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On November 12, 2024, Valencia, Green Capital of Europe 2024, will host the international event that will answer all these questions: the annual awards ceremony of We’re Smart – the undisputed reference in the culinary world of fruits and vegetables. Valencia is a city committed to sustainability, This distinction, awarded by the European Commission, recognizes the efforts made by the city to improve the environment and the quality of life of its residents and visitors. This commitment associates Valencia with the philosophy of the We’re Smart Green Guide and its annual We’re Smart Award<\/a> Show competition. More details about the green factor of Valencia in the press release, link in the title.<\/p>\n A few weeks ago<\/a> we reported that Restaurant Noor<\/a> in Groningen is the seventh best new top restaurant in Europe, according to the authoritative Opiniated About Dining (OAD)<\/a>. The entire list has now been published and on it they come in newly at number 155 in the ranking of 555 European top restaurants.<\/p>\n Within the 16 Dutch restaurants on this list of modern restaurants, the business of Marleen and Jeroen Brouwer finished in third place, leaving only De Librije (9) in Zwolle and Meliefste (114) in Wolphaartsdijk ahead of them. Check out the list in the link in the title.<\/p>\n 193, Spectrum in Amsterdam \/ 298, Restaurant 211, Amsterdam \/ 345, is still Pure C under Syrco Bakker but this restaurant has closed \/ 408, is the Nieuwe Winkel under Emile van der Staak \/ 409, Tribeca in Heeze \/ 436, Yamazato in Amsterdam \/ 483, Tres in Rotterdam \/ 490, Zarzo in Eindhoven \/ 497, Brut 172 by Hans van Wolde in Reijmerstok \/ 525, Restaurant Voltaire in Leersum \/ 527, Kasteel Heemstede \/ 533, Restaurant Perceel in Capelle aan de IJssel \/ 535, Restaurant Vermeer in Amsterdam<\/p>\n Nice idea! Quality Lodgings<\/a>, offers the overview of quality hotels in Europe. Quality Lodgings celebrated its 21st anniversary on Monday, June 17, at The Duke Suites<\/a> in Nistelrode. The 21 Dinner featured esteemed QL hoteliers, honoring their passion, dedication and authentic hospitality. During the evening, the prestigious ‘QL Hotel of the Year 2024’ award was presented to Ch\u00e2teauhotel & Restaurant de Havixhorst<\/a>, located in the south of Drenthe. During the event, the future of Quality Lodgings was previewed and the first copy of the QL Anniversary Magazine was presented. Check out Quality Lodgings’ hotels, in the link in the title.<\/p>\n Hilton Amsterdam<\/a> celebrated the arrival of the first keg of Hollandse Nieuwe on their waterfront terrace for the 29th time this year. This year the business herring party celebrated not only the arrival of Hollandse Nieuwe, but also the connection of the Dutch with the sea and the discovery of new ways to prepare and eat herring. Tradition was celebrated in an innovative way, with special dishes such as herring escabeche, monte cristo and finissima, and of course the classic Dutch herring with onion and pickle was not missing. Until September 30, guests are welcome to taste these new interpretations of herring on the Garden Terrace and in the Half Moon Lounge Bar of Hilton Amsterdam.<\/p>\n In honor of the Paris Olympics, Hilton Amsterdam embraced the theme of these legendary games for this year’s herring feast. Long-distance and marathon swimmer Maarten van der Weijden played a special role during this year’s herring feast. The Olympic sportsman handed over the first keg of herring, which he brought to the hotel while swimming. Hilton Amsterdam and Jan van As jointly donate to the Maarten van der Weijden Foundation, Maarten’s foundation that funds cancer research. Check out their website for more information about the hotel, link in title.<\/p>\n On Friday, the Netherlands played against France at 9 p.m. Both restaurant Soign\u00e9<\/a> and restaurant de Burgemeester<\/a> (The Mayor) sent a newsletter offer to their guests early last week with the possibility to have dinner and also be home on time! Restaurant Soign\u00e9 started as early as 5:30 p.m. with a three-course menu and at de Burgemeester you were welcome from 6 p.m. for a four-course menu. The latter served the menu at an athletic pace to ensure their guests had a perfect first half of the evening. And we know how that turned out!