CLUB MONACO POP-UP @ NOMA COPENHAGEN

Chef René Redzepi​ has elevated Nordic cuisine at Copenhagen's Noma by foraging for the best, local ingredients to use in his dishes. Now, Redzepi has sourced high-quality goods of a completely different nature by pulling in a pop-up shop from Club Monaco.

The restaurant is already ranked number one in the world, but for three weeks, until March 13, it's adding another dimension to its world-class dining experience by hosting Club Monaco. The pop-up shop will include Club Monaco clothing, home goods, and books, which will be on sale alongside vintage finds from Paris, London, and Morocco. The wares are nestled in next to Noma's coffee, Koppi Kaffe, and wine bar, Ved Stranden. 

AMSTERDAM RESTAURANT HOT SPOT - ROSE'S CANTINA

Last week I enjoyed this juicy house burger, served with jalapeños, cheddar cheese and bacon, with some friends at Rose's Cantina. Rose’s Cantina—Amsterdam’s first Mexican restaurant—opened her doors in 1982. And, after more than 30 years of serving up spicy food and cold beers, Rose’s introduce a stylish new look; inspired by dishes from all over Latin America with a liberal dose of Mexican to honor Rose’s heritage! You can find Rose's @ Reguliersdwarsstraat 38, Amsterdam

GATEWAY DINER - AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN HOLLAND

Last Sunday I was biking through my town and all of a sudden I stood face to face with an original American Diner. Hidden in the middle of a park close to the centre of Almere. The Diner dates back to the late 40s and it's original place was Philipsburg, NJ. at the border of Pennsylvania & New Jersey in a Philipsburg was the gateway between those 2 States that's why they called it the Gateway Diner.

The legend was that the Rolling Stones ate here in the 1970's and raved about its authentic 'Jersey "diner culture". This was probably a stopping-off point between gigs in NYC and Philadelphia.

After some wandering around through Germany, the Gateway Diner opened it's door in 2010 at it's present location Beatrix Park, Almere. Finally I found my place to get that American Experience and sip on a original made Milkshake......I'll be back. (most pics are mine except the first & last ones)