You can always tell a Dutchman but you can't tell him much.
Or so I thought after a day of meetings at the Company HQ. But our team is a good hardworking group, and our dinner was set for Tapperij at 6:30 PM.
This restaurant is located within the Archipelago Area, and at the corner of the Rue De Tapperij Aceh. Tapperij features classic French cuisine with the ambiance of one of the oldest pubs in The Hague (since 1886). The chef also emphasizes seasonal products, preferably on Dutch soil.
Our group pretty much had the back room to ourselves. It was cozy, classy, and comfortable, and featured lots of knick knacks (including an old Shell service station pump). The front part of the restaurant also would have been perfect for a romantic dinner with Gayle.
We enjoyed a delicious multi-course meal which included Bass, Pheasant, and a lot of good wine. We had a great time talking about mutual interests, our respective country-specific view points (including jokes), and even work issues. And that discussion carried on at the hotel bar after dessert.
Maybe it was the Team bonding and the recovery from jet lag, but the Day 2 meetings seemed to flow much better. I returned home with a big work list, but with a better perspective the next time I pick up the phone or send an email. And that most enjoyable meal at Tapperij helped make that all possible. read more