‘Garden Futures’ exhibition opened at 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
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
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 […]
Poké Perfect brings the Haiwaiian poké bowl to Oude Binnenweg
Poké Perfect is a family-run business that was founded in 2016 and already operates 15 eateries in the Netherlands. Now they’ve opened a shop in Rotterdam. On the Oude Binnenweg they offer the original Hawaiian poké bowls. The restaurants offer seating, but take-out or delivery is also possible. Next to the poké bowls Poké Perfect […]
François Geurds serves new street food concept S.O.S.
François Geurds is a true Rotterdam star chef. In the Hofbogen, he has created a culinary destination. With FG Restaurant (two Michelin stars), a taste laboratory and Food Labs by François Geurds (one Michelin star). Starting September 26, Food Labs will offer an accessible lunch menu according to a new street food concept at S.O.S. […]
AH-UN Yakiniku comes to 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
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 […]
The new Van der Valk Hotel Schiedam boasts a Rooftop Restaurant
Van der Valk has been a proud hotel chain for over 160 years. It operates 100 hotels and restaurants worldwide. There already is a hotel in Blijdorp and this summer Hotel Schiedam was opened. The new hotel has 184 Royal rooms and suites and they all offer stunning views of the Rotterdam skyline, the Port […]
Café Dox makes visiting New Luxor even more pleasant
Luxor operates two unique theaters. The 104 year old Luxor at Kruiskade and the New Luxor at Kop van Zuid. From October 3 the New Luxor opens Café Dox. Dox can be considered as a living room of the Kop van Zuid. It’s a meeting place for cultural events, meetings, and dates. On the menu […]
DoDo introduces 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 […]
