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15 January 202015 January 2020

Restaurant Oshima – Amsterdam (December 2019)

I visited Oshima, the new restaurant of Akira Oshima, the former executive chef of Yamazato*, a couple of weeks ago.

14 October 201913 January 2020

Restaurant ‘t Nonnetje** – Harderwijk (September 2019)

We have been trying out some fine-dining restaurants that were already quite some time on our “to-do” list.

26 September 201814 January 2020

Aan de Poel** – Amstelveen (September 2018)

Shortly after Aan de Poel** reopened after a full remodeling, we went for lunch to celebrate Chantal’s birthday.

20 May 201814 January 2020

Restaurant 212 – Amsterdam (May 2018)

After ‘t Amsterdammertje*, the second installment of my Christmas present was at Restaurant 212 in Amsterdam.

18 February 201814 January 2020

Around the World – Gastrologik*, Stockholm, Sweden (February 2018)

Another business trip to Sweden, so another opportunity to seek out Nordic cuisine in Stockholm!

24 July 201714 January 2020

&samhoud places**, Amsterdam (July 2017)

Last week we had a farewell lunch of my former boss. Luckily, she also is a fine dining aficionado, so we celebrated in style at &samhoud places**.

6 April 201714 January 2020

Around the World – Geranium***, Copenhagen, Denmark (March 2017)

Day 2 of my business trip (and venture into Nordic cuisine) was very satisfying. After spending the entire day in negotiations for a Danish tax audit, its satisfactory result made the visit to Geranium*** that night even better.

29 July 201614 January 2020

Around the World – Ristorante Il Patio* – Pollone, Italy (June 2016)

Sometimes business travel does have upsides…

27 June 201613 June 2020

Tomato and Mozzarella Risotto by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Now tomatoes are getting at their best again, this is a delicious risotto recipe to take full advantage!

25 August 201514 January 2020

Mac ‘n Cheese by Marco Pierre White

When the grown-ups indulge in culinary experimentation, it’s always a challenge to make something easy and more suitable for the kids. This time they were quite vocal about it and demanded Mac ‘n Cheese! Luckily, I had this version by Marco Pierre White still in my culinary bucket list.