Minor Hotels announces the opening of the Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam

14-3-2024

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group operating more than 540 hotels in 56 countries, is introducing Avani Hotels & Resorts to the Netherlands in Q2 of this year. The rebranded 163-key Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam will provide a contemporary canal-side experience, blending Dutch art and history for business and leisure travelers.

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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 38^th and new location on Times Square will probably be a popular site to visit for tourists!  ^Marjolein

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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.

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Restaurant BARBOUNIA | La dolce vita in the Conservatorium Hotel

25-1-2024

Opening – This week, Mediterranean restaurant BARBOUNIA opened at the Conservatorium Hotel in  Amsterdam. The soft opening is until January 30^th, guests dining at BARBOUNIA are paying reduced rates during this period. The restaurant takes its inspiration from three renowned culinary cultures: Italy, the French Riviera and Greece. Surrounding regions and cultures are also subtly featured. Located in the Conservatorium Hotel, in the middle of the Museum Quarter – the luxurious and cultural heart of the city – BARBOUNIA offers a unique setting. With its glass ceiling and adjacent terrace, it is an asset to Amsterdam.

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Unique experience on top of the Zalmhaven | Rotterdam

16-1-2024

Rotterdam is getting ready for a new highlight. Magnicity, the world leader in high-altitude urban recreation, is opening a high-end and innovative restaurant and bar concept and experience on the 57th & 58th floors of the iconic Zalmhaventoren at the end of this year. It promises to be a unique experience, enriched with storytelling linked to Rotterdam.

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Trends we spotted | Week 49

11-12-2023

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 amongst others:

• An emission-free and energy-efficient coffee roasting line will be built in Belgium – a collaboration between Sucafina, Beyers Koffie and the Belgian cleantech company CEE.
• A recent study by the University of Wageningen researched the Dutch supermarket sector and reports a significant decrease in food waste.
• SVH (The Dutch foundation for professionalism in the catering industry) has announced the Top 3 Best Hospitality Training Companies and Best Trainers for 2023/2024.
• Fletcher Hotels, the largest hotel chain in the Netherlands, expands with the acquisition of Hotel Restaurant Oud London in Zeist.
• Mercure Hotels celebrates its 50th anniversary with the launch of ‘Discover Local: The Bucket List Edition’, a selection of 50 unique culinary experiences worldwide.
• Relais & Châteaux, a leading association of world-class chefs, has committed to protecting the critically endangered European eel by immediately removing it from their menus. #EELNOTANKYOU
• From Instagram: Christmas tree croissants as a festive delight; espresso Romano and gilded holiday splendor at Le Bristol Paris.

Enjoy reading!

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Heavenly dining in the unique church interior of restaurant G7 in Sittard

30-11-2023

The G7 restaurant in Sittard (in the south of the Netherlands), located in the Gruizenkerkje (church) from 1634, has a new interior. With a mix of old church elements, modern comforts and international allure, is the interior unique for Sittard and matches the cooking level and ambitions of the owners Danny Meijers and Rik Opstals better.

Great idea to eat out in a church during the festive month of December, otherwise I’m sure too but the ambiance in the church is probably magical now. There are many more little churches where you can eat, like for example: Noor in Groningen, Bunk Amsterdam and Utrecht (you can also stay overnight here) and, for example, De Kleine Toren in Baarland and many more. read more

ROAM & Desert Inn Pub opens at Carlton Oasis Spijkenisse

24-11-2023

Reopening – During the grand opening of the completely renovated restaurant ROAM & Desert Inn Pub, Carlton Oasis in Spijkenisse welcomed guests and locals to a renewed hospitality experience where everyone is welcome.

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Bols Cocktail Academy | Reopening after renovation

16-11-2023

Bols known as the world’s first cocktail brand is reopening the Bols Cocktail Academy in Amsterdam after a renovation. With the expansion to 21 high-end cocktail stations, ambitious, driven bartenders and entrepreneurs can improve their knowledge and skills in a brand new, professional and international academy. The Academy is ready for the future!

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Trends we spotted | Week 45

14-11-2023

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’.

• ‘Cheers without tears’ – Sisters Kaat and Marie of The Mocktail Club make it easier to choose an alcohol-free alternative this New Year’s Eve.
• Too Good To Go also provides Magic Packages. Read on to see what’s in them!
• Dutch chef Ties van Oosten is cooking ‘Futuristic’ at Eatrenalin at the Europa-Park Resort.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Central Station provides shelter for economically homeless people in cooperation with ROOM FOR CHANGE.
• The Coca-Cola Christmas truck will tour the United Kingdom again. Seems like a lot of fun, we would love that in the Netherlands too, right?
• Frostys Christmas Pop-Up is a spectacular bar with a cozy and enchanting Christmas ambiance. With 4 locations in America. Looks top notch with DJs, sexy Santa Clauses and elves.
• FLOWERBX, a luxury floral brand, is the new creative floral specialist in the lobby of the Corinthia hotel in London.
• Dinner overlooking NYC’s premier ice rink: the ‘après skate chalets’ at Rockefeller Plaza by Balsam Hill.
• We previously wrote about the cobots Flippy and Chippy and now we came across another revolutionary cobot. This one is called Hyphen and is currently being tested at Chipotle.

Enjoy reading!

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