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Tacite opens in Amsterdam South | The first restaurant of Joris Koudstaal and Daan van Splunteren

26-5-2026

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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

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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 Stijn Deschacht opens his own ‘Mexican fine dining’ restaurant TATEMADO in Ostend

22-5-2026

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After years of exploring the culinary world as a chef, importer, and passionate storyteller, Stijn Deschacht recently proudly announced the upcoming opening of his very first own restaurant: TATEMADO. The new restaurant, located at Christinastraat 45 in the heart of Ostend (Belgium), promises to bring a unique ‘Mexican fine dining’ experience to the Belgian coast. TATEMADO will officially open its doors in July.

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Chef Geert-Jan Vaartjes opens the renewed De Bosberg in Appelscha

21-5-2026

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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

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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

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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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The Sumo live restaurant Hirakunza Ginza Tokyo

1-5-2026

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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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Menu-Order-AI taps into the GLP-1 shift | What to order of the menu?

1-5-2026

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The rise of GLP-1 medication (prescription drugs that mimic a natural hormone to manage Type 2 diabetes and obesity by regulating appetite, increasing fullness, and controlling blood sugar) is changing the eating habits of millions of consumers worldwide. Reduced appetite, shifting preferences, and a focus on high-protein, lighter meals are shaping new choices at the table. Yet when dining out, practical guidance is often missing. That’s exactly where Menu-Order-AI comes in. The U.S.-based app helps users decide in real time what to order, tailored to their dietary needs and goals. With more than 110,000 downloads in just four months, demand for this kind of smart, in-the-moment support is clearly growing.

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All in purple | Grimace brings birthday vibes to McDonald’s Germany

30-4-2026

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The iconic purple McDonald’s character Grimace has been appointed ‘Head of Birthdays’ in Germany, turning the concept of birthdays upside down: according to him, every day is a celebration. Following the success of the Grimace Shake last year, he once again takes center stage in a bold campaign, this time featuring an all-purple theme, including a new menu and limited editions.

Is purple becoming the food color of 2026? Recently, we also covered the introduction of the ube spring collection in European Starbucks locations.

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Trends we spotted | Week 17

28-4-2026

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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:

• Top chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is serving a hotdog, street food in front of the Mark Hotel in New York.
• Are you going to New York? You can create a unique selfie on one of the 900 pedestrian crossings of New York!
• TRIBE Hotels launched a TRIBE Vinyl Club on Disquaire Day / Record Store Day on April 18.
• In celebration of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, hitting theaters May 22, Burger King in the US is launching their ‘Out of This Galaxy Limited-Time Menu’.
• The Sauna Club opened their first mini-spa location at Moai Beach Club in Zandvoort (the Netherlands).
• During Antwerp Art Weekend (May 14–17), WOLF will present a new installation by Marius Ritiu at their Felix Pakhuis location.
• Starbucks partners with Warner Bros. to bring the world of Harry Potter to Asia Pacific stores.
• SeaWorld San Diego will open Shark Encounter on May 22, an immersive exhibit showcasing sharks through interactive environments and advanced multimedia.
• You can buy chef Olivier Roellinger’s spices at Épices Roellinger in Paris, and at authorized retailers all over France and even one in the UK and in San Francisco.

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