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Honest
         food tastes best
        when shared with
       good friends. Enjoy!
         Also each other!

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       Grand Café | Hof van Saksen

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M a gazine MenuGrand Café | Hof van Saksen - Honest food tastes best when shared with good friends. Enjoy!
Enjoy!                                                                                                                                     Content
Enjoyment is everything. That means
                                                                                                    Local suppliers                                       Br(l)unch                              Until 5 pm

enjoying all that Hof van Saksen                                                                    		 4   The taste of Drenthe
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                                                                                                                                                                   Lunches

                                                                                                           Grass-fed cattle from Drenthe, Justa cheese,            Soups and salads
and the region have to offer. It is the                                                                    Hooghoudt, Drentse Aa dairy products           		20     Sandwiches
                                                                                                           and de Kruidenwei                                22     Hot lunches
sum of countless details. Details that
                                                                                                                                                            23     Kids
we devote extra attention to, like                                                                  Beverages
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the composition of dishes, the best
                                                                                                    		 7   Coffee

preparation method or the selection                                                                 		 8   Tea

of the right wines. Everything must
                                                                                                    		     EARTH Water

be tip-top.
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But the most deserving of our                               We prefer to work exclusively with
attention is you - our guest. From                          ethical and organic products, for
                                                                                                                                                          Diner

                                                                                                                                                                                                 From 5 pm
the very youngest to the proud                              which we fortunately don’t have to
                                                                                                                                                          		Starters
grandfather of a colourful group.                           search far. We are surrounded by                                                              		24     Soups
                                                                                                                                                          		24     Starters
If you are satisfied, we are satisfied.                     passionate suppliers who are
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                                                            meticulous about animal welfare         		10   Soft drinks, dairy and juices

                                                                                                    		     Beers                                                   Main dishes
We are pleased to offer our youngest                        and pesticide-free vegetable farming.   		12   Wines                                          		26     Beef

guests more than just the traditional                       Our hamburgers are made fresh           		14   Cocktails and Gin & Tonic                      		28
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                                                                                                                                                                   Salads, fish and vegetarian
                                                                                                                                                                   Menu
children’s meals. All dishes are                            daily with meat from grass-fed
offered in smaller portions for half                        cattle from Drenthe. We use
                                                                                                    Snacks
of the price!                                               only the very best products and
                                                                                                    		16   Delicious snacks

                                                            tastes from the region. And that
Dick Schievels
Manager Food & Beverage Hof van Saksen                      feels good.

                                                            Louis Tonkes
                                                            Executive Chef Hof van Saksen                                                                            26
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                                                                                                                                                          		   Desserts
                              Our Menu Magazine contains the following symbols:                                                                           		30 For our younger guests
                      Organic Hof van Saksen     Vegetarian dish     Gluten-free option available                                                         		31     Savory, sweet and ice cream

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Local suppliers

The taste                                                                                                                                               3

of Drenthe                                                                                                                                             5
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Drenthe is close to our hearts. The hinterland of our country
                                                                                                                                                           Hof van Saksen
is a rich region, not only in terms of history and nature,
but also when it comes to the agricultural landscape.
We are surrounded by farmers and producers who
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grow unique products. If it feels good, and it
tastes good… Then it is good!

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                                                                                                                                                                                       Ayla Groenveld
                                                                                                                                                                                       Owner of de Kruidenwei
Grass-fed cattle from Drenthe                                        Justa cheese
We deliberately chose meat from cows that graze                      At the small-scale organic cheese farm, JUSTA, in
near the village of Anloo in Drenthe. The grass they                 Stuifzand, milk from 35 cows is made into cheese.                                                                 De Kruidenwei
eat contains a wide variety of herbs and has not been                All cheese is made by hand with passion and                                                                       We enjoy getting the best out of nature and
sprayed with pesticides. This ensures top-quality                    dedication. The use of unpasteurised milk makes                                                                   preferably as local as possible. A great example is
meat that you taste immediately.                                     JUSTA cheese slightly richer and more pungent.                                                                    our goat cheese, produced by our neighbours, Ayla
                                                                                                                                                                                       and Ger. Less than a five-minute walk from our resort,

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                                                                                                                                                                                       they have what seems to be a little goat farm, but

