Germany’s restaurant-discovery-app, NeoTaste expands to Amsterdam
23-2-2024
Amsterdam’s gastronomic landscape is on the brink of a revolution as NeoTaste, Germany’s leading app for restaurant lovers and gastronomes, is expanding to the capital as of February. With a list of over 200 partner restaurants in Amsterdam, including the renowned Bar Kosta, restaurant Café Celia and caterers like Raïnaraï and Mezzave. NeoTaste promises unique culinary experiences for Amsterdam’s foodies. After Amsterdam, NeoTaste will expand further to The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Haarlem this spring.
Trends we spotted | Week 07
19-2-2024
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:
- Citadines Canal Amsterdam opens its doors soon.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station has recently partnered with Dripdrop, offering its guests sustainable umbrellas on rainy days.
- Basecamp Eco-resorts acquired Boutique hotel The Unbound in Amsterdam
- Freed Developments announced a 5-star luxury hotel and residences project, called Freed, in Toronto.
- Hot Honey ‘Goodbye Pies’, by Pizza Hut USA, helped breaking up relationships for Valentine’s Day.
- Subway® Canada showed that anything is possible when Canadians say ‘Yesway’ to new experiences
- Snack Bases by Santa Maria, this product makes it super easy to make your own signature vegan and gluten-free snacks.
- Bow tie croissants – on sale at Layla Bakery on Portobello road in London.
- Another croissant craze – the ‘flat croissants‘ – one influencer compares these croissants from Alexander’s Patisserie to a palmier.
- Ice cream inspiration from Tokyo, soft-serve ice cream with deep-fried sweet potato!
- And painting with your food! ‘7 paintings’ by Dinner Tales at the Hyde Hotel in Dubai.
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IHCP’s Bucket List Program | Dutch hotel company makes staff dreams come true
16-2-2024
Dutch hotel management company ‘International Hotel Capital Partners’ (IHCP) is enabling employees to make their New Year’s resolutions come true, and at the companies expense. After introducing the Bucket List Program last year, it is time for the first payouts this year. With an explanation and an example!
Trends we spotted | Week 06
12-2-2024
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:
- New ‘cathedral of fried chicken’ – restaurant COQODAQ – opened in New York. Great design!
- Clean the World is celebrating 15 years of making the world a better place with sustainable recycling solutions for the hospitality industry.
- From February 29th to March 3rd, IKEA will take over 28 Rue de Lappe close to Paris’s Bastille to celebrate the exhibition IKEA+, that will take place during Paris Fashion Week.
- McDonald’s restrooms in Japan have cleaning devices for phones, the WOSH of Wota.
- Stayokay is the first hostel chain in the world to switch completely to bamboo toilet paper from The Good Roll.
- Hobart’s Single Cup Washer allows one reusable cup to be washed in an energy-efficient and hygienic way.
- Exceptional bucket list locations of McDonald’s including the McSki and a beautiful location in Porto.
- 5 new dishes at THE BUTCHER restaurant chain in Amsterdam in collaboration with Frites Atelier.
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Instagram inspiration | Roses are Red or Bread?
9-2-2024
Do you also enjoy scrolling on Instagram? We do!! Every week we come across inspiration that we often share in our weekly article ‘Trends we spotted’. This week we came across so many of them! Among others, a ‘duck in your coffee’, a bouquet of croissants under the motto ‘are roses red or bread’, hot milkshakes, Cookizza’s by Cedric Grolet and much more. That deserves its own article!
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Culinary ‘Fullmoon Party’ at Wolf Atelier | Eat, drink, dance with the Wolf
9-2-2024
On February 24 during the full moon, the wolf goes wild. Wolf Atelier will host the first edition of a series of culinary ‘Fullmoon Parties’. When the moon is at its fullest, Amsterdam’s nocturnal animals will be tasting and dancing the night away during the culinary ‘Fullmoon Party’ on the Spoorbrug near Westerdok.
Plant-based cooking in the Dutch hospitality industry
9-2-2024
We have just finished ‘Veganuary’, an initiative that seems to be increasing in popularity. But has this plant-based revolution also had an effect on plant-based cooking in the Dutch hospitality industry? The simple answer is ‘yes’ but there is also much to be gained for plant-based, according to research by Violife Professional. With a recipe for vegan ‘Vietnamese Summer Rolls’.
Trends we spotted | Week 05
5-2-2024
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:
- The Social Hub San Sebastián opened its doors February 1st.
- The Oleato beverages are now available at all Starbucks stores in the U.S.
- The brand Sofitel launched a new concept – The Haute Croissanterie.
- Subway® in the USA announced a strong start to 2024 with the high demand for the new footlong ‘Sidekicks’.
- De innovative ‘White Vegatables’ collection by Koppert Cress has expanded with ‘Feather Tops’, ‘Talpa Shoots’ and the new Sweet Lov, all sprouts are produced in the dark.
- Stayokay Hostels returns to the Dutch region ‘Brabant’ with a new hostel on Strijp-S in Eindhoven.
- Cocomelt is a chocolate café in London that serves sushi crêpes. Great idea for Pancake Day?
- In September a new cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi will be released, called ‘Comfort’. He will visit Amsterdam to promote the book in November.
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Hamburglar hits the road for ‘America’s Most Wanted Burgers’
2-2-2024
Back in the spotlight is Hamburglar, he is stepping up his burger-stealing game – this time, with a new trick up his black-and-white striped sleeve. Introducing the Burgercuda, Hamburglar’s never-before-seen getaway car. With the help of the custom 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, he’s making his way coast-to-coast in an attempt at the ultimate burger-stealing heist. That’s where fans come in: spot the car and scan the vehicle’s code to get rewarded with an Arch Card – plus Hamburglar-inspired swag* – so you can try the delicious new burgers at your local McDonald’s (before the Hamburglar does). And whether you spy our mischievous friend or not, fans everywhere can enter to win FREE McDonald’s burgers for a year by visiting SpotHamburglar.com**.
The White Castle Love Kit to create an at-home Valentine’s Day experience
2-2-2024
For more than 30 years, White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, has transformed its restaurants on Valentine’s Day into Love Castles with special décor, hostess seating and tableside service. Each year, tens of thousands of Cravers join their partners, friends and family for this special evening. But what about those unable to secure a reservation or drive to one of the 300-plus participating Castles? In the USA their fans can buy a White Castle Love Kit to create an at home Valentine’s Day experience.
Germany’s restaurant-discovery-app NeoTaste expands to Amsterdam 
Germany’s restaurant-discovery-app NeoTaste expands to Amsterdam
