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 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 …
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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Mooie Boules has a very popular karaoke shed. A bit to popular. So they open a delightful new karaoke concept. Dikke Mic combines fine Oriental cuisine with private karaoke rooms for groups large and small. Next to Mooie Boules (an indoor boules hall with food stands), a former hostel is transformed into a complex full …
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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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 …
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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In four years the Frietboutique has become a household name on the bustling Witte de Withstraat in Rotterdam. It is the spot to get quality fries and ice cream. And although originally an Amsterdam enterprise, the third shop will be opened in Hillegersberg this coming Friday. The grand opening will be celebrated with free fries …
Brewery Noordt is located in a renovated fire station in the North of Rotterdam. Not only is it an urban brewery, but also a meeting place for locals, beer lovers and connoisseurs. Every Friday, the terrace and draught-room are open between 4 and 9pm, for a delicious burger from the smoker and a cold glass …
Gallery Crawl The Gallery Crawl is a fixed route through various workshops and studios in the north of Rotterdam. The route is easy to follow by foot or by bike and helps you get to know this area of Rotterdam a little better. During the event, an additional program gives you access to artists and …
