NY Basement
This is a new restaurant with an old soul. NY Basement is a fine dining restaurant in Hotel New York’s souterrain. It’s every bit as hip and historic as the ground floor restaurant, but is smaller, more exclusive and intimate. As guests descend the so-called ‘stairway to history’ they find themselves transported to a previous […]
Thoms Stadsbrouwerij
Fancy tapping some home-brewed beer while you eat? Guests eat and drink among the beer tanks at this city centre brewery. They can even draw their own refreshments, with a choice of Thoms Keilen, Thoms Weizen, Thoms Hoppy Pale Ale, Thoms Brut IPA and others. Beer really doesn’t get any fresher. But if ale isn’t […]
Vermeyden Delicatessen
Rotterdam-West’s top deli, established more than 100 years ago with a Royal warrant of appointment, and a reputation as a trusted supplier of local and imported delicacies. For quality breads, cheeses, meats, luxury olive oils, vinegar, coffee, tea, and wine. It’s all available in the shop annex and lunchroom. Vermeyden delicatessen also sells filled rolls […]
Arty Oasis
Explore: Charlois There’s a special little village in Rotterdam-Zuid called Charlois, or Sharloys as the locals pronounce it with their rolling Rotterdam accent. In recent years it has become a haven for artists and is a nice place to take a stroll. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Words: Evelien Baks [dt_gap height=”10″ /] It’s impossible to miss […]
Rotterdam’s Favourite Lifestyle Market
Swan Market Bags made from old tyres, art on canvas, home decor, jewellery, vintage dresses? They’re all here at this hip lifestyle market. Foodwise, expect everything from locally-sourced bread to the cutest cupcakes. Add some live music, activities for kids and a great location and you have the perfect day out. 23 September & 28 […]
Harvest Coffee Brewers
It may not be the easiest coffee bar in town to find, but it’s got to be one of the best. Tucked away in Glashaven, Harvest is owned by Zjevaun Janga, winner of the 2012 Dutch Championship Barista competition. So you can expect really good coffee, as well as healthy breakfasts and lunchs such as […]
Made in Rotterdam
New, wild and re-imagined drinks are a hit with Rotterdammers. Their verdict? The stiffer, the better! Stookolie 010 Pitch black and only suitable for those with a strong constitution, Stookolie 010 was originally produced by a group of artists and sold off the back of a truck in secret locations. Made from pure alcohol and, to […]
Travel the world
Hotspot: The Foodhallen [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Words: Ellen Scholtens Photo: Bart Hoogveld [dt_gap height=”10″ /] A former warehouse transformed into a designer hotel with its own mercado is the latest hotspot at Kop van Zuid. Located in a historic building that, from 1818 onwards, was originally used to store tea, seeds and nuts. The mercado, […]
RotterdamseKost
Food & Music [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This food festival boasts the Netherlands’ largest outdoor bar and promises to be both a culinary and musical surprise. As well as typical Rotterdam street food, there will be signature dishes from the city’s best restaurants. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] There will also be live shows by […]
Djemaa el Fna
A perfect festival to end the summer. Inspired by the Marrakech square of the same name, Djemaa el Fna will transform Museumpark into a bustling Moroccan village, where you can smell the tajines and hear the beat of the drums. There will even be a colourful souk, where you will find literature, music, theatre, comedy, […]