Lifestyle-apartment hotel brand Locke opens aparthotel WunderLocke in Munich

25-7-2022

Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke is expanding in Europe with the opening of aparthotel WunderLocke – a hospitality concept in Munich that is the most ambitious Locke hotel to date. Open for short and long stays from 17 July, WunderLocke is the ideal starting point for locals and tourists alike to discover the up-and-coming Sendling district.

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Annoncer kitchen management system signs partnership agreement with the Dutch Alliance Gastronomique

25-7-2022

The developer and supplier of the Annoncer kitchen management system has signed a partnership agreement with the restaurant association Alliance Gastronomique. The agreement was signed on behalf of Alliance Gastronomique by chairman Gerard Wollerich and Annoncer managing director Madelon van Leenen.

Annoncer Kitchen management system has been developed by the Dutch company Index Hospitality Systems and is considered the most advanced system in the gastronomy sector. Orders arrive in the kitchen automatically and chefs have full control and overview of the tables and guests in the restaurant.

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Bolsius Professional introduces sustainable refill candle concept StylEco®

22-7-2022

Bolsius Professional from Schijndel in the Netherlands will introduce the first refillable candle concept StylEco® in September 2022. This is the first refill candle concept for the hospitality industry in which the candle burns up completely without waste or residue. This cozy candle in a stylish glass holder also burns for 50 hours, is made of sustainable raw materials and is easily replaceable.

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W Costa Navarino will open this August

22-7-2022

Opening – W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, prepares to debut in Greece on August 11th with the opening of W Costa Navarino. Bookings are now open for the new property which welcomes exclusively adults and young adults over 12 years old, and is located in Navarino Waterfront, the newest integrated resort area of Costa Navarino. This is the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean,  located in the Greek region of Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese.

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Boergondisch Weekend at ‘t Noorden

21-7-2022

It’s difficult to translate a word joke in another language but we will try to, restaurant ‘t Noorden in Aalten, a rural location in the Achterhoek region in the East of the Netherlands celebrates a Burgundy weekend but calls it Boergondic – (boer is the Dutch word for farmer). Back to Boergundy – A weekend with the best of two years of Boergundy on a brand new terrace and an incredible holiday setting. Delicious beers, wines and Boergondic snacks with live music. The Boergondisch Weekend takes place on 12, 13 and 14 August 2022 on the Boergundy holiday terrace at ‘t Noorden. Enjoy the healthy Farmer’s common sense!

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Summer theatre at hotel Kapellerput

21-7-2022

Theatre agency Damen en de Heer will organise a series of open-air theatre performances at hotel Kapellerput this summer. It’s the second year for this summer theatre and all performances will take place in the outdoor theatre of Kapellerput. On six Saturday evenings during the summer holidays, various artists will be on stage with a diverse programme. The first performance takes place this Saturday,  July 23.

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Tante Rikie has one more wish | Assholes, stay home!

11-7-2022

The ‘Zwarte Cross’ is a famous festival in the East of the Netherlands which will take place from July 14 untill the 17th. “A Zwarte Cross (Black Cross) with zero anti-social incidents, I would really consider that a nice farewell gift!” That was Tante Rikie’s (Auntie Rikie’s) response when asked if she had any wishes for her 25th (and last!) year as festival director. Tante Rikie and her organization almost have a perfect score concerning  good atmosphere at the unique festival, but there are still some visitors who just do not understand the festival and the hospitality of the Achterhoek region. There is always a small group of assholes (on the 229,500 visitors) responsible for vandalism, discrimination and (sexually) violent behavior. Therefore, now a call for this minority: Sell your ticket on TicketSwap and stay home!

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Trends we spotted | Week 27

11-7-2022

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 ‘World of Barbie’ near Toronto, Canada and  ‘Bistrot Top Chef’ opened in France last week. They only serve dishes made by the candidates during the different seasons!

Aruba will host the Fourth Annual Vow Renewal on August 11 on the beautiful Eagle Beach! And the Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago will celebrate National Ice Cream Day (July 17) with free ice cream and the world’s first outdoor Sprinkle Pool.

The Connaught hotel in London announces the unveiling of a new hidden gem in the heart of the hotel – The Connaught Cigar Merchants. And the World’s 50 Best Restaurants announces the 51-100 list for 2022.

The Munich ice cream shop, Keep Bañana, turns rescued, overripe bananas into vegan soft serve and in the USA Dutch Bros serves new nostalgic drinks: Cookie Dough Cold Brew and the frozen Cookie Dough Freeze. It sound like we would love these sweet cold brews here in Europe as well!

From the Netherlands: LocalTea. They developed a unique tea plant which means that tea can be grown anywhere in Europe now. By growing and producing tea locally, LocalTea saves 96-99% water, energy and CO2!

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High end restaurant SECRET GARDEN | Nikkei Cuisine in Amsterdam

8-7-2022

Opening – In August high end restaurant SECRET GARDEN will open at the Reguliersdwarsstraat in Amsterdam. Inspired by multidisciplinary catering establishments in London, Madrid, Dubai and Paris, SECRET GARDEN is a place where you can not only dine, but also have a great time. SECRET GARDEN is a new initiative by brothers and hospitality entrepreneurs Roy and Mike Poppes. With more than 10 years of experience in the international catering industry, they missed a real mature, internationally oriented restaurant with experience in Amsterdam. An establishment where you don’t have to go into town after dinner, because you can continue the evening with cocktails and live entertainment. SECRET GARDEN offers precisely that added value and therefore becomes a unique addition to both the restaurant and nightlife offerings in Amsterdam.

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THE SKYNIGHT by Molteni&C and GREEN Gastrobar

8-7-2022

Recently chef Peter Lute and his wife Marieke opened GREEN Gastrobar in the Valley building in Amsterdam South. Together with Molteni&C they host THE SKYNIGHT, every Friday from 19.00 until midnight. Enjoy an amazing 360° sunset over Amsterdam from the penthouse of architectural masterpiece Valley. While enjoying the finest drinks and surprising vegetarian culinary creations of GREEN. With weekly live music and limited seating. Where exclusivity is really exclusivity and the attention to the guest is un-Amsterdam. Enjoyment on a grand scale in stylish, sophisticated surroundings.

We checked the vibes at this new international hotspot! Our colleague Leonie van Spronsen, who lived in New York for several years, compared it to Restauration Hardware located in the Meatpacking District. Although the view from the much higher Valley Building is certainly better.  

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