A new restaurant opened last week.
There is no sign on the building, but there is a clue in the window.
Welcome to Van Gogh’s Eeterie!
Come in, sit down, and have a look around.
The cuisine is not like any other in town. Perhaps you would like a taste of
Dutch dishes:
- Sweet or savory pannenkoek (Dutch pancake)
- Broodjes (sandwiches)
- Stampots (potatoes mashed with additional vegetables)
Not to your taste? Then try some Indonesian-Dutch cuisine:
- Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice)
- Sate Platter (chicken skewers with peanut sauce)
- Laap pa (fish salad)
Or would you rather sample something from each type of cuisine?
What ever you decide, you will find Van Gogh waiting.
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OOooOO What a unique little spot. Are you going to start being a restaurant critique? I think you have it in you!
This looks like a very enjoyable spot – maybe you’ll sit and write a bit here.
What beautiful photos – you could be the advertiser! I would go for the atmosphere first and ask what the waiters and waitresses like best … this has never steered me wrong.If they don’t eat there – LEAVE!
I love the “hint” in the window. It reminds me of visits to Pella, Iowa during the Tulip Festival. Happy eating.
If you can’t join them, beat them? Why be like every other Italian/Asian/American… establishment. Bring on the Dutch and a bit of Van Gogh, pretty clever.
This piece brought back memories! I lived in the Flemish-speaking part of Belgium for my last two years of college and ate very, very well.
I’d like to visit a Dutch restaurant. i have fond memories from Amsterdam and Hague.
What a unique restaurant. Dutch pancakes are yummy but the tulips are what I really like.
Unfortunately these tulips are just a photo in the window. But I have been to Holland to see the tulips in bloom. Gorgeous!
When I was very young I used to dream about visiting Holland to see the tulips. Obviously I would be very interested in trying out this new restaurant if it weren’t so far away. I love new cuisine discoveries and “traveling” to new places. Someday I hope to get there….
You really need to try to visit Holland when the tulips are blooming. I’ve been twice and loved every moment there.
The tulips alone would be enough to draw me into the restaurant, but the menu sounds delicious and eclectic. Thanks for the visual journey!
Have you ever read The Van Gogh Cafe by Cynthia Rylant? It’s a must read!
I remember starting it, but don’t think I finished it. I guess I should try again.
Sounds like an interesting restaurant. We’ll have to check it out the next time we’re in Springfield.
This sounds absolutely wonderful! And I love, love, love the tulips!
I recognize Nasi Goreng! 🙂
I don’t think I’ve ever eaten “Dutch” food, but it sounds delicious. Your photos make this piece even more delectable.
I’ve never seen a Dutch restaurant in the States. I do enjoy the food when I go to the Netherlands. I’m looking forward to trying more.
I am all for trying new dishes. These sound interesting. Around here Dutch food has a whole different meaning…Hog Maw (pig stomach); Schnitz und Knepp (Ham with Dried Apples and Dumplings); etc.
Not so sure the Hog Maw would appeal but perhaps the other choice.
Sounds interesting! I wonder if they have scrapple!
Ha! Ha! I did not see scrapple on the menu.
Delightful! I love the beauty of the restaurant.
I LOVE panakuken. Don’t suppose you are in Chicagoland area?!
Sorry it’s Missouri. 😦
Bummer.
Wow, potatoes, rice,bread, and puffy WHITE leathery pancakes! Good luck Van Gogh!
SThe question you left me hanging with is: Did the cuisine meet this foodies expectations?
I liked what I had, my friends liked what they had, and there were many things I’d like to try. So I will be going back.
Just loved the photos and the description of the dishes. I want to try Dutch pancakes and stampots. The sate platter, too. Definitely a place I would go for lunch! Comfortable, welcoming. Thanks for sharing, Elsie!
Dutch pancakes! My favorite.
Love the decor–not sure the food’s my favorite. I’d try it though which is definitely a testimony to the importance of environment.