FOODIE EXPERIENCES
GRAB A TICKET TO DINE
CLIMB aboard a restored vintage tram and take a seat for a four-course dinner, featuring dishes such as braised veal cheek and marinated fowl. The 44-seater tram ride lasts 2½ hours. A meal and drinks costs £71 based on two dining, with shorter brunch specials for £27. ■ Visit en.rottertram.nl
GO BIO AT RESTAURANT DE JONG
THIS bio-food bistro is housed in a converted railway station arch at Raampoortstraat and helmed by star chef Jim de Jong.
Seasonal vegetables play a starring role in a daily alternating menu, with much of the produce coming from the restaurant’s own kitchen garden. Try the highly inventive surprise menu of four (£42), five (£49) or six (£55) courses.
■ See restaurantdejong.nl/en
EXCITE THE TASTEBUDS AT AJI RESTAURANT
A South American-fusion restaurant owned by Michelin star chef Mario Ridder in Pannekoekstraat.
Dishes are inspired by Ritter’s travels to Peru and Mexico, and although plates aren’t overflowing, the flavour combinations are exciting. Several main courses are priced at under €20/£17.50. ■ Visit restaurantaji.nl
SINK CRAFT BEERS IN KAAPSE MARIA
AN offshoot of the much bigger brewhouse Kaapse Brouwers, this craft beer nirvana is set in a historic building in Mauritsweg.
Find 24 beers on tap plus a range of natural wines and deglutenised pale ale in bottles.
■ Visit kaapsemaria.nl