Love Dates by Coffeelicious | A surprising way to meet!

19-9-2023

  • Love Dates by Coffeelicious - credits Majo DominguezLove Dates by Coffeelicious - credits Majo Dominguez
  • Love Dates by Coffeelicious - credits Majo DominguezLove Dates by Coffeelicious - credits Majo Dominguez

Who would have expected a breakfast and lunch room to provide so much love? When Coffeelicious Bakery put out a call for the singles event, Love Dates by Coffeelicious, many applications followed. People appear to be totally fed up with the ‘quick-scans’ via the well-known dating apps! Meeting someone face to face is the best way to meet!

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Line-up revealed for 100Chefs by Gault&Millau

19-9-2023

  • 100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau
  • 100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau
  • 100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau
  • 100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau
  • 100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau
  • 100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau
  • 100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau100Chefs by Gault&Millau - credits Gault&Millau

On September 30th and October 1st 2023 the largest culinary event of the Netherlands will take place, ‘100Chefs by Gault&Millau’, in the Miele Experience Centre in Vianen. It’s the first and largest weekend organised for consumers by Gault&Millau that will bring 100 leading Dutch chefs together. With names like Joris Bijdendijk (Rijks, Amsterdam), Nelson Tanate (De Librije, Zwolle) and Jan Smink (Smink, Wolvega) it will most definitely become a delicious culinary weekend. The goal of 100Chefs by Gault&Millau is to promote the diversity and quality of the Dutch culinary scene.

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Pyjama party at Insomnia Cookies

19-9-2023

  • Pyjama party at Insomnia Cookies #PJP23 Captain N Crunch BerriesPyjama party at Insomnia Cookies #PJP23 Captain N Crunch Berries
  • Pyjama party at Insomnia Cookies #PJP23 Captain N Crunch BerriesPyjama party at Insomnia Cookies #PJP23 Captain N Crunch Berries

Insomnia Cookies is a cookie company that is mainly known in the USA for selling warm and delicious cookies all day and late into the night, the company has over 245 locations. Today, Tuesday, September 19, Insomnia Cookies invites students in the USA, UK and Canada to the companies’ first ever pyjama party.

We have some stores completely dedicated to selling cookies in The Netherlands. The concept is popular and there are often long queues at the door. In Amsterdam, for example, you have Het Koekemannetje (the cookie man) and Van Stapele. The fact that a concept like Insomnia Cookies is so popular in the USA is interesting, especially since they mainly operate in the evening and the beginning of the night. We are curious if a concept like Insomnia Cookies would be as popular in the Dutch market as it is in the USA, what do you think?!

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Enter the Passoã pornstar martini competition

18-9-2023

  • Enter the Passoã pornstar martini competition

Passoã passion fruit liqueur is launching a global competition around the iconic pornstar martini. The person who gives the cocktail the tastiest twist will win € 1,000 and a bubble gun set from Flavour Blaster.

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Ingka Centres confirms its ambitious plant-forward food hall Saluhall

18-9-2023

  • Ingka Centres will open plant-forward food hall Saluhall in San FranciscoIngka Centres will open plant-forward food hall Saluhall in San Francisco
  • Ingka Centres will open plant-forward food hall Saluhall in San FranciscoIngka Centres will open plant-forward food hall Saluhall in San Francisco

Ingka Centres (part of the Ingka Group, which also includes IKEA Retail and Ingka Investments) has recently announced its ambitious, plant-forward food hall Saluhall in San Francisco. This project is in collaboration with KERB, the renowned London food hall operator and small business incubator, and Claus Meyer, co-founder of the hugely-influential New Nordic Cuisine movement and entrepreneur behind multiple global community-focused culinary schools.

We are curious to see when the first plant-forward (80% plant-based) food hall will open in an IKEA in the Netherlands!

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An ode to the negroni

18-9-2023

  • A Kingston negroni is served at Ultramarijn in The HagueA Kingston negroni is served at Ultramarijn in The Hague
  • A negroni at Botanero in RotterdamA negroni at Botanero in Rotterdam
  • At LuminAir in Amsterdam they even serve a non-alcoholic negroniAt LuminAir in Amsterdam they even serve a non-alcoholic negroni
  • At the Lemonman they serve a fig negroniAt the Lemonman they serve a fig negroni
  • Classic negroni at bar COCO in Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis GoudaClassic negroni at bar COCO in Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda
  • Creating your own negroni with Bareksten GinCreating your own negroni with Bareksten Gin

One of our favorite cocktails, the negroni, has its own international week! Annually the negroni is placed in the spotlight, this year from September 18 to 24. This iconic drink takes center stage in various bars all over the world. A number of cocktail bars in the Netherlands also pay attention to this drink! Want to make it yourself? At the bottom of the article there’s a delicious recipe with a twist!

