A seasonal treat: Truffels at De Burgemeester in Linschoten

One of the great joys of the seasons is the variety of food they bring to the table. Strawberries are best in May/June, but the autumn also has its delicious treats; Truffles. Once a year, one restaurant in the small town of Linschoten (Holland) dedicates a whole menu to this one ingredient. By popular demand,…

‘t Amsterdammertje – Relaxed fine dining just outside Amsterdam.

When hearing the name of this restaurant, many people would assume it is based in the center of Amsterdam. Not quite, although Loenen Aan De Vecht is not that far from Amsterdam. Here chef André Gerrits with his wife run the most relaxed Michelin start restaurant that I have visited in a while. Arriving at…

Petrus – Sumptuous dining at Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay is probably best known for his ‘outspoken’ opinions on television shows that you will see all over the world. Whether you like his (tv) presenting skill or not, the man does know how to cook. His success is not only shown by the amount of restaurants that his company now has around the…

HKK Restaurant – Refined Chinese pampering

Central London is home to many good restaurants. Where to some the obvious choice for Chinese cuisine might be found in China Town, there is at least one better alternative as we found out last week. Around the corner from Liverpool Street Station you will find HKK Restaurant, a Michelin Star awarded restaurant serving refined…

Restaurant Basiliek – Great deal on a Michelin star meal

Where most people think of the big cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague for good restaurants, they are not limited to the areas around these cities. About 65 km (approx. 40 miles) east of Amsterdam, you will find Harderwijk.  Mostly know for the “Dolfinarium” (The Netherlands’ own little Sea World), the town is host…

Bij Lam & Yin – Awarded Chinese simplicity in Antwerp

The historic centre of the Belgian city of Antwerp is home to several Michelin star awarded restaurants. No less than 13 restaurants have one star (in 2017) and ‘Bij Lam & Yin’ is one of them. This small-scale Cantonese restaurant derives its name from the chef, Lam Yee Lap, and the hostess, Yin Pang. Both…