Monte Marcella | High altitude cycling training in West Flanders

29-3-2024

  • Rendering of Monte Marcella - high altitude training resort in FlandersRendering of Monte Marcella - high altitude training resort in Flanders
  • Rendering of Monte Marcella - high altitude training resort in FlandersRendering of Monte Marcella - high altitude training resort in Flanders
  • Rendering of a room in Monte Marcella - high altitude training resort in FlandersRendering of a room in Monte Marcella - high altitude training resort in Flanders
  • Rendering of the swimming pool of Monte Marcella resort in FlandersRendering of the swimming pool of Monte Marcella resort in Flanders
  • Monte Marcella - Bike FittingMonte Marcella - Bike Fitting
  • Monte Marcella - restaurantMonte Marcella - restaurant
  • Frederik Van Lierde - Ambassador Monte MarcellaFrederik Van Lierde - Ambassador Monte Marcella
  • Monte Marcella - the ultimate cycling experienceMonte Marcella - the ultimate cycling experience

Cyclists no longer have to travel to distant mountain areas in search of those extra few percentages. From now on, they can find what they need in the heart of West Flanders, Belgium. “Using the latest technology, we transform our 16 rooms, with a total of 42 beds, into altitude rooms. We simulate the same effects of altitude training,” says Frederik Van Lierde, former Ironman world champion and 2013 Sportsman of the Year and ambassador for Monte Marcella. “Moreover, we also offer altitude stimuli in many common areas, such as the food lounge, fitness and gym space, living room, wellness area, and cinema room. The more hours per day you spend in the thinner air, the better your sports result. Additionally, taking on the altitude challenge together also increases the mental resilience of the athletes. The numerous facilities at altitude make Monte Marcella unique in the world.”

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Restaurant Madunia | Great connection to the surrounding nature on Ibiza

28-3-2024

  • Ivan Arauz Beusink - executive chef restaurant Madunia IbizaIvan Arauz Beusink - executive chef restaurant Madunia Ibiza
  • Gamba roja carpaccio, caviar, finger lime, parsley oil - restaurant Madunia in IbizaGamba roja carpaccio, caviar, finger lime, parsley oil - restaurant Madunia in Ibiza
  • Mussels, fresh garlic sauce - restaurant Madunia IbizaMussels, fresh garlic sauce - restaurant Madunia Ibiza
  • Tuna crudo, pomelo, chives cream - restaurant Madunia IbizaTuna crudo, pomelo, chives cream - restaurant Madunia Ibiza

Opening – Located on the west coast of Ibiza, where the breathtaking sunset sets the ambiance, restaurant Madunia will open its doors on June 8th. The name Madunia is derived from ‘Mama Dunia’, or Mother Earth, and reflects the restaurant’s connection to its surrounding nature.

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Riot Restobar | Amsterdam conviviality and potato in a high-end jacket

28-3-2024

  • Riot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam CityRiot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam City
  • Riot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam CityRiot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam City
  • Riot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam CityRiot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam City
  • Riot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam CityRiot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam City
  • Riot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam CityRiot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam City
  • Riot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam CityRiot Restobar in the Conscious Hotel Amsterdam City

Opening – Located in Amsterdam, where the Amstelveenseweg turns into Overtoom. Those visiting or living in Amsterdam can since recently visit Riot Restobar. A restobar with swagger where differences are embraced. And where the potato returns in all its glory in the dishes and drinks, such as in the house beer.

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NoHouseWine | Five wines that build houses in South Africa

28-3-2024

  • The 5 wines of NoHouseWine - credits Tony DočekalThe 5 wines of NoHouseWine - credits Tony Dočekal
  • NoHouseWine - credits Tony DočekalNoHouseWine - credits Tony Dočekal

Henk Jan Beltman, formerly chief chocolate officer of Tony’s Chocolonely, is relaunching impact brand NoHouseWine. A wine brand with an important mission: to build houses in South Africa for those who have no home.

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Speaking of Cheese!

26-3-2024

  • Kaaskar van restaurant Florent in UtrechtKaaskar van restaurant Florent in Utrecht
  • Kaasmenu van restaurant Florent in UtrechtKaasmenu van restaurant Florent in Utrecht
  • Kaasmenu van restaurant Florent in UtrechtKaasmenu van restaurant Florent in Utrecht
  • Cheese service at restaurant Steirereck, ViennaCheese service at restaurant Steirereck, Vienna
  • Cheese service with name tagsCheese service with name tags
  • Cheese at restaurant de LibrijeCheese at restaurant de Librije

A blog by our colleague Coen Pompe, about fun and inspiring ways to offer cheese. Even a few ideas that are easily applicable if you’re short-staffed.

