Amy’s Drive Thru | Organic and vegetarian drive thru in California

20-6-2023

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  • credits Noel Barnhurst credits Noel Barnhurst

Amy’s Drive Thru, the nation’s first organic, vegetarian fast food restaurant, recently announced the opening of its fifth location in Thousand Oaks, California. In its first restaurant in Southern California, Amy’s Drive Thru is returning to the roots of American fast food, using organic and non-GMO ingredients, serving tasty options to feed hard-working people, busy families and road-weary travelers. lees verder

Trends we spotted | Week 24

16-6-2023

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  • City ID in hystoric Baronesa in Lisbon - credits Glow Visuals
  • Crodino Biondo nu verkrijgbaar in een 6-pack met 17,5cl flesjesCrodino Biondo nu verkrijgbaar in een 6-pack met 17,5cl flesjes
  • Floris Licht (Hotels for Trees) & Dirk Taselaar (Lacoly)Floris Licht (Hotels for Trees) & Dirk Taselaar (Lacoly)
  • Four Seasons celebrates 32 Michelin stars within its restaurant portfolioFour Seasons celebrates 32 Michelin stars within its restaurant portfolio
  • Grand Pilsener - Hertog Jan - met tijd als hoofdingrediëntGrand Pilsener - Hertog Jan - met tijd als hoofdingrediënt
  • Subway® announced master franchise agreement to expand presence in Mainland ChinaSubway® announced master franchise agreement to expand presence in Mainland China

At the editors of Horecatrends, we receive many trends from home and abroad every day. We pick out the most interesting ones, other short trends we collect in the ‘Trends in Brief’ section.

With this week links to articles on, among other things, the land-based production of Atlantic bluefin tuna by German company Next Tuna. And hotel chain Four Seasons highlights the restaurants with a total of 32 Michelin stars within their chain.

Dishes from Netflix dinner shows are on the menu at their first-ever pop-up restaurant: NETFLIX BITES. And a summer concept from London: Jack & Boule with eight bocce courts and plenty of street food and drink stalls.

Subway has entered into a master franchise agreement with the Chinese company Shanghai Fu-Rui-Shi Corporate Development Co. with a target of 4,000 new branches on the mainland in 20 years.

A tasty non-alcoholic alternative to the Spritz: Crodino! This orange non-alcoholic drink is now also available in 17.5cl bottles. Ice cubes in a large wine glass, pour Crodino on top, orange slice in and enjoy! And Hertog Jan has introduced a premium beer called Grand Pilsener, with time as the main ingredient.

Lacoly has launched a WhatsApp service that, among other things, allows hotel guests to opt to skip the daily cleaning of their room and instead have a tree planted by Hotels for Trees.

City ID has announced their expansion to a historic place in Lisbon, the Baronesa building. After renovation, the apartment hotel will consist of 88 units. And Accor has partnered with start-up Alltheway to offer a solution that simplifies travel by transporting luggage between city centres and airports. Launch is in Paris.

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World debut of animal-free mozzarella by New Culture

12-6-2023

  • New Culture debuts animal-free, dairy mozzarella at Pizzeria MozzaNew Culture debuts animal-free mozzarella at Pizzeria Mozza

An intimate group of leading chefs, culinary influencers and media recently gathered at Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles to taste the world’s first animal-free mozzarella. Hosted by renowned chef Nancy Silverton, the debut event showcased the revolutionary first product from New Culture, a Bay Area food company dedicated to creating sustainable, animal-free dairy. This mozzarella is lactose-free, cholesterol-free and free from any trace hormones or antibiotics.

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LIZZ* celebrates World Ocean Day

8-6-2023

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  • World Ocean DayWorld Ocean Day

Oysters from Zeeland, Yellowtail kingfish, herring and plankton. lees verder

The revolution of SUGO Pizza | plant-based is the new standard

6-6-2023

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SUGO Pizza, known for its airy, square pizza al taglio, is charting a new course this month. Where previously vegan dishes were marked on the menu, a marking is now placed behind dishes with animal products. “With a daring new menu, we are breaking into the future with a bang,” says director Hugo Kruijssen about the company’s new direction.

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SEAsonality symposium on Texel

26-5-2023

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  • Jef Schuur van restaurant Bij Jef - credits Pieter De HoopJef Schuur van restaurant Bij Jef - credits Pieter De Hoop

To create awareness about the ways there are to responsibly consume and serve fish, crustaceans and shellfish, NIOZ and chef Jef Schuur from the Michelin-starred restaurant Bij Jef will receive no less than 100 chefs on Texel for the SEASONALITY symposium.

In this article chef Jef Schuur makes an appeal to colleagues to participate in this SEAsonality symposium on 5 June.

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Trends we spotted | Week 21

26-5-2023

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  • Bacchus Wijnfestival in het Amsterdamse bos voor de 10de keerBacchus Wijnfestival in het Amsterdamse bos voor de 10de keer
  • De jury van Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs met deelnemende souschef Bas JonkerDe jury van Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs met deelnemende souschef Bas Jonker
  • IZAKAYA Ibiza re-openedIZAKAYA Ibiza re-opened
  • Pipedream & Wendy's are testing an underground delivery systemPipedream & Wendy's are testing an underground delivery system
  • The All Beef Frankmobile by Oscar MayerThe All Beef Frankmobile by Oscar Mayer

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 others a fire show at cocktail bar Centifolia in Tokyo and the Japanese ice cream brand Cellato sets a new world record: an ice cream for $6,696. Check out the article to see what’s in this ice cream.

