Second ‘STER’ in Rotterdam | Restaurant STER

3-2-2023

Opening – Rotterdam-Kralingen got a second STER. Mid-January 2023, chef Terry Priem and Esther van Otterloo opened their Restaurant STER at the Honingerdijk 265. The fine-dining restaurant, located on the former site of restaurant Fred, is the second business of the couple, who also own Gastrobar STER. Guests can enjoy high-level cuisine with bold flavour combinations. Graffiti art and azure table tops make the interior cool and exciting.

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Restaurant YANO | Rotterdam has a new fine-dining restaurant

18-11-2022

Opening – On 2 November 2022, host Britta and chef Yuri Wattimena opened the doors of their restaurant YANO in Rotterdam. The fine-dining restaurant is located on the Straatweg 114 in Rotterdam’s Hillegersberg district. It is the (married) couple’s first business, they have extensive experience in working at high-end Rotterdam restaurants. The restaurant stands out for its quirky, worldly style of cooking, combining international flavours such as those of the Indian archipelago and South America with French cuisine.

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Pop-up breakfast club opened in Hofbogen Rotterdam

9-9-2022

Extensive introduction to plant-based breakfast products and dishes

Visitors can enjoy plant-based breakfast dishes at The Next Morning Breakfast Club powered by Alpro, since September 7^th. With the pop-up breakfast club, at the Hofbogen in Rotterdam, Alpro hopes to make plant-based food more accessible and show how you can start your day with a delicious plant-based breakfast.

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Britta and Yuri Wattimena to open restaurant YANO in Rotterdam in autumn 2022

2-8-2022

Restaurant NOYA has a new name because another party claimed the name, so the owners changed it to restaurant YANO. Britta and Yuri Wattimena will open restaurant YANO in Rotterdam in the autumn of 2022. It is the first restaurant of the couple, who have extensive experience in Rotterdam’s top segment restaurants. The fine-dining restaurant will be located at Straatweg 114 in Hillegersberg, on the site of the former restaurant Zotte.

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Stadshaven Brouwerij in Rotterdam launches the world’s first beer cocktail tap

4-7-2022

A fresh beer cocktail, tapped à la minute and quickly on the table. As of now beer and cocktail lovers can go to the Stadshaven  Brouwerij (Brewery) in Rotterdam for this. Last weekend the world’s first beer cocktail tap was launched here. The idea came from Andrea Possa, shareholder of the brewery and former world champion in cocktail shaking. This experienced bartender – with more than 10 years of brewery experience – wanted to build a bridge between the cocktail and beer worlds.

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Project ‘Ingelijst’ expresses gratitude to the hospitality industry in Rotterdam

21-6-2022

Nine striking heads adorn beer bottles and pub walls. According to the beer brand Vedett, it is often the staff that makes the difference. That smile you get for free with your beer, the listening ear behind the bar and the good conversations between orders. After years of lockdowns and uncertainty, it is important to thank these indispensable people. Because they are here again. Because they exist. And because they make every day just that little bit better. Project ‘Ingelijst’ (Framed) is the name of a creative project that started last year in Utrecht and was created especially to put hospitality workers in the spotlight after the corona crisis. In collaboration with the beer brand Vedett, young illustrator Libra Telako immortalized nine people in Utrecht and now nine giants in the  hospitality industry in Rotterdam with her colourful and striking style.

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SHIN | A new Japanese tapas bar and matcha café in Rotterdam

7-6-2022

Opening – At the beginning of this summer SHIN will open its doors at the Rodezand in Rotterdam. A modern, cosy Japanese tapas bar and matcha cafe in izakaya style. This brand new concept is created by entrepreneurs Tony and Nanako, who also own the popular Japanese ramen restaurant Ajisan on the Coolsingel.

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Dikke Mic in Rotterdam

27-5-2022

Have you always wanted to go to a karaoke bar in Tokyo? You don’t have to hop on a plane to do that anymore: Dikke Mic has everything a real karaoke lover desires, just in Rotterdam. Dikke Mic also surprises you on a culinary level: they are opening a brand new street food bar with Asian street food, prepared by none other than Michelin-star chef Ron Blaauw. In the basement, inspired by the small Asian streets and alleys, are the karaoke rooms, each with their own theme. The perfect recipe for a successful night out for small and large groups!

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Stadshaven Brewery opens new terrace in the Rotterdam Merwehaven

28-4-2022

Do you want to enjoy a freshly tapped and ice-cold (special) beer on the largest terrace in Rotterdam’s Merwehaven? Starting May 6, you can do so on the new terrace of Stadshaven Brouwerij. The terrace of these ‘fearless brewers’ was carefully designed and built and is now completely ready to receive guests. On May 6, the official opening of this brand new terrace will take place, with various acts and entertainment. For example, the HW Party crew (Hermes House Band of 2019) will perform, and DJ Bootsy Paul will provide guests with the tastiest funk, disco and soul with his ‘moving sound machine’.

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American Italian restaurant, lounge & bar SPAZIO | New hotspot next to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

10-2-2022

Rotterdam has gained a new hotspot, at a unique location just outside the city. Restaurant, lounge & bar spazio opens directly along the runway of Rotterdam The Hague Airport. An American Italian restaurant that will become the neighborhood’s new living room. At SPAZIO you step into an elegant yet sturdy design, where all your senses are immediately stimulated. The menu contains pure, honest dishes that have their origin in Italian cuisine with influences from America. The American Italian style refers to the long history of Italians who emigrated from different regions to the U.S. and settled in cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Boston. They brought their age-old traditions, creating new favorite dishes and menus. SPAZIO continues this blend of cultures and will soon welcome everyone for lunches, drinks, dinner and (business) events.

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