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. […]
Highly recommended! Teds on the rooftop of the Schieblock
If you want to take it easy this coming weekend, may we reccomend Teds. On top of the Schieblock this all-day brunch restaurant has opened its doors. Lavish dishes like the Chicken Avo sandwich, Philly Cheese steak, the Sugarloaf French Toast with Karaage Fried Chicken and drinks like Bloody Mary, Mimosa and Espresso Martini are […]
RotterTram
Experience Rotterdam in a unique way: in the moving tram restaurant RotterTram. While you slowly take in the city’s skyline and highlights, you’ll be served a four-course gastronomic meal with matching wines. RotterTram is a crowdfunded dream come true of Suzanne Knegt, who used to work for RET, the city’s public transport operator. A historic […]
Vermeyden Delicatessen
Rotterdam-West’s top deli, established more than 100 years ago with a Royal warrant of appointment, and a reputation as a trusted supplier of local and imported delicacies. For quality breads, cheeses, meats, luxury olive oils, vinegar, coffee, tea, and wine. It’s all available in the shop annex and lunchroom. Vermeyden delicatessen also sells filled rolls […]
RotterdamseKost
Food & Music [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This food festival boasts the Netherlands’ largest outdoor bar and promises to be both a culinary and musical surprise. As well as typical Rotterdam street food, there will be signature dishes from the city’s best restaurants. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] There will also be live shows by […]
Djemaa el Fna
A perfect festival to end the summer. Inspired by the Marrakech square of the same name, Djemaa el Fna will transform Museumpark into a bustling Moroccan village, where you can smell the tajines and hear the beat of the drums. There will even be a colourful souk, where you will find literature, music, theatre, comedy, […]
De Gele Kanarie
Translating as the Yellow Canary, this huge, beautifully decorated beer café is the cool new hang-out on Friday and Saturday nights. There’s food and drink, an enormous terrace that catches the sun late into the evening, live music, bingo and pub quizzes. But why that name? It refers to the ‘yellow rascals’ beer brewed on […]
Koekela
Koekela is an American-style cakes and cookies store. During the weekend, Rotterdammers will line up here to get their fix of brownies, bars, muffins, cakes, scones and other irresistible treats sold by weight or per item. Also cheesecakes, lemon and meringue pies, and Koekela’s very own version of American Pie. Everything is made by hand […]
Best of Rotterdam
During the hot summer months there’s nothing more satisfying than a light Asian meal. From Chinese to Vietnamese – here are some of Rotterdam’s best places! [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Written by Ellen Scholtens [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Rotterdammers are addicted to spicy food. Whether it’s a Surinamese bread roll or an Indonesian ‘rice table’ banquet, here […]
Joelia
A new style of dining at Mario’s [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Rotterdammers call him a go-getter. That’s a huge compliment, especially for someone hailing from Amsterdam. People who roll up their sleeves and put in the hard yards are held in high regard in this city on the Maas, and chef Mario Ridder has been putting […]