Speaks about to eat – The Dutchman

The Dutchman speaks about to eat

There are so many great restaurants to find everywhere you go. And every month more than a dozen new restaurant open. There are Michelin star restaurants, trendy dining places and private dining options. Here are a few restaurants I personally visited and which I highly recommend.

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Hotel V Nesplein

Amsterdam, May 2021… A perfect hideaway in a picturesque and quiet street at a stone throw away from Dam square, surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops and theatres. The 43 loft-style rooms are bright and spacious. Decorated with an eclectic mix of vintage 70’s furniture with contemporary design, which create an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia.…

A taste of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, October 2024… This tour is especially for the foodies, but also for our guests who like to combine this with some history. We would love for you to taste a number of delicious Dutch tastings while learning the history behind these beautiful dishes during a four hour walking tour called: A taste of Amsterdam.…

Manoir Inter Scaldes: a highlight for culinary lovers.

Zeeland, August 2020… Chef Jannis Brevet and his wife Claudia opened in 2001 their lovely estate in the province of Zeeland, located in the southwest of the Netherlands, on a peninsula bordering Belgium. Zeeland is one of the least populated provinces. Surrounded as it is by highly fertile soil and sea, Zeeland shines with its…

A culinary experience

Amsterdam, October 2024… You will feel immediately at home at the cooking studio of chef Martijn. His charming personality and creativity will help you prepare dishes at Michel star level. An experience you will remember and treasure. Not to forget use, when entertaining friends and family at home. Chef Martijn has a passion for organic…

Razmataz: where the locals hang out

Amsterdam, October 2018… If you’re looking to dine in a homey ambiance with interesting flavors and like cocktails… than Razmataz is the place to go. 7 days a week all day dining concept with a cozy cocktail bar, a restaurant and private dining in the En suite room. All have their own entrance and ambiance.…

Dinner at a private home along the most charming canals of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, April 2018… Spending an evening at someone’s home, is definitively a memorable experience. No better way to get to know the culture and the people. A chef will invite you in his or her home along the canals of Amsterdam for a delicious gourmet meal in a typical atmosphere. Besides the food it will…

Tante Kee: idyllic dining at the waterside

De Kaag, February 2018… More idyllic is hard to imagine! Just a stone’s throw from Amsterdam. Surrounded by water and swaying reeds, you will find a culinary oasis: Restaurant Tante Kee (Auntie Kee). This restaurant has been one of my favorites for many years now. I’ve been here with family, friends but also clients that…

Vermeer: with passion and ambition through the seasons

Amsterdam, November 2017… Fresh vegetables and honest food is what restaurant Vermeer is all about. Choose between a 4, 5 or 6 course surprising menu, honoring seasonal ingredients with rich flavors, aroma’s and creativity. I enjoyed the caramelized brussels sprouts, beetroot tartare and the coquilles served with an oven-baked bread crust surrounding the shell. Delicious…

Ratatouille food and wine sparkles in Haarlem

Haarlem, November 2017… Located in a monumental warehouse with a nice terrace along the Spaarne River in Haarlem. A perfect match with the philosophy and passion of Chef Jozua Jaring. Decorated with 1 Michelin star but very accessible, no stuffy ambiance and overpriced food. The focus is on the ingredients and fresh products. They even…

Culinary experience at Kaagman & Kortekaas

Amsterdam, April 2017…. After a few earlier attempts, I had the pleasure to finally try out this restaurant which has been the talk of the town since its opening. If you are into gastronomy in bistro style, this is the place to go. The open kitchen is the heart of this restaurant and you can…