Trends we spotted week 31

5-8-2022

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 recipe for a frozen salted espresso martini cocktail, sound delicious doesn’t it?  And Zero sugar wine from Italy from Pure the Winery!

The Virtual Restaurant Association, or VRA is the United States first non-profit with the purpose of qualifying virtual restaurant companies to protect consumer, driver & restaurants on health, safety & profits.

And 2 openings in London for foodies! Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf will open restaurant Bossa in Marylebone and the two Michelin starred Portuguese chef, Henrique Sá Pessoa will open restaurant JOIA in in London’s first art’otel.

For those who love to bake, check out the inspiring Instagram account of NUDAKE, they opened their fourth location in Seoul with the introduction of a ‘Burger Cake’. And would you pay €60,= for an espresso? They serve it at Ettore’s Espresso Bar at H.R. Owen Bugatti in Mayfair, London.

Restaurant Loetje needs staff, check out what they offer in a market where every restaurant is looking for staff. And check out whether you want to download the Accor’s annual Masters of Travel 2022 report! Accor also published their half year 2022 results.

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Boergondisch Weekend at ‘t Noorden

21-7-2022

It’s difficult to translate a word joke in another language but we will try to, restaurant ‘t Noorden in Aalten, a rural location in the Achterhoek region in the East of the Netherlands celebrates a Burgundy weekend but calls it Boergondic – (boer is the Dutch word for farmer). Back to Boergundy – A weekend with the best of two years of Boergundy on a brand new terrace and an incredible holiday setting. Delicious beers, wines and Boergondic snacks with live music. The Boergondisch Weekend takes place on 12, 13 and 14 August 2022 on the Boergundy holiday terrace at ‘t Noorden. Enjoy the healthy Farmer’s common sense!

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Good Fish | Vermaat Groep goes for sustainably caught or cultivated fish

9-6-2022

World Oceans Day was on June 8, and it is an indisputable fact that healthy oceans are important to us. Almost 70% of the earth’s surface consists of water. The sea is the largest ecosystem in the world. Billions of people depend on it for C02, food, work, oxygen, tourism and so on. As important as it is, we, people from the Netherlands, continue to eat too much fish that was brought to us due to overfishing. But at the Vermaat Groep, things are changing. In partnership with Good Fish, they are going to ensure that fish that is overfished, endangered, illegally caught or cultivated is no longer available in their 400 restaurants.

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Sushi in all shapes and sizes

31-5-2022

Sushi, by now a product eaten with some regularity by young and old people. Everyone has at least one type of sushi that they like. There are now countless restaurants where you can eat sushi, in all shapes, sizes and formats. We did some research on the most original ideas for sushi!

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Ghost kitchen chain Casper from Belgium is going to expand to the Netherlands

20-4-2022

Casper, the fast-growing ghost kitchen chain in Belgium, announced it has raised €5 million in a Series A financing led by Amsterdam-based Slingshot Ventures, in partnership with serial entrepreneurs Zhong Xu & Jan Hollez (Deliverect) and Jürgen Ingels (Smartfin).

With this injection Casper will expand to various locations in the Netherlands (The Hague, Rotterdam, Eindhoven and Utrecht), France (Lille) in the third quarter of this year and Luxembourg will follow in the fourth quarter. As of Q2 2024, Casper aims to have 50 international locations.

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P.Pole Pizza serves skate-board shaped pizza

15-4-2022

P.Pole Pizza in Miami serves dynamic freestyle pizza in the shape of a skate-board! And they put your pizza passion to the test as you create your own pie to please your taste buds. Their reimagined pizza is the answer to finding pies which cater to gluten free and organic tastes with a vast array of flavors and options. They recently opened a new restaurant at 701 Washington Avenue in South Beach Miami just steps away from the ocean and sand.

We love the idea of the skate-board shaped pizza and the fact that the guests can freestyle their own pizza, there are three choices of dough, plus five sauces and over 30 toppings to choose from! As they say, it’s not your old-school pizzeria.

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Trends we spotted | Week 10

11-3-2022

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’.

Featuring links this week to articles including the launch of North America’s 50 Best Bars, by Perrier and the presidential suites at some Ritz-Carlton hotels will be turned into First Lady suites, named after the series with the same name on SHOWTIME.

China is getting 350 new Accor hotels, divided among the various brands of Acccor. And if you are in Paris, drop by the Broadway Caffe where you can dine in an iconic yellow taxi and be seated a swings!

Fast Casual Restaurant Shake Shack is going to test whether letting people pay with cryptocurrency attracts more young visitors. And the Michelin Guide Germany this year has more stars than ever, a whopping 327 with a new 3 Michelin star restaurant, restaurant Schanz in Piesport!

DAD in London delivers vegan dishes for less than £5. All meals come in compostable packaging and are delivered by bicycle. And also in London, in Soho opened The Thin White Duke Bar, inspired by David Bowie.

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Mywabi | Handmade dinnerware from Japan

11-3-2022

The Mywabi brand introduces a wide range of handmade dinnerware from Japan. The name Mywabi is derived from the Japanese philosophy of life, Wabi-Sabi, which is characteristic of the Japanese culture and national character. Perfection is pursued, but at the same time there is the realization that it is precisely the imperfection that holds a pure beauty that adds a unique, distinctive look. Mywabi’s collection includes an extensive palette of more than 150 designs for plates, bowls, cups and mugs and teapots. Each design is unique in its final form due to the fact it’s artisanal manufactured. The products are made of ceramic or porcelain. The products are imported directly from Japan.

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American Italian restaurant, lounge & bar SPAZIO | New hotspot next to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

10-2-2022

Rotterdam has gained a new hotspot, at a unique location just outside the city. Restaurant, lounge & bar spazio opens directly along the runway of Rotterdam The Hague Airport. An American Italian restaurant that will become the neighborhood’s new living room. At SPAZIO you step into an elegant yet sturdy design, where all your senses are immediately stimulated. The menu contains pure, honest dishes that have their origin in Italian cuisine with influences from America. The American Italian style refers to the long history of Italians who emigrated from different regions to the U.S. and settled in cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Boston. They brought their age-old traditions, creating new favorite dishes and menus. SPAZIO continues this blend of cultures and will soon welcome everyone for lunches, drinks, dinner and (business) events.

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Vegan and gluten-free concept Wild & The Moon from Paris now also in Amsterdam

8-2-2022

Iconic French food concept with a 100% vegan and gluten-free product range, opens its first Dutch branch at Van Woustraat 138 in Amsterdam. With this, Amsterdam has gained a 100% vegan food concept: the popular Wild & The Moon from Paris has opened its doors on Saturday 22^nd of January in the Netherlands for the first time. Lovers of healthy and tasty food can enjoy homemade dishes, fresh cold-pressed juices, and gluten-free delicacies, packed with power food. ‘With this first Dutch Wild & The Moon location, we are setting the tone for a healthy, accessible and stylish lifestyle in Amsterdam. But also, beyond the city!” – Nick Peperkamp, ​​co-founder Wild & The Moon Netherlands.

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