Welcome to WcDonald’s!
23-2-2024
For years, anime fans have been making McDonald’s-inspired ‘WcDonald’s’ restaurants a part of anime’s most memorable movies and shows. Now, in collaboration with some of the biggest names in anime, WcDonald’s will make the move from fiction to real life. Beginning Feb. 26 in more than 30 global markets, they’re building on their fans’ vision and imagination by unleashing this universe in their restaurants and beyond, with a new sauce, manga-inspired packaging, episodic shorts and so much more.
Glass of ‘Zeeschuim’ anyone?
23-2-2024
Homeland Brewery and The National Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum) in Amsterdam are pleased to announce an unique collaboration. During the Homeland Special Beer Festival taking place on March 8th and 9th at The National Maritime Museum, the house beer named Zeeschuim (Sea Foam) will also be launched. This “good neighbour” collaboration brings together two neighbours in Amsterdam who share their passion for craft and history.
KFC USA | It’s not Pizza it’s Chizza!
23-2-2024
Kentucky Fried Chicken keeps pairing the unexpected to create another mouthwatering meal. Starting Feb. 26 for a limited time, KFC is introducing the international smash hit, Chizza (“cheet-za”), to KFC menus in the U.S.* It’s not pizza: two 100% white meat Extra Crispy™ fried chicken filets topped with zesty marinara sauce, melty mozzarella cheese and crispy pepperoni.
Germany’s restaurant-discovery-app, NeoTaste expands to Amsterdam
23-2-2024
Amsterdam’s gastronomic landscape is on the brink of a revolution as NeoTaste, Germany’s leading app for restaurant lovers and gastronomes, is expanding to the capital as of February. With a list of over 200 partner restaurants in Amsterdam, including the renowned Bar Kosta, restaurant Café Celia and caterers like Raïnaraï and Mezzave. NeoTaste promises unique culinary experiences for Amsterdam’s foodies. After Amsterdam, NeoTaste will expand further to The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Haarlem this spring.
Vegetable & Fruit supplier Van Gelder launches innovative plant-based assortment
22-2-2024
Vegetable & Fruit supplier Van Gelder is really Dutch and at the same time hypermodern. The company delivers fresh fruit and vegetables to hotels and restaurants, hospitals and government agencies throughout the country every day. In addition, consumers can go to the Versmarkt and the Experience Center in Ridderkerk to pick up fresh products and a healthy lunch. The new plant-based assortment is launching this spring. Sustainable and progressive meat and fish substitutes will be produced in-house. From burgers, meatballs, soup balls and lamb to sandwich fillings such as roast beef and smoked salmon, made from vegetables, fermented fava beans, mushrooms and legumes.
‘Tablebooker’ from Belgium joins Zenchef
22-2-2024
Zenchef, European leader in restaurant reservation technology, is proud to welcome Tablebooker, a major player in the Belgian restaurant reservation sector, to its group. This addition marks a significant step in reshaping the European restaurant technology landscape, following its merger with Formitable in early 2023 and welcoming Resengo later that year.
Trends we spotted | Week 07
19-2-2024
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:
- Citadines Canal Amsterdam opens its doors soon.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station has recently partnered with Dripdrop, offering its guests sustainable umbrellas on rainy days.
- Basecamp Eco-resorts acquired Boutique hotel The Unbound in Amsterdam
- Freed Developments announced a 5-star luxury hotel and residences project, called Freed, in Toronto.
- Hot Honey ‘Goodbye Pies’, by Pizza Hut USA, helped breaking up relationships for Valentine’s Day.
- Subway® Canada showed that anything is possible when Canadians say ‘Yesway’ to new experiences
- Snack Bases by Santa Maria, this product makes it super easy to make your own signature vegan and gluten-free snacks.
- Bow tie croissants – on sale at Layla Bakery on Portobello road in London.
- Another croissant craze – the ‘flat croissants‘ – one influencer compares these croissants from Alexander’s Patisserie to a palmier.
- Ice cream inspiration from Tokyo, soft-serve ice cream with deep-fried sweet potato!
- And painting with your food! ‘7 paintings’ by Dinner Tales at the Hyde Hotel in Dubai.
Enjoy reading!
Crowdfunding campaign for the first halal Japanese restaurant | Maruki
19-2-2024
Maruki, an innovative concept that combines Japanese cuisine with halal principles, will soon open its doors as the very first fully halal Japanese restaurant in the Netherlands. Led by Xu Dong Sun, a driven hospitality entrepreneur with a profound passion for both the hospitality industry and his faith, Maruki promises to offer a unique and carefree culinary experience to Rotterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. For the first halal Japanese restaurant in the Netherlands, he has launched a unique crowdfunding campaign for funding. More than half of the €40,000 target amount has already been raised by 79 committed investors.
