De Librije: 3 Michelin stars in a former prison

De Librije is a 3 Michelin star restaurant in Zwolle (Netherlands). Charismatic duo Jonnie Boer and his wife Thérèse- serving modern Dutch food in a former prison.
Ranked as № 46 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2019, De Librije offers creative modern cuisine.
The exciting menu at this influential Dutch restaurant is tailored to suit individual diners' specific tastes. Guests select four dishes from four sections comprising three seasonal ingredient combinations, before further plates are added to create a bespoke five-, six- or seven-course menu for each diner.
Located in an 18th-century former prison, the main dining area is in the courtyard, covered by an impressive glass and steel roof.
Jonnie and Thérèse: «We all eat and drink every day, but what we really enjoy is making that everyday routine a special experience, and to share our love of fine foods and beautiful wines with you. We were both born and bred in the region around Zwolle. We spent our childhood catching pike perch, picking water mint, searching for mushrooms, sneaking the punt into the decoy. In that kind of environment, how could you not fall in love with all those fabulous regional products?»
Website - www.librije.com
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[@lateblossom]

They actually got me with that sweets plate.

[@EliteLife]

That one was very nice indeed

[@Hail-Batlord]

Why am I binge watching these videos while sobbing into my McDouble wrapper?

[@nickrobert4605]

Best food i ever had 🙌👌

[@healinggrounds19]

My extended family is in the Netherlands. I miss them so MUCH. When this stupid virus has a cure, I want to see my best friend/cousin and go HERE.

[@jornbesteman]

Make sure to make a reservation a long time before you go, approx 3 months

[@bsraadan9788]

Breaking the clock is tempting the sweet buds 😋

[@016ekaterina]

Been a new followers of this channel, and have binge-watched the previous episodes. Therefore, a genuine cofused question: I observed this episode's production value is inferior to the previous ones. Why is this? Such a shame, because the restaurant sounds and looks great!

[@EliteLife]

016ekaterina thank you for your comment. First of all we have to say that you will see one more story - from backstage io Librije. Second: every story we make is an extreme amount of work. You have to film, select, put everything together, color correct, do subtitles. Every story we make is different. And we will do more cool restaurants

[@016ekaterina]

@@EliteLife Thank you for replying. Perhaps I should make things clearer from my complain: It's not for the effort you're putting through, because I've witnessed it through the previous 30-ish episodes - which were all spectacular. It's the results of this particular episode which are jarringly inferior, perhaps due to ambient conditions or some backstage problems on your end. Specifically: the focus lacked in your usual sharpness; the noise was unclear and chaotic; the camerawork was confusing and difficult to follow. That's what I perceive, and what led me to complain like this. I'll look forward to the next video, still. That's why I follow you guys in the first place. Best of luck, and see you soon!

[@EliteLife]

@@016ekaterina Please note that we always film live. It means that the restaurant works as usual. Due to the EXTREME lighting conditions at LiBrije (you dine almost in the dark), we had to do the most extreme color correction you could imagine. That means that we had to sacrifice some image details to share the experience with our subscribers.

[@adrianous1000]

I totally agree. The best restaurant in the country but poor video/sound quality. Big fan of all the episodes you post, but this stands out, and not for the good reasons.

[@123STDISDPCO]

@4:44 as an india n I can only relate to our very own 'garam masala'

[@ranozziinlove]

This is a copy cat of any prison's menú worldwide. 😊 Amazing

[@jabaquaraba7245]

Muito bom....👌😋

[@TheMrQuakel]

Wat een onrustige film.

[@Chonchey]

It’s not easy being successful in a family that cultures success :O

[@calitrimshaad2044]

I'm here for the music....

[@shivenGhale]

How much was your final bill??

[@manle8517]

4:09 in my exp. I'm uncomfortable about design of dish so dirty and look like i must to eating someone leftovers

[@adamtalhimet]

Ah the Librije, love them.

[@EliteLife]

wagenjongen they are trully great

[@luciferdiablo5114]

the chef at the start looked like Gordan Ramsey

[@andrewmiller1258]

Who do you have to kill to get a reservation?

[@rawikirran]

Passion Fruit , Garam masal and blue cheese..best way to eat under to top...dude however you eat...garam masala with passion fruit is going to blow up from the back...

[@guilherme5035]

Cachaça 51 em 3:05 hahahhaaha

[@hussainricky]

Always wait for you

[@EliteLife]

Ricky Hussain thanks for your trust

[@levonalyanakian1831]

They serve the caviar dish with metal spoons?

[@EliteLife]

They do it various ways. On the ring (see the beginning) as well

[@wittepanther]

Is that a sin, my humble servant asks? I myself off course, as a wealthy lord, am well familiar with the etiquette around serving caviar, which off course, I consume in great masses every day.

[@thefreakgamerp]

Do they only sell fish?

[@gaminggaming5888]

The plate seems delicious

[@nonyabeeznuss304]

Guess reminding themselves how us poors live must make the food taste better.

[@longbrechi]

incroyable !! à combien était le menu ?

[@EliteLife]

252 eur. + 107 if you want to do wine pairing.

[@ICEDOUTv9]

Freshwater fisher

[@klasambro]

Kut in the middle

[@beumninteundo5823]

Gezelligheid kent geen tijd

[@meijerrc]

Did they bring back zuurkool as well 🤣

[@claudiusbeer3437]

3 stars and no tablecloth?

[@EliteLife]

yes. the new luxury comes simple

[@pabloortiz6355]

They stepped up and got leather tablecloths! Interesting indeed!

[@lenudan]

heh, yes.. and tuxedos are no longer required either! lol

[@blatinobear]

I love your channel, don’t get me wrong, but this restaurant is so “2000 and late” for a 3 Michelin. I had similar meals in 2011 in New York

[@bartobruintjes7056]

You are a liar. This restaurant is one of the best on the planet. Have you ever eaten there?

[@davidtaliaferro]

At those prices, he should be in prison.

[@DJDeevoo]

i hope it tastes better than it looks

[@EliteLife]

It was a great tasting menu

[@lenudan]

that's what she said...

[@romaindesavis8927]

Kombucha, japanese ? isn't it chinese ? Menu looks insane ! woooo

[@EliteLife]

Romain DESAVIS menu was cool ;)

[@JustiaFiat]

The Japanese Kombu cha (literally: Kelp + tea) is made from powdered Kelp and tastes very umami and salty.

[@Martijnphuong]

filming with a potato?

[@levonalyanakian1831]

Seems great but not three michelin

[@EliteLife]

But it is 3 Michelin stars. I guess the guys from Michelin guide know their work )

[@gregorsamsa1364]

You should let Michelin know that this restaurant isn't up to their standards

[@stijn6566]

Gregor Samsa this restaurant is on the 50 best, lol, jonnie boer, the head chef, ranked 9 in the best chef awards last year

[@gregorsamsa1364]

@@stijn6566 Yeah, I was being sarcastic, implying that this guy knows better about Michelin standards than the Michelin inspectors who gave it three stars

[@stijn6566]

@@gregorsamsa1364 sorry man, my bad