Trends we spotted | Week 38
Heineken Hoek on Leidseplein in Amsterdam has a new bistro concept 
Heineken Hoek on Leidseplein in Amsterdam has a new bistro concept 
Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai will open this October
Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai will open this October
Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels at the golfcourse
Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels at the golfcourse
Rendering Central Perk Coffeehouse is coming to Times Square this fall
Restaurant Suus in The Hague has a new chef and the Suusje deli has opened
The Belgium Sake Festival will take place on Octobre 4 & 5 in Antwerp
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:
- Heineken Hoek on the Leidseplein in Amsterdam gets a new bistro concept, hearty food without fuss.
- Central Perk Coffeehouse, the iconic Friends hangout, is coming to Times Square this fall.
- The Belgium Sake Festival will take place on Octobre 4 & 5 in Antwerp.
- Restaurant Suus, the restaurant of Hotel De Plesman and culinary hotspot in The Hague, has a new chef and a new menu. And their deli Suusje has opened.
- Great tiny gesture: Scarlet Letter cocktail at Mr. Fogg’s in London.
- Mandarin Oriental will debut Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai in October 2025, located in the iconic Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Radisson Hotel Group opens Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels, located at the prestigious The National Golf Brussels, 15 minutes from the city centre.
- We recently came across a great example of HosPETality – a BARKUTERIE Board – at BrewDog South Eveleigh in Australia!
- The first NYC Bakery Run takes place this weekend, we wonder when the first Bakery Run will be held in Amsterdam?
Enjoy reading!
Heineken Hoek on Leidseplein in Amsterdam gets a new bistro concept | hearty food without fuss
The former steakhouse on the first floor of the Heineken Hoek is making way for a living room bistro for everyone. Heineken Hoek Bistro is an accessible neighbourhood restaurant with French influences where you can drop in for a quick bite before the theatre, but also enjoy an extensive meal with oysters and a good bottle of wine. Unpretentious, but always with an eye for quality, right in the middle of the bustling Leidseplein. Check out their website in the link in the title.
Central Perk Coffeehouse is coming to Times Square this fall
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and CenPer Holdings are bringing the iconic FRIENDS hangout to life with a modern twist. The café will feature exceptional coffee, food, exclusive merchandise, and the famous Orange Sofa room. Following Boston’s success, New York’s first Central Perk invites fans and visitors to create unforgettable moments in the city where FRIENDS began.
Belgium Sake Festival on Octobre 4 & 5 in Antwerp
Sake Master Jonas Kellens once again is bringing together the absolute best of the sake world – this time at a new location in the heart of Antwerp. The Sake festival will be festively opened with a “Kagami Biraki” ceremony with the Japanese ambassador present. The first 250 visitors will receive a free sake in a wooden “masu”. Last year, the festival welcomed over 1,500 visitors. On Friday 4 and Saturday 5 October 2025, in honour of World Sake Day (October 1st), the beautiful Jacques Event Venue (Reyndersstraat 6, Antwerp) will be transformed into the epicentre of sake culture in Europe. More than 1,000 tickets have already been sold one month before the event and 150 masterclasses have been sold in advance. More details on their website, link in the title. Admission is free, but registration is required!
Restaurant Suus in The Hague has a new chef and the Suusje deli has opened
Restaurant Suus, the restaurant of Hotel De Plesman and culinary hotspot in The Hague, has a new chef and a new menu. Chef Kyan van Bommel has experience in various renowned restaurants and is now bringing his experience to Suus. The menu consists of fresh, refined dishes, such as heirloom tomato salad with burrata and Hokkaido scallop with grapefruit granita. In addition, Suusje, Suus’s new deli, has opened, where you can enjoy coffee, fresh bread and delicacies to take away. We wrote about Restaurant Suus earlier. Link to their website in the title.
Scarlet Letter cocktail at Mr. Fogg’s
In August, Robin van Spronsen wrote a blog about ‘tiny gestures’ at cocktail bars. This cocktail from Mr. Fogg’s in London would have fit in perfectly. The Scarlet Letter comes with a note from the guest who ordered the cocktail for you. Funny! The website with Mr. Fogg’s locations is linked in the title. Watch the reel below.
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Mandarin Oriental to open at Wasl Tower, Downtown Dubai
Mandarin Oriental will debut Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai in October 2025, located in the iconic Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road. The landmark property will feature 259 rooms and suites, 224 branded residences, and a rooftop helipad, offering panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline. With the city’s tallest ceramic façade and innovative sustainable design, the tower sets a new benchmark in urban architecture. Guests can enjoy The Spa across two floors, 10 dining concepts spanning global cuisines, and Dubai’s first-ever Mandarin Oriental residences, combining luxury living with the brand’s legendary service. More details in their press release, link in the title.
Landmark golf resort Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels opens its doors
Radisson Hotel Group opens Radisson Collection The National Hotel, Brussels, located at the prestigious The National Golf Brussels, 15 minutes from the city centre. The hotel has 150 rooms, including 30 suites, and was designed by architect Olivier Dwek. Guests enjoy sustainable luxury thanks to an advanced geothermal system. Facilities include the Stoke Grill House & Brasserie restaurant, eight meeting rooms and a roof terrace. Guests can relax in the adjacent spa, as they all have full access to David Lloyd Sterrebeek, one of Belgium’s most prestigious wellness centres. Direct access to the 18-hole golf course makes the hotel a unique destination for both relaxation and business events. More details on their website, link in the title.
When is the first Bakery Run in Amsterdam? | The first NYC Bakery Run takes place this weekend
A fun initiative in New York: ‘The NYC Bakery Run’ is taking place this weekend with 100 ‘lucky runners’ who will run past eight top bakeries and receive free pastries at each one. The comments below the reel indicate that more bakeries are organising similar runs! The reel can be found in the link in the title.
A BARKUTERIE Board for your guest’s dog
Last summer, we wrote another article about HosPETality – with fun examples for restaurants and hotels that allow dogs. We recently came across another great example – a BARKUTERIE Board – at BrewDog South Eveleigh in Australia! Enjoying a beer with your owner. Watch Drizzy the Cavoodle’s reel below, looks great!
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