Managing group menus with Menukiezen.nl | Convenience and flexibility first
3-5-2024
In the hospitality industry where efficiency and customer satisfaction are essential, the Dutch initiative Menukiezen.nl (MenuChoice) offers a tool for streamlining group menus. Their solution supports restaurants, cafés and caterers in meeting the varying expectations of large groups of guests. Restaurant supply the link with the guest so they can share it with the group of people they invited. For example, a number of restaurants now have 3 to 4 fixed menus in the system. The person organizing the dinner chooses the menu and shares the link with his or her guests. For the restaurant, it’s just the push of a button. It’s similar to a date picker but for menu choices!
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Trends we spotted | Week 17
29-4-2024
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:
- Minor Hotels unifies global corporate identity with NH Hotel Group rebranded to Minor Hotels Europe & Americas.
- Nonius Mobile is offering a seamless guest journey from pre-stay to post-stay, now also as web app experience.
- This year, ibis, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Ibis was established in 1974 on three core promises: affordability, innovation and quality. They now have 2,500 locations in 79 countries!
- Original Bored Ape-themed restaurant Bored & Hungry in Long Beach, California has closed. More NFT ventures have either closed or scaled down.
- Authentically Britalian café Britaly is opening May 8 in London, and to indicate what will be served, their bio on Instagram says: ‘Serving carbonara with cream since 2024’.
- There is a new drink on the block: NON. Verjus as base and a variety of fruits and vegetables that may change over the seasons.
- Jumping into a dive pool from the top of a 5 meter climb wall is a thrill. #AquaClimb!
- Rotterdam gets a Bentō Café! We’re very curious, there isn’t much information yet.
Enjoy reading!
Lazzarella delivers authentic, sustainable Neapolitan pizza bases to the hospitality industry
26-4-2024
According to the owners of Lazzarella, the pizzas served in the Dutch hospitality industry are often not fresh, not authentic Italian and not always tasty. Lazzarella’s ready-made pizza solution allows restaurants to serve Authentic Neapolitan pizzas with minimal effort.
Although they currently only are made in Naples, the pizza will soon be produced at their pizzeria in Erp. The dough is prepared with fresh ingredients from Italy, stretched by hand and baked 80% before being packaged. With minimal skills and time, the pizza can be easily topped and only has to bake briefly. This way, you effortlessly serve your guests the most authentic Neapolitan pizza with Lazzarella’s high-quality pizza base, all within 2 minutes.
Trends we spotted | Week 15
15-4-2024
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:
- Perfect Imperfection at Café Visscher – the Japanese tradition of ‘Kintsugi’ applied to their crockery – the gold-colored lacquer nicely matches their logo.
- Barilla® and three-time Emmy Award-winning composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer teamed up to create the Al Bronzo Soundtrack.
- ‘SpongeBob SquarePants‘ restaurant opened in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
- True Gamers has launched a project to create the world’s first eSports island in Abu Dhabi.
- And on Instagram: Espresso Martini popsicles and did you know you can enjoy cake and tea at Buckingham Palace this summer?
- Michelin introduces a new rating system for the finest hotels in France, with 1, 2, or 3 keys (clefs).
- De Beren launches Legacy ‘84 custom sneakers, find out how you can become the owner of these sneakers!
Enjoy reading!
New plant-based fastfood restaurant Kernel opened in New York City
12-4-2024
Kernel Foods is a hybrid hospitality and technology company that designed and built a novel operating system for restaurants. The company uses the system at its wholly owned brick-and-mortar restaurants in NYC. By reducing waste and friction, they usher in significant improvements in hospitality, food quality, employee satisfaction, and restaurant economics. Plant-based fastfood restaurant Kernel is an idea of Steve Ells, now CEO. He also built Chipotle Mexican Grill from a single restaurant to a global business.
We wrote about the announcement of this concept in our trends we spotted week 46 2023. One of those concepts highly on our list to visit if we go to NYC!
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Magnicity will develop the top of Varso Tower in Warsaw
12-4-2024
Magnicity will operate the top three floors of the tallest tower in the European Union, the Varso Tower, located in Warsaw, Poland. The company was selected by HB Reavis, the owner of the Varso Place project, marking the sixth location worldwide under Magnicity’s management.
Smells Like McDonald’s
9-4-2024
In everyday settings like elevators, subways, or conference rooms, one often encounters a familiar scent: McDonald’s. Though unseen, its presence is unmistakable, akin to the brand’s iconic logo or jingle. That is why McDonald’s Netherlands leveraged their iconic smell in their latest campaign.
Trends we spotted | Week 14
8-4-2024
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:
- Utrecht Cocktail Week is taking place for the second time with 18 bars in Utrecht participating, from 10 to the 14th of April!
- Quality Lodgings adds three hotels to portfolio: Boutique Hotel Texel, Hotel Restaurant de Echoput and Hotel Goldene Rose in Germany.
- Eric Vökel Riverfront Suites has opened in Amsterdam. Cozy mezzanine flats with spectacular views of the IJ river and a friendly atmosphere.
- Last weekend, Rynbende Spirits’ ‘Experimental Batch’ Vintage Gin was launched. Only 140 bottles so aficionados should be quick.
- The National Week Without Meat & Dairy in the Netherlands had 2.8 million participants, the largest number ever. And the concept continues to be rolled out across Europe.
- Via Instagram this week: Tiramisu Espresso Martini and the ‘Special Egg Coqtail’ at COQODAQ in New York City. Easter inspiration for 2025!
- The Wave a new oasis for sport and wellbeing opening soon in London. Think surfing, an ‘activity zone’, food and drink outlets, camping/glamping accommodation, yoga and a lakeside park.
- And a cool example of how to use a ‘National Day’ in your marketing strategy. Chipotle’s Burrito Vault.
Enjoy reading!
Trends we spotted | Week 13
2-4-2024
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:
- On April 1st BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse introduced their new Pizookie® | The Pizickle!
- Interesting read about reaching out to tech-savvy travelers by Anna Randow on the website of eHotelier.
- New Stars & Awards – MICHELIN Guide Germany 2024.
- A huge urban theme park, Gravity MAX, is coming to east London May 2024.
- Opening this month in Knightbridge, SURRENNE is London’s new next generation wellbeing and longevity Members’ Club. A wellbeing brand launched by the Maybourne Group.
- Peet’s Coffee celebrates Earth Month with sustainability efforts, Earth Day discounts and initiatives.
- Restaurant Sézanne in Tokyo claims no1 spot at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Enjoy reading!
Monte Marcella | High altitude cycling training in West Flanders
29-3-2024
Cyclists no longer have to travel to distant mountain areas in search of those extra few percentages. From now on, they can find what they need in the heart of West Flanders, Belgium. “Using the latest technology, we transform our 16 rooms, with a total of 42 beds, into altitude rooms. We simulate the same effects of altitude training,” says Frederik Van Lierde, former Ironman world champion and 2013 Sportsman of the Year and ambassador for Monte Marcella. “Moreover, we also offer altitude stimuli in many common areas, such as the food lounge, fitness and gym space, living room, wellness area, and cinema room. The more hours per day you spend in the thinner air, the better your sports result. Additionally, taking on the altitude challenge together also increases the mental resilience of the athletes. The numerous facilities at altitude make Monte Marcella unique in the world.”
