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…
In a characteristic corner building in the Kleiwegkwartier (Rotterdam North), two local residents longing for a nice pub in the area serving good wine, opened up their own wine bar. ‘With a lot of love and hard work’, say Petra and Seb, and with financial support from crowdfunding and a number of generous investors from…
Looking for a lunch with a view? Meet up at The Boathouse Kralingen, right on the beach of the Kralingse Plas. The glass pavilion is an eye-catching addition to the restaurant options in the area, with the lunch menu including a ‘High Sea’ from renowned fishmongers Schmidt,and matching wine suggestions. The Boathouse is also an…
When a place has had the same chef for over 15 years, you know they’re doing something right. You can say chef Sandor is the tapas king of Kralingen. He makes you feel like you’re in Spain every time you visit. From authentic Spanish tapas to modern Mediterranean dishes, the locals can’t get enough of…
A little over 100 years ago, Kralingen was an independent village where good money was being made in the peat extraction business. It was a place where the elite built retreats and almshouses for widows and elderly maidservants. Words: Evelien Baks You may often hear locals describing something old as being ‘as old as the…
Named after American filmmaker Wes Anderson, who you might know from movies such The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Royal Tenenbaums, this ‘eettentje’ has a cinematic 50/60s vibe. It’s a colourful and quirky place, just like the popular films and also mirrored in the menu’s dishes – we love the the couscous salad and flatbread…
Blijdorp Winter Festival Over the past few years, this electronic-music festival has become legendary in Rotterdam for its colourful stages and mix of techno, house and hip-hop. This winter it takes place at the Van Nelle Factory, a World Heritage Site and aptly impressive industrial venue. The line-up boasts the likes of ROD, Tim Sweeney,…
The wild flowers on the tables say it all. Jim de Jong’s says his restaurant creates dishes using “the best nature has to offer”. Seasonal vegetables, flowers and herbs feature in his kitchen located under the hip Hofbogen, a stone’s throw from the Hofplein and its landmark fountain. Some of the produce comes from de…
This bright and welcoming store on Lusthofstraat offers an amazing variety of teas and coffees from every corner of the world. As with wine, every country – and even region – has it own specific taste. Can’t decide which of the many, many different blends and beans to buy? Fear not. The store’s owner, Floor,…
