Amsterdam's Hotel De L'Europe Appoints New Culinary Team

Richard van Oostenbrugge was named executive chef, responsible for each of the restaurants, lounges, and seven private dining rooms; Stephan van Tilburg is the hotel's new director of food and beverage. A hub of haute cuisine, the myriad dining options offer something special for demanding gourmands any time day or night. As a team they will oversee:

• Bord'Eau: The jewel of Hotel De L'Europe's culinary crown. Twenty-first century fine dining in an exquisite salon-like setting. This intimate room with vistas of the Amstel suggests a world of high style, enveloping diners in a warm glow as detailed service pairs with contemporary French fare with Dutch flair and outstanding selections from Head Sommelier Dannis Apeldoorn's Les Caves De L'Europe (wall of wines) to create an enchanting and memorable evening to be savored for years to come. (opening February 2011)

• Freddy's Bar: Amsterdam's traditional brown watering hole for the local elite, and noted for the city's best Bloody Mary, Freddy's is named for Alfred Heineken who entertained his guests here, and donated several Dutch Masters paintings for all who enter to enjoy. Freddy's is often touted by reviewers as one of the city's best bars if not its most iconic, where society and power players gather in woody banquettes, club chairs and lavishly cozy furnishings. A jazz pianist performs in the background keeping guests entertained while they sip perfectly mixed cocktails and wines from an impressive list, and nibble on delicious bar snacks. Freddy's - original carved wood bar and all - is temporarily housed in the hotel's new Dutch Masters Wing; a freshly refurbished Freddy's returns to the original building February 2011.

• Hoofdstad Brasserie: This open-kitchen brasserie serves “Amsterdam-accented” modern continental cuisine amidst atmospheric flare and outstanding service. Open throughout the day, guests can view its chefs in action while sipping some of the world's great wine finds by the glass. Temporarily located in the hotel's adjacent new Dutch Masters Wing, a newly renovated Hoofdstad Brasserie returns to its original building February 2011.

• Promenade: A see and be seen sophisticated scene set alongside the hotel's grand passageway where old-world charm co-exists with modern classic design in this quiet oasis of the bustling city. The Promenade serves the city's most comprehensive list of old- and new-world wines by the glass, perfectly mixed cocktails, new afternoon tea service, a light menu and snacks. It's also the perfect spot for a night cap after enjoying all the city's cultural offerings. (opening February 2011)

• The Terras: A warm-weather dining destination where Euro chic riverside dining pairs with sumptuous updated Parisian-influenced café classics and seasonal local specialties. A spectacular al fresco setting atop a charming open-air patio offers breathtaking views of Amsterdam's famous canals. (re-opens Spring 2011)

Chef Richard van Oostenbrugge's extensive resumé traces his career from Gstaad, Switzerland to his most recent stint at Restaurant Envy on the Prinsen Canal in Amsterdam. Excited about his demanding new position overseeing every morsel served from the various restaurant kitchens, Chef Richard commented: "It has always been my dream to have the creative freedom over several kitchens. There is a lot of room for my personal interpretation of dining at different levels, from fine to casual. We must also please both our local patrons and guests from across the globe. It will be an exciting challenge."

Stephan van Tilburg is equally enthusiastic about his appointment, noting: "This is a wonderful opportunity to develop and implement a completely new concept for the restaurants of Hotel De L'Europe, and really that of the entire city." Van Tilburg previously worked at the St. Regis Singapore and The Waldorf=Astoria New York.

Hotel Profile: Hotel de L'Europe