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…
Tag: The Netherlands
De Schans – Fine dining around the corner
We do not mind driving a while for a good meal, but we have recently found that we don’t have to sit in the car for hours. Just a 15-minute drive from our home base, we have found a wonderful fine dining restaurant called “De Schans”. Located just outside the town of Montfoort, it is…
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…
Wolf Atelier – Refined cuisine in the center of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is home to some of Holland’s better/best restaurants, like Librije’s Zusje and Vermeer. Next to this, there are many other good and excellent, but less well-known restaurants that really are worth a visit. For some time, we have wanted to visit one of these lesser-known restaurants; Wolf Atelier. Located a few minutes walk from…
Restaurant Sense – Lunch worthy of a star
In the south of Holland, you’ll find the carnaval (Mardi Gras) capital of The Netherlands; Den Bosch. This town is known for carnaval and the Bossche Bollen (chocolate-covered profiterol XXXXXL), but it should be noted that we have recently learned that you have some excellent restaurants there as well. One of them is for sure…
Nieuwe Polderkeuken – Upscale local food in the middle of the countryside
Over the past months, I have visited some well-known and even Michelin star awarded restaurants. Luckily, we are not bound by the Michelin guide and the Nieuwe Polderkeuken is one of those hidden and less-known treasures that is not in the Michelin guide. The restaurant is located in Stolwijk, which is a small rural village…
Restaurant Jaimie van Heije – Seriously good, simple food
The greater Amsterdam area is full of decent and good restaurants. Some with experienced and slightly older chefs, but some with younger talented chefs. Examples are The White Room, but definitely also Restaurant Jaimie van Heije. The latter is located in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, a small village right next to Amsterdam. The restaurant looks…