Dining at a ⭐️Michelin⭐️ Vegan Restaurant - De Nieuwe Winkel | PJK

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Since I did not talk about the costs of this experience, here are the details: In order to reserve our spot, we had to pay our main course dishes up front at €180 per person. (The current prices have risen, though, but since we booked way in advance, we paid for the previous pricing). A drink arrangement (alcoholic or not) cost us €90 per person. We started the night off with a champagne (€25 not included in the drinks we already paid for). The cheese platter wasn't a part of the main course dishes, and was €22 per person. The wine (€14) or tea (€7,50) served with the cheese was also billed separately. Our bill all together came up to €986,50 which is €328,83 per person. 🫢

[@raiwasi]

Wish to be there ❤

[@rajanisparadise]

Very interesting 🎉

[@phyliciajoykloes]

@rajanisparadise Thank you! It was an interesting experience for sure. When have you had a memorable dinner meal?

[@rajanisparadise]

@@phyliciajoykloes i had this in my 15th birthday party😇 Heyy here i found some issues,, may i share?

[@phyliciajoykloes]

@@rajanisparadise That's great! 😁 Haha, you can share an idea. The videos are creative expressions, but let's hear how they're received.

[@ThomasBoerwinkel]

Interessant vlogje weer hoor!🥰

[@phyliciajoykloes]

@@ThomasBoerwinkel Dankjewel 🥰

[@ThomasBoerwinkel]

@@phyliciajoykloes graag gezegd 🥰

[@echdareez]

Great video and I was flabbergasted (but interested) to see a 2-starred Michelin restaurant that puts the focus on vegan dishes. That being said, also a critique : as we sometimes visit these establishments (both Michelin and Gault-Millau), I was wondering what the prices were for a full menu and couldn't believe they charged 190€ . Fine dining is certainly an art but the higher cost(s) are also a result of the ingredients used in these dishes. And I can't shake off the impression that they are "overcharging"... which they are fully entitled to... but it's a hard pass for us.

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Thank you for your comment! The dishes all looked amazing, and they tasted great as well. The prices, though... phew! I don't usually go out to eat at such restaurants. It was an experience for sure. I feel like there's often a "vegan tax" on foods. I am not sure what prices are like at other high end vegan restaurants. I do know I spent enough money that night.

[@echdareez]

@@phyliciajoykloes Thank you (especially) for the video - and for dealing with my comment in a professional manner. It's not my intention to "brag" or "boast" but I wanted to share my disbelief as someone that has some experience with these kind of restaurants. But I can only compare their prices with non vegan ones and even though I wholeheartedly agree that the dishes and the presentation looked phenomenal, it still is mighty expensive. Just can't wrap my head around the fact that their prices are somewhat artificially boosted (due to their 2 stars alas). But let's focus on the positive : you have a splendid experience and that's what living is all about 🙂

[@phyliciajoykloes]

@echdareez Haha, a great experience for sure! I appreciate your comment.

[@Robinzorz]

I went last week, had a different menu than this one. I'm a high school teacher so this payment was definitely very high for me. It was absolutely worth it. It was the second best experience of my life, behind my wedding day. I don't even think that's pushing it, it was really that good. The presentation, the flavours, the wine-food parings, the service, very professional but also very nice, everything. We sat there for 5,5 hours so it really was a full evening experience. I loved every moment.

[@phyliciajoykloes]

@@Robinzorz Aw, I am so glad you had a great experience. It is a great experience for sure. It is inspiring what talented people can do with food. You had another menu? I'm curious! They serve the foods that are in season, and I bet it was delicious! As a teacher myself, I understand you with the pricing. However, experiencing it is still worth it to me!