Kyatcha opens new restaurant in Leuvepaviljoen
Kyatcha started their journey in the Foodhallen with a stand. Next came a small location at Groenendaal, mainly for take-away, and a restaurant in The Hague. Now the contemporary Japanese concept opens an impressive restaurant in the striking pavilion at the Leuvenhaven. Founder Jason Lau tells about the consideration: ”Since last January, we have had […]
Tres, Zalmhuis and Dodo win Entree Awards 2021
There were many local concepts contending for the Entree Awards this year. But three restaurants in Rotterdam actually won a Entree Award: Tres, Zalmhuis and Dodo. The Entree Awards are organized by hospitality platform Entree. They are an important indicator of developments in the hospitality industry and are therefore also referred to as the Oscars […]
Trompenburg organises tantalising Cactus Festival
Trompenburg is a beautifully designed botanic garden boasting a large collection of trees and plants. It also presents succulents, the collective name for succulents including cactus and related plants such as carnivorous plants. March 26 and 27 there is even a Cactus festival. During the festival there are various workshops, tours and lectures. These take […]
A hugely great exhibition by Dutch expressionist Henk Chabot
Between the two world wars, Henk Chabot (1894 – 1949) was regarded as a leading representative of Dutch expressionism. A striking monumental villa in the very center of Rotterdam is devoted to the painter and sculptor. From May 3 the exhibition ‘Het wordt reusachtig goed’ shows highlights and defining moments from his wide-ranging oeuvre. Henk […]
Circusstad Festival also introduces a gala
With the introduction of a unique Circusstad Gala and a performance from Jesse Huygh, a circus performer suffering from genetic lung disease, with a debate afterward. Circusstad Festival 2022 bears the signature of new artistic director Menno van Dyke. From May 4 Circusstad Festival is back with a five-day event around Schouwburgplein in de Doelen […]
The tenth edition of CuliNESSE can finally take place
On Thursday 25, Friday 26 and Saturday 27 August 2022, the tenth edition of culinary music festival CuliNESSE will take place. Because of COVID-19 the anniversary edition of 2020 was postponed twice. CuliNESSE 2022 will be a trip down memory lane with a lot of artists who have performed at the past nine editions. The […]
Kidsstock is a festival for and by kids
The organizers of Boothstock have kids who are pretty outspoken. They think they can organise a festival themselves so their parents let them. Sunday, June 12, a day after Boothstock, it’s time for the first edition of Kidsstock. The kids could decide everything. The youthful advisory board came up with the name and they decided […]
Sushito serves poké bowls and sushi burritos in Rotterdam
Sushito will open its doors in Rotterdam at Hoogstraat 119b. Franchisee Ryan Schlink, a born and bred Rotterdammer, operates the restaurant. He wants to enrich Rotterdam with the most delicious poké bowls and sushi burritos. In Amsterdam, Sushito is a well-known supplier of poké bowls and sushi burritos with five branches already. After opening the […]
Kroon celebrates 4th anniversary with a festival
De Kroon is a bustling business complex in Schiemond. Next to Oase and Eaux Posse there are several offices, studios, a campsite, music studios, and a large outdoor area. On Saturday, April 9 the collective celebrates the 4-year anniversary during Kroon Fest. De Kroon is an initiative by ERA Contour and Placebased & co. They […]
Rotterdam-based Toddy aims to sell fewer diapers
Nathan Volkers, Guus Meijer and Jitta Meijer are three experienced entrepreneurs, and young parents. They were shocked by the amount of nappy waste little ones produce. Now they started Toddy, a sustainable brand that promotes circular use through a combination of (bio-based) disposable nappies, washable nappies, and a potty training program. Toddy delivers nappies quickly […]