park, has officially reopened after an extensive renovation.
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27 metres of sushi for guests at De Langste Tafel (The Longest Table)
19-5-2026
On Wednesday 27 May, The Longest Table will take place at Oosterdok in Amsterdam, a charity dinner organised by Refugee Company and A Beautiful Mess. At an exceptionally long table, which is ultimately expected to stretch one kilometre, guests are invited for an evening of connection, shared dining and support for projects helping people with refugee backgrounds. One of the most eye-catching elements of the evening is a 27-metre sushi roll, prepared by DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station in collaboration with Sushi Time.
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Trends we spotted | Week 20
19-5-2026
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:
- Some inspiration for outdoor and indoor, sporting activities: Thruball and Crazy Golf Football, like at Footy Nation.
- Bonne Nuit Patisserie, located in Istanbul, Turkey has created a sweet twist on tacos!
- Two examples of hosPETality:
- At Charly’s Treat Bar, everything revolves around dogs: from puppicino’s, snacks and accessories to playful concepts built entirely around them.
- The Peninsula London took high-end hospitality one step further with its limited time, dog grooming parlour inside the hotel.
- Claridge’s in London is making its collaboration with New York institution Dante a permanent feature: this summer, Dante Mayfair will open as a restaurant and bar within the hotel.
- Recently, Williams Farmhouse in Amsterdam unveiled a complete summer makeover, inspired by the atmosphere of a British garden party. Their summer name is Williams Botanical Garden!
- Kerzner has announced One&Only Courchevel, the brand’s first resort in the French Alps, set to open in 2030 in legendary Courchevel 1850.
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Celebrate Paloma Day at the Restaurants of THE ENTOURAGE GROUP | Taste this iconic cocktail in a variety of flavours!
18-5-2026
THE ENTOURAGE GROUP is once again bringing back one of its most beloved annual moments: Paloma Day. From today, May 18 through May 31, this iconic cocktail takes centre stage at the restaurants of THE ENTOURAGE GROUP. The Paloma is a Mexican cocktail traditionally made with tequila and grapefruit soda. Is the Paloma your favourite summer cocktail, or would you like to try one for the first time? Then you know where to go during this period!
As we have mentioned before, in the US they celebrate not only a general cocktail day, but also dedicated days for specific cocktails, including ‘World Paloma Day’ on May 22. It’s great to see THE ENTOURAGE GROUP embracing this occasion across its restaurants!
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The Sumo live restaurant Hirakunza Ginza Tokyo
1-5-2026
MIMARU, a leading Japanese apartment hotel brand for families, is promoting a new way for international guests to experience one of Japan’s most iconic cultural traditions, at Hirakunza Ginza Tokyo, during an immersive sumo dining experience.
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Smyth (***) in Chicago is named number 1 on the list of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® unveils the ‘Perfect Americano Menu’
The new crispy parm pan pizza by Pizza Hut turns crust leavers into crust lovers
Too Good To Go delivers rescued food straight to your door in Germany 
Crystal Lagoons launches new 500 m² small Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons™ model
Claridge’s Bakery introduces their ‘Mayfair Meal Deal’
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