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                                                                                                                                                                                       actually they make cheese that is sent and enjoyed all
                                                                                                                                                                                       over the world. Have you ever heard of Lady’s Blue?
                                                                                                                             Drentse Aa dairy products                                 If not, it’s time to get acquainted!
Hooghoudt                                                                                                                    In the Drentsche Aa countryside, delightful organic
A nice little outing to the province of Groningen. In 1888, Jan and Grietje came up with a unique idea -packed with taste,   dairy products are produced using traditional             This delightful blue cheese can be found in many of
colour and aroma. Their idea took shape in a small cellar on Oosterstraat in the heart of Groningen. The couple worked       methods with milk from the region. Here, buttermilk       the dishes on our menu, from quiche to salad. It is
diligently to create liqueurs and regional drinks. In the process, they discovered a rich world of flavours. In 1988,        is still churned and the aged yogurt Yogarde is given     always included in the local cheese platter. We also
Hooghoudt celebrated its 100th anniversary. With the official opening of the new building, the family-run distillery         the time to mature, making it smoother and tastier.       recommend visiting Ayla and Ger’s farm and see their
was awarded both a Royal distinction and its own street name. The predicate is a Royal distinction for small and             We use this product in several dishes and, of course,     goats with your own eyes. You’ll clearly see how much
medium-sized businesses. These companies must be at least one hundred years old and have an excellent reputation             sell it in the refrigerated section of our Noordermarkt   attention and craftsmanship goes into their cheeses
in the region. They distinguish themselves through quality, stability and continuity. Cheers!                                shop.                                                     and the high level of care for their goats.

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Pukka

Coffee                                                                                     Tea
                                                                           Cappuccino
                                                                          and all lattes
                                                                             can also
                                                                           be prepared
                                                                          with oat milk.

                                                                                           Pukka was established in 2001 based on a simple principle:

Strong coffee
                                                                                           a belief in the power of herbs and a desire to inspire people to lead a
                                                                                           more conscious life. In everything the company does, it aims to have a
                                                                                           positive impact on people, plants and the planet. It offers a wide range
                                                                                           of unique tea blends made from 100% organic and honest ingredients.
                                                                                           Pukka distinguishes itself through its herb expertise, sustainability
                                                                                           mission, use of only the highest quality herbs, delicious taste and
                                                                                           beautiful packaging. Pukka blends are prepared by herb experts
                                                                                           and inspired by Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healthcare tradition.
Caffè lungo        Ristretto        Espresso            Double
    2.70             2.70             2.70             espresso
                                                                                           Pukka tea                                                               2.70
                                                           3.70

Creamy coffee                   with whole milk or soy milk

                                                                                           Herbal tea
Cappuccino        Caffè latte    Latte macchiato   Latte macchiato         Crème           Fresh mint tea                                                          3.70
    3.00             3.00             3.10            Caramel, vanilla   brûlée latte
                                                       or chocolate                        Fresh ginger-lemon tea                                                  3.70
                                                          3.50              4.50
                                                                                           Chai latte                                                              3.70

Coffee specials                                                                            Tasty accompaniments
                                                                                           Apple pie                                                               4.50
Irish coffee - Jameson Whiskey                 7.50
                                                                                           Apple pie with whipped cream                                            5.00
French coffee - Grand Marnier                  7.50
Spanish coffee - Tia Maria                     7.50                                        We have a varying daily assortment                        Starting at   4.00
Drentsche coffee - Hooghoudt Heidelikeur       7.50                                        of pastries.

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Pure & mineral-rich                                                                                                                                           Straws

                                                                                Beverages
                                                                                                                                                              Isn’t it strange that a

