Box Sociaal opens a new Australian-style Bruncheria in the Jordaan and in Rotterdam

6-4-2023

  • Box Sociaal eigenaren Alex Than Aye en Yudhi Srinivasan - credits Georges @TodaysBrewBox Sociaal eigenaren Alex Than Aye en Yudhi Srinivasan - credits Georges @TodaysBrew
  • Box Sociaal eigenaren Alex Than Aye en Yudhi Srinivasan - credits Georges @TodaysBrewBox Sociaal eigenaren Alex Than Aye en Yudhi Srinivasan - credits Georges @TodaysBrew
  • Box Sociaal in AmsterdamBox Sociaal in Amsterdam

Opening – In the year that Box Sociaal in the Plantage neighbourhood in Amsterdam-East celebrates its fifth anniversary, the Box Sociaal family is expanding with a Box Sociaal Jordaan at Bloemgracht 47 in Amsterdam in the old premises of restaurant L’invité. In addition, Rotterdam can start looking forward to a Box Sociaal at the 2e Middellandstraat 5b, this restaurant is under renovation and will open by the end of this summer.

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Special Easter eggs from The Entourage Group

3-4-2023

  • Bronze Easter Egg
  • Easter Eggs - Mr Porter
  • Easter Eggs - Roladin
  • Easter Eggs - IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen & Bar
  • Easter Eggs - The Duchess

It is almost Easter and with this in mind, The Entourage Group has created special Easter eggs for all its restaurants. All special Easter eggs have their own colour, filling and flavour linked to the restaurants. You can also take all the Easter eggs home with you!

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SLA opens new location in Leiden

31-3-2023

  • Berre and Munur, SLA Leiden's franchisees, posing in front of their new location.
  • Preparation of a fresh SLA meal.
  • A large SLA meal, completely vegetarian.

From now on, Leiden can also enjoy “the magic of veggies” with all the healthy and delicious things SLA has to offer. The fast-growing fast casual concept SLA is expanding nationwide and has opened a 14th location in the center of Leiden. Together with franchisees Berre and Munur, SLA opened the first of a series of new branches on Maarsmansteeg in Leiden. read more

New Brewery Maris Lager in The Hague

28-3-2023

  • Maris Lager - Local in The HagueMaris Lager - Local in The Hague
  • Maris Lager - Local in The HagueMaris Lager - Local in The Hague
  • Maris Lager - Local in The HagueMaris Lager - Local in The Hague

The new brewery Maris Lager from The Hague introduces an authentic lager with a modern twist, deeply rooted in the rich beer culture. Founded in November 2022 and run by Diederik Leenarts, Maris Lager is a breath of fresh air for the Dutch beer market, which mainly offers Pilsner in the Lager family. But Lager beers have so much more to offer! The brewery is named after the mermaid standing proudly on the lighthouse in Scheveningen and Maris Lager promises a unique taste experience.

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Bicicletta bar at your outdoor dining space

28-3-2023

A blog by Marjolein van Spronsen with an idea for the outdoor dining space of  your restaurant: a Bicicletta bar!

This blog was first published in Dutch on the website of Van Spronsen & Partners, hospitality consultants.

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Slow delivery by Bagels & Beans’ Bagelbus

28-3-2023

  • Slow delivery by Bagels & Beans' BagelbusSlow delivery by Bagels & Beans' Bagelbus

In the stressful era of flash delivery, time management and emerging individualism, Bagels & Beans is creating a place of calmness and togetherness on wheels: the Bagelbus. With its unique ‘slow delivery’ concept, Bagels & Beans is giving the hectic and impersonal world anno nowadays a much-needed push back. The prototype neighbourhood bus has been tested and the first routes in the Utrecht area will be launched in April.

