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The \u201c50 Best Pizzerias in the World\u201d 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nA new list of the top 50 (and 100) best pizzerias<\/a> in the world has been published. For the best pizza in the world, you don\u2019t have to go to Italy, head to London, to \u201cNapoli on the Road,\u201d run by a chef with a very Italian-sounding name, Michele Pascarella. In second place is \u201cUna Pizza Napoletana\u201d in New York, and in third place is \u201cConfine\u201d in Milan. At number 36 is nNea in Amsterdam<\/a>; they were first included on this list in 2019. Check out the complete list here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/THE501-300x182.png\")
The ’50 Best Pizzerias’ 2026 – 1 Napoli on the Road London – 2 Una Pizza Napoletana New York – 3 Confine Milano<\/p><\/div>\n
The \u201850 Best Hotels in the world\u2019 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nAlso recently unveiled: the fourth annual edition of The 50 Best Hotels in the World<\/a>. For the first time since its inception, the awards ceremony was held outside London, bringing travel industry leaders and enthusiasts together at Les Salles du Carrousel in Paris to celebrate exceptional hotel experiences from around the world. Rosewood Hong Kong (No. 1) has once again been recognised as the World’s Best Hotel, following its ranking as No. 1 in 2025 and No. 3 in 2024. The hotel therefore also clinched the title of Best Hotel in Asia. Numbers 2 and 3 are also in Asia: Capella Bangkok and Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River. In the top 50, there are 18 hotels in Asia, 21 in Europe, 6 in North America, 2 in South America, 2 in South Africa, and one in Australia: Capella Sydney (16). Check out the top 50 Best Hotels here<\/a>.<\/p>\nRecord number of 103 gold medals at the Wine Tasting of the Low Countries 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nA record number of 103 gold medals were awarded at the 2026 Wine Tasting of the Low Countries. A total of 247 Dutch and Belgian wines were judged. Of these, 91 percent received a medal. The medals and accompanying honorary awards were presented on Wednesday, September 16, during a festive gathering at the Dutch Wine Museum in Arnhem. A striking feature of the 2026 tasting is the large proportion of young wines. Of the 247 wines submitted, 147 are from the 2025 vintage, an early and ripe vintage. You can read the inspection report here<\/a> (unfortunately in Dutch).<\/p>\nThe overall honorary award for Best Vineyard Owner 2024-2026 has been awarded to Betuws Wijndomein (NL), Wijngaard Hesselink (NL), and Wijndomein Vandersteene (B). These wineries achieved the highest average scores during the Wine Tasting of the Low Countries for three consecutive years. Check out the complete list of winners in the press release<\/a> by the Dutch wine info<\/a>. \u00a0(published in English as well).<\/p>\n![\"Record](\"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/RECORD1-300x182.png\")
Record number of 103 gold medals at the Wine Tasting of the Low Countries 2026<\/p><\/div>\n
Bar Spin opens in Amsterdam-West | Where the worlds of pool, vinyl and hospitality come together<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe already wrote about Bar Spin<\/a>\u00a0back in August, and since 12 September, Spin has opened its doors in Amsterdam-West. A new hospitality concept where a love of analogue music, high-quality hospitality and games come together. Not driven by any single one of these elements on its own, but by the conviction that it’s precisely the combination of them that creates a new way of going out. Behind the Bar Spin<\/a> initiative is a collective of entrepreneurs with extensive experience in Amsterdam’s hospitality, festival and nightlife sectors. Tournament-standard pool tables, integrated into a setting that invites guests, together with the signature cocktails and bites, to stay a little longer. Check out their website here<\/a>!<\/p>\nKEWPIE IT | What makes the Japanese Egg Sandwich so extraordinary?<\/strong><\/h3>\nKewpie Corporation<\/a> has invited Londoners to discover how one simple squeeze can transform one of the world’s most iconic sandwiches, last weekend. Through their experiential pop-up in Covent Garden Piazza, the iconic Japanese mayonnaise brand<\/a> brought its rich, creamy, umami flavour to the heart of London’s food scene, celebrating the ingredient that elevates the Tamago Sando AKA the iconic Japanese Egg Sandwich. Check out their website or the press release<\/a>.