“to Otomat or Notomat?” | At Belgian pizza chain Otomat

11-7-2024

Otomat serves ‘Heavenly pizza & glorious beer’ according to their website. It is a chain of pizza restaurants with branches in Antwerp (MAS), Ghent (with a view of ‘the Leie’ and a ‘Paddle in’), Bruges, Leuven and Mechelen. Otomat says it has reinvented the pizza experience and given it a unique Belgian twist. They create pizza with Flemish classics, the pizza bases have a local touch and, of course, the ‘beer pairings’! They have a special menu this summer and in addition they ask “to Otomat or Notomat?” upon entering. Curious?

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Summer festival Homelanding in Amsterdam

11-7-2024

Next week, from July 17 to 21, the Marineterrein in Amsterdam will once again be transformed into the five-day summer festival Homelanding, full of live music, local beers, delicious food and a warm neighbourhood ambiance. For this festival, Homeland Brewery and Cantina Mobilé have joined forces to start of the summer together and even the weather predictions are great!

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Trends we spotted | Week 25

25-6-2024

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 We’re Smart award ceremony for Best Vegetable Restaurant in 2024 will take place in Valencia on November 12, 2024.
• Restaurant Noor is ranked 155 in the top 555 restaurants in Europe, of Opiniated About Food (AOD). All the Dutch restaurants mentioned on the list in this article!
• Quality Lodges celebrated its 21st anniversary with a 21-year dinner at The Duke Suites in Nistelrode. The ‘QL Hotel of the Year 2024’ award was presented to Châteauhotel & Restaurant de Havixhorst.
• Hilton Amsterdam recently celebrated the arrival of the first keg of ‘Hollandse Nieuwe’ (herring) on their waterside terrace for the 29th time, with an Olympic touch and special preparations.
• Last Friday, June 21^st, restaurant Soigné organised an ‘EK 3-course meal‘ and restaurant de Burgemeester (the Mayor) organised an ‘EK dinner for champions‘. A delicious meal and on time for the match of the Netherlands – France! Great idea?
• The Connaught recently unveiled an art installation by Alex Israel in London’s Carlos Place. They also sell ice creams inspired by the artwork.
• Seventh Brunch wins award for best brunch in Lisbon from Tripadvisor.
• Haarlem-based craft brewery Jopen has made an IPA with desalinated North Sea water from SEA Water.
• Reopening of sustainable restaurant Nolla in Helsinki, 2 special nights of cooking without electricity.

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The summer drinks we love to drink on a terrace

25-6-2024

At last we have warm, sunny weather here in the Netherlands! We made a list of the ultimate summer drinks that we love to drink on the terrace. Think of a Tomatini, an old-fashioned Pimm’s Cup, Negroni, Lychee Martini or a cocktail flight! But also the various non-alcoholic drinks – like a Santani organic soda or a small bottle of Crodino for those who love the Aperol taste! The latter is also orange, a great non-alcoholic alternative while watching the Dutch team during the European Championships. 😉

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Trends we spotted | Week 23

10-6-2024

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:

• Brewery Homeland launches their ‘Love Boat’ New England IPA with an inclusive edge, in Amsterdam.
• Postillion Hotels joins Code-V, an initiative by a group of prominent public and private organisations to create a more inclusive business climate for women in the Netherlands.
• Restaurant Petit Caron reopened on the Frans Halsstraat in Amsterdam, next to Café Caron.
• The INK Hotel Amsterdam is once again turning pink during Pride Amsterdam, as the PINK Hotel. They are organising an opening party on Thursday July 25 with the theme; Let’s Vogue.
• Disfrutar Barcelona, named no.1 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024.
• Gnocchi on 9^th, serving Gnocchi on-the-go, opened in New York City.
• June 6, the New York State Legislature passed the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act.
• A concept to watch with 200+ restaurants in China opened its first location in the US, Grandma’s Home.
• BUZZBAR alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet bars expands to NYC, Las Vegas, Orlando and Los Angeles.