EARTH Water
                                                                                                                                                              product that is made to
                                                                                                                                                              last a lifetime is only used
                                                                                                                                                              for such a short amount
                                                                                                                                                              of time? That is why we
                                                                                                                                                              only serve beverages
                                                                                                                                                              with a glass.
Every day, 6,000 people - primarily children - die due to a lack of clean
drinking water. To help combat this, they do not ask you for a donation
or to do volunteer work. They simply ask that you drink EARTH Water.
That’s because 100% of our net earnings from the sale of these
products are devoted to financing water projects. EARTH Water invests
the money in sustainable water systems in areas where these are
needed the most. So drink our products to help create clean drinking
                                                                                Soft drinks                                               Dairy
water. Thanks in part to partner contributions, EARTH Concepts has
already been able to donate € 1.5 million to fund various water projects.       Pepsi, Pepsi Max                                   2.90   Drentse Aa milk                                    2.40
                                                                                Ice Tea, Ice Tea Green                             2.90   Drentse Aa buttermilk                              2.40
Currently projects are being carried out in Cameroon and China.
In Cameroon, we have established a water company together with                  SiSi, 7UP, Cassis                                  2.90   Fristi                                             2.70
the local community. In China, they have provided 50 orphanages
                                                                                Tonic, Bitter Lemon                                2.90   Chocomel                                           2.70
with clean drinking water.
                                                                                Ginger Ale, Rivella                                2.90
Pure Dutch mineral-rich EARTH Water is bottled at a small water spring
                                                                                Crystal Clear                                      2.90
at Anl’eau. This spring is located in the protected nature reserve of
‘het Hunzedal’ in the province of Drenthe and is considered by water
experts to be one of the best water springs in Europe. Pure mineral
                                                                                Spezi                                              2.90   Juices
                                                                                Apfelschorle                                       2.90
water is pumped from a depth of around 150 metres in this protected
water catchment area.                                                           DubbelFrisss red - blue                            2.70   Apple juice                                        2.90
                                                                                                                                          Tomato juice                                       2.90
                                                                                                                                          Freshly squeezed orange juice                      3.90
                                                                                For our younger guests
                                                                                Limonade (glass)                                   1.00
                                                                                Limonade (pitcher)                                 3.00   Organic juices
                                                                                Sunsation children’s cocktail                      4.50
                                                                                Orange and cranberry juice, peach syrup
                                                           33 cl        75 cl                                                             Schulp pure apple juice                            3.00
                                                                                and ice cubes.
EARTH still                                                2.90         5.50                                                              Schulp pear juice                                  3.00
                                                                                Red juice children’s cocktail                      4.50
EARTH sparkling                                            2.90         5.50    Red fruit juice, strawberry syrup and ice cubes.          Schulp apple / elderberry                          3.00

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Here’s to special
friendships

Beers
                                                     Maallust                                                      Drentsche                                Beer on tap
                                                     De Vriendschap - Blond 6,5%                            5.50
                                                                                                                   Schans                                   Brand Pilsener                                         3.10
                                                     Brewed especially for Hof van Saksen.
                                                                                                                   Olde Witte 5,2%                   4.80   Seasonal tap                                           4.50
                                                     De Vriendschap - Dark 7,5%                             5.50   A dense yellow white beer with
                                                     Brewed especially for Hof van Saksen.                         a citrus and coriander aroma.            Ask about our special beers on tap.
                                                                                                                   The ultimate summer beer!
                                                     De Kolonist - Weizen 5%                                5.50
                                                     A delightful crisp, slightly fruity wheat beer                Boeren Blond 7%                   5.00
                                                     with high fermentation. A real thirst-quencher
                                                     on hot summer days.
                                                                                                                   A slightly opaque golden blond
                                                                                                                   beer with mild spicy notes
                                                                                                                                                            Bottled beer
                                                                                                                   with citrus and coriander.
                                                     De Weldoener - Blond 6,7%                              5.50   Medium bitter.                           Amstel Radler 2.0%                                     3.10
                                                     De Weldoener is a smooth blond beer with
                                                     high fermentation. The taste is bittersweet                   Turfsteker 7%                     5.00   Amstel Radler 0.0%                                     3.10
Damon Bekkers                                        and on the hoppy side.                                        Red-brown double with a light
Grand Café server                                                                                                  creamy head. Malty, caramelized          Heineken 0.0%                                          3.10
                                                     Mooie Madam - Dubbel 7%                                5.70   aroma.
                                                     The Mooie Madam is a dark beer. This full malty                                                        Brand Weizen 0.0 %                                     3.50
Maallust Brewery                                     beer has a sweet flavour with hints of honey
We see friendship as a worthwhile commitment         and caramel.
from which much beauty blooms. Friendship
is something to be cherished, particularly           Zware Jongen - Tripel 8,7%                             5.70
with special suppliers like Maallust Brewery         A golden beer with high fermentation.
from Veenhuizen. Together we wanted brew             The flavour is spicy and full of malt with
a unique beer for our guests, one that was           a lovely aftertaste of bitter hops.
slightly richer in taste and thoroughly enjoyable.
But which style would be best?                       De Vagebond - Vienna 5%                                5.50
                                                                                                                                                            Glutenfree beer
                                                     De Vagebond is a copper-coloured craft beer
A ‘Weizen’ or a ‘Blond’ beer? Fortunately,           with a malty flavour and slightly bitter aftertaste.                                                   Mongozo gluten-free 5%                                 5.50
brewmaster Bert had the perfect solution.                                                                                                                   Mongozo beer is gluten-free, organic and fair trade.
He combined the best of two worlds:                                                                                                                         This premium lager is slightly bitter and fresh with
We are very proud of the end result. It shows                                                                                                               a mild taste. The brewer uses only the highest
that you go farther together. So, let’s raise                                                                                                               quality organic barley malt, organic hops and
a glass to our ‘friendship’!                                                                                                                                organic fair trade ingredients.

