The book “Flavors of Life” is a collection of inspirational biographies, sharing the stories of 62 entrepreneurs from around the world. Ranging from a famous Swiss drummer to an American ballet dancer to those who grew up during the apartheid in South Africa or in a small village in the mountains of Nepal, they are connected by a common thread: all own a restaurant in Amsterdam. To them their lives are normal – just everyday events and choices – but their experiences are unexpected and fascinating. Read more about what in particular inspired this book.

  • Discover how these diverse individuals landed in the same city, in the same industry, with a shared passion – a love for food

  • Gain an appreciation for the variety of restaurants in Amsterdam, the city of canals

  • Learn how food and the customs surrounding it crosses cultures and unite us

  • Follow their personal journeys and be inspired

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ToufikBelaid

Toufik Belaid

Restaurant Algiers
Country of origin: Algeria | Read more…

MostafaToetanchamon

Mostafa Amria

Toetanchamon
Country of origin: Egypt | Read more…

AlemAbeba

Abeba Nebrathu and Alem Tesfamicael

Abyssinia
Country of origin: Eritrea | Read more…

NizarYassine

Nizar Yassine

Mamouche
Country of origin: Morocco | Read more…

KamalAbdulrahmanAlJunubi

Kamal Abdulrahman Al-Junubi

Obalade Suya
Country of origin: Nigeria | Read more…

TjingTjing

Michael Ricketts

Tjing Tjing
Country of origin: South Africa | Read more…

GrahamSydney

Graham Sydney

Uit de Keuken
Country of origin: South Africa | Read more…