Île de Bisous brings Mediterranean summer evenings to Amsterdam South

23-6-2026

  • Île de Bisous brings Mediterranean summer evenings to Amsterdam South at StrandzuidÎle de Bisous brings Mediterranean summer evenings to Amsterdam South at Strandzuid
  • Île de Bisous brings Mediterranean summer evenings to Amsterdam South at StrandzuidÎle de Bisous brings Mediterranean summer evenings to Amsterdam South at Strandzuid
  • Île de Bisous brings Mediterranean summer evenings to Amsterdam South at StrandzuidÎle de Bisous brings Mediterranean summer evenings to Amsterdam South at Strandzuid
  • Île de Bisous brings Mediterranean summer evenings to Amsterdam South at StrandzuidÎle de Bisous brings Mediterranean summer evenings to Amsterdam South at Strandzuid

This summer, Amsterdam South is gaining a temporary Mediterranean hotspot. With the launch of Île de Bisous, Bisous and Strandzuid are joining forces for a two-day waterfront event. On July 10 and 11, Strandzuid will transform into an atmospheric open-air destination inspired by the Côte d’Azur, where gastronomy, entertainment, and togetherness take center stage.

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From Amsterdam to London and Ibiza | Live-fire cooking concept Nela continues its international growth

18-6-2026

  • The live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is now also based as pop-up on IbizaThe live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is now also based as pop-up on Ibiza
  • The live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is also based in London in The WhiteleyThe live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is also based in London in The Whiteley
  • The live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is now also based as pop-up on Ibiza - the chefsThe live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is now also based as pop-up on Ibiza - the chefs
  • The live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is also based in London in The WhiteleyThe live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is also based in London in The Whiteley
  • The live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is now also based as pop-up on IbizaThe live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is now also based as pop-up on Ibiza
  • The live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is also based in London in The WhiteleyThe live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is also based in London in The Whiteley

What started in Amsterdam in 2021 as an ambitious restaurant concept has quickly evolved into an international hospitality brand. Live-fire cooking concept Nela, founded by chefs Hari Shetty and Ori Geller together with entrepreneur Gilad Hayeem of The Waverly Group, continues its international expansion with a successful first six months in London and the return of Nela Ibiza for a second summer season.

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Football meets fine dining in Amsterdam| Private dining, cocktails & watching specific games

11-6-2026

  • Private dining - Football meets gastronomy at The Duchess in AmsterdamPrivate dining - Football meets gastronomy at The Duchess in Amsterdam
  • Private dining - Football meets gastronomy at restaurant MOMO in AmsterdamPrivate dining - Football meets gastronomy at restaurant MOMO in Amsterdam

Watching the World Cup in Amsterdam takes on a new dimension this summer thanks to The Entourage Group. As the city gears up for another football-filled season, several hospitality venues are offering unique ways to experience the tournament. From lively match nights by the IJ waterfront to exclusive private dining experiences, football, gastronomy and hospitality come together in concepts designed for fans, friends, colleagues and business relations alike. Football meets fine dining!

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Play the BINGO where the whole of Amsterdam wins | Bellefleur’s WorldPride UNITY BINGO

11-6-2026

  • Roze Dolly Eberhardjes - credits Piek - beeldbewerking Sticky pixelsRoze Dolly Eberhardjes - credits Piek - beeldbewerking Sticky pixels
  • Dolly Bellefleur Eberhardjes - credits Michel Swart and coffee with an Eberhardje at Herman and HermanDolly Bellefleur Eberhardjes - credits Michel Swart and coffee with an Eberhardje at Herman and Herman

In the run-up to WorldPride Amsterdam 2026, Team Eberhardjes is once again joining forces with Dolly Bellefleur. Their mottos ‘Take good care of our city and of one another’ and ‘Let love reign’ align seamlessly. The theme of WorldPride is UNITY: for Team Eberhardjes and Bellefleur, the perfect occasion to playfully connect all the nationalities that make up Amsterdam. Today, Thursday, June 11th, they will launch Bellefleur’s WorldPride UNITY BINGO: an online bingo game in which not only one person, but everyone wins.

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Tacite opens in Amsterdam South | The first restaurant of Joris Koudstaal and Daan van Splunteren

26-5-2026

  • Restaurant Tacite in Amsterdam South with chef Joris KoudstaalRestaurant Tacite in Amsterdam South with chef Joris Koudstaal
  • Restaurant Tacite in Amsterdam SouthRestaurant Tacite in Amsterdam South
  • Restaurant Tacite in Amsterdam South with chef Joris KoudstaalRestaurant Tacite in Amsterdam South with chef Joris Koudstaal
  • Restaurant Tacite in Amsterdam SouthRestaurant Tacite in Amsterdam South

After years of working in Dutch fine dining at restaurants including Aan de Poel**, MOS* and De Nederlanden*, chef Joris Koudstaal and maître Daan van Splunteren are opening restaurant Tacite in Amsterdam South. Drawing on their experience, the duo is creating a signature style entirely their own.

