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L U S T / NetherlandsMay 23, 2019
30 x Must Visit Food Festivals in The Netherlands 2019Food festivals have proven to be a hit in the Netherlands, and because there are so many of them, it was time to create a list so you can pick and choose which ones you want to visit this summer. We have listed the best and upcoming food festivals in the Netherlands per month. Enjoy!...Read more...
L U S T / NetherlandsMay 20, 2019
Must Visit! Beach Food Festival on TexelLast year, I visited Texel island (the Dutch Ibiza of the North), to get a preview of the Beach Food Festival. I arrived in style by a Bruuzer Texel, which is a speedboat that flies across the water with speeds up to 80km per hour! And if this was only a teaser, they have something...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 29, 2019
Bakers Dough is serving Dough ice-cream and we want it!Time to indulge yourself to the max because cookie dough bar Bakers Dough just got better. After the successful opening in Rotterdam, the insta-famous Bakers Dough came to our capital city almost 2 years ago. Never heard of this sweet food trend before? Well, it’s pretty simple; remember the dough you used to secretly eat...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 28, 2019
Nomads Amsterdam » The Restaurant Inspired by TravelLast year, Restaurant Nomads opened its doors in Amsterdam. A one of a kind restaurant with a direct link to travel. Every couple of months they travel across the globe to be inspired by a different cuisine which then results in a brand new menu. After Peru and Jordan it was time for a new influence....Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 17, 2019
5 x amazing brunch spots in UtrechtBrunch is hot right now. And we are not complaining! As of recently, Utrecht has seen various brunch-specialised spots popping up around town, and I selflessly volunteered to review them for you. Here are 5 outstanding brunch spots in Utrecht. Frenchie Cafe Frenchie is here to cater for a very specific crowd with its rainbow/unicorn...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 17, 2019
15 x Best Terraces In Amsterdam WestThe sun is out and so are the people. During the week, people run out of their offices when the clock hits five, trying to find the best spots to enjoy the last sun-rays of the day. So where exactly are those places? Well, as Amsterdam West is my hood, I did a little research...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S TApril 9, 2019
Shocking! These restaurants in Amsterdam are dirty!RTL News channel just released a shocking report that tells you which restaurants in The Netherlands are below the hygiene standard. Find out which restaurants in Amsterdam are well.. read for yourself. The report that was written in 2017, shows that 450 restaurants and foodbars in The Netherlands are well below the health standard. Normally reports...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 6, 2019
Full Moon Garden brings their Dim Sum to AmsterdamIf you have Asian roots like me, you know that “Asian” brunch is a thing. Eating with family & friends is very important and the Chinese understand this more than anyone. It’s no surprise that they invented Dim Sum, small bite-sized portions of food served in small steamer baskets or on a small plate, that...Read more...
L U S T / Scandinavia / Tasty HotspotsMarch 20, 2019
Norway just opened up the largest underwater restaurant, Under.The restaurant located at the southern cape of Norway, is submerged halfway into the water, looking like it has tipped over. It will have seats for 100 guests, making Under the largest underwater restaurant to date. The structure Under is set 5.50 meter below sea level and designed by Snøhetta, a renowned Norwegian architectural & design...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsMarch 18, 2019
5 x Korean Food in AmsterdamI first discovered Korean food in New York about 10 years ago. I don’t even remember what the restaurant was called, but it was out of this world. After a few years an Asian friend of mine introduced me to this secret Korean BBQ spot in the heart of Amsterdam called Yokiyo. It was Korean Food...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsFebruary 26, 2019
6 x Amazing places in Paris to indulge in some self loveFebruary is always short but sweet. Whilst not everyone may get to share Valentine’s Day with another, we all could use a bit of self-love and indulgence. As Lucile Ball famously said “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.” These places in Paris are just the right thing. Peonies The first Parisian café...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsFebruary 26, 2019
The Avocado Show will open a pop-up restaurant in London this MarchGrab your phone, set the date, and empty your photo gallery. You are in need of some space when the popular Avocado restaurant is going to wow London with their green and healthy creations. What to expect From March 11th till 24th, the infamous Dutch Avocado restaurant will touch down in London’s Bluebird Chelsea for...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsFebruary 24, 2019
Mr Black and the White Ox | Utrecht’s new 2-in-1 culinary escapadeSome days you just want to amp up the volume and treat yourself to something a little nicer, or a lot nicer. Cue in Utrecht’s newcomer; Mr Black and the White Ox. Located a little outside of Utrecht’s buzzing city center in Douwe Egberts’ old headquarter building, this new hotspot is the little culinary escapade...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsFebruary 6, 2019
Vegan Deli Vegabond West is open!On the first of March, Vegabond will be opening its second location in the beautiful Amsterdam Oud-West. It will be their first Deli with the new concept. The first Vegan Deli The first Vegabond location at Leliegracht is known as a magnet for vegan and non-vegan tourists. When they first opened their lunchroom and grocery...Read more...
France / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsFebruary 5, 2019
Le Potager de Charlotte opens their second Vegan restaurant!You’ve probably heard me rave about Le Potager de Charlotte in my previous article on Top 10 Vegan Restaurants in Paris, but I am about to tell you everything you need to know about their new restaurant in the fancy 17th arrondissement. I was so happy to be back at Le Potager de Charlotte but...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / T R E A S U R E S / Tasty HotspotsFebruary 1, 2019
NENI Amsterdam, the highly anticipated newcomerOver the past year the Citroën garage next to the Olympic Stadium has been completely renovated, with the purpose of bringing back this iconic building at the Stadionplein in its full glory. Now it’s home to a brand new restaurant by the name of NENI. It’s a Family Affaire NENI are the initials of Nuriel,...Read more...
Amsterdam / Amsterdam Events / L U S TJanuary 21, 2019
Ramen Food Festival AmsterdamAfter a the sushi, burger, and other inventive food festivals, it’s finally time for the first Ramen Food Festival in Amsterdam! Ramen is a Japanese broth noodle soup, which has gained immense popularity over the last couple of years, especially in Amsterdam. Time for for a festival! Thought Ramen lover Susam (also the founder of...Read more...
L U S T / RecipesJanuary 16, 2019
Recipe » Thai Papaya SaladEach month we invite another food blogger to tip us with one of their best recipe’s, inspired from a country or place they have been. This month we highlight a recipe from Culinessa. This Food Blogger has Asian roots and she sure knows how to create a colourful and spicy Papaya Salad (Som Tam), inspired by...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsJanuary 11, 2019
Cereal & Chill in AmsterdamWe grew up with them, and there is no breakfast table in the US that doesn’t have them; Cereals. This morning snack is making a comeback on Instagram and Amsterdam just opened their first cereal bar. Cereal & Chill. At Cereal & Chill , which opened a few months ago, they serve 100+ cereals, delicious...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsJanuary 11, 2019
These are the best High Tea spots in AmsterdamWinter is coming and so we start to crave more warmth. One of the things I love during this period is to drink tea. Lot’s of it actually! What better then to enjoy this hot infusion with a bunch of delicious snacks & bites! I’m talking about High Tea. You can enjoy it all year round...Read more...
L U S TJanuary 7, 2019
7 x food & restaurant trends for 2019Food is life and therefore we are always looking out for the latest food and restaurant trends. The new year just started and food website IENS just published their trend report for 2019. Let’s take a look.. 1. Visual sensation In recent years, Instagram and other photo sharing apps have revolutionized the hospitality industry. Some...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsDecember 17, 2018
Hotspot in Rotterdam » WES EettentjeLast month our new guest editor Katrin, visited recently opened WES Eettentje in Rotterdam. The guys behind the all-day breakfast joint, By Jarmusch, opened their 2nd food business this summer and attracts locals for coffee, mediterranean food and chitchat. WES Eettentje is a café, restaurant and bar in one, located in the “Oude Noorden” of...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsDecember 13, 2018
10 x delicious Pizza in AmsterdamPIZZAAAA: definitely my number 1 (food) guilty pleasure. Who’s with me? Luckily there are many pizza places in Amsterdam where you can eat delicious pizzas. From golden to glutenfree or vegan pizza’s. Time to find out where to score the best pizza in Amsterdam. 1. Pizza Beppe Roelof Hartstraat 27, Amsterdam Pizza Beppe is the first...Read more...
L U S T / RecipesDecember 13, 2018
Recipe » Walnut Cake with PearEach month we invite another food blogger to tip us with one of their best recipe’s, inspired from a country or place they have been. Because Christmas is coming up, we’ve asked Benine from Benine’s Kitchen to provide her with a recipe that would perfectly go along with a cup of hot chai tea latte,...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsDecember 11, 2018
Instock Saves DinnersRestaurant Instock is the one place where you can combine yumminess with doing a good deed. We can tell you, rescued food never tasted so good! Restaurant Instock in a nutshell Did you know one third of the whole food production is wasted? Hold on, that means a worldwide wastage of 1.3 billion tonnes per...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsNovember 30, 2018
5 x Amazing Turkish Breakfast in AmsterdamWe all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the Turks know this like no other. In Turkey, breakfast is a culinary ritual that contains different cheeses, olives, egg dishes, jams, grilled sausages, fruits and many cups of sugar infused black tea. Lucky for us, Amsterdam has a few places...Read more...
France / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsNovember 20, 2018
Marxito is Paris’s latest Hotspot (and it’s pink!)Do you ever want to have street food but fear the quality of the vendors? Also, does the term ‘fast food’ makes you immediately think of oily, fat and bad quality food? Worry not, chef Thierry Marx is about to alter your perception and make fast food great again! Say hello to Marxito by Thierry Marx....Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsNovember 12, 2018
Vondelpark3 Amsterdam launched their new Keto Menu!Vondelpark, one of the most beautiful (green) gems of Amsterdam. A perfect place for a lazy Sunday walk, a giant playground for dogs, or for a really surprising lunch or dinner at Kitchen & Bar Vondelpark3. Even as a local resident, I’ve never eaten here before, so this had to change. Let’s zoom in on...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsNovember 9, 2018
The Health Food Wall in AmsterdamThe typical Dutch snack wall concept, has been re-invented into a healthy option; Health Food Wall. And you can find it in Amsterdam West. If you’re not Dutch, this needs a small introduction. The Dutch like to snack. Deep fried croquettes, hot cheesesoufflé, burgers, you name it. If you’re hungry, and crave for a quick...Read more...
Belgium / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsOctober 24, 2018
The Avocado Show is coming to Brussels!We knew it wouldn’t last too long. The popular avocado restaurant that is famous for their instagrammable avo-dishes, is finally expanding abroad. The Avocado Show’s is coming to Brussels! It’s big news because avocado fans have been waiting for the restaurant to open somewhere else after their two locations in Amsterdam. The Avocado Show’s first...Read more...
L U S TOctober 24, 2018
6 Mobile Apps that fight Food Waste, and can Save you Cash!Food waste is a huge problem across the globe. Also in The Netherlands. Did you know we throw away around 45 kilo’s of food per person, each year? That’s such a waste! These apps fight food waste, plus it’s such a great way to save money! Food Waste; the numbers Most of the time, it’s...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsOctober 22, 2018
Madam Pancake in Amsterdam brings pancakes to another levelWith pancake lovers all over the world, we’re happy to announce that Amsterdam can add a new food concept to it’s foodie list called MADAM PANCAKE. Madam Pancake offers American style pancakes, with colorful and tasty toppings. The American pancakes, available in sweet and savoury, are richly invested with the most beautiful toppings; nothing is...Read more...
L U S T / RecipesOctober 12, 2018
Recipe » Healthy Moroccan Couscous SaladWith Marrakech on our minds, we had to share this delicious recipe with you. A Moroccan friend of mine loves to cook and creates the most amazing recipes. One of her dishes I really like is her Moroccan Couscous Salad. The taste is amazing; full of different spices & herbs, fresh and.. healthy! This inspired me...Read more...
L U S TOctober 12, 2018
7 x Weirdest Travel Foods Around the WorldWhen you travel far and wide, you come across the strangest foods. I’ve been to a lot of countries and even though I’m a vegetarian, I see some weird stuff passing around the table. Let’s check out 7 of the weirdest travel foods around the world. 1. Chicken Feet in Hong Kong, China The first day...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsOctober 11, 2018
This Café in Seoul looks like a CartoonWe’ve seen a hello kitty café, a unicorn café, and even a cat café. But have you ever been in a café where everything looks like a cartoon? In Seoul, you can find Cafe Yeonnam-dong, where you literally walk into a cartoon world. The café’s look and feel has been inpsired by the popular Korean TV...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty Hotspots / Top 5 L / USASeptember 18, 2018
5 x The Best Breakfast Spots in West Village, New YorkIn a completely food-obsessed city, the West Village seems to be a breakfast focal point. Not only is the food incredible, but the environment of that particular neighborhood gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling to kick off the start of your day. Instead of skyscrapers, you’ll find brownstone, pre-war buildings complete with classic New...Read more...
