Trends we spotted | Week 15

15-4-2024

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:

• Perfect Imperfection at Café Visscher – the Japanese tradition of ‘Kintsugi’ applied to their crockery – the gold-colored lacquer nicely matches their logo.
• Barilla® and three-time Emmy Award-winning composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer teamed up to create the Al Bronzo Soundtrack.
• ‘SpongeBob SquarePants‘ restaurant opened in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
• True Gamers has launched a project to create the world’s first eSports island in Abu Dhabi.
• And on Instagram: Espresso Martini popsicles and did you know you can enjoy cake and tea at Buckingham Palace this summer?
• Michelin introduces a new rating system for the finest hotels in France, with 1, 2, or 3 keys (clefs).
• De Beren launches Legacy ‘84 custom sneakers, find out how you can become the owner of these sneakers!

Enjoy reading!

read more

New plant-based fastfood restaurant Kernel opened in New York City

12-4-2024

Kernel Foods is a hybrid hospitality and technology company that designed and built a novel operating system for restaurants. The company uses the system at its wholly owned brick-and-mortar restaurants in NYC. By reducing waste and friction, they usher in significant improvements in hospitality, food quality, employee satisfaction, and restaurant economics. Plant-based fastfood restaurant Kernel is an idea of Steve Ells, now CEO. He also built Chipotle Mexican Grill from a single restaurant to a global business.

We wrote about the announcement of this concept in our trends we spotted week 46 2023. One of those concepts highly on our list to visit if we go to NYC!  

3 minutes read

read more

Queer Beer brings diversity and inclusion to the beer world

12-4-2024

Drinking beer will never be the same after the ‘beerth’ of Queer Beer. Holland’s newest beer brand that is just a little bit different from other breweries. At this brewery they believe in standing out from the crowd and embracing everyone. It’s more than just a beer brand, as they are committed to making a positive impact on society. Their brand’s beer is celebrated with a Hoppy White – Spicy Mango.

1 minute read

read more

Magnicity will develop the top of Varso Tower in Warsaw

12-4-2024

Magnicity will operate the top three floors of the tallest tower in the European Union, the Varso Tower, located in Warsaw, Poland. The company was selected by HB Reavis, the owner of the Varso Place project, marking the sixth location worldwide under Magnicity’s management.

read more

Competitive socializing at ‘the All Out Amsterdam’

11-4-2024

This Friday, April 12, ‘The All Out Amsterdam’ is opening its doors at Europaplein 1B. This groundbreaking do-F&B and socializing concept, coming from the creative minds behind the social media experience The Upside Down, promises a unique and unforgettable experience where entertainment, food, drinks, and fun join in an Instagram-worthy setting. With a vibrant and daring design, the venue invites you to immerse yourself in a world full of color, creativity, and fun.

2 minutes read

read more

888 Brickell Miami by Dolce&Gabbana condo hotel and residences

11-4-2024

A new design and flexible-residence details at 888 Brickell Miami by Dolce&Gabbana. The first real estate project and condo hotel in the USA by Dolce&Gabbana, in collaboration with developer JDS Development Group. Introducing a first-of-its kind design feat, Dolce&Gabbana’s Grand Residences seamlessly transition into multiple individual rooms and suites which can be utilized simultaneously by owners and hotel guests without compromising privacy and featuring private entries for each. Buyers of the residences will have the opportunity to rent their Dolce&Gabbana-designed homes via the hotel program when they’re not in private use.

3 minutes read

read more

Smells Like McDonald’s

9-4-2024

In everyday settings like elevators, subways, or conference rooms, one often encounters a familiar scent: McDonald’s. Though unseen, its presence is unmistakable, akin to the brand’s iconic logo or jingle. That is why McDonald’s Netherlands leveraged their iconic smell in their latest campaign.

read more

Trends we spotted | Week 14

8-4-2024

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:

• Utrecht Cocktail Week is taking place for the second time with 18 bars in Utrecht participating, from 10 to the 14^th of April!
• Quality Lodgings adds three hotels to portfolio: Boutique Hotel Texel, Hotel Restaurant de Echoput and Hotel Goldene Rose in Germany.
• Eric Vökel Riverfront Suites has opened in Amsterdam. Cozy mezzanine flats with spectacular views of the IJ river and a friendly atmosphere.
• Last weekend, Rynbende Spirits’ ‘Experimental Batch’ Vintage Gin was launched. Only 140 bottles so aficionados should be quick.
• The National Week Without Meat & Dairy in the Netherlands had 2.8 million participants, the largest number ever. And the concept continues to be rolled out across Europe.
• Via Instagram this week: Tiramisu Espresso Martini and the ‘Special Egg Coqtail’ at COQODAQ in New York City. Easter inspiration for 2025!
• The Wave a new oasis for sport and wellbeing opening soon in London. Think surfing, an ‘activity zone’, food and drink outlets, camping/glamping accommodation, yoga and a lakeside park.
• And a cool example of how to use a ‘National Day’ in your marketing strategy. Chipotle’s Burrito Vault.

Enjoy reading!

read more

Leo catering announces new lifestyle vision

5-4-2024

Leo catering, a leading catering company, is proud to announce its new lifestyle vision, focusing on the pursuit of an integrally healthy lifestyle. Leo catering believes they can go further as a caterer in contributing to vitality than just with food. They believe they can contribute to integral vitality, which is broader than their main activity: healthy and tasty food. This is why they are introducing the ’10 energizers’ (sleep, nutrition, exercise, humor, passion, relaxation, socializing, home, work life and meaning) in an exclusive partnership with Mind&Health.

read more

Restaurant Aroma X Ristorante Sintesi | Six-hands dinner

5-4-2024

Chef Pasquale Carfora succeeded in bringing two young Michelin-acclaimed star chefs from Italy to his restaurant in Vaassen, Gelderland. Wednesday April 17, Sara Scarsella and Matteo Compagnucci of Ristorante Sintesi (*) in Ariccia, Italy, join chef Pascale for a six-hands dinner at his restaurant Aroma Italian Fine Dining.

read more