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Little Antonio brings American Sportswear to Hillegersberg

Little Antonio Sportswear Company was founded in 1954 by Antonio Rosenbaum. The brand was based in Boston and named after its company mascot Lion cub. When Antonio met Dutch Rietje he came to the Netherlands. Now his legacy is continued in the Hillgersberg-neighborhood. Or so the story goes. Little Antonio produces the finest sports and …

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The first Rotterdam Beerfest is at Brewpub Reijngoud

LocalCraftbeer Agency is a specialized agency that wants to promote independent Dutch breweries. It represents several Rotterdam-based breweries as the agency is also located in this region. To present these breweries, LocalCraftbeer Agency organizes Rotterdam Beerfest at Brewpub Reijngoud at the end of May. On Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28 (from 1 PM …

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History comes alive at Heineken Gebouw Rotterdam

It’s probably the most famous Dutch brand, known all over the world. Heineken originated in Amsterdam in 1864. But not to many people know Heineken opened a second brewery in Rotterdam only ten years later. It housed the first commercial laboratory for a brewery ever. Here the specific Heineken A-yeast was discovered and cultivated. This …

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Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival goes extra large

In the Northern part of Rotterdam, you’ll find the Pijnackerplein. This historic square with an old-fashioned bandstand has been making way for banjos and mandolins once a year since 2009. To mark the 10th edition Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival goes extra-large after online editions. There are more stages, more entertainment, more food and drinks, and more …

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Hofbogen welcomes the only Ciderbar in the Netherlands

The only cider bar in the Netherlands will open its doors this December in the famous Hofbogen. It will boast 10 taps, fridges full of bottles, the most delicious bar food, and events. Everyone can contribute to De Ciderbar by crowdfunding.   De Ciderbar will be the outpost of CiderCider. CiderCider is a Rotterdam-based company that …

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