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Strandzuid starts summer season with their beer event on Good Friday

26-3-2024

  • Strandzuid AmsterdamStrandzuid Amsterdam
  • Strandzuid - credits RemyOnlineStrandzuid - credits RemyOnline
  • Strandzuid - credits Par-pa fotografieStrandzuid - credits Par-pa fotografie
  • Strandzuid - credits Par-pa fotografieStrandzuid - credits Par-pa fotografie

From the Easter weekend onwards, Amsterdam’s city beach Strandzuid will be open daily for a relaxed lunch, drinks or dinner again. To celebrate the transition from the wintery South Pole to the warm Strandzuid, they will kick off terrace season on Good Friday (March 29) with their traditional Beer event.

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‘Wij houden van Holland’ assortment from Patisserie de Rouw in Vught

26-3-2024

  • De Rouw - HollandhuisDe Rouw - Hollandhuis
  • De Rouw - PaasdierenDe Rouw - Paasdieren
  • De Rouw - voorgesneden nougatinetaartDe Rouw - voorgesneden nougatinetaart
  • De Rouw - HollandhuisDe Rouw - Hollandhuis
  • De Rouw - PaasdierenDe Rouw - Paasdieren

During the run-down to Easter, Patisserie de Rouw introduces a number of new creations. The distinctive chocolaterie Easter assortment has been expanded with three new chocolate figures filled with rice-crisp: the Heart Thief, Chickie and the pet hare Flappie. Furthermore, the “Wij houden van Holland” assortment will be available in their store and online after Easter. In addition, it has recently become possible to obtain the famous nougatine pie in pre-cut super tight pieces.

We think their ‘Wij houden van Holland’ assortment is absolutely great. Nice idea, if your restaurant or hotel is located in a characteristic building, to have a mini chocolate house made of this? Think KLM-style houses! 😉

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Trends we spotted | Week 12

25-3-2024

  • Trends we spotted
  • Chick-fil-A - New digital focused concept combining easy mobile ordering with hospitalityChick-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 USThe four sauce flavors by Subway that will be available in supermarkets in the US
  • Freddy's - TWIX Salted Caramel ConcreteFreddy's - TWIX Salted Caramel Concrete

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:

  • Nespresso UK opened on-the-go coffee bar concept in London.
  • Subway’s sauces headed to grocery stores in the US.
  • Freddy’s launches new TWIX® Salted Caramel Concrete for a limited time.
  • Bill banning cultivated meat in Florida is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis desk.
  • Chick-fil-A is opening a 400 square foot grab-and-go location without registers and seats.
  • Locale is a collaboration of small business in Dubai.
  • Local collaboration between art gallery / donuts shop COPS and Michelin star restaurant Osteria Giulia in Toronto.
  • Ice cream made from cauliflower by eat Kinda.
  • Donuts printed by InnaPrint, edible food printer, and they look delicious!
  • Check out which restaurants received one or more Michelin stars in France.

Enjoy reading!

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Immersive dining experience in space with Michelin-starred chef Rasmus Munk

22-3-2024

  • Space Perspective is the company behind the Spaceship NeptuneSpace Perspective is the company behind the Spaceship Neptune
  • Spaceship Neptune - lifted gently by a SpaceBalloon™Spaceship Neptune - lifted gently by a SpaceBalloon™
  • Memories of Sakura - dish by Rasmus MunkMemories of Sakura - dish by Rasmus Munk
  • Rasmus Munk - credits Jonathan HedrickRasmus Munk - credits Jonathan Hedrick
  • Rasmus Munk - credits Jonathan HedrickRasmus Munk - credits Jonathan Hedrick

SpaceVIP, which specializes in extraordinary luxury space travel experiences, announces that it will be hosting an immersive dining experience in space with Michelin-starred Chef Rasmus Munk from restaurant Alchemist.

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HIRO izakaya | Grungy Japanese izakaya opened in Antwerp

22-3-2024

  • HIRO - een grungy Japanse izakaya op het eilandje in AntwerpenHIRO - een grungy Japanse izakaya op het eilandje in Antwerpen
  • HIRO izakaya in Antwerpen - credits Kristof DuriexHIRO izakaya in Antwerpen - credits Kristof Duriex
  • HIRO izakaya in Antwerpen - credits Kristof DuriexHIRO izakaya in Antwerpen - credits Kristof Duriex
  • HIRO izakaya in Antwerpen - credits Marjorie RomeijnHIRO izakaya in Antwerpen - credits Marjorie Romeijn
  • HIRO izakaya in Antwerpen - credits Marjorie RomeijnHIRO izakaya in Antwerpen - credits Marjorie Romeijn
  • sushi neta-doos door de Antwerpse fermentatiespecialist Quirien Heitzersushi neta-doos door de Antwerpse fermentatiespecialist Quirien Heitzer

Opening – Antwerp is getting a new addition with the opening of Hiro izakaya. This brand new izakaya restaurant from chefs Bart Huybrechts and Thomas Van de Weyer opened its doors on the Napoleonkaai with a view at the MAS museum and brings Japanese izakaya, with an extensive sake menu.

