Opened in Amsterdam, restaurant char.d

22-9-2025

Top chefs and friends Dean Baker and Slava Nazaryan have realized their shared dream with the opening of restaurant char.d on Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam. The name refers to charring, a cooking technique in which ingredients are slowly grilled over charcoal or wood, or prepared at high temperatures. At char.d, modern barbecue techniques and high-quality, fresh ingredients take center stage, resulting in a simple yet flavourful menu full of depth and complexity.

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A unique caviar dessert at R21 in Amsterdam

8-5-2025

Caviar continues to grow in popularity and is increasingly appearing in surprising combinations. Back in April 2023, we wrote about caviar ‘bumps’, but now we’re seeing pairings with pizza and even desserts — as recently spotted in the United States. A striking sweet-and-salty combination! Caviar bumps have now gained popularity in Europe too, but would we see caviar appear in desserts here as well? That seemed uncertain, until we discovered a similar dessert at restaurant R21 in Amsterdam. Their creation, a combination of Asetra caviar with crème fraîche ice cream and feuilletine, sounds absolutely delicious!

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Eberhardjes are looking for ‘Lieve Amsterdammers’

1-5-2025

Eberhardjes are cookies named after the kind, former mayor of Amsterdam, Eberhard van der Laan. The Eberhardjes stand for positivity and connection and they’re looking for ‘Lieve Amsterdammers’ (kind citizens of Amsterdam). During Amsterdam’s 750 anniversary year, anyone can nominate a kind fellow citizen through the Eberhardjes website. These people will be honoured in an online Hall of Fame with beautiful portraits.

Entrepreneurs can support the campaign by becoming a pick-up location and displaying promotional materials at their location.

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Heineken Studio Mokum750 | A beer to celebrate 750 years of Amsterdam

25-4-2025

To mark the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam, Heineken has unveiled a specially brewed beer: Heineken® Studio Mokum750. This unique wheat pilsner was developed in collaboration with five local café entrepreneurs and is a tribute to the city’s rich café culture. The beer is a fresh, unfiltered wheat pilsner with a surprising twist on the familiar Heineken flavor: a hint of coriander seed adds a subtle spicy note, while Citra hops deliver extra refreshment.

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Hans im Glück opens first Dutch restaurant on the Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam

28-3-2025

On Thursday April 17, the first Dutch location of the ‘Better Burger’ chain, Hans im Glück, will open on the bustling Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam. This full-service hospitality brand, which was founded in Munich in 2010, now has 83 restaurants in Germany, 10 in Switzerland and two in Austria. About three-quarters of Hans im Glück’s locations are run by franchisees and franchise opportunities are also coming up in the Netherlands. At this concept, guests can enjoy premium burgers and delicious food, special drinks and good company, all until after midnight.

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Roberto’s Amsterdam celebrates Venetian Carnival

27-2-2025

From today, February 27^th up to March 4, Roberto’s Amsterdam celebrates the Venetian Carnival with a special ‘Cucina Veneziana’ menu. Enjoy classic dishes of Venetian cuisine, such as Baccalà Mantecato, Lasagnetta di Carnevale and Zeppola di San Giuseppe. The Grand Finale takes place on March 4, during Venetian Carnival Day. Think live music, an Italian magician and a festive aperitif for those who enter the dining room wearing festive masks.

A sophisticated way to celebrate carnival in the west of the Netherlands! And, of course, to enjoy special Italian dishes.

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Star chef Enrique Limardo cooks at Hilton Amsterdam in honour of the Chocolate Festival

23-1-2025

From a special cocoa menu to a full evening with star chef Enrique Limardo himself. Hilton Amsterdam has been a partner of the annual Chocolate Festival Amsterdam for 12 years. This year, the hotel is organising a number of culinary experiences and events focusing on the versatility of cocoa. For this, they joined forces with Venezuelan star chef Enrique Limardo.

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Christmas inspiration by the Conservatorium Hotel, Pulitzer Amsterdam, Fauchon l’Hôtel Paris, Great Scotland Yard hotel and Le Meurice

2-12-2024

Our second Christmas article includes examples of hotels that invite friends and/or designers to decorate their Christmas tree. In the Netherlands we have some hotels with trees decorated by artists, like the Conservatorium Hotel and the Pulitzer hotel. But we spotted more inspiration like the Wish Tree of Fauchon l’Hôtel Paris, the afternoon tea’s at Le Meurice in Paris and their Bûches de Noël (Yule Logs) by Frederic Grolet. And the Afternoon Tea at the Great Scotland Yard hotel looks very Christmassy! Some great examples by luxury hotels. Who knows some of it might inspire you!

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Young entrepreneurs & new concepts | Don Utrecht, Daruma Crêpe and BunBun Amsterdam

28-11-2024

We spot fun, new concepts every day. This week: Don Utrecht, where you can enjoy coffee made with Neapolitan Kimbo beans and tasty Italian panninis, luxury sandwiches, salads and pastas. Daruma Crêpe where they make the Instagrammable ‘Crème Brûlée Crêpe’ and more; they have opened a shop in the Nishimarket in Rotterdam and have pop-ups in Amsterdam and Leiden. BunBun sells croissant buns in the centre of Amsterdam. They make 7 Bun flavours, 3 savoury and 4 sweet, every day.

We wish all these entrepreneurs and their teams lots of fun and good luck with their new restaurant, pop-ups and bakery, more details below!

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Hotel The Diamond opens in the center of Amsterdam

12-11-2024

Opening – Every diamond is created under extreme pressure, resulting in a unique and enduring final product. Such is the case with Hotel The Diamond, located in the impressive building of the same name on the Leidseplein in Amsterdam. This long-awaited five-star boutique hotel with 36 luxurious rooms will open its doors on November 15^th, right in the bustling heart of the capital.

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