Trends we spotted | Week 11

17-3-2017

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At Horecatrends we spot a lot of national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write articles about, the smaller trends we use in our column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. This week amongst others wine infused coffee and New York gets a Fried Pickle restaurant.

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Fingopay | Pay with your fingerprint

17-3-2017

Paying with your fingertip? It’s possible at Proud Camden, a London based bar. Customers are able to pay their drinks here with Fingopay. This technology links your finger veins with your debit or credit card. Payments can be done both quicker and easier. It’s not only a unique and safe way of paying, you’ll don’t have to worry if you left your wallet at home! lees verder

Pizza Pilgrims | Calzone your favourite chocolate bar

16-3-2017

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What about a dessert calzone with your own taste of chocolate or as you could say BYOC – Bring Your Own Chocolate. Pizza Pilgrims in Shoreditch London added an option on their menu where you can calzone your favourite chocolate bar. So if you’re obsessed with chocolate, you know where to go for a custom-made chocolate calzone. lees verder

The Shweeb | A human powered racing pod circuit

15-3-2017

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The Shweeb is New Zealand’s newest adventure activity and world first overhead monorail pedal powered race circuit. The faster you pedal, the faster you will finish. The Shweeb is located in Rotorua within the Agroventures Adventure Park in New Zealand and the core market is very broad; from four to 89 year-olds. Google was also positive about the idea and submitted an investment of one million dollars. A great monorail circuit for an adventurous nature reserve. lees verder

Ben & Jerry’s Cereal Splashback | Ice cream for breakfast

15-3-2017

  • Ben & Jerry's Cocoa Loco flavor
  • Ben & Jerry's Fruit loot flavor
  • Ben & Jerry's Frozen flakes flavor

Did you always ate cereals for breakfast and are you an ice cream addict? Well Ben & Jerry’s turned your nostalgic breakfast into an ice cream: Ben & Jerry’s Cereal Splashback. Put your PJs on, watch your favorite television show and enjoy a scoop (or two) of breakfast ice-cream. As it’s not going to be sold on the Dutch market, it might be interesting for ice-cream shop owners. lees verder

Smeele Hospitality Inspiration Sessions | The story behind the interior

14-3-2017

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  • Jeroen Smeele en Gert Blom in AmaroneJeroen Smeele en Gert Blom in Amarone
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  • Interieur In den Rustwat (IDWR)Interieur In den Rustwat (IDWR), Rotterdam
  • Jeroen Smeele en Marcel van Zomeren in IDRWJeroen Smeele en Marcel van Zomeren in IDRW
  • Inkijk in de private dining ruimte van restaurant ParkheuvelInkijk in de private dining ruimte van restaurant Parkheuvel
  • De private dining ruimte bij restaurant Parkheuvel RotterdamDe private dining ruimte bij restaurant Parkheuvel Rotterdam

A couple of top restaurants in Rotterdam, In den Rustwat (IDRW), Parkheuvel and Amarone hosted the first edition of the Smeele Hospitality Inspiration Sessions. During this unique inspiration tour  hospitality entrepreneurs and chefs enjoyed watching and talking about the interiors of these three restaurants and got some great bites from the chefs they visited. The patrons told colleagues how they have addressed their interior modifications and which choices they had to confront. A great way to get inspired if you’re thinking about remodelling your interior. lees verder

Wearable technology | The future is coming to dinner

13-3-2017

Most of us know the Apple Watch, the Fitbit and some other wearable devices. But how is wearable technology used in the hospitality industry? We found a couple of examples with the main focus on creating an ultimate guest experience. From making guests life easier to creating a way to get information faster and easier accessible for employees. But did you know that there are already companies experimenting with using the same technology to track employee health? lees verder

Restaurant Sukade | Design elements in the Smaeckpakhuys in Meppel

9-3-2017

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  • Sukade coffeebarSukade coffeebar
  • Sukade interior by nightSukade interior by night

In the monumental Dutch storehouse Smaeckpakhuys at the Stoombootkade in the Dutch town Meppel recently opened restaurant Sukade (candied peel). A contemporary and affordable restaurant with a striking interior where the chef performs at a high level. He uses a lot of vegetables and his meat and fish being processed from head to tail. Restaurant Sukade combines a (coffee) bar, bistro and restaurant where guests can visit from 10am. A restaurant with a unique and contemporary interior with an open kitchen, designed by the chef. But also eye-catchers like the wallpaper with the candied peel fruit and two bars with azure green tiles, from one of the bars they serve delicious cakes. Also striking are the mustard green couches and the dark green and blue seat covers. lees verder

Parc Broekhuizen | Cooking with Michelin starred chefs from all over the world

8-3-2017

  • Parc BroekhuizenKasteel Broekhuizen
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  • Parc BroekhuizenMarco Westmaas

Holland’s majestic Parc Broekhuizen opens its doors to a series of unique culinary events, starting off this week. From this Friday till the 13th of March ‘Dinner at the Parc’ is organized. Ten Michelin starred chefs from all over the world will cook together with chef Marco Westmaas on the property of Parc Broekhuizen. lees verder

Tunes Bar | Around the world in 11 cocktails

6-3-2017

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This week, the first edition of the Amsterdam Cocktail Week started and a ‘must see’ is the Tunes Bar at the Conservatorium Hotel. Last week they launched Tunes Around The World, a tantalizing trip around the world in eleven exciting cocktail & foodpairings. The plans from Bar Manager Tim Hoevenagel and Chef Schilo van Coevorden are ambitious: Tunes should be a destination bar for all cocktails. lees verder

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