<\/p>\nChef-entrepreneur Edwin Muns opens 3rd restaurant, De Hofsmid in the Betuwe, together with 2 young, ambitious talents<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn November 2026, Brasserie De Hofsmid<\/a> will open its doors in Buren, in the Betuwe region. De Hofsmid will be an easy-going brasserie and an accessible meeting place throughout the day, where guests are welcome for a cup of coffee with pastry, a lunch, a relaxed drink, or a leisurely dinner.<\/p>\nDay-to-day management is in the hands of two young, ambitious talents from the region: chef Cas Vieleers and host Yorick van Gelder, supported by experienced hospitality entrepreneur and chef Edwin Muns. Following Brasserie Poelzicht in Kapel-Avezaath and Petit Caveau Wijnbar & Bistro in Tiel<\/a>, this is the third venture Muns has started in five years. Just as he did at Petit Caveau, he is once again giving young talent from the Betuwe the space to run their own business.<\/p>\nA short documentary about Omakase Amsterdam<\/strong><\/h3>\nOmakase Amsterdam<\/a> is celebrating its first anniversary and has made a short documentary to mark the occasion. In it, the owners share their experiences of catching a 600-kilo bluefin tuna in Spain, as well as celebrating Omakase Amsterdam’s<\/a> first year. Well worth a watch!<\/p>\n
The ’50 Best Pizzerias’ 2026 – 1 Napoli on the Road London – 2 Una Pizza Napoletana New York – 3 Confine Milano<\/p><\/div>\n
The \u201850 Best Hotels in the world\u2019 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nAlso recently unveiled: the fourth annual edition of The 50 Best Hotels in the World<\/a>. For the first time since its inception, the awards ceremony was held outside London, bringing travel industry leaders and enthusiasts together at Les Salles du Carrousel in Paris to celebrate exceptional hotel experiences from around the world. Rosewood Hong Kong (No. 1) has once again been recognised as the World’s Best Hotel, following its ranking as No. 1 in 2025 and No. 3 in 2024. The hotel therefore also clinched the title of Best Hotel in Asia. Numbers 2 and 3 are also in Asia: Capella Bangkok and Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River. In the top 50, there are 18 hotels in Asia, 21 in Europe, 6 in North America, 2 in South America, 2 in South Africa, and one in Australia: Capella Sydney (16). Check out the top 50 Best Hotels here<\/a>.<\/p>\nRecord number of 103 gold medals at the Wine Tasting of the Low Countries 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nA record number of 103 gold medals were awarded at the 2026 Wine Tasting of the Low Countries. A total of 247 Dutch and Belgian wines were judged. Of these, 91 percent received a medal. The medals and accompanying honorary awards were presented on Wednesday, September 16, during a festive gathering at the Dutch Wine Museum in Arnhem. A striking feature of the 2026 tasting is the large proportion of young wines. Of the 247 wines submitted, 147 are from the 2025 vintage, an early and ripe vintage. You can read the inspection report here<\/a> (unfortunately in Dutch).<\/p>\nThe overall honorary award for Best Vineyard Owner 2024-2026 has been awarded to Betuws Wijndomein (NL), Wijngaard Hesselink (NL), and Wijndomein Vandersteene (B). These wineries achieved the highest average scores during the Wine Tasting of the Low Countries for three consecutive years. Check out the complete list of winners in the press release<\/a> by the Dutch wine info<\/a>. \u00a0(published in English as well).<\/p>\nRecord number of 103 gold medals at the Wine Tasting of the Low Countries 2026<\/p><\/div>\n
Bar Spin opens in Amsterdam-West | Where the worlds of pool, vinyl and hospitality come together<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe already wrote about Bar Spin<\/a>\u00a0back in August, and since 12 September, Spin has opened its doors in Amsterdam-West. A new hospitality concept where a love of analogue music, high-quality hospitality and games come together. Not driven by any single one of these elements on its own, but by the conviction that it’s precisely the combination of them that creates a new way of going out. Behind the Bar Spin<\/a> initiative is a collective of entrepreneurs with extensive experience in Amsterdam’s hospitality, festival and nightlife sectors. Tournament-standard pool tables, integrated into a setting that invites guests, together with the signature cocktails and bites, to stay a little longer. Check out their website here<\/a>!<\/p>\nKEWPIE IT | What makes the Japanese Egg Sandwich so extraordinary?