IHCP’s Bucket List Program | Dutch hotel company makes staff dreams come true
16-2-2024
Dutch hotel management company ‘International Hotel Capital Partners’ (IHCP) is enabling employees to make their New Year’s resolutions come true, and at the companies expense. After introducing the Bucket List Program last year, it is time for the first payouts this year. With an explanation and an example!
Restobar Krusta | The total pizza and cocktail experience
16-2-2024
Opening – On February 15th, a new funky restaurant and bar did open in Amsterdam: Krusta. At this place you can enjoy high-level comfort food with Italian, Spanish and Greek influences. The menu includes freshly baked pizza, delicious Greek style bruschetta with aubergine and pistachio baklava. Restobar Krusta stands for good food, original drinks and conviviality, whether you come for an extended lunch on the terrace or a late pizza with a great beer.
Hotel Sosei Sapporo at the heart of the Japanese island of Hokkaido has opened
15-2-2024
On the island of Hokkaido, Japan’s fifth largest city did welcome the latest addition to the Accor Group’s MGallery Collection since of January 2024. Set in the Sosei East neighborhood, where the cultural heritage is as present as ever, Hotel Sosei Sapporo exalts Japanese tradition while integrating discreet touches of modernity and character. An eclectic mix for a destination that offers a complete getaway sensation.
We publish this opening because we like the design and architecture of Hotel Sosei Sapporo.
Cake Boss opens flagship Carlo’s Bake Shop in the heart of Times Square
15-2-2024
Coming off an autumn return to television, Buddy ‘Cake Boss’ Valastro isn’t slowing down anytime soon. In fact, he’s coming in hot out of the oven with a brand new, 1,200 square foot flagship Carlo’s Bake Shop right in the heart of Times Square at 1500 Broadway. The new location is a sweet glimpse into the future of the historic Hoboken bakery with whimsical elements combined with the old-school tastes and charm of the popular bake shop. Carlo’s Bake Shop Broadway is now open seven days a week 7 a.m.-12 a.m.
I used to watch Cake Boss with my daughter and I presume that many people between 20 and 25 years old watched it as well! His 38th and new location on Times Square will probably be a popular site to visit for tourists! ^Marjolein
The Lana in Dubai | The first hotel of the Dorchester Collection in the Middle East
13-2-2024
Dorchester Collection’s hotly anticipated new opening, The Lana in Dubai, has welcomed its first dining and overnight guests. An architectural statement designed by Foster + Partners, the hotel represents the ultimate expression of trusted hospitality and elevated living, offering 225 rooms and suites and eight new dining concepts; including four that have been created with three of the world’s most celebrated chefs. The hotel’s sophisticated interiors have been designed and executed by the famed Parisian duo, Gilles & Boissier and incorporate a carefully curated section of more than 50 art pieces, commissioned by local and global artists. The Lana will also be home to the first Dior Spa in the UAE, set to open in April 2024.
Madame Saigon | The authentic Vietnamese restaurant in Rotterdam
13-2-2024
Reopening – Madame Saigon, the authentic Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Rotterdam, will open its doors on March 1st. The restaurant is looking forward to bringing guests together in a trendy Vietnamese ambiance, situated in a side street of the Witte de Withstraat, a central location in Rotterdam. The menu of this family-run restaurant features well-kept family recipes.
The All Day Bubbles concept by Time to Sparkle
13-2-2024
Recently, the All Day Bubbles concept by Time to Sparkle was introduced. This concept gives you the opportunity to get to know the versatility of French crémant, the alternative to champagne. Surprising taste combinations show that sparkling wines not only pair excellently with oysters or fine dining but are also a perfect match with popcorn, chocolate, or a slice of pizza. Bubbles are suitable for every moment of the day.
Inspiration for upcoming national and international days
13-2-2024
13 February 2024 – A blog by Marjolein van Spronsen, on using national and international days as inspiration. We mention these days 1 to 2 months upfront in our weekly trendletter. With links to the former trendletters. We don’t publish those articles on Horecatrends but of course everyone can subscribe to the weekly trendmail. 😉
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100% Sustainable JIMMY’s Pale Ale Popcorn Beer
12-2-2024
At the Dutch exhibition for the hospitality industry, the Horecava, the innovative JIMMY’s Pale Ale Popcorn Beer has been introduced. The main ingredient of the beer consists of the by-products of the Dutch popcorn producer JIMMY Products in Oud-Beijerland. The high-quality use of these popcorn by-products, combined with the already sustainable brewing methods of Brewery ‘Vet & Lazy’, it guarantees a unique and 100% sustainably brewed beer. Which is an important milestone.
