Welcome to Chefs & Cellars, by Dutch Wine Apprentice.
Chefs & Cellars brings you exclusive interviews with leading Restaurants in the Netherlands. In this podcast we take you behind the scenes with some of the most renowned chefs, restaurateurs, and sommeliers in the Netherlands. These culinary experts don’t just craft extraordinary dishes; they also have a deep appreciation for fine wine. We’ll explore their favorite bottles, unique dining experiences, and the secrets behind their wine lists and kitchens.
Join us, and learn from the best in the world of fine dining and wine!
Restaurant Het Koetshuis, nestled in the forests near Bennekom, is a quietly iconic Dutch fine dining destination where classical French cuisine, thoughtful wine pairings, and family heritage come together. In this Chefs & Cellars feature, we explore Danny Löhr’s philosophy on hospitality, Burgundy-driven wine culture, and a refined tasting menu that reflects nearly four decades of culinary craftsmanship in the Netherlands.
In Chefs & Cellars S02E02 we visit Restaurant Het Koetshuis in Bennekom, where Danny Lohr shares how this culinary institute blends classical French cuisine with one of the most exciting Burgundy-focused wine cellars in the Netherlands. Discover the philosophy, heritage and wine culture that make Restaurant Het Koetshuis a must-visit destination in the Veluwe.
Hotel Gastronomique De Echoput, located in the forests of the Veluwe, is one of the Netherlands’ most iconic gastronomic destinations, where nature, fine dining, and taste education come together. In this Chefs & Cellars feature, we explore how the Klosse family shapes the future of Dutch gastronomy with Het Wild Atelier and the renowned Academie voor Gastronomie.
Set in the heart of the Veluwe, De Echoput blends wild nature, fine dining, and the science of taste like no other restaurant in the Netherlands. Our Chefs & Cellars interview reveals how the Klosse family is redefining Dutch gastronomy through innovation, education, and their new concept Het Wild Atelier.
In the season finale of Chefs & Cellars, we visit the acclaimed two Michelin-starred Restaurant Fred in Rotterdam. Sommeliers Axel Rosier and Daniël Gravesteijn share their bold, terroir-driven wine philosophy and unveil the restaurant’s stunning new wine room at the heart of its city-center location.
Explore the fifth episode of Chefs & Cellars, where we visit Restaurant Onglet in Maastricht, a fine dining destination housed in a century-old former butcher shop. Join host Levy Smit as he shares how Onglet blends its rich heritage with exceptional meat dishes and a curated wine program of over 320 labels.
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