The popular Amsterdam cevicheria Sjefietshe is closing after seven years as owner Bas Lammersen seeks a new chapter in his career. Despite the restaurant's closure in De Pijp, the establishment's viral hotdoctopus dish will continue to be served.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
A nightclub in Amsterdam-West called The Other Side suffered a burglary resulting in nearly 100,000 euros worth of stolen sound and light equipment. The owner has started a crowdfunding campaign and is organizing a benefit event to help cover the costs of the stolen items and reopen the venue.
Business leaders in Amsterdam are urging the city council to pause and reconsider a planned hike in tourist tax that could reach 20 percent by 2031. They warn that the combined effect of this tax and a national VAT increase will place a 41 percent burden on hotel stays, threatening the viability of the city's hospitality and events sectors.
Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema has warned the Dutch government against diverting cultural subsidies away from the capital, citing the risk of damaging the city's significant creative labor market. She also defended the autonomy of the arts sector, emphasizing that cultural institutions must remain free from political pressure and secure for all visitors.
Chef Ron Blaauw is closing his Michelin-starred Ron Gastrobar in Amsterdam-Zuid after fourteen years to pursue a new, more flexible dining concept. The restaurant will cease operations in February, with a new project to be announced in December, while his other business locations across the Netherlands will remain open.
As the Dutch retail chain Hema celebrates its 100th anniversary, residents of Amsterdam are sharing nostalgic stories about the store's iconic products and their personal history with the brand. Since its founding in 1926, the company has become a cultural staple, with customers reflecting on childhood memories of snacks, toys, and long-lasting household items.
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