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Trends we spotted | Week 06
12-2-2024
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:
- New ‘cathedral of fried chicken’ – restaurant COQODAQ – opened in New York. Great design!
- Clean the World is celebrating 15 years of making the world a better place with sustainable recycling solutions for the hospitality industry.
- From February 29th to March 3rd, IKEA will take over 28 Rue de Lappe close to Paris’s Bastille to celebrate the exhibition IKEA+, that will take place during Paris Fashion Week.
- McDonald’s restrooms in Japan have cleaning devices for phones, the WOSH of Wota.
- Stayokay is the first hostel chain in the world to switch completely to bamboo toilet paper from The Good Roll.
- Hobart’s Single Cup Washer allows one reusable cup to be washed in an energy-efficient and hygienic way.
- Exceptional bucket list locations of McDonald’s including the McSki and a beautiful location in Porto.
- 5 new dishes at THE BUTCHER restaurant chain in Amsterdam in collaboration with Frites Atelier.
Enjoy reading!
Instagram inspiration | Roses are Red or Bread?
9-2-2024
Do you also enjoy scrolling on Instagram? We do!! Every week we come across inspiration that we often share in our weekly article ‘Trends we spotted’. This week we came across so many of them! Among others, a ‘duck in your coffee’, a bouquet of croissants under the motto ‘are roses red or bread’, hot milkshakes, Cookizza’s by Cedric Grolet and much more. That deserves its own article!
Enjoy reading!!
Culinary ‘Fullmoon Party’ at Wolf Atelier | Eat, drink, dance with the Wolf
9-2-2024
On February 24 during the full moon, the wolf goes wild. Wolf Atelier will host the first edition of a series of culinary ‘Fullmoon Parties’. When the moon is at its fullest, Amsterdam’s nocturnal animals will be tasting and dancing the night away during the culinary ‘Fullmoon Party’ on the Spoorbrug near Westerdok.
Plant-based cooking in the Dutch hospitality industry
9-2-2024
We have just finished ‘Veganuary’, an initiative that seems to be increasing in popularity. But has this plant-based revolution also had an effect on plant-based cooking in the Dutch hospitality industry? The simple answer is ‘yes’ but there is also much to be gained for plant-based, according to research by Violife Professional. With a recipe for vegan ‘Vietnamese Summer Rolls’.
Beyond Steak® now available for the hospitality industry in the Netherlands
8-2-2024
Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND), a market leader in plant-based meat, presented the Beyond Steak® in the Netherlands for the first time during the Horecava. This plant-based steak has been available to the hospitality industry since January 24th. This launch builds on the recent introduction of the Beyond Chicken-Style products. Beyond Meat’s entire range meets the commitment to offer plant-based products/proteins developed to be indistinguishable in taste from animal meat, with the added nutritional and environmental benefits of plant-based meat. Beyond Steak® will soon be available at Hanos and other foodservice outlets. We just tasted it!
The Bosshardtje | A new cookie with roots in Amsterdam
6-2-2024
From the 14th of February 2024, on the day of love, available throughout the Netherlands: the one and only Bosshardtje, a cookie named after Major Bosshardt, who in 2009 was elected the Greatest Amsterdammer of all time. Created by the Foundation Eberhardjes Amsterdam.
Humble launches ‘Firefly’
6-2-2024
The warm feeling and coziness of a candlelight is indispensable in many hospitality venues. Humble has managed to capture this enchanting atmosphere of candlelight in the new wireless design lamp Humble Firefly. No messing around with wax and matches; this beautiful eye-catcher is safe, durable and easy to move. This makes the product ideal for use in the hospitality industry and at events!
Trends we spotted | Week 05
5-2-2024
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 Social Hub San Sebastián opened its doors February 1st.
- The Oleato beverages are now available at all Starbucks stores in the U.S.
- The brand Sofitel launched a new concept – The Haute Croissanterie.
- Subway® in the USA announced a strong start to 2024 with the high demand for the new footlong ‘Sidekicks’.
- De innovative ‘White Vegatables’ collection by Koppert Cress has expanded with ‘Feather Tops’, ‘Talpa Shoots’ and the new Sweet Lov, all sprouts are produced in the dark.
- Stayokay Hostels returns to the Dutch region ‘Brabant’ with a new hostel on Strijp-S in Eindhoven.
- Cocomelt is a chocolate café in London that serves sushi crêpes. Great idea for Pancake Day?
- In September a new cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi will be released, called ‘Comfort’. He will visit Amsterdam to promote the book in November.
Enjoy reading!
Chick-fil-A - New digital focused concept combining easy mobile ordering with hospitality
The four sauce flavors by Subway that will be available in supermarkets in the US
Freddy's - TWIX Salted Caramel Concrete
