So, with Joe still spending lots of time in the Southern Netherlands I thought it was time I checked out this little town called Eindhoven. It turned out to Veldhoven, just outside of Eindhoven, but you get the picture.
Having flow and trained, we decided to cross by boat this time. Cheap, but an all day affair. We left out of London by train, then the crossing from Harwich to the Hook of Holland which took about 7 hours and then 2 trains before getting in a cab in Eindhoven.
Joe stays at a hotel that used to be a monestary in the woods. It's a really peaceful place to hang out and frankly work from the hotel room.
In addition to this, you can head to downtown Eindhoven where there's a bit of city including a bleeding edge contemporary art museuem called the Van Abbe Museuem as well as a few great places to eat.
In den Bergsche Tuin is great because most of there meat dishes are available in a vegetarian option. Plus the salat met kaas has a great selection of kaases on it. Don't get the surprise dessert though...you'll only be disappointed, but you'll have to go and eat there to find out why.
The amazing highlight dining experience was De Luytervelde. When Joe called the week before to make the reservation he asked the obligatory question about vegetarian accomodations...I was particularly interested in the tasting menu. The response, well, if you're willing to order the tasting menu now, the chef will be happy to construct a menu just for him. I knew I was in for a real experience. From the champagne in front of the fireplace to the ride home three hours later it was an amazing meal Nederland inspired meal that was worth the trip.
