Calla's The Hague

The next chapter of Calla’s

When Ronald van Roon and Bianca Fellinger officially became the owners of Calla’s restaurant on 1 July 2025, they emphasised that little would change for guests. This appears to be largely true. Nevertheless, there are now definitely some noticeable differences. To some, it may seem like a minor detail,…

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sunny hotspots

6 sunny terraces in The Hague

1. De Kade We’ll kick off this list with this cosy bistro on the edge of the city centre. With a lovely terrace by the water, this is the perfect place to settle down for a bite to eat and a drink after a hot day. The owners…

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ROC Mondriaan

ROC Mondriaan takes hospitality to the next level

Artificial intelligence (AI), data-driven working practices and automation are also making their mark on the hospitality sector. The robot that drives around collecting empty plates in the restaurant of the Van der Valk Hotel in The Hague-Wassenaar is tangible proof of this. And yet this is the place where…

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museon omniversum

World travel without flying

Nancy Zomer-Carolus occasionally goes undercover to talk to schoolchildren. She doesn't need a long mackintosh and a baseball cap - the pupils rarely know she is the director of the Museon-Omniversum. She then casually asks for opinions, whether the pupils also have opinions in their free...

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5 x new hotspots in June (2026)

1. Circus Coffee Everyone has their regular coffee spot by now, but Circus Coffee in Scheveningen is one of those that makes you take a detour. The new coffee bar is located next to the AFAS Circustheater, in the former Coffee Company on Circusplein, and brings a little...

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Charlie's Fika

Charlie Ter Burg's favourites

1. Favourite cocktail bar: El Bar. I hardly ever drink, but El Bar on Noordeinde is definitely a place I love to spend time. Just chatting for hours, people-watching and soaking up the atmosphere. It’s always cosy, always buzzing, and according to…

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Luzac College The Hague

Every student at Luzac has a goal of their own

Even more than before, guidance on career choices is central at the private educational institution for mavo, havo and vwo at Oranjestraat. “When students know what they are doing it for, they achieve better results,” she says. Van Tatenhove can know, as she brought 20 years of experience with her. “I ...

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Hofstede Optiek stays ahead of the curve

While the spectacular shop interior of Hofstede Optiek in Hoogstraat is already futuristic, the latest addition to the family business seems to have descended from space altogether. “This is the Zeiss Visufit 1000, although few people will say that,” a proud Norbert Hofstede tells as...

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Paula Dias

Warm wishes from Dias Schouwen

Exactly 30 years ago, the Portuguese born plunged into a natural stone adventure with her father Alexander. They had been approached by a Portuguese fireplace maker asking if they would represent the company in the Netherlands, and not much later the birth of Dias...

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Yoeri Meessen

Yoeri Meessen's favourites

1. Favourite restaurant Restaurant Ñ At Restaurant Ñ you immediately imagine yourself in southern spheres. Its yellow façade and inviting terrace look straight out of a book by Gabriel García Márquez, where the scent of authentic Spanish and Mediterranean dishes wafts towards you. From the...

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