OX is Rotterdam’s first underground speakeasy restaurant
This new contemporary Chinese restaurant & cocktail bar is hidden in the heart of Rotterdam. OX is the new project from Mess, already regarded for Biergarten, The Suicide Club and Ayla, and will be a speakeasy restaurant with international allure. From october 15th chef Alexander Wong, hostess Nienke van der Neut and barman Jacopo Di […]
Set sail to Heeren aan de Haven
Fortunately, more and more new restaurants, bars and hotels are opening their doors in Rotterdam. But sometimes you want to get out of town. Heeren Horeca Groep offers the perfect oppurtunities as they operate four restaurants just outside the city. After Heeren van Ambacht, Heeren van Slydregt and Heeren aan de Lek in Groot-Ammers they have […]
TGI Fridays opens a typical American Bar & Grill in the Markthal
In 1965, TGI Fridays opened its first location in New York City. Today it comprises more than 800 restaurants in 60 countries offering authentic American food and drinks. The first Dutch Bar & Grill opened in Rotterdam in the ’90s. Unfortunately, it didn’t last. But recently a TGIF was opened in Utrecht and it’s such […]
FD Hotels and other new hotels in town
Slowly but surely tourists are coming back. Mostly Dutch or visitors from surrounding European countries. Before Covid-19 Rotterdam became more popular every year and entrepreneurs in the hospitality took notice. That’s why new hotels were being built and designed. That’s why despite the pandemic new hotels have opened like the Postillion in the WTC and […]
The perfect weekend to get to know Tech Noir and other new spots
After Corona all things slowed down. The economy came to a blistering halt. But fortunately, there are still many entrepreneurs who push through. So to acknowledge their ambitions, preparations and persistence we present new restaurants and cafes like Tech Noir, Smells good in the Hood, Loeve, Café Roosje, Endless Sunday and On Cru which opened […]
Some delicious news, Groot Handelsgebouw will open a foodhall
Real estate investor Jamestown acquired Rotterdam’s historic Groot Handelsgebouw a couple of years ago. It was its first large format acquisition in Europe. Until now everything more or less stayed the same but now a big change is coming. A foodhall will soon be opened in the former Brasserie Engels and you can be part of […]
Putaine will be part of the Floating Office Rotterdam
In the Rijnhaven a floating office will help the Global Center on Adaptation to fulfill its role as a climate adaptation solutions broker. Floating Office Rotterdam is designed by Powerhouse Company and developed by RED Company. FOR will also feature public facilities such as a swimming pool and Putaine, a classy restaurant with a large outdoor […]
Pizza Locale opens its first restaurant in Rotterdam
The founders of Pizza Locale opened their first restaurant in İzmir (Turkey) five years ago. Nowadays there are 30 pizzerias in Turkey and Azerbaijan. The first location in the Netherlands is now open at the Karel Doormanstraat. Pizza Locale stands out with unique flavours. Next to savory pizzas with Soujouk and Smoked Ribs there are […]
Bun moves to Nieuwe Binnenweg
A pizza oven is also ideal for making sandwiches. Two smart brothers used the oven and equipment of a pizzeria in Blijdorp during the daytime to create BUN, offering delicious buns with lavish toppings. The o order or to This way they were able to get started in a low-cost way. It turns out their […]
Highly recommended! Teds on the rooftop of the Schieblock
If you want to take it easy this coming weekend, may we reccomend Teds. On top of the Schieblock this all-day brunch restaurant has opened its doors. Lavish dishes like the Chicken Avo sandwich, Philly Cheese steak, the Sugarloaf French Toast with Karaage Fried Chicken and drinks like Bloody Mary, Mimosa and Espresso Martini are […]