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A bartender 2.0 | L’OUI

15-9-2023

  • L'OUI - bartender 2.0 L'OUI - bartender 2.0
  • Bartender 2.0 - L'OUI Edwin de Koeijer & Daan GijbelsBartender 2.0 - L'OUI Edwin de Koeijer & Daan Gijbels
  • Cocktails and mocktails by L'OUI - bartender 2.0Cocktails and mocktails by L'OUI - bartender 2.0
  • L'OUI - bartender 2.0L'OUI - bartender 2.0

A Pornstar Martini or Piña Colada as well as several virgin mocktails served by L’OUI. Do you want to offer trendy cocktails but not spend precious time mixing, shaking or stirring? It’s possible with bartender 2.0 L’OUI. The operation of this innovative cocktail machine from Dutch origin is similar to that of Nespresso machines, the result invariably of top quality. The recipes have been developed in collaboration with the flavour experts at The Stillery. Bartenders keep their hands free, while L’OUI creates the cocktails and mocktails for them. According to the creators, the cocktails and mocktails are perfect of temperature, perfect in flavour and perfect in presentation. Ça c’est L’OUI.

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McDonald’s is the first restaurant chain to Incorporate UBQ™ Materials

14-9-2023

  • The use of UBQ™ Materials at McDonald's restaurants in Latin AmericaThe use of UBQ™ Materials at McDonald's restaurants in Latin America

Expanding from serving trays, Arcos Dorados, world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, is now using UBQ™ Materials in bench seating and electrical system components, showcasing new applications in sustainability in their new São Paulo Restaurant.

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Karen’s Diner pop-up in Hoofddorp and Leeuwarden

14-9-2023

  • Karen is coming to Hoofddorp and Leeuwarden in the NetherlandsKaren is coming to Hoofddorp and Leeuwarden in the Netherlands
  • Karen is coming to Hoofddorp and Leeuwarden in the NetherlandsKaren is coming to Hoofddorp and Leeuwarden in the Netherlands

Don’t you dare ask for the manager…. at Karen’s Diner. The popular concept is on tour and taking the world by storm. The concept revolves around the f*cking popular woman Karen, the one with a bad attitude. Karen’s Diner pop-up is coming to Fort NOXX, Hoofdweg Oostzijde 739 in Hoofddorp on October 14 and 15 and to FIZZ Leeuwarden at Zaailand 106 on November 4 & 5 November to give the Dutch the roast of their lives!

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Neo-brasserie Gossler & Florin or in short brasserie G&F

12-9-2023

  • Brasserie G&F teamfotoBrasserie G&F teamfoto
  • Hamachi at Brasserie G&F - credits LvFFoodHamachi at Brasserie G&F - credits LvFFood
  • Oysters at Brasserie G&F - credits LvFFoodOysters at Brasserie G&F - credits LvFFood
  • Poulet Noir - Brasserie G&F - credits LvFFoodPoulet Noir - Brasserie G&F - credits LvFFood
  • Brasserie G&F - credits LvFFoodBrasserie G&F - credits LvFFood

Opening – A new culinary destination in the heart of the Jordaan district in Amsterdam, Neo-brasserie Gossler & Florin aka brasserie G&F. Early September, Wesley van Haeften opened his a la carte brasserie with a range of international classics, each with a modern twist.

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Trends we spotted | Week 36

12-9-2023

  • Trends we spottedTrends we spotted
  • Chef Jonnie Boer is ambassador for the Urban CultivatorChef Jonnie Boer is ambassador for the Urban Cultivator
  • Medaillespiegel Wijnkeuring van de Lage Landen 2023Medaillespiegel Wijnkeuring van de Lage Landen 2023
  • Own Your Own LogoOwn Your Own Logo
  • Packaging-free soft drinks startup Dripl raises 2 million euro in growth capitalPackaging-free soft drinks startup Dripl raises 2 million euro in growth capital

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 FoodGPT by AI Palette in Singapore, a one-of-a-kind generative AI tool, tailored explicitly for the complex F&B landscape. And an initiative to help revitalize historic downtowns and creating the American Dream for owning your own business: Own Your Own.

