Not your average Sunday

Being in a start-up is fun!!! serious fun. Marieke surprised me by taking me a workshop @ “herberg onder de linden” this Sunday. Geerhard and Petra have cooked their way to fourth place in the Dutch restaurant scene.


“The history of "Herberg Onder de Linden"dates back to 1735. The foundation of the building originates from the ruins of an old monastery in Aduard. Herberg, which Dutch means a taverne and a lodging house, had a perfect location in Aduard. Situated between Groningen and Friesland, Aduard proved an excellent stopping place, providing food and lodging for travellers and stabling for horses. Deserted in 1987, the house became neglected. Thanks to Geerhard and Petra Slenema renovation work started in 1990 and the building was back to its full glory in 1991. The Slenemas transferred their 12 year long experience from their Groningen located "Le Merinos d"Or"restaurant to Aduard and renamed the restaurant "Herberg Onder de Linden". In 1992 "Herberg Onder de Linden"achieved a Michelin star similarly as did its predecessor "Le Merinos d`Or" in1985.”

And since a picture says more then a 1000 words, enjoy them.