<\/strong><\/h3>\nKewpie Corporation<\/a> has invited Londoners to discover how one simple squeeze can transform one of the world’s most iconic sandwiches, last weekend. Through their experiential pop-up in Covent Garden Piazza, the iconic Japanese mayonnaise brand<\/a> brought its rich, creamy, umami flavour to the heart of London’s food scene, celebrating the ingredient that elevates the Tamago Sando AKA the iconic Japanese Egg Sandwich. Check out their website or the press release<\/a>.<\/p>\nChef-entrepreneur Edwin Muns opens 3rd restaurant, De Hofsmid in the Betuwe, together with 2 young, ambitious talents<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn November 2026, Brasserie De Hofsmid<\/a> will open its doors in Buren, in the Betuwe region. De Hofsmid will be an easy-going brasserie and an accessible meeting place throughout the day, where guests are welcome for a cup of coffee with pastry, a lunch, a relaxed drink, or a leisurely dinner.<\/p>\nDay-to-day management is in the hands of two young, ambitious talents from the region: chef Cas Vieleers and host Yorick van Gelder, supported by experienced hospitality entrepreneur and chef Edwin Muns. Following Brasserie Poelzicht in Kapel-Avezaath and Petit Caveau Wijnbar & Bistro in Tiel<\/a>, this is the third venture Muns has started in five years. Just as he did at Petit Caveau, he is once again giving young talent from the Betuwe the space to run their own business.<\/p>\nA short documentary about Omakase Amsterdam<\/strong><\/h3>\nOmakase Amsterdam<\/a> is celebrating its first anniversary and has made a short documentary to mark the occasion. In it, the owners share their experiences of catching a 600-kilo bluefin tuna in Spain, as well as celebrating Omakase Amsterdam’s<\/a> first year. Well worth a watch!<\/p>\n
Record number of 103 gold medals at the Wine Tasting of the Low Countries 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\nA record number of 103 gold medals were awarded at the 2026 Wine Tasting of the Low Countries. A total of 247 Dutch and Belgian wines were judged. Of these, 91 percent received a medal. The medals and accompanying honorary awards were presented on Wednesday, September 16, during a festive gathering at the Dutch Wine Museum in Arnhem. A striking feature of the 2026 tasting is the large proportion of young wines. Of the 247 wines submitted, 147 are from the 2025 vintage, an early and ripe vintage. You can read the inspection report here<\/a> (unfortunately in Dutch).<\/p>\nThe overall honorary award for Best Vineyard Owner 2024-2026 has been awarded to Betuws Wijndomein (NL), Wijngaard Hesselink (NL), and Wijndomein Vandersteene (B). These wineries achieved the highest average scores during the Wine Tasting of the Low Countries for three consecutive years. Check out the complete list of winners in the press release<\/a> by the Dutch wine info<\/a>. \u00a0(published in English as well).<\/p>\nRecord number of 103 gold medals at the Wine Tasting of the Low Countries 2026<\/p><\/div>\n
Bar Spin opens in Amsterdam-West | Where the worlds of pool, vinyl and hospitality come together<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe already wrote about Bar Spin<\/a>\u00a0back in August, and since 12 September, Spin has opened its doors in Amsterdam-West. A new hospitality concept where a love of analogue music, high-quality hospitality and games come together. Not driven by any single one of these elements on its own, but by the conviction that it’s precisely the combination of them that creates a new way of going out. Behind the Bar Spin<\/a> initiative is a collective of entrepreneurs with extensive experience in Amsterdam’s hospitality, festival and nightlife sectors. Tournament-standard pool tables, integrated into a setting that invites guests, together with the signature cocktails and bites, to stay a little longer. Check out their website here<\/a>!<\/p>\nKEWPIE IT | What makes the Japanese Egg Sandwich so extraordinary?<\/strong><\/h3>\nKewpie Corporation<\/a> has invited Londoners to discover how one simple squeeze can transform one of the world’s most iconic sandwiches, last weekend. Through their experiential pop-up in Covent Garden Piazza, the iconic Japanese mayonnaise brand<\/a> brought its rich, creamy, umami flavour to the heart of London’s food scene, celebrating the ingredient that elevates the Tamago Sando AKA the iconic Japanese Egg Sandwich. Check out their website or the press release<\/a>.