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 […]

De Dépendance hosts events about UniverCity and architecture and climate

Davarian Baldwin on UniverCity

In the upcoming last weeks of the year De Dépendance will host public talks with three distinctive thinkers. Geert Lovink speaks on the idea of reclaiming the internet tonight. Later, on November 24 Davarian Baldwin talks about the effects universities have on their urban environments, or: UniverCity. December 8 Daniël A. Barber, author of ‘After […]

Borrelboer brings delicatessen to the Hofbogen

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The Hofbogen is a unique complex in the Northern part of town. This railway viaduct is over 100 years old and now the archways accommodate new businesses like De Borrelboer. The neighborhood store offers everything you need for the typical Dutch informal social gathering with drinks and snacks, also known as the: Borrel. From freshly […]

Toko Botanica opens at Grote Visserijstraat

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The owner of Toko Botanica was working in healthcare, but she also cares a lot for plants. Her hobby of advising others about maintaining greenry and selling plants online has now become a brick store at Grote Visserijstraat 24. At the store one can find a big assortment of flora like special plants, plant cuttings, […]

The Boyscouts designs jewelry in collaboration with the Depot

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The Boyscouts is a fashion accessory label from Rotterdam. It has designed a collection in collaboration with the Depot. The rings and earrings feature the abstracted curves of the building. The Boyscouts like to think of their designs as trophies, jewelry that is timeless and has a minimalist design. This correlates with the building, the […]

Schot Coffee Roasters now has a café at de Huidenclub

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The Huidenclub is a workspace, gallery, studio, and event location and now also offers good coffee. Schot Coffee Roasters has opened up a café in the canteen area.  Schot is a regarded coffee roastery. They source partnership coffees directly from the farmers they work with. They buy their coffee year after year and pay a […]

Williams Premium Canned Cocktails introduces Christmas Giftpack

williams cocktails christmas giftpack

Williams Cocktails is introducing the Williams Holiday Special this winter. A good-looking Christmas Giftpack consisting of high-quality ready-to-serve cocktails, festively wrapped on request and provided with a personal Christmas message. An experienced bartender makes the Negroni, Pornstar Martini, Margarita, Daiquiri, Espresso Martini, and Old fashioned by hand and poured in eye-catching recyclable cans. It only […]

Baanhof is a new spot for art and events

Baanhof

An old electricity station for the public transport company RET is now a special and somewhat quirky location for meetings, events, and exhibitions. Baanhof is located near de Witte de Withstraat and offers space for all kinds of initiatives. For 30 years, this impressive piece of Rotterdam reconstruction architecture was out of use. It’s hidden […]

Mood Rotterdam expands with Mood Club

mood club

Mood Rotterdam has created a new separate area including a luxury cocktail bar. This club is a space with standing tables and seats where visitors can enjoy signature cocktails and various bites. The place to gather before dinner, a Friday afternoon drink, or a stylish night out. The space where the new club is located […]

KINO serves burgers at NIKO’s Resto

NIKO’S Nora Solisa

One of the most beloved cinemas in the city center is KINO. It screens quality films, from arthouse to blockbusters, shorts to classics. But it also has a nice bar with a restaurant setting. NIKO’s resto will fill the spot. NIKO’s resto is a burger joint with comfort food and healthy sides. With NIKO’s resto […]