Kaagman & Kortekaas

Kaagman & Kortekaas elevates the Parisian-style bistro with an open kitchen theatre and rigorously seasonal menu. Chefs Giel Kaagman and Bram Kortekaas craft dishes like venison with smoked beetroot or duck paired with unexpected ferments, all served in a renovated space that marries rustic charm with sleek efficiency. Walk-ins can perch at the bar for oysters and natural wines (the cellar holds over 1,000 bottles, spotlighting lesser-known regions), while reservations secure the full tasting experience. Post-renovation, the addition of Basemen — their in-house bakery — means sourdough arrives still warm. The soul of the business remains unchanged: impeccable service, bold flavours and a 9:30pm kitchen curfew. It’s the sort of place where wild ingredients shine, and even the butter (house-churned, of course) feels revelatory.