New restaurant Matelief brings history alive

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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 […]

The Joint Pizza Bar opens in Foodhallen

The Joint Pizza Pepperoni in box

The local chef Per de Man is known for the Indonesian eatery De Toko, but he also has a love for pizza. He has been developing a New York-style pizza with a Rotterdam base, thinly crusted and crispy. At The Joint Pizza Bar in the Foodhallen his creations are served. The recipes of the unique […]

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 […]

Fred opens breathtaking new restaurant with international allure

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Fred Mustert is a regarded chef with two Michelin stars. He has moved his restaurant to a new location at Boompjes 41 in the heart of Rotterdam. The revamped restaurant located in a prime location, overlooking the Nieuwe Maas, offers a total experience. Catering to all the senses. ‘Follow your senses’ is therefore Fred and […]

Pesca Rotterdam is now open at the Botersloot

Pesca Rotterdam

Pesca presents itself as a  Theatre of Fish. This seafood restaurant has an innovative take on the experience and business model of a seafood restaurant. Pesca Rotterdam is now open at the Botersloot. It’s the second location, as there is a very popular restaurant in Amsterdam already. Pesca has the mission to still be able […]

Bisou Urban Bistro brings Caribbean cuisine to Hillegersberg

Bisou Urban Bistro.

On the Kerkstraat in Hillegersberg Pamela Schipper will open Bisou Urban Bistro on the former location of El Mercat. At Bisou, the restaurant and bar come together with fine wines, cocktails and shared dining. Starting mid November, Bisou will open its doors to the public 5 days a week. Owner Pamela Schipper has spent years […]

AH-UN Yakiniku comes to Rotterdam

AH-UN Yakiniku Rotterdam

AH-UN Yakiniku is the place where you can enjoy the authentic Japanese-style barbecue experience. There are already restaurants in Düsseldorf and Barcelona but now there will also be an AH-UN Yakiniku at the Binnenrotte in the center of Rotterdam. YakiNiku means “Grilled” Yaki, “Meat” Niku. Nowadays the word yakiniku is used to refer not only […]

Restaurant STER is the second endeavour by Terry Priem and Esther van Otterloo

Ster Esther v Otterloo _ Terry Priem

Chef Terry Priem and his wife Esther van Otterloo started Gastrobar STER in 2019 in Kralingen. Restaurant STER will be their second business. It’s located at Honingerdijk 265 at the former site of restaurant Fred. Restaurant STER will be the bigger brother of Gastrobar STER. Chef-owner Terry Priem: “In the relatively small Gastrobar, we ran […]

Let’s get the The Party Group started

The Party Group

The Party Group is a Rotterdam-based hospitality company consisting of several popular venues. They are ready to celebrate Christmas. De Beurs, De Vrienden Live, George Cocktails & Food, Villa Thalia, and Spaanse Poort are all part of The Party Group and all offer a special program. Villa Thalia is a big venue and offers diverse […]

De Dépendance and IABR discuss food and architecture with Carolyn Steel

eat dependance Carolyn Steel

Carolyn Steel is an architect, academic and writer, and a leading thinker on food and cities. On Wednesday, November 2nd, De Dépendance welcomes her for a talk about how our food shaped us at De Fruitvis. Carolyn Steel is the author of award-winning books. ‘Hungry City: How Food Shapes Our Lives (2008)’ and ‘Sitopia: How […]