‘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.
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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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Enjoy a scoop-and-sip combo of sorbet and rosé at the Méridien Hotels & Resorts
13-6-2023
Sip, Savour, Stay, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts celebrates the return of its signature ‘Au Soleil Programme’ with the debut of a new rosé sorbet created in collaboration with Chef Meredith Hayden of Wishbone Kitchen. A scoop-and-sip combo of strawberry sorbet ice cream and a glass of Whispering Angel rosé.
Self-sustaining restaurant De Dyck in Woubrugge receives Green Michelin Star
25-4-2023
Self-sustaining restaurant de Dyck, located in Woubrugge, has been awarded a Green Michelin Star during the annual Michelin star awards ceremony at the DeLaMar theatre in Amsterdam. Since its opening in 2012, restaurant de Dyck has always chosen the most appropriate way, using common sense, Dutch pragmatism, and a healthy dose of stubbornness.
We already have 17 restaurants with green stars in the Netherlands and this year Hof aan Zee and restaurant Morille (both located in Kouderkerke), restaurant Rotonde (Rotterdam) and the above mentioned restaurant de Dyck received their green star. Congratulations to everyone, especially also to those who kept their green star. Keep reading to find out more about the background and green details of restaurant de Dyck.
The power of Inspire Culinary | Inspire Brands during Variety Power of Comedy at SXSW
9-3-2023
Comedic icons and powerhouse food brands are coming together at this year’s highly sought-after Variety Power of Comedy event. Inspire Brands will be unveiling nine exclusive food and beverage collabs on March 10 at The Creek & The Cave in Austin, Texas during the SXSW Festival (South by SouthWest). This marks the first-time ever Inspire Brands have come together to create never-seen-before food and beverage collaborations, highlighting items across the entire portfolio.
Do you think it’s a great idea to showcase their brands this way? Although we don’t know if we love all the combinations, we love the idea!
Win recipes for at home in the Orangerie De Pol-app
5-12-2022
Restaurant Orangerie De Pol in Doetinchem has developed an app that allows guests to play games to win recipes to cook at home as well as an appetizer to enjoy in the restaurant. Participants in the game in the Orangerie De Pol app must cut as many ingredients as possible for a chance to win a reward.
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New fries’ specials by Frites Atelier upcoming season
14-9-2022
Twice a year Sergio Herman introduces new fries’ specials for Frites Atelier. Although temperatures are still peaking, he is already looking ahead to Autumn and Winter. Sergio has been inspired for their new specials by worldly flavours to warm you up during the colder months.
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