Martin Vlam & Harpert Koopman
Oliver’s: a little different Now that the annual Oktoberfest is behind them, Harpert Koopman and Martin Vlam of restaurant Oliver’s are gearing up for a busy run to the end of the year. Regulars drop by for their favourite club sandwich, caesar salad or the famous hamburgers. ‘Our guests keep on coming back for the food, which is great,’ says manager Harpert. LUNCH AND DINNER
Harpert. ‘Because the interior is easily adjusted to fit any circum-
When Oliver’s opened its doors in 2007, the focus was mainly on
stance, anything is possible. Some companies want to hold a
lunch. But Harpert and chef and joint owner Martin soon noticed
presentation before dinner. Others just want to party all night long.
that their guests were also after an evening meal. ‘So we started
Both are an option.’
out slowly and soon we had a simple but all-round evening menu,’ says Martin. For their cooking, Martin and his team use seasonal
VRIJMIBO
products as often as they can. So the lunch menu changes four
Oliver’s Friday afternoon drinks parties have become a popular
times a year and the dinner menu every two weeks.
Zuidas tradition. Canapes replace the menu and a dj hits the decks at 18.00 hours. Should you ever want to look for evidence
A LITTLE DIFFERENT
that Zuidas business folk like to party, then this is the place
‘We distinguish ourselves from the rest by cooking everything
to be. ‘Spontaneous karaoke sessions are not uncommon,’
ourselves, from the hamburgers to smoking the chicken,’ says
says Harpert.
Harpert. ‘We also like to offer choices which are a little bit different,’ adds Martin. ‘So we serve Warsteiner rather than Heineken, Vedett instead of Hoegaarden and Havana rather than Bacardi. We don’t want to be predictable, but to offer something different.’
EVENTS Oliver’s can also be rented for private parties, such as Christmas drinks or a New Year celebration. ‘Last year we were fully booked during the two weeks before Christmas – sit-down Claude Debussylaan 78 1082 MD Amsterdam
dinners, buffets, drinks parties, cocktails and even breakfast get-togethers’ says Martin. ‘We really enjoy events like these,’ says
Text: Jori Spitz • Photography: Wouter van Ierssel
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