Sometimes we stumble upon a restaurant that isn’t well-known, like Pure C or Vermeer, but that should be. In a recent visit to Hoorn, a small city located approx 40km (25 miles) north of Amsterdam, directly on the IJsselmeer, we found one again. Housed in an old warehouse dating back to the 17th century is…
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Restaurant Monarh – A modern restaurant in a historic setting
Tilburg may not be on the top of the list for tourists visiting Holland. However, when in the neighbourhood, it is definitely worth a visit. The city center is a nice place for a walk, with some old churches and nice shops. After the walk, we bet you can use a good meal, either at…
Librije’s Zusje – A perfect meal at De Librije’s little sister
With three Michelin stars, De Librije is probably one of the Netherland’s best-known restaurants. For the past five years, the owners have had an advising role in Librije’s Zusje, which is the Librije’s sibling in the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. This advising role will end on 1 January, when Lirbije’s Zusje will be renamed to Spectrum….
Senses Restaurant – Excellent food in downtown Amsterdam
When in Amsterdam for a fine-dining experience, The White Room, Vinkeles or Bord’eau are probably the most likely names you will be given. Recently, we have visited Wolf Atelier, which we considered a real hidden treasure. Having found that one, we went looking for more and we have found another one: Senses Restaurant. What got us…
Auberge de Veste – Delicious food with friendly service
Most of the well-known restaurants are in the big cities, like Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. This does not mean that there aren’t any good places in other cities. In Den Bosch, we have recently visited “Auberge de Veste” and discovered this really is a hidden treasure….. The restaurant is located in a nice old…
The Social Eating House – Unpretentious good food in London
When people think of good restaurants, especially Michelin star restaurants, they often associate this with a small portions in a formal setting. Also, they assume it is going to be an expensive meal using unusual ingredients. In SoHo, central london you will find a restaurant that will prove everyone wrong that has this view of…
Fratelli: Reasonable Italian food in a luxury setting
The centre of Leiden is littered with restaurants, ranging from really bad to pretty good and from Asian to Italian. Just off the main shopping street, there is an Italian place called Fratelli. The place has a nice terrace in the summer, which makes it an attractive-looking place for lunch or dinner. On the day…
Luxe diner in Roemenië
Also available in English down below…. Wanneer je het restaurant binnenkomt, valt het meteen op dat veel aandacht is besteed aan de inrichting: Grote lampenkappen en onafgewerkte stenen muren. De toiletten zijn slim verstopt achter het wijnrek dat tot aan het plafond reikt, maar toch gemakkelijk te vinden. Dit plus de net gedekte tafels geven…
Eating Italian…..in Spain
Seville may not be the number one place in Spain to visit, but perhaps it should be. Make no mistake, you will not be one of a select few visiting the nice historic centre of town, but it is not receiving the millions that Barcelona and Madrid see every year. The city centre has many…
Dinner at De Bomma
In the centre of Antwerp, on the Suikerrui, you will find restaurant ‘De Bomma’ which is the local term for The Grandma. The restaurant has a menu full of food you would eat at grandma’s house and includes local stew and other meals. From rabbit stew and vol-au-vent (chicken ragout) to pigs cheeks prepared in…