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Temporary restaurant opens in renovated first-class waiting room at Central Station

The traveling restaurant De Maaltuin has temporarily opened in the renovated first-class waiting room at Amsterdam Central Station for a two-month residency. NS is using this period to showcase the historical space while continuing its search for a permanent, broadly accessible dining tenant.

The traveling restaurant De Maaltuin has opened a temporary two-month pop-up in the historic first-class waiting room and adjacent restaurant space at Amsterdam Central Station. The venue, located behind the track 2 gates, features a five-course menu priced at 135.95 euros per person, inspired by the history of the station. This opening follows a year-long vacancy after the previous long-term tenant faced bankruptcy and issues regarding access to the space through ticket gates.

Station manager René Wubs noted that extensive renovations were required to restore the space, which was originally designed by architect Pierre Cuypers and features notable murals by Georg Sturm. While the current setup celebrates the location's heritage, NS is actively searching for a permanent, more accessible tenant for the long term. The goal is to establish a restaurant that appeals to a broad public rather than maintaining a high-end dining focus.

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