<\/p>\nChef-entrepreneur Edwin Muns opens 3rd restaurant, De Hofsmid in the Betuwe, together with 2 young, ambitious talents<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn November 2026, Brasserie De Hofsmid<\/a> will open its doors in Buren, in the Betuwe region. De Hofsmid will be an easy-going brasserie and an accessible meeting place throughout the day, where guests are welcome for a cup of coffee with pastry, a lunch, a relaxed drink, or a leisurely dinner.<\/p>\nDay-to-day management is in the hands of two young, ambitious talents from the region: chef Cas Vieleers and host Yorick van Gelder, supported by experienced hospitality entrepreneur and chef Edwin Muns. Following Brasserie Poelzicht in Kapel-Avezaath and Petit Caveau Wijnbar & Bistro in Tiel<\/a>, this is the third venture Muns has started in five years. Just as he did at Petit Caveau, he is once again giving young talent from the Betuwe the space to run their own business.<\/p>\nA short documentary about Omakase Amsterdam<\/strong><\/h3>\nOmakase Amsterdam<\/a> is celebrating its first anniversary and has made a short documentary to mark the occasion. In it, the owners share their experiences of catching a 600-kilo bluefin tuna in Spain, as well as celebrating Omakase Amsterdam’s<\/a> first year. Well worth a watch!<\/p>\n
The overall honorary award for Best Vineyard Owner 2024-2026 has been awarded to Betuws Wijndomein (NL), Wijngaard Hesselink (NL), and Wijndomein Vandersteene (B). These wineries achieved the highest average scores during the Wine Tasting of the Low Countries for three consecutive years. Check out the complete list of winners in the press release<\/a> by the Dutch wine info<\/a>. \u00a0(published in English as well).<\/p>\n Record number of 103 gold medals at the Wine Tasting of the Low Countries 2026<\/p><\/div>\n We already wrote about Bar Spin<\/a>\u00a0back in August, and since 12 September, Spin has opened its doors in Amsterdam-West. A new hospitality concept where a love of analogue music, high-quality hospitality and games come together. Not driven by any single one of these elements on its own, but by the conviction that it’s precisely the combination of them that creates a new way of going out. Behind the Bar Spin<\/a> initiative is a collective of entrepreneurs with extensive experience in Amsterdam’s hospitality, festival and nightlife sectors. Tournament-standard pool tables, integrated into a setting that invites guests, together with the signature cocktails and bites, to stay a little longer. Check out their website here<\/a>!<\/p>\n Kewpie Corporation<\/a> has invited Londoners to discover how one simple squeeze can transform one of the world’s most iconic sandwiches, last weekend. Through their experiential pop-up in Covent Garden Piazza, the iconic Japanese mayonnaise brand<\/a> brought its rich, creamy, umami flavour to the heart of London’s food scene, celebrating the ingredient that elevates the Tamago Sando AKA the iconic Japanese Egg Sandwich. Check out their website or the press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n In November 2026, Brasserie De Hofsmid<\/a> will open its doors in Buren, in the Betuwe region. De Hofsmid will be an easy-going brasserie and an accessible meeting place throughout the day, where guests are welcome for a cup of coffee with pastry, a lunch, a relaxed drink, or a leisurely dinner.<\/p>\n Day-to-day management is in the hands of two young, ambitious talents from the region: chef Cas Vieleers and host Yorick van Gelder, supported by experienced hospitality entrepreneur and chef Edwin Muns. Following Brasserie Poelzicht in Kapel-Avezaath and Petit Caveau Wijnbar & Bistro in Tiel<\/a>, this is the third venture Muns has started in five years. Just as he did at Petit Caveau, he is once again giving young talent from the Betuwe the space to run their own business.<\/p>\n Omakase Amsterdam<\/a> is celebrating its first anniversary and has made a short documentary to mark the occasion. In it, the owners share their experiences of catching a 600-kilo bluefin tuna in Spain, as well as celebrating Omakase Amsterdam’s<\/a> first year. Well worth a watch!<\/p>\nBar Spin opens in Amsterdam-West | Where the worlds of pool, vinyl and hospitality come together<\/strong><\/h3>\n
KEWPIE IT | What makes the Japanese Egg Sandwich so extraordinary?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Chef-entrepreneur Edwin Muns opens 3rd restaurant, De Hofsmid in the Betuwe, together with 2 young, ambitious talents<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A short documentary about Omakase Amsterdam<\/strong><\/h3>\n