Discover Benelux | Amsterdam | Dam, Nieuwmarkt & Waterlooplein Highlights Discover Benelux | Amsterdam | Dam, Nieuwmarkt & Waterlooplein Highlights and the whole experience needs to be example, take IZAKAYA Asian Kitchen in the 9 Streets shopping district and in the perfect. Guests must have an experience & Bar, which opened in Amsterdam’s De Hallen food market in the Oud-West that they would not find anywhere else,” hip De Pijp district in 2012. With famous neighbourhood, not to mention via THE explains Eliyahoo, who was named Hospi- faces including Rihanna and Drake amid BUTCHER On Wheels food truck. There tality Entrepreneur of the Year at the pres- the loyal clientele, IZAKAYA is coveted is also THE BUTCHER Social Club at the tigious Entrée Hospitality Awards in 2015. for its sophisticated Japanese cuisine A’DAM tower, which is open 24 hours. “It’s all about the little details, right down with a South American twist, not to men- Aside from offering THE BUTCHER’s to the cutlery and the tableware used at a tion some seriously slick cocktails. The famous burgers, the Social Club provides THE BUTCHER Social Club restaurant,” adds the perfectionist. brand is growing, with a new location in everything from an easygoing coffee spot the heart of the German city of Hamburg, to a casual afterparty hangout with live State-of-the-art hospitality concepts while IZAKAYA Munich and IZAKAYA music. Eliyahoo was born in Tel Aviv and now Ibiza are also new for this summer. In splits his time between New York and Am- Milan, look out new branches of both With so much to choose from, we wonder sterdam. His passion for the Dutch capital IZAKAYA and THE DUCHESS, The En- whether Eliyahoo has a favourite among is palpable. “It’s such a cosmopolitan city. tourage Group’s elegant Belle Époque his many creations? “There’s absolute- Everyone is open minded and nobody inspired eatery. ly no favourite,” he smiles. “I’m always feels like an outsider,” he enthuses. “As asked this question and I always reply that well as being one of the most beautiful We have only touched the surface of The when you have five kids you love them cities in Europe, it’s now one of the lead- Entourage Group’s portfolio - other high- all the same. From a chic burger bar to ers in hospitality.” There is no doubt that lights include modern steakhouse/chic a Japanese experience, it depends what The Entourage Group has played a ma- lounge bar MR PORTER complete with you want. All our locations have different jor role in cementing that reputation: it is its 360-degree rooftop terrace and THE characters as well as different dishes. renowned for creating cutting-edge food BUTCHER, a high-end burger joint with That is the beauty of it.” and drinks concepts across the world. a hidden cocktail bar out back. The story IZAKAYA Hamburg IZAKAYA Amsterdam began in the Dutch capital, but the brand European expansion has already expanded into Berlin and Ibi- For more information, please visit: There are too many success stories from za. In Amsterdam, THE BUTCHER can be www.the-entouragegroup.com High-end hospitality, the The Entourage Group to mention. For found on The Albert Cuypstraat, as well as ‘Entourage’ way TEXT: ANNA VILLELEGER | PHOTOS: THE ENTOURAGE GROUP Widely regarded as one of the best proved that Eliyahoo is far from a one trick with high-end design and table service. restaurants in Amsterdam, it is safe pony. His ever-growing group now has nu- The venue opened in the heart of the city to say MOMO needs little of an intro- merous venues across Europe, with more at the end of March, offering a unique duction. With its unique design expe- exciting launches coming this summer clubbing experience; with awesome DJs rience and sophisticated Asian-fusion across the continent. Meanwhile, back in providing an eclectic soundtrack. “Am- IZAKAYA Ibiza MR PORTER menu, the high-end restaurant, bar Amsterdam, The Entourage Group’s re- sterdam was missing this type of cosmo- and lounge amazed the Dutch capi- cently launched high-end club MAD FOX politan club,” explains Eliyahoo, revealing tal’s hospitality scene when it opened is shaking up the capital’s clubbing scene the drinks menu includes Champagnes THE DUCHESS MAD FOX in 2008, establishing itself as a peren- with an international nightlife experience worth 25,000 euros per bottle. Tables can nially popular hangout with locals and never seen before in the Netherlands. be booked in advance, while those arriv- international clientele alike. The brain- ing on the night need to make sure they child of creative entrepreneur Yossi Eli- A unique new nightclub experience dress to impress. yahoo, MOMO was just the beginning “Whenever I’m creating, I’m always really of a journey that has seen Eliyahoo precise to ensure every place completely The whole package and his company The Entourage has its own identity: nothing is repeated,” With all of his projects, from restaurants Group change the face of hospitality in asserts creative concept developer and to nightspots, Eliyahoo focuses on creat- the Netherlands and beyond. owner Eliyahoo, who co-founded The ing an overall experience for his clientele: Entourage Group along with renowned this is what makes The Entourage Group’s From gourmet burgers at THE BUTCHER hotelier Liran Wizman. For his latest crea- various venues stand out from the crowd. to Japanese dining at A-list favourite tion, MAD FOX, the group spotted a gap “For me, a venue needs to be the full IZAKAYA, what came after MOMO has in the market for an exclusive nightclub package. There needs to be a concept 30 | Issue 43 | July 2017 Issue 43 | July 2017 | 31.