Bar takeovers at Barstro Prins & Aap

7-6-2024

Barstro Prins & Aap (Prince & Monkey) is launching exclusive bar takeovers with internationally renowned bartenders from World’s 50 Best Bars. On June 20, they will launch with a takeover by Nikos Bakoulis, co-founder of world-famous Athens bars The Clumsies and The Line, and currently bar consultant for Prins & Aap.

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11stijlenbier | The taste of Friesland captured in a beer

6-6-2024

New Frisian beers made of the ingredients of popular Frisian delicacies. The idea was born after a tasting during Covid. The initiators of 11stijlenbier (11 types of beers) came up with, among others, the Sûkerbôle Triple (caramel and light cinnamon), Frisse Drûge Woarst Wit (dry sausage wheat beer) and the Sûkerlatte Blond (anise). 11stijlenbier brews beers inspired by typical Frisian delicacies. From sugar bread to the local ‘drabbelkoek’ and from local dry sausage to sûkerlatte. By using characteristic ingredients during the brewing process, unique flavors and beers are created. In the end, 11stijlenbier will take you on a distinctive culinary journey through Friesland.

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Ruby Molly Dublin | Country charm meets city chic

6-6-2024

Opening – In the heart of bustling Dublin, Ruby is proud to unveil its latest addition: the Lean Luxury Hotel Ruby Molly Dublin. This is an exciting milestone, as it is the hotel group’s first location in Ireland, with 272 carefully designed rooms and an inviting bar and café of no less than 500 square metres. Meanwhile, it is the 18th hotel of Ruby Hotels in Europe.

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Pulitzer Amsterdam | Merchant Suite, Collector’s Suites, and The Beauty House

4-6-2024

Pulitzer Amsterdam, known for its timeless elegance and historic charm, announces the opening of its newest offerings with the Merchant Suite, the hotel’s largest suite so far, the Flower and Porcelain-themed Collector’s Suites, and a special step into the world of beauty and wellness with The Beauty House.

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Accor expands TRIBE hotel brand in Europe

4-6-2024

TRIBE opens its doors in the Art Nouveau district of central Riga, with the city’s coolest restaurants, bars, nightlife, museums and architecture just steps away. The new hotel features 81 smartly designed rooms with city or courtyard views, as well as carefully curated spaces designed to offer the freedom to rest, stay, play or work.

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Restaurant Bisous opened its doors in Amsterdam

4-6-2024

Opening – Restaurant Bisous has opened its doors on the Albert Cuypstraat in Amsterdam! The new bar-restaurant formula is the creation of entrepreneurs Bas Noorman and Lowie Jansen. Bisous, which means ‘kisses’ in French, pays tribute to the sensual Parisian haute couture restaurants. Come home in glamour!

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Trends we spotted | Week 22

3-6-2024

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 24H chefs cooking marathon at kasteel Kerckebosch in Zeist featuring the 24 best chefs of the Netherlands announced the record proceeds of € 195.000 for the Prinses Máxima Center for pediatric oncology.
• New Dutch startup canolli.com, they sell boxes and fill and dip fresh cannoli at parties and celebrations.
• This summer KARMA KITCHEN will open at the old grain market in Brussels.
• For the last 5 years, KIP republic served Free Heri Heri for all to commemorate Keti Koti, just like this year.
• Once again, new, innovative croissants got launched, like the potato croissants, the Onioissants and the BallSsants!
• The first benefit dinner for Make a Memory at starred restaurant EDEN raised 4.250 euros.
• Randy Boden’s Skybar Antwerp will move to its permanent location at the top floor of the Beacon this June!
• A revival of the little Dutch pancakes or as we call them ‘poffertjes’?
• And the world’s first Michelin-starred taco stand in Mexico is ‘El Califa de León’.

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Barista Cafe Leidsche Rijn opens its doors

28-5-2024

Opening – Barista Cafe, known for its quality coffee, fresh lunch dishes, artisanal sweets and homely ambiance, is opening a new store in the Leidsche Rijn Centrum in Utrecht. In the former premises of Doppio, Barista Cafe is creating a place that will act as the living room in the Leidsche Rijn Centre. Entrepreneurs Jos Brons and Sam van Doorn are looking forward to this new challenge. To kick off the festive opening, Jos and Sam will hand out free cappuccinos to visitors on Thursday May 30.

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BVLGARI PARFUM x FIVE Zurich | Sensorial summer experience

28-5-2024

A collaborate for a sensorial summer experience! BVLGARI PARFUM and FIVE Zurich collaborate for a summer sensation, introducing Chill & Sole from the BVLGARI ALLEGRA fragrance collection. FIVE Zurich’s outdoor Social Pool transforms into a sensory, Mediterranean oasis inspired by notes of Italian citrus, orange blossom, musks, and white amber. Kickstarting with an opening party on 31st May elevated with fashion illustrations by Aldo Sacchetti, BVLGARI PARFUM and FIVE Zurich invite guests to revel in the essence of summer’s joy from June to August 2024.

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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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