At BotBar Coffee in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, robot Adam serves the coffee! And in the Netherlands and Belgium the wines are of very good quality, 35 gold medals at the Wine Inspection of the Low Lands.

 Chef Jonnie Boer of the Dutch restaurant De Librije (***) is the new ambassador of Urban Cultivator. They recently introduced ‘Librije Backstage’ and vertical farming by Urban Cultivator. And spotted in Paris, the GalBar. A crêpes and galette bar, which they serve in a scone.

Belgian startup Dripl raised 2.15 million euros of growth capital to accelerate their refillution. Their self-developed Refill Points have been offering a healthy alternative to soft drinks since 2021 and help companies reduce their waste and footprint.

During the renovation of restaurant RIJKS® in the Rijks museum in Amsterdam, you can enjoy the skills of their chefs at the RIJKS® pop-up on the Zuidas. And chef Guillaume de Beer opened Bar Gui in Amsterdam, his dishes look delicious!

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Shichiken sparkling sake | The alternative to champagne during the holiday season

8-9-2023

  • Sparking sake by the Japanese sake brewery ShichikenSparking sake by the Japanese sake brewery Shichiken
  • Japanese sake brewery ShichikenJapanese sake brewery Shichiken
  • Sparkling Sake by Alain DucasseSparkling Sake by Alain Ducasse
  • Sparkling Sake by Alain DucasseSparkling Sake by Alain Ducasse

As the holiday season approach, the Japanese sake brewery Shichiken is, in collaboration with Belgian importer Kaori, bringing a sparkling surprise: ‘sparkling sake’. Sparkling sake has been appreciated in Japan for some time, but is still relatively unknown in our country. This refined and tempting alternative to champagne is increasingly being put on the menu by sommeliers of gastronomic restaurants and is rapidly gaining popularity. You can already find this Shichiken  sake in many fine dining restaurants, but also in the Kaori webshop.

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New healthy hotspot Dam Tasty on the Zeilstraat in Amsterdam

8-9-2023

  • Owners of the healthy hotspot Dam Tasty in AmsterdamOwners of the healthy hotspot Dam Tasty in Amsterdam
  • Healthy hotspot Dam Tasty in AmsterdamHealthy hotspot Dam Tasty in Amsterdam
  • Healthy hotspot Dam Tasty in AmsterdamHealthy hotspot Dam Tasty in Amsterdam
  • Healthy hotspot Dam Tasty in AmsterdamHealthy hotspot Dam Tasty in Amsterdam

Opening – Dam Tasty opened its doors in Amsterdam South. The funky, colourful store is for everyone who is looking for a healthy, sustainable and quick meal in a concept where sustainability and awareness are the points of focus. Because eating healthy is not so hard, not so boring!

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Latin American restaurant Selva opens on the 24th floor of the nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel

8-9-2023

  • Restaurant Selva in het nhow Amsterdam RAIRestaurant Selva in het nhow Amsterdam RAI
  • Restaurant Selva in het nhow Amsterdam RAIRestaurant Selva in het nhow Amsterdam RAI
  • Restaurant Selva in het nhow Amsterdam RAIRestaurant Selva in het nhow Amsterdam RAI
  • Restaurant Selva in het nhow Amsterdam RAIRestaurant Selva in het nhow Amsterdam RAI
  • Restaurant Selva in het nhow Amsterdam RAIRestaurant Selva in het nhow Amsterdam RAI

Opening – A charming journey through the Amazon rainforest, this is what restaurant Selva offers.  Amsterdam’s newest culinary delight opened its doors on the 24th floor of the iconic design hotel nhow Amsterdam RAI. This culinary destination is an ode to the rainforest – the lungs of the earth – and a creative fusion of Minor Hotels and Younique Concepts.

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Theetje | Hard Iced Tea for and by students

8-9-2023

  • Hard Iced Tea TheetjeHard Iced Tea Theetje
  • The creators of Theetje and the manager of Moxy The HagueThe creators of Theetje and the manager of Moxy The Hague

Two young entrepreneurs, Pieter Kronenburg and Andrew Trapman, have developed a new drink: Theetje, a Hard Iced Tea. The drink was made for and by students and has now found its way into various hotels, including the Moxy The Hague, the hotel where Pieter works.

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