Top 5 restaurants in Rotterdam – Indian Cuisine Edition
If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food this winter, be sure not to miss out on Indian cuisine. Steaming plates of fresh curry, warm naan bread and a variety of fresh herbs and authentic spices. Sometimes spicy, but often mild. Indian cuisine frequently features chicken and sometimes fish and lamb. Many authentic dishes are […]
‘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 […]
Madame Saigon serves an authentic Vietnamese menu
The menu at the new family-run Madame Saigon restaurant features dishes based on well-kept family recipes. The restaurant wants to bring guests together in a trendy Vietnamese atmosphere. With its location in a side street of the Witte de Withstraat, The Vietnamese restaurant is located in an excellent and central location. Madame Saigon serves authentic […]
The Fat Fox is a new modern gastropub
Faruk Dervis and Darryl Peijnenborgh, the duo behind restaurant The Iron Lady on Pannekoekstraat, will open a new restaurant. As they both have a passion for English pub culture they have created a modern gastropub in the Witte de With-area. The Fat Fox. Coincidence brought the two gentlemen together. Faruk (46) started The Iron Lady […]
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. […]
New restaurant Matelief brings history alive
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 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 […]