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Pracht Event | Orangerie de Pol connects art with fine dining

28-5-2024

Greenhouse restaurant Orangerie de Pol in Doetinchem connects art and fine dining during the first edition of their ‘Pracht Event’ (Splendour Event). On Sunday June 9, numerous (local) artists will present themselves in and around the greenhouse of the renowned restaurant in the Dutch region Achterhoek. Guests will be able to view special works and performances while enjoying the culinary skills of top chef Mark Captein.

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Frysk Oranje Bier with mascot Hupke

27-5-2024

A new refreshing and drinkable ‘Frysk Oranje Bier’ (Frysk Orange Beer) by Admiraal Bier has a slight citrus touch and is highly recommended for the sports summer 2024. Great to serve for the terraces in the Dutch region, Friesland!

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Trends we spotted | Week 21

24-5-2024

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:

• Waste pulp packaging from Bioform Technologies has received a $5 million investment from Suzano Ventures.
• Nozem Oil comes with an eco-friendly cap, the new bottles with a so-called ‘tethered cap’ are also available at the Dutch festival ‘Zwarte Cross’.
• MR PORTER Steakhouse, Bar & Lounge has opened the doors of its first pop-up concept in Ibiza.
• HEINEKEN Netherlands takes minority stake in hard seltzer brand STËLZ.
• Pizza Hut® steps into the burger business in the US with a new Cheeseburger Melt.
• During the Earthlings Festival in Artis, you can dine with Emiel van der Staak of restaurant De Nieuwe Winkel.
• Restaurant Noor in Groningen is the seventh best new top restaurant in Europe according to the influential Opiniated About Dining!
• Via Instagram: a viral delicacy, Tanghulu. Great to serve at a BBQ or at a summer terrace.
• Is your hotel dog friendly? Inspiration from the Hyatt in Philadelphia. They have a ‘Paws and Play’ package.
• New takeout Korean BBQ – the Bento-Yaki BBQ box is coming to California this summer. Redefining the takeout experience by Bento Industries.

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LaundroMatch | Heineken transforms laundromats into 24-hour sports bars

25-4-2024

Last week, Heineken® turned 24-hour laundromats into all-night sports bars so that Korea’s most dedicated football fans could tune in to watch the UEFA Champions League. Inspired by the fact that Asia is home to some of the world’s most ”hardcore” football fans – so devoted, they’ll wake up at 3am or 4am to watch UEFA Champions League games live – Heineken® wanted to provide a location for fans to watch UEFA Champions League matches. When most bars are closed and watching alone at home is the only other option, Heineken® created ‘LaundroMatch’.

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Trends we spotted | Week 16

22-4-2024

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:

• A benefit dinner for ‘Make a Memory’ at Michelin star restaurant EDEN in Valkenswaard, in the south of the Netherlands, on Wednesday May 22^nd.
• Blue Wellness Resorts reaches 5-year milestone. They celebrate this with various offers, also in combination with Fletcher Hotels.
• Fat Phill’s is offering 16 people free burgers for a year for their 5-year anniversary. One person per establishment will stand a chance, read how. The owner, Armin Vahabian, is listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe.
• Heineken is the official main sponsor for the 10th edition of SAIL 2025.
• During the Milan Design Week, in collaboration with US brand Bodega, Heineken launched ‘The Boring Phone’. Created by Human Mobile Devices. A mobile without social media!
• Paris Baguette has launched a special ad ‘Let’s Paris’ in collaboration with a number of Paris Saint-Germain
• Also spotted in Paris: Disco Burgers. Their burgers look tasty and different!
• A special collaboration that we would like to see in the Netherlands too! Fato a Mano, a pizza chain in London is going to sell the Margherita Sbagliata pizza by ‘World’s Best Pizza Chef’, Franco Pepe.
• A special wellness resort, built within a year with a lot of shared details on the Instagram account of Long Lane. An idea of Harrison Hide.
• Also via Instagram: Espresso Martini flights and ‘smores kits at Concorde Espresso Bar in Wilmington North Carolina. Great idea for a summer terrace!
• Walt Disney Studios in Disneyland Paris gets another name after the expansion with a new immersive area of ‘World of Frozen’: Disney Adventure World.

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