Want to find out more about the visible impact of Philiips on the city? Rik has listed several historical highlights for a walk from the city center to Strijp-S.
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2020 may have been a crazy year, but despite everything Rik was able to share all kinds of Eindhoven tips. From outdoor activities to cultural initiatives, everything passed by. This week he won’t share a new tip, but a recap of five coronaproof tips.
It is almost impossible to imagine the city center of Eindhoven without Van Piere Bookstore. This bookstore has been in the city center for almost 175 years. Started on the Markt square and nowadays with two floors of reading material and delicious coffee
Rik celebrated his birthday this week and as we all know it’s not a party without cake. That's why he went to visit Pinkie Patisserie, an established name in Eindhoven for all kinds of pastries. Nowadays you can find them on the Stratumsedijk.
The red arrow goes Strijp-S! And the first hotspot to have our eye-catching feature on their doorstep is Vintage Vêtements. Here you will find vintage finds for everyone: clothing, shoes, and accessories. Each item is selected by owner Ilya van den Berg.
For Rik's new tip, you stroll down to the Geldropseweg, for art gallery lxhxb. Here you won't easily come across a mathematical formula as the name might suggest, but a new-found art gallery with an eye for materialities.
On the Kleine Berg part of district De Bergen, between the fashionable shops, good coffee, and delicious food, there’s a new shop specialized in all things flowers. Michelle Hartogs opened her flower shop ‘Bloemisterij Hartogs’ last June.
After 93 years at the same location in the Rechtestraat, the HEMA department store moved to a beautiful new building on 18 Septemberplein. Three floors of food, living, clothing, and party supplies. Think of it, HEMA has it.
To be able to get a little bit of Dutch Design Week in your home, Rik shares his new tip. We’re talking about the annual magazine and platform 'Blank Space' from Eindhoven.
With already twelve years on the counter as a cultural meeting place, it's high time that Rik drops by for a cup of coffee. Not only do they have all sorts of drinks, but you can also have a fresh bite or just plop down on a couch.
Since this summer, there is an outstanding new restaurant on the Market Square (de Markt). Isis Wischman opened Luzt Gastrobar, together with David Hendrich and Youri Doreleijers. This venue is a pleasure for the eyes and will tickle your taste buds.
This time Rik doesn't tip a location to wander to. No, this week he shares a kind of nomadic tip, one you can take anywhere. To enjoy at home, in the park, or with a cup of coffee on the terrace, KONT Magazine is a great read.