In this category, the jury judges the energetic vibe. For the winner, f&b offerings, atmosphere, interior and service fit the chosen concept perfectly.
We have rarely seen a business where the branding was as well-designed and as successful as it is here. Every square millimeter is designed the way it should be. Everything is an experience. It starts with the entrance – it’s very Rotterdam, it works really well. Then guests enter a kind of instagram-worthy corner, overlooking the salmon hanging smoking. Then you’re in a different world for a while before entering the establishment. Even there, everything is equally impressive.
All things in this category are worthy of nomination. But you’ll only just release a new album in the same month as Beyoncé… You can’t compete with that. Zalmhuis is the Beyoncé in this category, so the winner!
Positives: the super good branding, the special reception (by a giant drag queen) and the insanely restored building. We were also impressed by the entrepreneurship; among other things, the owner arranged for a felyx drop-off point to be located here. The interior here is unparalleled. The taste is distinct – you can find something about that – but everything is equally impressive. From the unusual staircases to the separately upholstered chairs to the open kitchen – very cool!
It is the top of the bill, the Beyoncé within this category!