Restaurant Parkheuvel is a ** Michelin star restaurant and is situated at the park in the heart of Rotterdam, close by the Euromast and right next to the river the Maas. The restaurant has a warm atmosphere in the inside, outside we have a terrace which brings us spectacular views overlooking the river and the on-going boats.
The restaurant is set up spaciously for lunch and dinner, who dines at Parkheuvel experiences privacy and is able to dine at leisure. The opportunity is there to enjoy an aperitif in the lounge and bar area, as well as to relax after dinner with coffee and a digestive. The service style is warm and dedicated yet modest and indiscernible when required.
A unique restaurant for those people who are open to be surprised. In a dynamic atmosphere you can enjoy an entire evening of sophisticated and exciting dishes assisted by bold wines from all over the world. In the kitchen of Floris has no menu or wine list, Patron-Cuisinier Floris Versluijs and Maitre-sommelier Wilfred Roth have already an exciting menu of nine dishes with a varied wine-or alcohol-free sap package for you. Completely vegetarian dining is also possible. At a set time, the aperitif and amuse will change every 25 minutes, accompanying a glass wine, with a explanation of the sommelier. The preparation of the dishes are in an open kitchen in the middle of the guests, so you can follow the whole process closely.
In de Keuken van Floris ha a extensive Champagne list with more than 130 items of which some 70 mainly small producers under the 65.0 € – The champagne tasting is by far the most popular aperitif. This tasting, three half-glasses of champagne houses, vintages and assemblies provides an evening of food emotion. Guaranteed a great evening in a top restaurant.
In de Keuken van Floris. A unique restaurant.
Adress:
In de Keuken van Floris. Honingerdijk 259, 3063 AM Rotterdam
At various stages to the quays music and performances. New and established talent with a distinctive sound create a unique festival atmosphere in the old port. From 15.00 hours transformed into festival grounds where young and old enjoy various performances, good food and summer acts. In addition to the many performances are the whole day activities take place in the historical and architectural environment of the unique piece of maasstad.
Old Harbour Summer Festival, Water concerts, art & vintage!
A relaxing afternoon and evening for young and old. Step on a little boat for an intimate water concert and wander along the stalls on the quay with art, gadgets and vintage gear. Also for children there is plenty to explore on this idyllic spot between the skyscrapers. On the Queen’s yard among other things the kids can listen to a storyteller, musician or be face painting.
Reggae Festival Rotterdam. The first Open Air Reggae Festival makes it’s long awaited and promising introduction to Rotterdam. The summer of 2017 is the perfect moment for a new cultural music festival. Reggae music is known to connect people and break boundaries while bringing along a big bunch of positivity. Get ready for a mind blowing line-up, extraordinary stages and lots of activities!
Sunday 30 July 2017, 13:00-23:00.
After 21:30 it’s not possible to enter the festival grounds.
Reggae Festival Rotterdam. Het Park. 3016 CG Rotterdam
Ketels aan de Kade Festival. Enjoy ancient crafts, cooking demonstrations, street theater and more
August 12th & 13th
Delfshaven has a 625 years long history of herring, gin, grain and beer. During the Ketels aan de Kade visitors can, in the middle of a historic decor, you could taste literally the Rotterdam History. Take a stroll along the many market stalls or slide on in the outdoor Inn; enjoy ancient crafts, cooking demonstrations, street theater and troubadours. The festival focuses primarily on historical food such as this occurred in the period between 1400-1900 in Rotterdam. Also, special attention will be given to specific ‘ Rotterdam-topics ‘ such as the herring-and salmon fishing, the Gin industry and the VOC. Taste the history!
Date: Saturday 13 August (17:00-23:00) and Sunday 14 August, 10.00-18.00 2016
Location: Aelbrechtskolk and Pietheynsplein Rotterdam (Historic Delfshaven)
Blijdorp Festival, Art, culture, music & happiness.
Saturday August 12 th
Blijdorp Festival is all about art, culture, music & happiness and takes place next to the Rotterdam Zoo. The festival transforms the Roel Langerakpark into a land of discovery, with stages set amongst the park’s forests and alongside its lake. Heading into its fourth year, Blijdorp has built a reputation as one of the best parties around, offering lineups of established and up and coming underground DJs. Though music is the main event, the festival is a broader cultural experience, with visual arts and food stalls strewn throughout its site located next to the Rotterdam zoo. Saturday August 12 th. Roel Langerakpark, Rotterdam
Hippie Val. Fashion, Lifestyle & Music festival. A festival for the whole family. This day has a diverse program dedicated to fashion, music & lifestyle. For the ladies the hippy market, beauty and wellness corner and tasty cocktails, while the men the latest model of the MINI testing in the mancave and the kids enjoy full on in the kids corner. Musical entertainment and food trucks provide a real festival experience. The Ibiza vibe is translated into the entire entourage.
