Evernow
If you appreciate a colourful and eclectic living space then you must visit Evernow at Het Industriegebouw. This beautiful store and maker space is filled with beautiful items such as candles, cards and tableware. They also sell plants for your own urban jungle. And for those trendy urbanites in town, Evernow has the chicest handmade […]
Chicken on a Stick
Rotterdammers love satay – small pieces of marinated meat cooked on a wooden skewer. Chicken satay ajam is a particular favourite! For the tastiest chicken and other satay options, we suggest trying these places… Words: Ellen Scholtens IndonesiaA local newspaper once named this family business as the ‘best satay’. With both a pop-up restaurant at […]
The Eye of the Tiger
International Film Festival Rotterdam Undoubtedly one of the highlights of the year, the IFFR takes over the city for 12 whole days. The festival is not only a public event for film fanatics and culture lovers, but also a meeting of thousands of film professionals, reporters and critics from all over the world. The programme […]
Elite Retreat
A little over 100 years ago, Kralingen was an independent village where good money was being made in the peat extraction business. It was a place where the elite built retreats and almshouses for widows and elderly maidservants. Words: Evelien Baks You may often hear locals describing something old as being ‘as old as the […]
Winter Tales
VOCES8 & Codarts Dance The eight top vocalists from VOCES8 will treat you to a colourful collection of ‘Winter Tales’: music for the cold winter months! You’ll be dreaming of soft twinkling lights, snowy landscapes, cosy blankets with a roaring fire. After the break, the singers join together with Codarts Dance for an exciting show. […]
Wes eettentje
Named after American filmmaker Wes Anderson, who you might know from movies such The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Royal Tenenbaums, this ‘eettentje’ has a cinematic 50/60s vibe. It’s a colourful and quirky place, just like the popular films and also mirrored in the menu’s dishes – we love the the couscous salad and flatbread […]
Alexanderhoeve
Walking past the shop of Cor and Tonia de Graaf, you can catch the mouth-watering smell of roasted nuts. Step inside to discover a rich assortment of national traditionally-made cheeses such as Boerenkaas (farmer’s cheese) from Krimpenerwaard, “Gouda cheese” from The Groene Hart, and cheese from North Holland. Great foreign cheeses and matching wines are […]
Pas de Deux
Scapino Ballet Rotterdam and pianist Michiel Borstlap present dance concert Pas de Deux After a successful tour in 2016 and a nomination for the VSCD dance prize, Pas de Deux will re-enter the theaters from 8 February. Pas de Deux is a pure dance and music experience, a dance concert in which two worlds come […]
Ice Skating!
Can you think of anything more romantic than ice skating in the winter? Skating rink Rotterdam is open throughout the winter months, offering two covered skating courses: a 400-metre covered track with official ISU dimensions for competitive skaters, and a 800-square metre course for anyone that just wants to have fun on the ice! Please note […]
Mijn Tante
From a baggage chest of the Holland America Line to a beautiful 1950s suitcase set in old blue, you will find it all at Mijn Tante (my aunt). But do not expect a hodgepodge of old furniture, all items have been carefully selected and are interspersed with contemporary items. Like small paintings made by local […]