Juicy’s Island brings Caribbean street food to the Hoogstraat

Juicy's Island

Two young ladies with a love for cooking decided to make sure everybody can enjoy their Caribbean street food. They have opened Juicy’s Island on the vibrant Hoogstraat. The restaurant is open for take-away or to order. The also have some seats to eat in. As they are of Surinam and Antillian (Curaçao) descent the […]

Keti Koti commemorates the abolition of slavery

keti koti maas theater en dans leroysankes

Every year on 1 July, we celebrate the abolition of slavery in the Netherlands. Keti Koti takes place in  Wijkpark Oude Westen and several other spots. A day before, June 30, there is a solemn memorial service at the Slavery Memorial at the Lloydstraat. On June 30, the commemoration starts at 6.30 PM. First, there […]

Chef Quincy brings authentic Creole-Surinamese food to Pannekoekstraat

Chef Quincy

Few cuisines are as extensive, varied, and as fragrant as the Creole-Surinamese cuisine. As of 24 February Rotterdam can taste the rich meals as Chef Quincy will open an authentic restaurant on the Pannekoekstraat in Rotterdam. Quincy Uiterloo, better known as Chef Quincy, will offer typical dishes like peanut soup and cassava soup, satay, masoesa […]