The sous chef of restaurant Carelshaven in the Netherlands, Bas Jonker, goes to the international finals of Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs in Istanbul. And IZAKAYA Ibiza reopens its doors for a summer full of culinary taste experiences. You can now also order their sushi boxes for takeaway.

In America, Oscar Mayer’s iconic ‘Wienermobile’ has been renamed the ‘Frankmobile’ for the first time in almost 100 years. Great food truck to look at! And the vending machines by the Japanese beverage brand Asahi absorb CO2 which is converted into industrial materials.

The Bacchus Wine Festival celebrates its tenth edition on the weekends of 2-4 and 9-11 June in the Amsterdamse Bos (forest). And we spotted a hotel rate tracking tool, Hotelslash.

Wendy’s is collaborating with Pipedream to test the first underground delivery system for mobile orders.

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Lagerwal | Modern beer garden in Amsterdam Noord

23-5-2023

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  • Modern Beer Garden - Lagerwal - in Amsterdam NorthModern Beer Garden - Lagerwal - in Amsterdam North

Opening – On May 17, the new hotspot Lagerwal opened next to restaurant Helling 7 in Amsterdam Noord. Just three minutes by bike from the NDSM wharf, you will find a unique combination of a modern beer garden with one of Amsterdam’s largest terraces. Located by the water with breath-taking views over the city, visitors can enjoy sunsets, a large selection of locally brewed beers and small dishes on open fire in collaboration with Helling 7. The industrial and sustainably designed terrace also offers a varied cultural programme. lees verder

Trends we spotted | Week 19

16-5-2023

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  • 50 Double Cheeseburgers for free at Fat Phill's at May 2050 Double Cheeseburgers for free at Fat Phill's in the Netherlands at May 20
  • B&B De Bijenberg uitgeroepen tot ‘Beste Bed & Breakfast van Nederland 2023B&B De Bijenberg uitgeroepen tot ‘Beste Bed & Breakfast van Nederland 2023
  • Free Heri Heri For All 2023 - credits Diana EjaitaFree Heri Heri For All 2023 - credits Diana Ejaita
  • WONDR sluit laatste seizoen Pink Beach af met Bottomless BrunchWONDR sluit laatste seizoen Pink Beach af met Bottomless Brunch

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 others an Aperol Spritz tower by Brasserie De Luwte in Amsterdam and a cool example of a delicious looking Instagram post about a dessert – an affogato. It will make you craving it!

Another example of a top restaurant, Atelier Crenn, which has a dish on its menu with dry-aged fish. Dried in a dryager.

On 1 July, we commemorate the abolition of transatlantic slavery on Keti Koti in the Netherlands. KIP Republic is organising Free Heri Heri For All for the fourth time on this day.

On Saturday May 20 all Fat Phill’s restaurants in the Netherlands are handing out 50 Double Cheeseburgers for free at each location, this in honor of their 4-year anniversary. And B&B De Bijenberg in Dedemsvaart in Overijssel was recently voted Best Bed & Breakfast of the Netherlands 2023.

WONDR Experience in Amsterdam will open the doors of its pop-up beach bar, Pink Beach, for its third and final season on May 24. Enjoy the Pink Beach Bottomless Brunch until the end of September.  

Hotel Tru by Hilton Baltimore Harbor East is hosting an ‘unblocking party, called Unblock the Block‘ party to celebrate the hotel’s return to easy access after roadworks. Great example? We love the name.

Ben from Ben & Jerry’s is swapping ice cream for cannabis – his latest company Ben’s Best Blnz or B3 is a bright, bold cannabis brand offering low-THC pre-rolls and vapes.

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Trends we spotted | Week 18

9-5-2023

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  • A collab between JRE Jeunes Restaurateurs & CarpiglianiA collab between JRE Jeunes Restaurateurs & Carpigliani
  • A new restaurant of Jamie Oliver in London later this yearA new restaurant of Jamie Oliver in London later this year
  • Sixty Vines partners with premier wine maker to offer a sustainable an premium wine experienceSixty Vines partners with premier wine maker to offer a sustainable an premium wine experience
  • National Shrimp Day on May 10, Coastal Mississippi has curated a variety of ways to celebrateNational Shrimp Day on May 10, Coastal Mississippi has curated a variety of ways to celebrate

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 others a pop-up bakery with vegan croissants outside Eleven Madison Park on special dates this month.

Carpigiani and JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs launched a partnership alliance to continue improving the position of the best Italian gelato machines in European gastronomy. This collab will include an Award presented by Carpigiani at the congress of JRE in 2024.

Interesting idea; a coffee shop / slash members club? Bedford Studio coffee shop in the West Village in NYC created a membership club for those living in the neighbourhood.

Later this year a restaurant by Jamie Oliver will return to London. He is opening a new restaurant in Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

‘The wine lover’s restaurant’, Sixty Vines announced exclusive partnership with Ridge Vineyards to bring iconic wine to taps across their restaurants. Sixty Vines offers 60 wines on tap.

Have you already spotted the You Lucky Bird eco-friendly cups made of coffee waste? They are created as a collab of Ecobean and the Dutch startup You Lucky Bird. Ecobean is creating sustainable chemicals and products with coffee waste.

Coastal Mississippi invites travellers to experience ‘National Shrimp Day’ which is held on May 10. They created all kinds of events during the month of May. Interesting day to celebrate in other countries?

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