L U S T / T R E A S U R E S / Tasty HotspotsSeptember 10, 2018
Australian Vibes in Utrecht: Surfbar De Rode VoschAustralian restaurant de Rode Vosch (the Red Fox) has been an Australian hotspot in Utrecht city for almost two years. This last weekend they opened a cool surfbar in their restaurant. If Australia is one step too far away, but you do want to have a taste of Australian culture, this is the place to...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsSeptember 7, 2018
HappyHappyJoyJoy South is Open! (And they serve rainbao’s!)Hotspot alert for all Asian food lovers: Julius Jaspers’ HappyHappyJoyJoy has opened her third hangout in Amsterdam! The vibrant ‘De Pijp’, is the lucky place where they’ll bring you the very best of an everlasting Asian food fest. Dim sum, rendang, pad thai, the world’s first “rainbao’s” and off course…ice cold Bintangs. Get ready for...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsAugust 27, 2018
Bardak » Tel Aviv in the heart of AmsterdamHave you ever eaten ‘Grilled Okra’? At Bardak, near The Heineken Experience in Amsterdam, you can discover the taste of the Israeli kitchen. The place is a organized chaos and that’s exactly the vibe they want to create in the restaurant. Get ready for some extraordinary tapas. The owners want to give you the real...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S TAugust 24, 2018
6 x the most Instagramable Sweet Foods in AmsterdamYou must have seen them. The perfect hand shot over the canals of Amsterdam, holding something that looks so yummie, you want to get it instantly. Instead of scrolling through your insta timeline, we’ve selected our favorite insta worthy sweet foods in Amsterdam. Van Wonderen Stroopwafels Kalverstraat 190 To get the perfect shot over the...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S TAugust 8, 2018
Back to Nature Tour with Moer AmsterdamA few weeks ago I was invited to a special ‘Back to Nature’ event. Organised by restaurant MOER, a unique chance to find out where the food on my plate was actually coming from. MOER is a restaurant in Amsterdam where vegetables take the centre stage. Is it vegan? No, but they do believe in...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsJuly 22, 2018
Branie, a surprise Indonesian restaurant with BallsWhen I arrived at new joint Branie, on the Ten Katestraat in Amsterdam, I had no idea what to expect. The front window had a crack in it, and there was only a small sign. You would walk straight past it, to be honest. Once inside, I was welcomed by the owner and the wonderful...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsJuly 19, 2018
The Birdhouse AmsterdamHip hip hooray summer is in the city: the sun is shining (and luckily isn’t going to stop with it), lots of smiling faces in urban parks, and a variety of birds which bring a colourful joy to Amsterdam. Our beautiful capital city in optima forma, thanks good-humoured Mother Nature! Not to mention all the...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsJune 8, 2018
SNCKBR IV Utrecht, The largest vegan restaurant of EuropeVegan food is hot hot hot! Everywhere you look, a new vegan restaurant pops up in Holland. We already wrote about the Vegan Junk Food Bar, and some secret vegan spots in Amsterdam. But there’s now also a new vegan restaurant in Utrecht, which is the biggest plant based restaurant in Europe: SNCKBR IV. SNCKBR SNCKBR...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsJune 7, 2018
The Pressroom Amsterdam, Upgraded!INK Hotel Amsterdam just launched their new edition of their very own restaurant, PRESSROOM. It’s not an extreme make-over but definitely an upgrade! Here’s what changed: Interior upgrades The interior only got a few upgrades but just enough to change the atmosphere. It now breaths more “full grown restaurant” instead of only the dining lobby...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsMay 29, 2018
Venster33 » Not a new spot, but definitely a hotspot!Normally when it comes to brand new hotspots, I’m like a fish that sees the bait. As soon as they pop up, I want to drop by. But this time I shine some light on an established one: Restaurant Venster33. I hear you think ‘why not a new spot’? It’s the older family member of...Read more...
L U S T / Top 5 L / USAMay 15, 2018
6 x Amazing Lunch Spots in Los AngelesSarah enjoyed a week of sunshine in Los Angeles recently. Before heading to Coachella, she had some time to wander around and find the best lunch spots. (wandering for hours in the streets of LA makes you hungry!) I found some very nice ones that are worth sharing. Have a look to our Top 6 lunch spots...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 23, 2018
The Vegan Junk Food Bar Amsterdam EastsideBlink once with your eyes and there pops up another new ‘lets-drop-the-animal-cruelty-stuff-and-go-for-plant-based’ vegan spot. This time we say hi to the next big vegan thing which is born and raised in Amsterdam: Vegan Junk Food Bar Eastside which is located near the Dappermarkt. Shake it baby during official opening Spice it up with these vegan...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 21, 2018
Sunday is for Bali Brunch at Mama MakanGetting a bit jealous when you see these Instagram photo’s pass by of people relaxing on Bali? If you haven’t quite saved up yet, you can at least enjoy the flavours and ambience of the tasty and healthy foods of Bali at Mama Makan in Amsterdam. They host a special Bali Brunch on Sunday and...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 18, 2018
Restaurant Bridges Amsterdam, had a makeover!One of the hardest challenges living in Amsterdam is finding a comfy bar or good restaurant that isn’t drowning in tourists (yet). Especially at Dam Square: the beating heart of Amsterdam. Leading you too tourist shops, clothing stores and bakeries that practically all look the same. But when you’re in the buzz all day you’re...Read more...

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