Young entrepreneurs & new concepts | Cheesecake Project, Massalia and Surf & Turf
21-11-2024
We spot fun, new concepts every day. This week, the artisan cheesecakes of the Cheesecake Project in Amsterdam, they created their own recipe for Basque style cheesecake. Massalia, a French-Greek restobar, which recently also opened in Amsterdam, where you can enjoy the influences of both French and Greek cuisine. And Surf & Turf, which opened its doors in Utrecht this September, where you can enjoy a refined selection of fish and dry-aged meats.
We wish all these entrepreneurs and their teams lots of fun and success with their concepts. More information below!
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Le Petit Restaurant in Rotterdam serves ‘bistro-plus’ dishes
1-11-2024
Hostess-sommelier Chantal de Raaf and chef Rolph Hensens recently opened Rolph’s Deli – Le Petit Restaurant in Rotterdam. They transformed their Rolph’s Deli at the same location into an cozy modern French bistro where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails.
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Fresh take on classic flavors at renewed Lotti’s at The Hoxton
31-10-2024
Makeover – Lotti’s, the vibrant meeting place of The Hoxton Amsterdam, is getting a fresh start on Novenber 11th with a new culinary team, updated menu and contemporary interior.
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The Emory | A dash of Argentinian flair to a new pop-up
10-9-2024
Legendary Argentinian bartender Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni, founder of acclaimed Florería Atlántico bar in Buenos Aires, and winner of the World’s 50 Best Bar’s Industry Icon Award, is heading to London this September for a takeover at The Emory Rooftop Bar, Knightsbridge. Usually accessed by hotel guests only, the bar will be open for outside reservations during Tato’s residency. The Emory X Tato offers a rare chance to experience his award-winning cocktails along with spectacular 360-degree views of the capital’s skyline, at London’s best kept secret rooftop.
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Trends we spotted | Week 29
22-7-2024
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:
- Would you like a massage by a robot? Robotics company Aescape has partnered with Lotte New York Palace hotel to debut the first fully automated AI massage experience.
- Subway® dares fans to ride the world’s first dip ‘n slides at their larger-than-life summer bash on July 27.
- From Sicily with love – MARTINI brings Simona Tabasco back to Sicily for the ultimate #EuroSummer cocktail. A toast to iconic Italy with the MARTINI Simona Spritz!
- Starbucks and Mercedes to install EV chargers at 100 Starbucks stores in the US.
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired the me and all hotels brand from Lindner Hotels AG (Lindner) to unlock growth in new European markets.
- Five years of cooperation between House of Hospitality en DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station. The aim of this collaboration is to train and prepare young talent for employment in the hospitality industry. They just welcomed the hundredth student!
- On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024, the largest culinary event in the Netherlands, ‘100Chefs by Gault&Millau’, will take place at the Miele Experience Center in Vianen.
- From Wok to Walk to Wok to Dine: the chain has opened their sixth Amsterdam branch in the Pijp area. Here you can go for to-go wok dishes but you can also dine more elaborately.
Enjoy reading!
‘Plant-based für alle!’| Burger King Germany
18-3-2024
Since the beginning of March, Burger King Germany’s plant-based products have been cheaper than their meat alternatives. With the aim of making the plant-based alternative accessible to as many people as possible. We are curious to see whether this price reduction will also lead to an increased purchase of the plant-based products! During the campaign entitled: ‘Plant-based für alle!’ (Plant-based for all!), their plant-based burgers by The Vegetarian Butcher have been introduced in a new form, the ‘Flower Patty’.
Trends we spotted | Week 8
27-2-2024
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 ‘inclusive spaces framework’ by Starbucks, their concept opened in Washington D.C.
- Korean scientists created cultured beef rice.
- Second store for Panda Express in Europe. They have over 2,400 stores worldwide with over 90 stores outside the USA.
- Have you ever heard of Coffee Omakase?
- A pop-up Pokémon Center is opening at the ExCel London International Exhibition Centre this spring.
- Enjoy your weekend treat for breakfast at Brioche Amsterdam – they sell brioche croissants.
- The legendary Connaught Bar of the Connaught hotel is publishing a cocktail book this April, you can pre order the book with 100 elegant signature cocktails.
- The restaurants of THE ENTOURAGE GROUP of Amsterdam celebrate International Women’s Day.
- De Kunstfabriek | Unit 699 recently opened in Rotterdam, it’s an art gallery with a natural wine bar.
Enjoy reading!
Happy New Year
29-12-2023
Cheers to 2024!
The team of Horecatrends and the Van Spronsen & Partners Group wishes everyone a happy new year and a healthy, successful 2024 filled with love.
Bagels & Beans is creating Strava-art | See the world from a different perspective
7-9-2023
Bagels & Beans is creating Strava-art and challenges all outdoor people to look at the world from a different perspective. From September 8 till the 24th, they have set out Strava walking routes in unusual figures in various nature reserves in the Netherlands. Besides a new perspective, participants will have a chance to win an off-grid weekend away in the peaceful wilderness of nature reserve the Veluwe at the Quadenoord estate. Read on to see what you need to do to qualify for this off-grid weekend!
Tempo by Hilton Times Square has opened as part of TSX Broadway
10-8-2023
Hilton recently (August 8) announced the opening of the 661-room Tempo by Hilton Times Square, the first hotel from Hilton’s newest stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand. Located in TSX Broadway, a new 46-story tower featuring experiential retail, cutting-edge entertainment spaces and the historic Palace Theatre, the hotel matches the ever-evolving needs of the traveler whose ambitious spirit calls for both moments of relaxation and inspiration.
They have some special rooms like their ‘Wellness’ rooms including sports equipment but for the romantics among us: they also have 31 ‘ball drop rooms’ for New Year’s Eve!
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