Utrecht is the new Amsterdam
Something is happening in Utrecht. Yes, I can know because I've lived here my whole life. We are getting hip. Blooming. I don't know what it is, but one hotspot after another is popping up. Planning a day in Uutje soon? Here you will eat.
The Streetfood Club
London has Sketch, Amsterdam has Mama Kelly, but the real new kid on the block is The Streetfood Club in Utrecht. Enter: the wet dream of just about every woman. Yes, everything, everything, everything is pink. The food? Mainly inspired by Asia and Central and South America. And yes, they have all-day brunch and divine American pancakes. Instagram worthy? Hell to the yes. Lines out the door? Uh, also hell to the yes.
Image: The Streetfood Club via Instagram
Image: The Streetfood Club via Instagram
Lucy Lou
Tacos and tequilas is what the pot offers here. Not the hardshell tacos from home, but the original corn tortillas with all kinds of fillings. Nice setting with a Mexican touch and also super close to the station. Our Annabelle practically lives across from the place and can't be kept away. Just saying.
Sea Salt Saloon
More of a fish lover? Good, join the club. Then please eat here because they have everything that makes you and me happy. If your slogan is: “Take life with a grain of salt, thick shrimp croquettes, and Belgian white beer,” then you know you're in the right place. And for the best langoustines in town, you need to be at this fish bistro, just to be clear.
Image: Sea Salt Saloon
WT Urban Kitchen
Dining at height while having a beautiful view over all of Utrecht including a stunning sunset? Check. Divine food? Check. A six-course dinner for relatively little (what is 49 euros?)? Double check. If there is anything romantic, this is it.
Image: WT Urban Kitchen,
Image: WT Urban Kitchen via Instagram
Go forth people, go forth. And discover the coolest city in the country. Because really, ‘student city’ Uutje is becoming the shit. Mark my words.
