The Hague's best tips from the editors: photographer Martijn Beekman
The editors of Bij Ons In De Residentie regularly give tips on special places in The Hague and its surroundings. This time, photographer Martijn Beekman tips us off.
DATE
21 May 2022
TEXT
Martijn Beekman
IMAGE
Martijn Beekman / PR / Brian Mul
TIPS
The Hague's best tips from the editors: photographer Martijn Beekman
The editors of Bij Ons In De Residentie regularly give tips on special places in The Hague and its surroundings. This time, photographer Martijn Beekman tips us off.
Favourite restaurant
Happy Tosti on the Korte Poten. Happy Tosti employs people with and without disabilities, the atmosphere is unique. Cosy and the best sandwiches ever. Colleague Valerie Kuypers and I do regret that the Tosti Tuna has disappeared from the range.
Tastiest cake
SunSun Coffee at Golden Rain Square.
At SunSun Coffee On the Goudenregenplein. Martijn Goedegebuure has set up a wonderful business in a short time. Not just tasty cakes, obviously for the special coffee too, highly recommended!
Guilty pleasure by Martijn Beekman
Coming home after a long day in the city. My work takes me into every neighbourhood, just about every street in the city. It is a beautiful, hectic existence. A client once called me 'the photo mayor' and that pretty much covers it. I get everywhere and hear all kinds of stories:). The peace and quiet of Bohemia is salutary then.
Holiday in your own city
I did a lot of photography on the North Pier Head. The whole world passes by. People from all corners of the world and all districts of the city. If I then get chips, kibbles and cola on the Visafslagweg at Roeleveld Vis, the holiday feeling is complete.
Golden tip from Martijn Beekman
Driving criss-cross through the Transvaal and Schilderswijk neighbourhoods on the way home. Or whatever neighbourhood is on your route. All those streets you never visit otherwise. The city suddenly becomes many times bigger.
Top of the list: aquarium shop Holgen on Regentesselaan. Locals and locals meet here. A love of tropical fish brings them together. Time has stood still in this shop. No fancy stuff and super friendly, expert advice.
Hague nature
I am in Meer en Bos almost every day. My labrador Mas swims in the Haagsche Beek there. It is a beautiful old forest where dogs are allowed to roam freely. And it is near my home.
Which Hague resident would you like to photograph again?
Marcel Veenendaal.
Marcel Veenendaal, the singer of Di-rect! The best singer in the Netherlands. A great live band. During corona, the band streamed a number of concerts, where Marcel also revealed himself as the new prime minister of the Netherlands. With beautiful, poignant words about this difficult period, he managed to give everyone encouragement.
date 21 May 2022 text Martijn Beekman image Martijn Beekman / PR / Brian Mul
Favourite restaurant
Happy Tosti on the Korte Poten. Happy Tosti employs people with and without disabilities, the atmosphere is unique. Cosy and the best sandwiches ever. Colleague Valerie Kuypers and I do regret that the Tosti Tuna has disappeared from the range.
Tastiest cake
SunSun Coffee at Golden Rain Square.
At SunSun Coffee On the Goudenregenplein. Martijn Goedegebuure has set up a wonderful business in a short time. Not just tasty cakes, obviously for the special coffee too, highly recommended!
Guilty pleasure by Martijn Beekman
Coming home after a long day in the city. My work takes me into every neighbourhood, just about every street in the city. It is a beautiful, hectic existence. A client once called me 'the photo mayor' and that pretty much covers it. I get everywhere and hear all kinds of stories:). The peace and quiet of Bohemia is salutary then.
Holiday in your own city
I did a lot of photography on the North Pier Head. The whole world passes by. People from all corners of the world and all districts of the city. If I then get chips, kibbles and cola on the Visafslagweg at Roeleveld Vis, the holiday feeling is complete.
Golden tip from Martijn Beekman
Driving criss-cross through the Transvaal and Schilderswijk neighbourhoods on the way home. Or whatever neighbourhood is on your route. All those streets you never visit otherwise. The city suddenly becomes many times bigger.
Top of the list: aquarium shop Holgen on Regentesselaan. Locals and locals meet here. A love of tropical fish brings them together. Time has stood still in this shop. No fancy stuff and super friendly, expert advice.
Hague nature
I am in Meer en Bos almost every day. My labrador Mas swims in the Haagsche Beek there. It is a beautiful old forest where dogs are allowed to roam freely. And it is near my home.
Which Hague resident would you like to photograph again?
Marcel Veenendaal.
Marcel Veenendaal, the singer of Di-rect! The best singer in the Netherlands. A great live band. During corona, the band streamed a number of concerts, where Marcel also revealed himself as the new prime minister of the Netherlands. With beautiful, poignant words about this difficult period, he managed to give everyone encouragement.