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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CandyChow

Kwun Mui “Candy” Chow

Nyonya
Country of origin: Hong Kong | Read more…

WangSisters

Dongmie, Meili, and Meauw Wang

Geisha
Country of origin: China | Read more…

AliSadikin

Ali Sadikin

Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs
Country of origin: Indonesia | Read more…

ChefHosokawa

Hiromichi Hosokawa

Hosokawa
Country of origin: Japan | Read more…

BuddhaPhang

Wai “Buddha” Phang

Nyonya
Country of origin: Malaysia | Read more…

SuryaRajGiri

Surya Raj Giri

Himalayan Kitchen
Country of origin: Nepal | Read more…

TimDoornewaard

Tim Doornewaard

Bar Sue
Country of origin: South Korea | Read more…

TseyangDolma

Tseyang Dolma

Restaurant Tibet
Country of origin: Tibet | Read more…

AngGreatMaiLinn

Mai Linn Trinh

Pho91
Country of origin: Vietnam | Read more…