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Delicious dishes at the boulevard TEXT: THESSA LAGEMAN | PHOTOS: ZIZO LOUNGE ZANDVOORT
Feel like having a modern type of sushi or some special Japanese wagyu beef? At the ZIZO Lounge you can enjoy these and other fresh quality dishes in a romantic setting. Why not also try one of the newly invented cocktails? This restaurant is located at the adjoining Palace hotel right at the boulevard, which is next to the beach in Zandvoort. During the winter, you can sit in the pleasant conservatory with large sliding windows offering the most beautiful view of the sea. The windows can be completely opened so you can sit on the terrace when the weather is good. Owner Robin de Graaf noticed her lounge is also a popular date venue. “Our location is indeed very romantic,” she says, explaining that because the restaurant is situated a little higher than the beach, the view towards the sea is even better here than on the beach. Convenient for visitors is the fact that you can park at the hotel and arriving by train is easy with the 52 | Issue 40 | April 2017
railway station just across the street with a direct connection from Amsterdam (25 minutes).
them ourselves,” says De Graaf proudly. “I can also recommend our various gin and tonics.”
“We serve traditional sushi, but also a special, modern variety. Everything is of the highest quality,” De Graaf continues. “In June, we will have a new menu with various other dishes, like our special Japanese wagyu beef. This meat comes from cows that live on small farms in Japan. They enjoy a diet including beer and even receive massages from geishas. The result is an extremely delicious taste.”
The restaurant offers space for around 150 people. At the moment, the kitchen is being enlarged and the style and furniture of the lounge are being renewed to create an even more pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. De Graaf: “We are using a lot of wood details and natural colours.” The restaurant is open all year.
The Japanese chef makes sure only the best ingredients are used for the dishes. On a daily basis, the best suppliers bring the freshest and highest quality fish, vegetables and rice. The owner and her very motivated young team are very proud to receive so many excellent reviews. “People also appreciate that we offer excellent value for money.” Of course, you can also visit ZIZO Lounge for a nice drink, such as a cocktail. “We have invented most of
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