Shopping for a better world: Nieuwe Instituut opens New Store 3.0 in Rotterdam

Welcome to the New Store, the shop that helps preserve the living world rather than burdening it. Our current consumption habits often lead to waste, pollution and the depletion of natural resources. But what if shopping could help people and the environment instead of harming them? The New Store 3.0 pop-up opens in the Nieuwe […]

Zalmhaven gets crowned with CELEST

CELEST on top of Zalmhaven

By the end of 2024 Celest will offer the highest culinary experience in the Benelux as it will be located on top of the Zalmhaven, on the 57th and 58th floor at almost 200 metres high with breathtaking views of Rotterdam. Next to the cocktail bar and restaurant a new experience, inspired by the story […]

RiF010, the world’s first urban surf pool is about to open

RiF010 has a world first: it is the first surf pool in the middle of a city. Urban surfing, in other words. The location in the heart of Rotterdam is easily accessible to a wide audience and transforms a forgotten part of the city into a new, vibrant heart. Soon the first waves will roll […]

Little Antonio brings American Sportswear to Hillegersberg

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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 […]

Holland America Line is back in the city of origin

Rotterdam VII arrives in Rotterdam on April 18 2023

Holland America Line has been exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to each destination. It originated in Rotterdam and from 2024 Rotterdam is once again a departure city. This was celebrated with many festivities. On April 18 Holland America Line‘s flagship Rotterdam VII arrived at the Port of Rotterdam, on […]

Plastic Whale rids the waters of Rotterdam

Plastic Whale

Plastic Whale was founded in Amsterdam in 2010. It’s a social enterprise with a mission: to rid the waters of the growing global problem called plastic waste. It also wants to inspire others to take action, and create an ever-growing movement of individuals, businesses and government agencies that, through its main activities are fighting for […]

Smart electric vehicle company NIO parks at the Meent

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NIO is a new car company. It designs and develops smart, high-performance, electric vehicles but also wants to build communities. By opening NIO houses in big cities for example. There now is a NIO House in Rotterdam, at de Meent.    At the outpost, NIO wants to offer a pleasant, welcoming space for (new) users to […]

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 […]

 Coffee and headphones at The Sound Kitchen

The Sound Kitchen

The unique aspect of  The Sound Kitchen is that it combines coffee and headphones. Take a sip and try out a large collection of models. Listening to music over headphones can be a far better experience than people are currently aware of. While listening to music will influence one’s emotions, having the tastebuds triggered will […]

RechargeMe Yoga comes to Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam

RechargeMe

RechargeMe Yoga was founded in 2020 by professional Yoga Coach Alona Bereza. She has more than 10 years of experience and now she invites all ladies to join a beautiful journey of the Divine Feminine on February 25 in Convention Centre WTC. During the workshop women have the opportunity to understand themselves, their life path, […]