Motto by Hilton debuts with Rotterdam Blaak Hotel
In a modernist former bank Hilton has opened Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak. Marking the lifestyle hotel brand’s debut in Europe. The 108-room property has undergone extensive refurbishment. To create a welcoming and modern environment inspired by the stunning architecture of Rotterdam. Simon Vincent, executive vice president and president, EMEA, Hilton: ”We are thrilled to […]
Formal menswear brand TWENTY6 Suits has landed on Blaak 22
Twenty6 Suits was born out of a passion for style and personality. The brand was founded in 2022 and is based in Rotterdam. Junior Veiga Gomes, founder, and personal tailor, has a background in both sophisticated menswear and streetwear. These worlds are combined at Twenty6 Suits. Focusing on custom-made suits. Combining classic and smart, with […]
Het Nieuwe Instituut presents Architecture Prix de Rome
The Prix de Rome is the Netherlands’ oldest and most prestigious architecture prize for architects under 35. Het Nieuwe Instituut presents the nominated architect’s submissions for the 2022 Architecture Prix de Rome from November 18 to April 2023. Arna Mačkić, Dividual (Andrea Bit and Maciej Wieczorkowski), Lesia Topolnyk, and Studio KIWI (Kim Kool and Willemijn […]
De Dépendance hosts events about UniverCity and architecture and climate
In the upcoming last weeks of the year De Dépendance will host public talks with three distinctive thinkers. Geert Lovink speaks on the idea of reclaiming the internet tonight. Later, on November 24 Davarian Baldwin talks about the effects universities have on their urban environments, or: UniverCity. December 8 Daniël A. Barber, author of ‘After […]
Pesca Rotterdam is now open at the Botersloot
Pesca presents itself as a Theatre of Fish. This seafood restaurant has an innovative take on the experience and business model of a seafood restaurant. Pesca Rotterdam is now open at the Botersloot. It’s the second location, as there is a very popular restaurant in Amsterdam already. Pesca has the mission to still be able […]
Bisou Urban Bistro brings Caribbean cuisine to Hillegersberg
On the Kerkstraat in Hillegersberg Pamela Schipper will open Bisou Urban Bistro on the former location of El Mercat. At Bisou, the restaurant and bar come together with fine wines, cocktails and shared dining. Starting mid November, Bisou will open its doors to the public 5 days a week. Owner Pamela Schipper has spent years […]
AH-UN Yakiniku comes to Rotterdam
AH-UN Yakiniku is the place where you can enjoy the authentic Japanese-style barbecue experience. There are already restaurants in Düsseldorf and Barcelona but now there will also be an AH-UN Yakiniku at the Binnenrotte in the center of Rotterdam. YakiNiku means “Grilled” Yaki, “Meat” Niku. Nowadays the word yakiniku is used to refer not only […]
Borrelboer brings delicatessen to the Hofbogen
The Hofbogen is a unique complex in the Northern part of town. This railway viaduct is over 100 years old and now the archways accommodate new businesses like De Borrelboer. The neighborhood store offers everything you need for the typical Dutch informal social gathering with drinks and snacks, also known as the: Borrel. From freshly […]
Restaurant STER is the second endeavour by Terry Priem and Esther van Otterloo
Chef Terry Priem and his wife Esther van Otterloo started Gastrobar STER in 2019 in Kralingen. Restaurant STER will be their second business. It’s located at Honingerdijk 265 at the former site of restaurant Fred. Restaurant STER will be the bigger brother of Gastrobar STER. Chef-owner Terry Priem: “In the relatively small Gastrobar, we ran […]
Morrow, MVRDV and Studio Makkink & Bey win Dutch Design Award
Dutch Design Awards (DDA) has been leading in the interpretation of excellent Dutch design for years. Several Rotterdam-based nominees have won. Independent expert juries of design specialists nominated three projects in each of the following categories: Product, Habitat, Communication, Fashion, Design Research, Data & Interaction, Best Commissioning, and Young Designer. They assessed the projects based […]