Hippie Val. Fashion, Lifestyle & Music festival. Een festival voor het hele gezin. Deze dag heeft een uiteenlopend programma in het teken van fashion, music & lifestyle. Voor de dames de hippiemarkt, beauty en wellness corner en lekkere cocktails, terwijl de mannen het nieuwste model van de MINI uittesten in de mancave en de kids vol op genieten in de kidscorner. Muzikale entertainment en foodtrucks zorgen voor een echte festival beleving. De Ibiza vibe wordt vertaald in de gehele entourage.
Location; The Boathouse Kralingen. Langepad 51 Rotterdam
Weekendtips Rotterdam. June 30 – July 1-2 – Happy Weekend
Visit The Parade , theatre, mime, dance and music performances, visit the Rotterdam Water weekend, fun on the water! Visit the lifestyle & fashion Event Hippie Val. Listen to music of North Sea Around Town Festival on many different locations, see Rotterdam in 30 minutes by Rib Experience, Take a film at Kino, or dance the night away on Summerclub Annabel. So many things to do this weekend. Enjoy your weekend
Hotspots, Festivals, Discoveries, Meanwhile strolls through town. Happy Weekend.
‘Rotterdam is a city you need to learn to love,’ is what you often hear. It’s strange but true… We’ve lost our heart to this city. How come? So, Meanwhile now loves Rotterdam. But we also have a taste for other things like interesting gadgets, peculiar discoveries we make on the web, and remarkable and funny observations during travels at home and abroad. Moreover, we like to look back once in a while and write about the history of the Netherlands and Rotterdam in particular. Meanwhile writes for those who don’t know Rotterdam or don’t know it well: visitors from abroad or those staying in town for a while or just a few days. That’s why I’ve included practical things like medical care, public transport etc, be it quick and dirty, in this blog. One blog: all the info. Meanwhile strolls through town, discovers and notices things.
Enjoy your stay in Rotterdam!
Festival/Events
Rotterdam Architecture Month 2017
Rooftop parties, excursions and performances on special buildings: in June, Rotterdam is in the city of architecture. With different events, there is something for everyone to experience. Web
Day of Architecture 2017 Day of Architecture Rotterdam welcomes you to the city with a special program. This edition’s focus lies on two of Rotterdam’s former harbour areas: the Maritime District and the Wilhelminapier. The central information desk for the event is located in ‘De Rotterdam’, in the central hall of the middle tower. Join a building tour or a walk of the area and discover new stories behind famous architecture. Facebook
‘Hotel Rotterdam, Wake up in Architecture’ takes place during the Rotterdam Architecture Month in June this summer! During this month we offer personal matches to professionals in Architecture. Overnight stay at the house/studio of the host included! Readmore >
Sculptures Garden on the roof of warehouse De Bijenkorf. Every weekend in June, during hours of operation of department store de Bijenkorf, you can visit the Sculptures Garden on the roof of this typical post-war Rotterdam building.
Parisian elegance; Objet trouvé. A tasteful collection, which is presented in a not-very-Dutch-like attractive and refined manner. Located at the Hotspot street Pannekoekstraat
Winebar Janssen & van Dijk, one of our favorites, a very cosy cafe with very good staff has a very wide variety of wines from one of the most beautiful wine lands; France.
The Sonneveld House Museum in Rotterdam is one of the best-preserved houses in the ‘Nieuwe Bouwen’ style, the Dutch branch of the International School of Modernism.
KINO is the latest cinema of Rotterdam with four film rooms, a bar, restaurant and creative workplace.Quality is the core of KINO film, with a varying range of arthouse film to blockbusters, from shorts to classics. Kino is located at the Gouvernestraat, which is for over one hundred years a gathering place for music, theatre and film.
When you talk about Jazz, then you talk about DIZZY. This is the most famous Jazz Café of Rotterdam and far beyond. The oldest jazz stage of Netherlands,
NORTH SEA ROUND TOWN is the annual FRINGE FESTIVAL of North Sea Jazz that alights in Rotterdam with a free and varied program of 22 June to 9 JULY 2017, with the best that Rotterdam has to offer to jazz. On dozens of locations: close to you in the street, in unexpected places, pop-up’s and great jazz venues.
Fast water taxis for all of Rotterdam and the surrounding area. Take a watertaxi to Hotel New York, SS Rotterdam etc. A wonderful experience if you want to see Rotterdam from the river. Telephone: 010 403 0303.
One of the trendiest hotels in Rotterdam city center. New generation of affordable luxury hotels with beautiful design and high tech equipment. Location is perfect, right on the Old Port, Cubic Houses, Blaak station and Markthal in the city center. A view minutes walk to all the Restaurants, Lounge bars, and fashion stores.
