Restaurant ‘t Ambachthuys
We know that shopping can be exhausting, so after a day of wandering around Hillegersberg take a break and sit down at Restaurant ‘t Ambachthuys. Located in a monumental building, this place offers a great choice for food lovers. Classic French cuisine is at the heart of its menu, but the chefs are always curious […]
Toko Trash
Toko Trash Welcome to Manuela’s tropical kitchen, proof that you don’t always need to board a plane to feel like you are on a holiday. The decor here does the trick: the pink kitchen with its palm-tree print, the amazing painted ceiling and the laidback atmosphere all suggesting you’re somewhere far more exotic. Toko Trash […]
The Historic Oude Haven
The ‘hardy’ man’s haven Rotterdam is world-famous for its international port. But nowadays its very first port, in Oude Haven, is now a busy entertainment hub and somewhere where you can watch ‘hardy’ men restoring their boats. Words: Evelien Baks Not that long ago, men used to traipse around the docks at Haringvliet dragging heavy […]
Three
This restaurant is called Contemporary Asian Cuisine ‘Three’ because three is a lucky number in Japan and in Chinese means ‘holiness’ and ‘loyalty’. At least that’s what it says on the menu, which is written completely in English. In this Ibiza-style restaurant with its round chairs covered in gold-coloured velvet you get to savour the […]
The spice king is back!
Rotterdam’s fine diners are incredibly happy now: Wim Severein’s new restaurant opened its doors this month from as the 18th of July. Fans of Wim Severein will be glad to know that his signature dish is there on the menu at The Millèn, his acclaimed new venture. Of course it is! It would hardly be […]
The Bijenkorf treasures Breuer and Gabo
Gabo and The Bijenkorf The Bijenkorf aims high with everything it does. The grandeur of Marcel Breuer’s architecture is being revitalised, thanks to an extensive facelift, and Gabo’s famous sculpture has been restored too. Words: Evelien Baks Art and beautiful things go hand in hand and they make life just that little bit more pleasurable. […]
Bertmans
Are you looking for a healthy eatery in the centre of Rotterdam for breakfast, lunch or dinner? In April, the popular Bertmans in Rotterdam Noord opened a second place at the Schouwburgplein. So now you don’t have to go all the way to Noord for those delicious spelt pancakes with cashew whipped cream or the […]
Ají
Ají – pronounced Agie – has recently opened on the Pannekoekstraat. As the new restaurant of highly-acclaimed chef, Mario de Ridder, of the dining establishment Julia, it has a lot to live up to. And it most certainly does not disappoint. The menu is a mouth-watering mix of South American and Asian cuisine. Ají comes […]
Family-Friendly Fun in the Park!
Duizel in het Park This family-friendly festival of music, art and performances is perfect for a lazy afternoon in the park. There really is something for everyone as the program is packed with performances by musicians, writers, poets, actors and visual artists. Entrance to the festival costs €5 for one day or only €8 for […]
Frietboutique
Frietboutique. This is the place to be when you’re craving some really delicious fries. Founded by two young ladies, Sammy and Pebbles, they searched far and wide for the best potatoes in The Netherlands. They wash, cut and bake them to create fresh crunchy fries. Yum! Fun facts: the ladies started with an ice cream […]