Mystery flavor at Yogurtland | Inspired by the White Elephant gift exchange game for the Holidays

2-12-2022

  • The White Elephant game by YogurtlandThe White Elephant game by Yogurtland

It’s the holiday season and Yogurtland is celebrating with a flavor that’s inspired by the popular gift-giving game, White Elephant. This year, Yogurtland invites you to try the mysterious White Elephant flavor, just like how you’d pick a surprise gift during a White Elephant gift exchange! Yogurtland’s limited-time offering is ever-changing, which allows guests to delight in the magic of the season with a delicious and unexpected flavor from the White Elephant handle.

We didn’t know about the White Elephant gift exchange but it’s quite simple, if you don’t know it either, check it out here! But here in the Netherlands we have a similar Sinterklaas game.

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Trends we spotted | Week 47

28-11-2022

  • De Beren WK CampaignDe Beren WK Campaign
  • Sinterklaas at IZAKAYASinterklaas at IZAKAYA
  • Sinterklaas at Mr PorterSinterklaas at Mr Porter
  • Sinterklaas at The ButcherSinterklaas at The Butcher
  • Sinterklaas at The Duchess & MOMOSinterklaas at The Duchess & MOMO
  • Sinterklaas at Toni LocoSinterklaas at Toni Loco
  • Sinterklaas at ROLADINSinterklaas at ROLADIN
  • Floating on cloud 9 in a Ferris Whlee; in ViennaFloating on cloud 9 in a Ferris Whlee; in Vienna
  • Floating on cloud 9 in a Ferris Whlee; in ViennaFloating on cloud 9 in a Ferris Wheel in Vienna
  • Floating on cloud 9 in a Ferris Whlee; in ViennaFloating on cloud 9 in a Ferris Wheel in Vienna

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, among other things, a culinary Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) at The Entourage group’s restaurants and reusable plastic trays at McDonald’s France. Also about Washington D.C.’s first ready-to-drink Espresso Martini that was launched and sold out on the same day and about the Gourmet Market Central Station in the city of Tilburg in the south of the Netherlands.

Furthermore, Jaeger-LeCoultre, the watch brand is opening a pop-up café in Manhattan and you were able to take a special ride on the Ferris wheel in Vienna last weekend. With the introduction of Apartments by Marriott BonvoyTM, Marriott International, Inc. they announced its expansion into apartment-style accommodations and a link to an article about the recently developed intelligent order management system TouchKitchen.

The Dutch restaurant chain ‘De Beren’ launches ‘Taste the Excitement’ World Cup campaign and Brewdog scores its own goal with ‘anti-sponsorship’ ads for World Cup Qatar.

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Victor Fielmich and Elvira Kemman open Bistro ElVi in Bergen

25-11-2022

  • Victor Fielmich en Elvira KemmanVictor Fielmich en Elvira Kemman
  • Bistro Elvi interieurBistro Elvi interieur
  • Blini's met kaviaarBlini's met kaviaar
  • Ibérico en krokant eiIbérico en krokant ei
  • Bistro ElViBistro ElVi
  • Interieur van ElViInterieur van ElVi
  • Victor FielmichVictor Fielmich
  • Elvira KemmanElvira Kemman
  • Bistro ElViBistro ElVi

Bistro ElVi has opened in Bergen, North Holland, with chef Victor Fielmich and hostess-sommelier Elvira Kemman. The couple serves French classics with a modern twist and primarly makes use of regional ingredients. The concept of a gourmet level French bistro together with a wine bar is unique for Bergen. The couple formerly managed the Utrecht restaurant ElVi, which was mentioned in all of the major restaurant guides and was the only restaurant in Utrecht to get a Michelin Bib Gourmand award at the time.

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Christmas inspiration 2022 | Christmas around the globe

22-11-2022

  • The Christmas Castle - credits Tom HeuijerjansThe Christmas Castle - credits Tom Heuijerjans
  • The Christmas Castle - credits Tom HeuijerjansThe Christmas Castle - credits Tom Heuijerjans
  • Amsterdam Winterparadijs - Credits Isabell Janssen @ outsiderHet Amsterdamse Winterparadijs - Credits Isabell Janssen @ outsider
  • Het Amsterdams WinterparadijsHet Amsterdamse Winterparadijs
  • Mrs. RiotMrs. Riot
  • Mrs. RiotMrs. Riot
  • Vondels Amsterdam - Fries OrnamentVondels Amsterdam - Fries Ornament
  • Vondels Amsterdam - Foodies OrnamentsVondels Amsterdam - Foodies Ornaments
  • Vondels Amsterdam - 'Kroket' OrnamentVondels Amsterdam - 'Kroket' Ornament

We are almost in one of the busiest and, in our opinion, one of the coziest periods of the year for the hospitality industry. And we can finally welcome guests for Christmas again!