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Second location for Bouillon d’Amsterdam

14-4-2026

  • Bouillon d'Amsterdam will open a second location in Amsterdam Zuid this summerBouillon d'Amsterdam will open a second location in Amsterdam Zuid this summer
  • Bouillon d'Amsterdam will open a second location in Amsterdam Zuid this summerBouillon d'Amsterdam will open a second location in Amsterdam Zuid this summer
  • Bouillon d'Amsterdam will open a second location in Amsterdam Zuid this summerBouillon d'Amsterdam will open a second location in Amsterdam Zuid this summer
  • Bouillon d'Amsterdam will open a second location in Amsterdam Zuid this summerBouillon d'Amsterdam will open a second location in Amsterdam Zuid this summer
  • Bouillon d'Amsterdam will open a second location in Amsterdam Zuid this summerBouillon d'Amsterdam will open a second location in Amsterdam Zuid this summer

Bouillon d’Amsterdam is rapidly making a notable rise in the capital’s hospitality scene. Just weeks after opening its first location, the company has already announced a second venue in Amsterdam-Zuid. With an accessible concept centered around quality, speed, and affordability, the restaurant appeals to a broad audience. Its rapid expansion highlights both its success and confidence in a scalable concept.

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Amice Amsterdam opens its doors

13-3-2026

  • Chefs Michael Wolf en Jordy Koopmans - Simone DickmannAmice Amsterdam - Simone Dickmann
  • Amice Amsterdam - Simone DickmannAmice Amsterdam - Simone Dickmann
  • Amice Amsterdam - Simone DickmannAmice Amsterdam - Simone Dickmann

Chefs Michael Wolf and Jordy Koopmans are opening Amice in Amsterdam. This marks the next step in their shared passion: a place that is truly their own. The two have known each other since 2009 and worked side by side in the kitchen for many years, including at Envy and later at Wolf Atelier.

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The Jollof Club chooses community funding for its first permanent location in Amsterdam-Zuidoost

26-2-2026

  • Nicolas Aquaa & Bunmi Okolosi of The Jollof ClubNicolas Aquaa & Bunmi Okolosi of The Jollof Club
  • Dishes of The Jollof ClubDishes of The Jollof Club
  • Dishes of The Jollof ClubDishes of The Jollof Club

The West African restaurant concept The Jollof Club in Amsterdam is taking its next step. Chef Nicolas Aquaa and hospitality entrepreneur Bunmi Okolosi will open their first permanent location in spring 2026 at Klein Bijlmerplein (Bijlmerplein 508) in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. To make this possible, they have consciously chosen crowdfunding via CrowdAboutNow.

With this campaign, they are not only building financial support, but above all a community. Future guests, fans, and local residents can become co-creators from the very beginning. “We want people to feel part of this story from day one,” says Bunmi Okolosi. “Not just as guests, but as a community.”

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Young Entrepreneurs & new locations | CAMARAT Amsterdam, Bagels & Beans Gouda, and Loetje Tilburg

14-11-2025

  • CAMARAT Amsterdam - Enjoying ‘The New Noord Cuisine’CAMARAT Amsterdam - Enjoying ‘The New Noord Cuisine’
  • CAMARAT Amsterdam - Enjoying ‘The New Noord Cuisine’CAMARAT Amsterdam - Enjoying ‘The New Noord Cuisine’
  • CAMARAT Amsterdam - Enjoying ‘The New Noord Cuisine’CAMARAT Amsterdam - Enjoying ‘The New Noord Cuisine’
  • From part-time job to second Bagels & Beans location - Melissa and Malik take over Bagels & Beans GoudaFrom part-time job to second Bagels & Beans location - Melissa and Malik take over Bagels & Beans Gouda
  • Loetje opens its 39th location in the heart of Tilburg in 2026Loetje opens its 39th location in the heart of Tilburg in 2026

Every day, we spot fun new concepts. This week: Restaurant CAMARAT opens in Amsterdam-Noord (North) and you can enjoy “The New Noord Cuisine” here, surprising dishes from the charcoal grill and late weekend drinks. Melissa & Malik take over Bagels & Beans in Gouda, their second Bagels & Beans location! And in Tilburg, the former Kantongerecht (court) is being repurposed as Loetje, with character, cosiness and the iconic steak in gravy.

We wish these entrepreneurs and their teams the best of luck and lots of fun with their new and renovated concepts.

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CIMA Rooftop Bar & Terrace | Amsterdam’s newest rooftop bar with a Mexican flavour

10-11-2025

  • CIMA Rooftop Bar & Terrace - Amsterdam’s newest rooftop bar with a Mexican flavour -credits Ashkan Mortezapour PhotographyCIMA Rooftop Bar & Terrace - Amsterdam’s newest rooftop bar with a Mexican flavour -credits Ashkan Mortezapour Photography
  • CIMA Rooftop Bar & Terrace - Amsterdam’s newest rooftop bar with a Mexican flavour -credits Ashkan Mortezapour PhotographyCIMA Rooftop Bar & Terrace - Amsterdam’s newest rooftop bar with a Mexican flavour -credits Ashkan Mortezapour Photography
  • CIMA Rooftop Bar & Terrace - Amsterdam’s newest rooftop bar with a Mexican flavour -credits Ashkan Mortezapour PhotographyCIMA Rooftop Bar & Terrace - Amsterdam’s newest rooftop bar with a Mexican flavour -credits Ashkan Mortezapour Photography
  • CIMA Rooftop Bar & Terrace - Amsterdam’s newest rooftop bar with a Mexican flavour -credits Ashkan Mortezapour PhotographyCIMA Rooftop Bar & Terrace - Amsterdam’s newest rooftop bar with a Mexican flavour -credits Ashkan Mortezapour Photography

From Mexican roots to the rooftops of Amsterdam, CIMA Rooftop Bar & Terrace has opened its doors. The name ‘CIMA’, Spanish for ‘peak’, reflects its unique location among the city’s rooftops, where guests can enjoy intimate views of Amsterdam and its iconic skyline.

Our colleague Leonie has already visited CIMA: “A fun, original spot in Amsterdam with delicious food and cocktails. I can’t wait for summer — it’s going to be one of the best views in the city.”

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