Holland
A lovely dinner experience, but you cannot book online for just one person: Restaurant Watergang (9. June 2024)
Given I had a day of spoiling myself with walks through the channels of Amsterdam and some interesting museum visits (with a live performance of Marina Abramovic), I figured, I should end the day with a nice and luscious meal, which I did. The choice of ‘what you want to eat’ is none, as there […]
An exquisite lunch offering with a lovely set menu: Restaurant Breda (9. June 2024)
I was looking for a tasty, but relaxed lunch option on a Sunday, which wasn’t entirely easy since quite a few restaurants are closed that day. I ended up finding the Breda, which wasn’t all too full at 1pm, and decided to go for the “5-course lunch menu” (EUR 56.50). Be aware that you have […]
A surprisingly nice French brasserie in Amsterdam: Restaurant Brasserie van Baerle (19. June 2023)
While the Guide Michelin app was a bit misleading, since it labelled the Brassiere van Baerle as a ‘local restaurant’ and it turned out to be more of a French brasserie (well, yeah, one could have known looking at the name), I must say, it was actually a pleasant experience in a French brassiere, for […]
Relatively small berakfast selection, but of good quality: Restaurant Mondi @ The College Hotel (19. June 2023)
The Restaurant Mondi is lovely when it comes to interior design – however, when it comes to the breakfast selection, I would call it “small but neat” since the selection isn’t vast, but you find good quality elements, which satisfy your needs for a healthy or hearty breakfast. The selection ranges from bread to pastries […]
Overall a lovely 1 Michelin star experience with an interesting wine pairing: Restaurant Sinne (18. June 2023)
I was intrigued by the Sinne since it had a Michelin star, but it seemed like the menu was still very reasonably priced. Once you’re seated, you’re immediately served somed “bread & spread”, and that was sufficiently tasty to get started. The “tasting menu” (EUR 97.50) with the “wine pairing” (EUR 78.00) then starts with […]
Lovely atmosphere, good drinks, slow service: Mondi Bar @ The College Hotel, Autograph Collection (18. June 2023)
I wanted to have a quick drink before dinner, so, I figured the hotel bar would probably be the best choice – and while it is kind of lovely to sit outside in the patio, it was also a bit annoying since there is not really any waiter taking care of you. There was one […]
Where they take your pre-payment and don’t deduct it plus let you 45 minutes wait for your table: Restaurant Marie (14. June 2023)
Leaving aside the complete disaster of having to wait for more than 45 minutes for our pre-booked and partially pre-paid table, which we spent waiting at Freddy’s Bar next door and starting from the moment when we would finally be seated, I must say, the experience was quite a nice one. The “fougasse (sourdough, brown […]
The place you get ‘stored’ to wait 45 minutes for your table: Freddy’s Bar @ Hotel de L’Europe (14. June 2023)
While I have been here before, this time I ended up being there involuntarily. Ultimately, I had a reservation for the Restaurant Marie at 8.30pm. And while I was on time, the table wasn’t ready. And since this was the case, the guy brought us to a table in the bar right next to the […]