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Restaurant Matelief opens its doors in the old harbour of Rotterdam

28-3-2023

  • Restaurant Matelief opens in the Oude Haven in RotterdamRestaurant Matelief opens in the Oude Haven in Rotterdam
  • Restaurant Matelief opens in the Oude Haven in RotterdamRestaurant Matelief opens in the Oude Haven in Rotterdam
  • Restaurant Matelief opens in the Oude Haven in RotterdamRestaurant Matelief opens in the Oude Haven in Rotterdam
  • Restaurant Matelief opens in the Oude Haven in RotterdamRestaurant Matelief opens in the Oude Haven in Rotterdam
  • Restaurant Matelief opens in the Oude Haven in RotterdamRestaurant Matelief opens in the Oude Haven in Rotterdam

Opening – In Rotterdam’s picturesque Old Harbour, the new restaurant Matelief opens its doors. Located directly on the waterside with a sunny terrace overlooking the ships,  the Witte Huis (White House) and the Willemsbrug, enjoy the ultimate Rotterdam summer experience here. At the iconic location, famous sailors from history come back to life. The restaurant is situated in the former Maritime Pub. The place where Rotterdam sailors drank their drinks at the bar.

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Tea Public renews tea offering with special espresso-style tea

27-3-2023

  • Tea Public in Haarlem makes espresso-style teaTea Public in Haarlem makes espresso-style tea
  • Tea Public in Haarlem makes espresso-style teaTea Public in Haarlem makes espresso-style tea
  • Tea Public in Haarlem makes espresso-style teaTea Public in Haarlem makes espresso-style tea
  • Chai Tea Latte by Tea Public in HaarlemChai Tea Latte by Tea Public in Haarlem
  • Iced Cucumber Lime Green Tea an Red Slow Juice by Tea PublicIced Cucumber Lime Green Tea an Red Slow Juice by Tea Public

According to Tea Public’s founder Frank Wubben, the days of dipping a bag of tea in hot water are over. With the rising popularity of good tea, Tea Public in Haarlem has started a true revolution in this field, you can even order an espresso-style tea here. After all, tea is a beautiful natural product that needs to be brewed under specific conditions: temperature, water volume, time in combination with specific tea leaves and tea-water ratios is all important. This espresso technology ensures that just the right temperatures and amounts of water are used with just the right teas. This ensures a steady taste and perfect quality of the tea every time.

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Trends we spotted | Week 12

27-3-2023

  • Trends we spotted
  • Hendrick's FLORA ADORAHendrick's FLORA ADORA
  • WHAWOWA - fasionable lady work shoesWHAWOWA - fasionable lady work shoes
  • Serving tea in the T-BoxServing tea in the T-Box
  • Serving tea in the T-BoxServing tea in the T-Box

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, a pop-up of innovative cocktail hub Licorería Limantour at Fandi Mata in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Spotted in many Instagram posts, caviar on baked potatoes, served in for example the piano bar The Nines and Caviar Kaspia in The Mark Hotel. Are we going to serve that in Europe as well?

And more inspiration from Instagram: Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur has created a Parmesan Espresso Martini. And Taste Film in London, a new way to watch what you eat.

We’ve been presenting tea in rectangular or square tea boxes for years but now there’s the T-Box.

Hendrick’s FLORA ADORA is available since March 1 and is a limited edition floral spring bouquet gin for colorful cocktails. With the recipe of the Wildgarden Cup.

 WHAWOWA shoes, What Women Want, fashionable work shoes for hardworking women by Bata Industrials.

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The culinary pop-up concept ‘Dinner With The Queen’ | More herbal than ever

23-3-2023

  • Dinner With The Queen by Utopia eventsDinner With The Queen by Utopia events
  • Dinner With The Queen by Utopia eventsDinner With The Queen by Utopia events
  • Dinner With The Queen by Utopia eventsDinner With The Queen by Utopia events
  • Dinner With The Queen by Utopia eventsDinner With The Queen by Utopia events
  • Dinner With The Queen by Utopia eventsDinner With The Queen by Utopia events
  • Dinner With The Queen by Utopia eventsDinner With The Queen by Utopia events
  • Dinner With The Queen by Utopia eventsDinner With The Queen by Utopia events
  • Dinner With The Queen with Fourchette by Brouwerij Van SteenbergeDinner With The Queen with Fourchette by Brouwerij Van Steenberge

After a year long break the culinary pop-up concept ‘Dinner With The Queen’ is back in Belgium. The formula remains the same, but there are a few new names on their poster. On the menu? Herbal goodness and a big portion of climate awareness.

