Juniper Bird Gin takes of
Osman Ozdemir is the owner of Library of Spirits on the Oude Binnenweg. It looks like a ….well… library, with bottles from the floor to the ceiling. Inspired by his own childhood, he has now developed a gin. Juniper Bird Gin has a Coastal-Mediterranean flavour. One could say that the conception of this gin began […]
Gergiev Festival finally has its anniversary edition
When Valery Gergiev became Principal Conductor in 1995 he and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra decided to hold an ambitious multi-day musical event. One year later, they presented the Rotterdam Philharmonic Gergiev Festival. The 25th edition was supposed to take place in September 2020, but due to measures taken against the coronavirus, the anniversary has been […]
Putaine will be part of the Floating Office Rotterdam
In the Rijnhaven a floating office will help the Global Center on Adaptation to fulfill its role as a climate adaptation solutions broker. Floating Office Rotterdam is designed by Powerhouse Company and developed by RED Company. FOR will also feature public facilities such as a swimming pool and Putaine, a classy restaurant with a large outdoor […]
Winne will open a Vondelgym in the World Trade Center Rotterdam
Already a household name in Amsterdam. VondelGym is the brainchild of Arie Boomsma, a Dutch tv-personality, and together with the famous local rapper Winne he will open a gym in the basement of WTC Rotterdam at the Meent. Vondelgym was started in 2015 by Arie Boomsma and a number of friends. Various disciplines such […]
Tastochlief, a goodie bag to get to know Rotterdam
Robin Achterkamp is the owner of Berry’s, a lunchroom in the Lloydkwartier with a spectacular view and popular among the locals. Although Berry’s has a delivery service, Covid-19 had quite an impact on the business. Achterkamp decided to take action and introduced Tastochlief. A bag full of discount coupons and other items from Rotterdam entrepreneurs. […]
Peeking at the neighbours
It’s a typically Dutch quirk. Looking in through the windows of neighbors. Dutch people don’t mind you peering into their homes. Many people never close their curtains or blinds. Often, people don’t even have curtains or blinds. It’s the inspiration of a small scale festival: Gluren bij de Buren. Which translates in: Peeking at the […]
Sinfonia Maritime Concert at Kop van Zuid
Sinfonia Rotterdam is a contemporary chamber orchestra that lives of the energy and diversity of this city. The orchestra distinguishes itself by its active way of making music. During performances, Sinfonia Rotterdam, led by the passionate chief conductor Conrad van Alphen, knows how to involve the audience in the musical experience. An intimate, personal atmosphere is created during the concerts, […]
Because of WEAR you can keep wearing sneakers
Sneakerfreaks Pim Roggeveen and Lorenzo van Galen have started a sneaker cleaning service. WEAR is located on the Van Oldenbarneveltstraat 113. The Dutch, and especially youngsters in Rotterdam, sure love their sneakers. Just look at the ground. The only setback, the shoes can become really dirty on those streets. But fortunately, the two young sneakerheads […]
Operadagen Rotterdam continues as O.
Operadagen Rotterdam disappears after 15 years only to reappear as ‘O.’ Frequent visitors to Operadagen Rotterdam will recognize in O. a festival with an ongoing focus on adventure, talented makers, and crosslinks to numerous genres. O. stands for opera and opening up the genre. From performances to electropop and from tear-jerkers to street culture. New […]
Villa Thalia is back with concerts, dinnershows and club nights
Villa Thalia is one of the more famous event centers in the city. The lockdown was the perfect moment to renovate and expand the creative and organizational team and set up a spectacular program. From September Villa Thalia will offer new extensive programming with special acts, concerts, and club nights. The hall and the concert […]