<\/p>\n Mayfair hotel The Connaught<\/a> recently revealed an outdoor art installation by American contemporary artist Alex Israel outside the hotel on Carlos Place. The plexiglass sculpture, entitled \u2018Watermelon Sugar\u2019, forms part of Israel\u2019s \u2018Fins\u2019 (2023) series, and marks the UK debut for the work. It coincides with a new exhibition, REMEMBR (2023), opening at Gagosian\u2019s Davies Street gallery in London. Check out their Instagram reel in which they raise cones with Watermelon sorbet to match this Summer\u2019s installation, link in the title.<\/p>\n For those travelling to Portugal and Lisbon this summer! Seventh Brunch<\/a>, a restaurant chain based in Portugal, has just been named the best brunch in Lisbon by Tripadvisor. Additionally, the chain has received the prestigious Travellers’ Choice Award, which highlights the top 10% of restaurants worldwide. Since its inception, Seventh Brunch’s restaurants<\/a> have consistently ranked highly on Tripadvisor in the cities where they are located. More details in their press release, link in the title.<\/p>\n Brewery Jopen<\/a> partnered with the Dutch brand SEA Water<\/a> to create the world’s first IPA brewed using desalinated North Sea water. The IPA is called \u2018Life\u2019s a Beach\u2019, check out their website, link in the title or check the Instagram reel below. This IPA has an alcohol content of 4.5% and is the first beer brewed with SEA Water. See their Instagram reel here<\/a>. They say it\u2019s a refreshing and sustainable drinking experience while raising awareness about freshwater scarcity and marine biodiversity.<\/p>\n SEA Water<\/a> transforms saline water from our North Sea into clean, mineral-rich drinking water using solar and wind energy only.<\/p>\n On July 26-27 restaurant Nolla, a pioneer in Helsinki\u2019s sustainable food scene, celebrates its newly refurbished premises and six-year anniversary by welcoming fellow chefs from six esteemed restaurants to share innovative cooking methods and cook together, entirely without electricity. Book your seat to attend this unique event and taste the forefront of sustainable cooking.<\/p>\n After closing for renovations at the end of May, one of Helsinki\u2019s most talked-about restaurants, the zero-waste eatery Nolla, will reopen at the end of July. Known for its commitment to sustainability, Nolla has captured the hearts of locals and garnered international attention by combining delectable food with meticulous waste reduction practices. From utilizing scraps in their own composter to sourcing ingredients from local farmers and avoiding plastic packaging, Nolla exemplifies how a restaurant can be both sustainable and profitable.<\/p>\n \u201cAs no electricity will be used, much of the cooking will happen on open fire, using charcoal. Each chef will prepare one or two dishes, depending on the level of complexity. Guests will be able to experience lots of different techniques, flavor profiles and textures,\u201d chef Henriques concludes.<\/p>\n Nolla will be open to the public on both evenings, with reservations available through the restaurant\u2019s website, linked in the title and their Instagram account<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Restaurant Noor listed in OAD’s ranking of the 555 top European restaurants as No. 3 in the Netherlands<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
The other Dutch restaurants on the list:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Quality Lodgings celebrates anniversary with 21 dinner<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Olympic herring at Hilton Amsterdam<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
EK 3-course meal on June 21 at Soign\u00e9 restaurant<\/a> and an EK dinner for champions at restaurant de Burgemeester<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
The Connaught unveils art installation by Alex Israel on Carlos Place in London<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Seventh Brunch named \u2018Best Brunch\u2019 in Lisbon by Tripadvisor | Travellers’ Choice Award<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Craft brewer Jopen from Haarlem created an IPA made with desalinated North Sea water<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Restaurant Nolla in Helsinki reopens with a collaborative feast celebrating zero waste cooking<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n