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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Mokums Overdreven IJwit | Brewery ‘t IJ celebrates Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary

24-10-2024

In honor of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, Brewery – Brouwerij ‘t IJ is launching a special variant of their iconic IJwit called: ‘Mokums Overdreven IJwit’. In love as the brewery is with its city, to which it has been connected for 40 years, it exaggerated considerably with Mokum’s favorite beer. “With 7.50% alcohol and extra additions of the ingredients that make IJwit so characteristic, this is a beer that has just a little too much of everything, because that’s what we love in Amsterdam.”

On Oct. 27, 2025, Amsterdam will celebrate its 750th anniversary and from October 2024 it will be celebrated with such events as an opening concert at the Ziggo Dome, The Great Amsterdam Quiz and Feest op de Ring A10.

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Livingston Marseille & Woodford Reserve | Gastronomic experience at The Hoxton, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin and London

24-10-2024

The Hoxton invites culinary enthusiasts to a unique gastronomic experience. From November 17 to 25, The Hoxton will bring the renowned restaurant Livingston Marseille to four European cities, including Amsterdam. This exclusive dinner, on Wednesday, November 20^th, celebrates Old Fashioned Month in collaboration with Woodford Reserve, offering guests a special blend of street food and fine dining, combined with innovative cocktails.

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Karma Kebab opens new restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam

1-10-2024

Good news for all kebab lovers! As of September 27^th, Karma Kebab has a restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam at the Leidsekruisstraat 10. After the success of its flagship store in Utrecht, and previous pop-ups at well-known spots like ‘Pong House of Ping’ and ‘De Marktkantine’, Karma Kebab has now officially opened its doors in the capital of The Netherlands. Known of festivals such as Lowlands, Karma Kebab is ready to conquer the capital with their plant-based and tasty kebabs.

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