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Oetker Collection X HiNOTE | Nostalgic postcards, love letters on special stationery

23-3-2023

  • Oetker Collection X HiNOTEOetker Collection X HiNOTE
  • Oetker Collection X HiNOTEOetker Collection X HiNOTE

Oetker Collection, the hospitality company behind Masterpiece Hotels including Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, The Lanesborough in London, Le Bristol Paris, Eden Rock – St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, and L’Apogee Courchevel, amongst others, and HiNOTE, the app transforming mobile communication, launched a stylish new partnership, Oetker Collection X HiNOTE, last February.

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Plant Junkie | A sustainable and healthy alternative to traditional fast food

23-3-2023

  • Plant Junkie in New York and ChicagoPlant Junkie in New York and Chicago

Plant Junkie, a new fast-food restaurant specializing in plant-based cuisine, is now open for business in multiple locations around Manhattan and Chicago. Founded by New York Restauranteur Nat Milner and Chef Hiranth Jaysinghe, Plant Junkie offers a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional fast food.

Another great sustainable and healthy alternative to visit if you’re travelling to either Chicago or New York!

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Rynbende Vintage Genever | Genever as a tribute to leadership

23-3-2023

  • Rynbende Vintage GeneverRynbende Vintage Genever
  • Sjaak Pappe en Erik Post van Rynbende Vintage GeneverSjaak Pappe en Erik Post van Rynbende Vintage Genever

On Saturday March 25, the official reintroduction of the age-old drink brand Rynbende and the launch of its first old genever, Rynbende Vintage Genever, will take place in collaboration with the Jenever Museum during the Jenever Festival in Schiedam. The first bottle will be handed over to the mayor of Schiedam; Cor Lamers.

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SIRO One Za’abeel | Hotel with a Fitness Lab in Dubai is opening in Q4 2023

21-3-2023

  • SIRO One Za'abeel state-of-the-art Fitness LabSIRO One Za'abeel state-of-the-art Fitness Lab
  • SIRO One Za'abeel opens Q4 in Dubai - exteriorSIRO One Za'abeel opens Q4 in Dubai - exterior

Kerzner International Holdings Limited (‘Kerzner’) the owner of the iconic Atlantis Resorts & Residences and ultra-luxury One&Only Resorts worldwide, has announced that first-of-its-kind immersive lifestyle and fitness brand, SIRO, will launch its inaugural hotel, SIRO One Za’abeel, in Q4 2023. This first hotel for the SIRO brand will sit in the heart of Dubai’s iconic One Za’abeel development. One Za’abeel is being developed by Ithra Dubai, a fully owned subsidiary of Investment Corporation of Dubai. A second SIRO hotel is planned to open in 2024 in Montenegro.

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Gastronomic street food at the revamped Diego’s

20-3-2023

  • Diego's Gastronomic Street Food in Rotterdam - credits Pathos StudiosDiego's Gastronomic Street Food in Rotterdam - credits Pathos Studios
  • Diego's Gastronomic Street Food in Rotterdam - credits Pathos StudiosDiego's Gastronomic Street Food in Rotterdam - credits Pathos Studios
  • Diego's Gastronomic Street Food in Rotterdam - credits Pathos StudiosDiego's Gastronomic Street Food in Rotterdam - credits Pathos Studios
  • Diego's Gastronomic Street Food in Rotterdam - credits Pathos StudiosDiego's Gastronomic Street Food in Rotterdam - credits Pathos Studios
  • Diego's Gastronomic Street Food in Rotterdam - credits Pathos StudiosDiego's Gastronomic Street Food in Rotterdam - credits Pathos Studios

It was the listing about his surprising flavour combinations in the famous Gault Millau guide that confirmed chef Diego Buik’s feelings and further fuelled his ambitions. It was time to take his restaurant in Rotterdam-Zuid to the next level. “My great passion will always be creating tantalising burgers. But I remain a chef at heart. I missed the diversity in my menu.” After four years of successfully serving his famous burgers at Diego’s Burgers restaurant, the burger king decided it was time for a change: “We have redesigned the interior and given it a mature and timeless look. We also enriched the menu with modern dishes such as a salmon ceviche and updated the wine list. But of course, burgers will also retain a place on the menu.”

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