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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Oud-West

Abyssinia

Abyssinia

Alem Tesfamicael and Abeba Nebrathu (Eritrea)
Cuisine: Eritrean / Ethiopian | Read more…

CafeBelcampo

Cafe Belcampo

Gary Feingold (USA)
Cuisine: International | Read more…

GarysDeli

Gary’s Deli

Gary Feingold (USA)
Cuisine: International | Read more…

SuryaRajGiri

Himalayan Kitchen

Surya Raj Giri (Nepal)
Cuisine: Nepalese and Indian | Read more…

RestaurantBeyrouth

Restaurant Beyrouth

Kamal Estephan (Lebanon)
Cuisine: Lebanese | Read more…

RestaurantRiaz

Riaz

Madjidan Abdoel (Suriname)
Cuisine: Surinamese, Indian, and Indonesian | Read more…

NikolayHubenov

Zest

Nikolay Hubenov (Bulgaria)
Cuisine: Balkan | Read more…