Most hotels and restaurants are already busy thinking about the decorations, we have even seen the most beautiful Christmas hotel of the Netherlands on Instagram, ready to receive their guests! We have also seen a lot of newsletters with delicious menus and it’s great to notice that ordering Christmas dinners to go remains possible at many restaurants in addition to reserving a table! Last year we created a digital Christmas inspiration booklet with the biggest trend of that year; the ‘Christmas drive thru’. Of course we had to create another list this year, including the recurring ‘tree lighting’ ceremony, looking on Pinterest for your decorations, Christmas atmosphere in your hotel room, an ‘Electric Bingo’ in Christmas atmosphere and much more Christmas inspiration.

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Restaurant YANO | Rotterdam has a new fine-dining restaurant

18-11-2022

  • Yuri en Britta Wattimena of restaurant YANO - credits Emma GroenenboomYuri en Britta Wattimena of restaurant YANO - credits Emma Groenenboom
  • Yuri en Britta Wattimena of restaurant YANO - credits Emma GroenenboomYuri en Britta Wattimena of restaurant YANO - credits Emma Groenenboom
  • Restaurant YANO - Cendol, kokos, gula djawa, pandan (dessert)Restaurant YANO - Cendol, kokos, gula djawa, pandan (dessert)
  • Restaurant YANO - Langoustine, pipián verde, jalapeño, huacatayRestaurant YANO - Langoustine, pipián verde, jalapeño, huacatay
  • Restaurant YANO in Rotterdam credits Emma GroenenboomRestaurant YANO in Rotterdam credits Emma Groenenboom
  • Restaurant YANO in Rotterdam credits Emma GroenenboomRestaurant YANO in Rotterdam credits Emma Groenenboom

Opening – On 2 November 2022, host Britta and chef Yuri Wattimena opened the doors of their restaurant YANO in Rotterdam. The fine-dining restaurant is located on the Straatweg 114 in Rotterdam’s Hillegersberg district. It is the (married) couple’s first business, they have extensive experience in working at high-end Rotterdam restaurants. The restaurant stands out for its quirky, worldly style of cooking, combining international flavours such as those of the Indian archipelago and South America with French cuisine.

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Horecava | The Netherlands’ biggest hospitality trade show returns in January

18-11-2022

  • Horecava 2023Horecava 2023
  • Horecava 2023Horecava 2023
  • Horecava 2023Horecava 2023
  • Horecava 2023Horecava 2023

It’s already back to normal, but isn’t it great that after two tough years for the hospitality industry, the Horecava will take place at the RAI Amsterdam as before?

From 9 to 12 January, professionals from the hospitality industry will once again gather at the fair. Since January 2020, the Netherlands’ largest hospitality fair has not taken place in physical form. This makes the return of Horecava extra festive. The upcoming edition will focus on three themes: sustainability, personnel and innovation. The organization has not been idle in recent years. Because in addition to the exhibition days, the dynamic hospitality industry needs a place where they can meet like-minded people 365 days a year. Horecava has developed a successful online platform where supply and demand come together and current news is shared. Both hospitality companies and interest groups now know how to find each other there.

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Trends we spotted | Week 45

14-11-2022

  • Trends we spotted
  • Bluu Seafood cultivated Fish Fingers - credits Wim JansenBluu Seafood - cultivated Fish Fingers - credits Wim Jansen
  • IZAKAYA kitchen & bar celebrates 10 years of high-end hospitalityIZAKAYA kitchen & bar celebrates 10 years of high-end hospitality
  • McDonald's Germany | Monopoly with Shirin DavidMcDonald's Germany | Monopoly with Shirin David

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’s links to articles about among others the Netherlands’ most beautiful Christmas hotel, Restaurant & Hotel Hoog Holten. And IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar in Amsterdam celebrates 10 years of high-end hospitality!

Great example of crossovers! The mochi muffins, mochi donuts and other chewy desserts from Asian-American bakery, Third Culture Bakery. And News on cultivated fish from Forsea Foods (Israël) and from Bluu Seafood (Germany).

Overwhelming enthusiasm for investment round of the Dutch fast casual chain SLA and you can still invest! The first ‘Meal Deliverer of the Year’ in the Netherlands has been chosen; Anthony Monte of SushiPoint. An election organized by the NLVVM.

An interesting blog on Retailtainment, FunFairCity, among others, reports the arrival of a new multi-activity complex: Brussels Indoor Games Center. And McDonald’s Germany and Shirin David are making prices rain with Monopoly until 4 January! So if you’re driving through Germany towards winter sports….

