HOTSPOTS
HOTSPOTS This city is sizzling with all kinds of hotspots. Including in the Central District, where you’ll find loads of colourful, fun and tasty places to grab a bite. In this issue, we line up three local joints that are definitely worth a visit, each with its own focus and flavour.
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ROODKAPJE Located on Delftseplein in the heart of the city since 2000, Roodkapje (Dutch for ‘Little Red Riding Hood’) is a friend-
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ly home away from home, where art,
ALTIJD IN DE BUURT
music and food converge. The small cre-
In the Groothandelsgebouw there
al platform into a place where up-and-
are several eateries. One is Altijd in de
coming young musicians, artists and
ative team have worked long and hard to develop this multifunctional cultur-
Buurt, a lunch café that’s also great for a
programme makers can meet and cheer
leisurely brunch. The beautiful interior is
each other on. It’s also a fun stop during
big, bright and green. And there are spac-
a day on the town, where you can al-
es to suit everyone, from wooden huts
ways catch an interesting exhibition.
JACK BEAN
And their cultural supermarket which
have a chat between the plants. There’s
Looking for a lunch option that’s ethical
your creative side, sending you on your
also a mouth-watering menu inspired by
and eco-friendly? Then check out Jack
way with a basket packed with artistic
American classics like the Philly chees-
Bean across from the central railway
goodies. To complete your visit, tuck
terrace to cosy corners where you can
opened last year is sure to appeal to
esteak, chicken, waffles and pancakes –
station on Kruisplein. The streamlined
into an all-veg version of Rotterdam’s
all served up with a Dutch twist. It’s the
glass restaurant is right in tune with
favourite fast food – the kapsalon – by
perfect place to try something new!
this modern part of Rotterdam. And it’s
Burgertrut.
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committed to a healthy future for paplant-based and features juicy burgers, tasty wraps and healthy bowls, all pre-
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trons and the planet. The menu is 100%
pared with products from Holland and with options to please every palate. Plus, it’s affordable and easy to take home or get delivered. They also do catering for meetings, conferences and even large events. No order is too tall for Jack Bean, so don’t wait and come get your Ultimate Kimchi Special!
TEXT Céline Boute
to work in to a spacious, sun-drenched
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