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Do people really want a different dining experience, as Ron Blaauw claims? 'Fine dining is a bit of a boomer hobby'

Do people really want a different dining experience, as Ron Blaauw claims? 'Fine dining is a bit of a boomer hobby'

Chef Ron Blaauw is closing his Ron Gastrobar in Amsterdam-Zuid to adopt a more casual dining concept. He believes modern guests prefer flexible, informal dining experiences over traditional, time-consuming fine dining.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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