‘Garden Futures’ exhibition opened at Nieuwe Instituut

Exhibition Nieuwe Instituut

Gardens Futures is now on display at Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam, exploring the history and future of modern gardens. Co-curator Maria Heinrich and spatial designer Frank Bruggeman have designed the exhibition as a garden itself, structured around four themes: The Garden as World, The Politics of the Garden, Experimental Gardens, and The World as Garden. […]

The Netherlands rings in the New Year with the National Fireworks

Fireworks

Once again, the Netherlands will welcome the new year with the National Fireworks: the country’s largest fireworks show, held over the iconic Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. For over 15 years, this spectacular event has been a cherished tradition, recognized both within and beyond Rotterdam. Known for its impressive eco-friendly fireworks, the show has become synonymous […]

Restaurant ‘t Slaakhuys has opened at a historic location

slaakhuys

The new restaurant ‘t Slaakhuys has opened its doors in the former editorial office of a daily newspaper. The historic building on the Slaak, designed by architect Jo Vegter, has undergone a major transformation. The interior has been given a modern and warm look. The walls of the restaurant have been decorated with graffiti by […]

The Usual opens hotel for the conscious traveller

The interior of The Usual in Rotterdam

On Westblaak 10 The Usual opens a new hotel where people find each other spontaneously, and ideas and inspiration flow freely. Guests can meet each other while enjoying a croissant and a FairChain coffee, a good daily dinner, or bond with like-minded people during events, music performances, workshops, and talks. The Usual offers the best […]

New restaurant Matelief brings history alive

Matelief web

In the Old Harbor-area of Rotterdam Matelief has opened its doors. The new restaurant has a sunny terrace, overviewing the classic ships, the White House and the Willemsbrug, At the iconic location, famous sailors from history come back to life. The walls are adorned with striking works of art of sea heroes by artist Barre […]

Grace has opened its doors

Grace rotterdam

Grace has been added to the popular Stadhuisplein. The new festive restaurant features a menu with the best dishes from different parts of the world. By regarded chef Marco Prins. The basement houses a new club. The Grit is open every Friday night (Limbo) and Saturday night (Off the Grit). An age limit of 23 […]

Square ’47 is open at Schouwburgplein

square '47 Pascale van Reijn

On the vibrant Schouwburgplein a new hotspot is now open. Square ’47 is named after the year of the opening of the central square in the heart of the city. A perfect place according to the initiators. To cater to the large crowd it is open daily from 9 AM to 1 AM. This way […]

Motto by Hilton debuts with Rotterdam Blaak Hotel

Motto by 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 […]

Freshly Chopped opens stall in Markthal

freshly chopped

Freshly Chopped came about from a simple need; a food outlet in Ireland where people could find healthy food fast to fuel their day. The first Chopped store opened in Dublin in May 2012 and now the concept rapidly expands. Rotterdam gets its own Freshly Chopped from September 19 in Markthal.   Visitors to the Markthal […]

DoDo introduces new menu

dodo new menu

Restaurant DoDo opened its doors in 2019 and has been a popular spot ever since. During the Love Birds after summer event the new menu was introduced. Although the hotspot did win the Entree Award for Best New All Day concept in 2021, DoDo continues to develop continuously. Rotterdam-based Christiaan van der Steen is the […]