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Simavi and EARTH Water launch ‘100% Sex-free Water’

22-3-2024

  • Sacha de Boer voor Simavi - Sylvia met jerrycan in Kibera, NairobiSacha de Boer voor Simavi - Sylvia met jerrycan in Kibera, Nairobi
  • Simavi en EARTH Water lanceren '100% Seksvrij Water' op Wereld WaterdagSimavi en EARTH Water lanceren '100% Seksvrij Water' op Wereld Waterdag
  • Simavi en EARTH Water lanceren '100% Seksvrij Water'Simavi en EARTH Water lanceren '100% Seksvrij Water'

Development organisation Simavi and social enterprise EARTH Water are launching ‘100% Sex-free Water’ today, on World Water Day. With this limited edition drink carton, the organisations are drawing attention to the uncomfortable truth that women and girls experience sexual violence due to the global water crisis in countries like Kenya and Bangladesh. ‘100% Sex-free Water’ forms part of Simavi’s ‘Stop Sex for Water’-campaign which highlights gender-based violence in relation to water and unsafe toilets and asks people to sign a petition.

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Evermore Orlando Resort | 10,000-room Crystal Lagoons Project

21-3-2024

  • Crystal Lagoons - 8-acre crystalline lagoon at the Evermore Orlando ResortCrystal Lagoons - 8-acre crystalline lagoon at the Evermore Orlando Resort
  • Crystal Lagoons - 8-acre crystalline lagoon at the Evermore Orlando ResortCrystal Lagoons - 8-acre crystalline lagoon at the Evermore Orlando Resort
  • Crystal Lagoons - 8-acre crystalline lagoon at the Evermore Orlando ResortCrystal Lagoons - 8-acre crystalline lagoon at the Evermore Orlando Resort

More than 10,000 rooms will surround the lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology, recently inaugurated in the United States. It is located just steps from Disney World and Universal Studios in the heart of Orlando, the most visited destination in the US, with 75 million tourists annually.  This city offers a wide range of entertainment options but lacks a beach, an issue remedied in this great development with a crystalline lagoon of the multinational innovation company, Crystal Lagoons, founded by the scientist Fernando Fischmann.

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The seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in Amsterdam

21-3-2024

  • The seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in AmsterdamThe seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in Amsterdam
  • The seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in AmsterdamThe seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in Amsterdam
  • The seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in AmsterdamThe seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in Amsterdam
  • The seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in AmsterdamThe seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in Amsterdam
  • The seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in AmsterdamThe seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in Amsterdam
  • The seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in AmsterdamThe seductive lure of The SIREN leads to the Rokin in Amsterdam

This spring, you won’t be able to escape the seductive lure of The SIREN. The SIREN is opening in the double, stately canal house on the brand new boulevard of the Rokin at the end of April or the beginning of May. This new culinary hotspot in Amsterdam comes from the team behind SECRET GARDEN and is a restaurant, bar and meeting place where you can enjoy the best that Southern European Mediterranean cuisine has to offer.

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Bagels & Beans is celebrating spring with Rontbijt® and a bagel plant

21-3-2024

  • Bagels & Beans rolt het voorjaar uit met Rontbijt®Bagels & Beans rolt het voorjaar uit met Rontbijt®
  • Bagels & Beans rolt het voorjaar uit met Rontbijt® en een bagelplantBagels & Beans rolt het voorjaar uit met Rontbijt® en een bagelplant
  • Bagels & Beans rolt het voorjaar uit met Rontbijt®Bagels & Beans rolt het voorjaar uit met Rontbijt®

More and more people are eating their breakfast out and at different times around the Netherlands. At Bagels & Beans you have been able to enjoy breakfast throughout the day for years. During their spring campaign Rontbijt®, (ontbijt = breakfast) this Dutch espresso bar formula goes one step further with a competition for breakfasters. Furthermore, a new plant species is emerging: the bagel plant.

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Poké Perfect Opens Largest Location in Rotterdam

19-3-2024

  • Poké Perfect Rotterdam Oude BinnenwegPoké Perfect Rotterdam Oude Binnenweg
  • Poké Perfect Rotterdam Oude BinnenwegPoké Perfect Rotterdam Oude Binnenweg
  • Poké Perfect Rotterdam Oude BinnenwegPoké Perfect Rotterdam Oude Binnenweg
  • Poké Perfect Rotterdam Oude BinnenwegPoké Perfect Rotterdam Oude Binnenweg

Opening – Poké Perfect is launched a new location on Oude Binnenweg in Rotterdam. The menu features healthy, fast, and delicious poké bowls, side dishes like tempura shrimp, and health boosters such as various vitamin shots. This will be the largest outlet for the successful chain, which continues to operate at full speed.

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