Champagne in your hand, oysters from the mudflats in the harbour of Lauwersoog and then… A fully catered six-course lunch on board the Dolfijn on the mudflats! Does that sound like your mudflats? Then sail with us! Gastronomic indulgence in the form of a fully catered six-course lunch, served on board and on deck, in the middle of the mudflats! We will welcome you at 11:30 in the harbour of Lauwersoog with a glass of champagne and fresh mudflat oysters.
In a charming building on the Carolieweg in the heart of the city you will find Brasserie Groen. For thirteen years this has been the domain of Michel Wu. Where he once started as an apprentice and then took over the business to create his own restaurant with his dedication. Something he dreamed of as a 12-year-old boy. No fuss but just good food At Groen you will not find any frills or complicated fuss on your plate, but dishes that
In the atmospheric Schilderswijk district of Groningen lies restaurant 't Koetshuys, where owner Jasper Markus and his team work daily on a culinary experience that is both accessible and refined. 'We try to be there for everyone', says Markus. 'Affordable and at the same time surprising our guests with the highest possible level of service, food and wine.' A cuisine without borders Although his heart lies with the French classic cuisine, Markus draws inspiration from all over the world.
Behind the stately gate at the Martinikerkhof in the city of Groningen lies the imposing five-star hotel Prinsenhof. In the 16th century, the building was the palace of the first bishop of Groningen and Drenthe. A few centuries later, the regional broadcaster was housed there for a few decades, until it was converted into the most beautiful hotel in the city in 2012. Elegant as Maxima When asked how they can best describe Prinsenhof, restaurant manager Jeroen Bekkenkamp answers: 'A
In the Mauritsdwarsstraat, in the heart of Oosterpoort In Stad, you will find a piece of Italy, wrapped in the warm and authentic atmosphere of Olivier la Mensa, Italian for 'canteen'. Here owner Rommert Olivier and chef Stefano Bianco combine their love for Italian cuisine with the coziness of a traditional pub. Transformation Bianco, half Italian himself, was brought up with cooking by, among others, his father: Gigi Bianco. 'In Italy, everything revolves around family
Mr. Smith started a coffee roastery in the late 19th century in the building on Poelestraat in Stad. As a tribute, the current owners decided to name their street food restaurant after him. It eventually became Mr. Smith's Loft. In this monumental warehouse that is tastefully, and above all very colorfully, decorated, you can lay down in a cozy daybed. Mr. Smith has proven itself in a short time as a cool spot where you can not only eat well, but
Dick Slootweg (left) and Piet Smit (right) at the launch of their new concept. Poiesz and Bidfood combine their expertise under one recognizable concept: Smakeluk. With this joining of forces, they offer a complete and flexible range for healthcare, from groceries and wholesale products to freshly prepared meals. Two established names in retail and food service join forces to offer the healthcare market in the Northern Netherlands a complete concept with a personal and regional range. “The healthcare market
On Thursday 30 January 2025, Prinsenhof Groningen received the prestigious five-star classification. As the first hotel in the province of Groningen to receive this high recognition, it confirms its status as a leading destination for luxury, hospitality and quality. The classification was awarded by Hotelsterren, an organisation that manages the official European quality mark for hotels. This quality mark, based on a four-yearly assessment, is supported in the Netherlands by Koninklijke Horeca Nederland. The five-star classification was achieved by a
It all started years ago at the water in Briltil, near Zuidhorn. Steakhouse André Dokter was born and quickly became a household name in that region. If it succeeded in Briltil, it had to be a success in the city of Groningen as well. And so in 2016 the sister company was opened in the Oosterstraat: André Dokter's little sister was born. (In the meantime, Bert Wiegmink & Eliza Maerman have been the owners of the
During the week of Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) we would like to spoil you with a 3-course menu during lunch for €39 (starter, main course and a dessert) and during dinner for €45 (starter, several main courses to share and a dessert). The menu can be served within an hour and a half if desired. We will start with our legendary egg ball as an amuse. Make a reservation via www.restaurantvoila.nl At Voilà en feu, your (h)onest restaurant in Groningen you can
An old-fashioned brown café, hidden in a small alley on the Grote Markt in Groningen. That's where Café Der Witz is located. Not very obvious to everyone who walks by, but guests have been able to find the café for 40 years. Coffee and beer Bas Berendsen has been the owner of the Witz, as it is also known locally, for almost 30 years. He sees all kinds of guests come to his pub. 'During the day, it's mostly the
From the outside you don't immediately see that behind the facade there is a restaurant where more than 180 guests can eat at the same time. Imono in the Gelkingestraat in Stad is an Asian restaurant with an all you can eat concept. Unlimited sushi and other Asian dishes or all you can eat hotpot. And that for a fixed price per person, where you sit at the table for 2,5 hours. Sushi became popular Victor Wu is the owner of
What started in 2004 with the bistro De Biechtstoel, has grown into a true tapas empire. With 8 branches of his Bodega y Tapas, founder and owner Matthijs Vinckemöller supplies tapas to the entire Northern Netherlands. Oil stain In 2017, he opened the very first branch of the now indispensable concept on the Damsterdiep in Stad. He recently opened his latest branch in Winschoten. According to Vinckemöller, it seems as if there are no restaurants there at all, because
In the autumn of 1994, Eetcafé D' Ouwe Brandweer opened its doors at Gedempte Zuiderdiep 75-77 in the centre of Groningen. Now, 30 years later, we can celebrate this special milestone in 2024. "We are very proud that we have been a permanent fixture in the Groningen catering landscape for 30 years," says owner Pol de Bruin. D' Ouwe Brandweer - once started as a hip eatery with an unmistakable interior - has managed to grow in the past 30 years.
In the Via Vecchia, the well-known small catering street in the city of Groningen, you will find Hemingway's Cuba. The other three businesses in the street are Moro, Cervantes and Boccaccio. All four restaurants are inspired by the Mediterranean kitchen. Hemingway's, as the business is popularly called, is a bit of an exception. Not in terms of menu, but in terms of setting. Inside it breathes Cuba, with colourful pictures and a wall full of writing. The interior, which has remained unchanged for years