We already wrote about the ‘Golden Girls Kitchen’ pop-up restaurant in California last summer and now it’s coming to New York City and more cities in the USA are next in line!

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Deus Night Market | Deus Cantina’s new ‘foodhall fest’

10-11-2022

  • Deus Night Market at Deus Cantina AmsterdamDeus Night Market at Deus Cantina Amsterdam
  • Deus Night Market at Deus Cantina AmsterdamDeus Night Market at Deus Cantina Amsterdam
  • Deus Night Market at Deus Cantina AmsterdamDeus Night Market at Deus Cantina Amsterdam
  • Deus Night Market at Deus Cantina AmsterdamDeus Night Market at Deus Cantina Amsterdam
  • Deus Night Market at Deus Cantina Amsterdam - one of the productsDeus Night Market at Deus Cantina Amsterdam - one of the products
  • Speakease Sundays at Deus Cantina AmsterdamSpeakease Sundays at Deus Cantina Amsterdam

Deus Cantina in Amsterdam has lined up a calendar full of new events for the winter months: cozy Speakeasy Sundays, indoor ‘Night Markets’ and the Deus Café. Saturday 12 November, the first edition of the Deus Night Market will take place; a ‘foodhall fest’ highlighting creators of international and local products. “Food, drinks, great stories and ‘people just being supersonic”, says Neil Roake, creative chef at Deus Cantina. “The days are getting shorter, and the need to socialize, laugh and celebrate life greater. Deus Cantina is that place where all that comes together this autumn”.

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Chef-in-Residence program for new culinary talent in Copenhagen

8-11-2022

  • A Chef-in-Residence program for culinary talent by Cook It Raw & The SocialistA Chef-in-Residence program for culinary talent by Cook It Raw & The Socialist

Cook It Raw, the globe-trotting chefs event drawing Michelin’s top talent, is reactivating with a new purpose – to seek out and promote up-and-coming culinary talents and help them explore the role of gastronomy in our global future. The event-based organization has found a new home at the Socialist, a new boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, where it will launch a Chef-in-Residence program. To mark the occasion, a special dinner will be hosted by the legendary Albert Adrià (el Bulli, Tickets, Enigma) on Thursday November 24th at the hotel’s Bobo Food Studio.

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Trends we spotted | Week 44

7-11-2022

  • Checkers & Rally's offers meal deal for 40th anniversary of 'E.T.'Checkers & Rally's offers meal deal for 40th anniversary of 'E.T.'
  • The Christmas tree at the Claridge’s will be designed by Sandra Choi for Jimmy ChooThe Christmas tree at the Claridge’s will be designed by Sandra Choi for Jimmy Choo
  • Kahlúa and Gail Simmons put a new spin on the Espresso MartiniKahlúa and Gail Simmons put a new spin on the Espresso Martini
  • Miller Lite taps into the Holiday spirit with a ‘Christmas tree keg stand’ for beer loversMiller Lite taps into the Holiday spirit with a ‘Christmas tree keg stand’ for beer lovers
  • Moxy Lower East Side - Credit: Michael KleinbergMoxy Lower East Side - Credit: Michael Kleinberg
  • Mercure Hotel Amersfoort Centre - credits - A. DeckersMercure Hotel Amersfoort Centre - credits - A. Deckers
  • pizza chef Renato Bosco on jury of first National Pizza Baking Championship 2023pizza chef Renato Bosco on jury of first National Pizza Baking Championship 2023

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 a meal deal for the 40th anniversary of E.T. by Checkers & Rally’s and a great example of storytelling by KFC India, the short film ‘Kshamata’, about the deaf girl lshmeet.

An innovation from the Netherlands; TILER’s paving tiles are weatherproof, on-street charging pads for e-bikes. Hotels, restaurant and cafes might install these to create more charging abilities! And the Moxy Lower East Side hotel debuts in the neighborhood that defines New York cool.

And the first Christmas inspiration: Miller Lite taps into the Holiday spirit with a ‘Christmas tree keg stand’ for beer lovers. And Claridge’s recently announced that their Christmas tree will be designed by Sandra Choi for Jimmy Choo.

Kahlúa and Gail Simmons put a new spin on the Espresso Martini, served not in a glass but in an edible stemless cocoa cup. The First MICHELIN Guide Hungary has been launched, sounds like a country where foodies might enjoy themselves!

Mercure Hotel Amersfoort Centre in the Netherlands has renovated its lobby and rooms. And International pizza chef Renato Bosco will be in the jury of first National Pizza Baking Championship 2023 on January 10 during the Dutch Horecava.

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