Vossius (restaurant)

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Vossius
Vossius (restaurant)
Restaurant information
Established2001
Closed2003
Head chef Rob Kranenborg
Street addressHobbemastraat 2 [1]
City Amsterdam
Postal/ZIP Code1071 ZA
Country Netherlands

Vossius was a restaurant in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in both 2002 and 2003. [2]

Co-owners of the restaurant were head chef Rob Kranenborg, maître d'hôtel John Vincke (1955-2007) [3] and R. van Kampen. [4]

Vossius was a luxurious restaurant that aimed for three Michelin stars. The owners used the best materials available, including a custom built Molteni stove and ceilings decorated with gold leaf. The project ended in bankruptcy after two years. [5] [6] [7] [8] The economic malaise gave the final blow to the restaurant. [9]

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References

  1. 2003 Michelin Benelux. Clermont-Ferrand: Michelin et Cie. 2003. p. 524. ISBN   2-06-100699-X.
  2. Brandligt, Vivie (30 March 2012). "Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 2001 t/m 2005" [Historical overview Michelin stars 2001-2005]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Archived from the original on November 16, 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  3. Kok, Rixhard (3 September 2007). "Gastheer John Vincke (52) overleden" [Maitre d'hôtel John Vincke passed away]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 December 2014.(subscription required)
  4. Hendriks, Patrick (16 September 2003). "Michelinrestaurant Vossius definitief dicht" [Michelin starred restaurant Vossius permanently closed]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 December 2014.(subscription required)
  5. Hendriks, Patrick (6 May 2001). "The Making of Vossius" [The Making of Vossius]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 December 2014.(subscription required)
  6. Hendriks, Patrick (16 September 2003). "Michelinrestaurant Vossius definitief dicht" [Michelin starred restaurant Vossius permanently closed]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 December 2014.(subscription required)
  7. van Dinther, Mac (16 September 2003). "Faillissement van restaurant Vossius definitief" [Banckruptcy restaurant Vossius final]. De Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  8. Botman, Afra (20 October 2001). "Op voor drie sterren" [Up for three stars]. Trouw (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  9. van Harten, Dirk (20 August 2003). "Beursmalaise nekt chic Vossius-restaurant" [Stock market malaise finishes chic restaurant Vossius]. De Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 December 2014.

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