rotterdam

Katendrecht, Rotterdam - winter city walk on Saturday.

Once Rotterdam's Chinatown, Katendrecht is now home to the hip and happening.
Over the past few years, this district has become one of the liveliest parts of the city without losing its rougher edges.
Cute little eateries, restaurants and bars are around every corner these days. It's a dream destination for foodies.
We had lunch at Posse, a restaurant & shop, where you can find vintage, bicycles and books.

One of the old Fenixloodsen quayside warehouse, now accommodates the Fenix Food Factory. It's an indoor market with fresh foods, where you can shop for authentic and traditional products and nice to wander around on this very cold winter day.

coffee on the quay

Saturday morning.
Coffee and cake on the quay at Fenix Food Factory.
Rotterdam is such a vibrant city!

fenix food factory

After Pippa's graduation dinner party on the terrace at Hotel New York last night, we were lazing in the garden chairs on the grass, with an amazing view on the river and harbour.

Thereafter we made an evening stroll along the quay and walked across the Rijnhaven bridge to Katendrecht.
On the right of the quay there's a huge factory, the Fenix Food Factory, a daily artisan food market!
At this hour the market has ended, but we had a drink outside and made a walk through and around the building.
Besides food and drinks you can also buy the vintage furniture in the cafe.

Great place, we definitely have to return during daytime soon!