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World of

Wines
                                                      Non-alcoholic                                    White wine                                              Red wine
                                                                                      glass   bottle                                        glass   bottle                                               glass   bottle
                                                                                                                                                               Merlot Monterre                           4,80    24,00
                                                      Chardonnay Appalina Italy       4.60 23.00       Monterre Chardonnay                  4.80 24.00
                                                                                                                                                               France
                                                      Fresh, nutty, butter                             France
                                                                                                                                                               Accessible, red fruit, round
                                                                                                       Subtle, yellow fruit, elegant
                                                      Merlot Appalina Italy           4.60 23.00
                                                                                                                                                               Salice Salentino Campo                    4.80 24.00
                                                      Fruity, subtle, vanilla                          Sauvignon Blanc Monterre             4.80 24.00
                                                                                                                                                               di Marzo Italy
                                                                                                       France
                                                                                                                                                               Fresh, subtle, full-bodied
                                                                                                       Fresh, light, citrus
                                                                                                                                                               Shiraz Nederburg                          5.00 25.00
                                                      Sparkling
                                                                                                       Riesling Kabinett Mainzer            4.80 24.00
                                                                                                                                                               South Africa
                                                                                                       Domherr Germany
                                                                                                                                                               Fruit, spicy, chocolate
                                                                                      glass   bottle   Juicy, fresh, sweet
                                                                                                                                                               Pinot Noir Domaine  6.00 30.00
                                                      Cava Brut MVSA Penedés          6.50 32.50       Verdejo Nebla Spain                  5.00 25.00
                                                                                                                                                               Les Salices France
                                                      Fresh, fruity, subtle                            Soft, intense, fresh
                                                                                                                                                               Summer fruit, spicy, light wood
                                                      Taittinger Brut Réserve        12.50    69.00    Viognier Domaine                     5.50    27.50
                                                                                                                                                               Rioja Crianza Coto                        6.00 30.00
                                                      France                                           Les Salices France
                                                                                                                                                               Vintage Spain
                                                      Pure, delicate, complex                          Fruit, blossom, spicy
                                                                                                                                                               Subtle, red fruit, vanilla
                                                                                                       Sauvignon Blanc Wild Rock            6.00 30.00
                                                                                                                                                               Valpolicella Ripasso Casa                 7.00 35.00
                                                                                                       Australia
Cyriel de Jongh                                                                                                                                                Italy
                                                      Port
                                                                                                       Green herbs, taut
Sommelier Hof van Saksen                                                                                                                                       Powerful, spicy, concentrated
                                                                                      glass            Grüner Veltliner Allram              7.00    35.00
                                                                                                                                                               Malbec Luigi Bosca                        7.00 35.00
The best match between                                                                                 Austria
                                                      Dow’s Port White Masterblend    5.00                                                                     Argentina
wine and food                                                                                          Rich, mineral character, tingly
                                                                                                                                                               Full-bodied, black fruit, woody
When the topic turns to wine, Cyriel is all smiles.   Dow’s Port Ruby Masterblend     5.00
                                                                                                       Chardonnay Luigi Bosca               7.00    35.00
He knows the world of wine like the back of his
                                                      Dow’s Port Tawny Masterblend    5.00             Argentina
hand, and loves to tell about how grape varieties,
                                                                                                       Full-bodied, tropical fruit, woody
different types of soil, temperature fluctuations,
hours of sunlight and old vines give each wine
its own characteristic taste. And why one wine

                                                                                                       Rosé
pairs up better with a dish than others.
Finding the right wines takes time and patience.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         glass   bottle
The best match between wine and food should
enhance the taste of both, and that can be tricky                                                      Grenache Rosé Monterre France Fresh, light, red fruit                                             4.80 24.00
to achieve. He ultimately selected wines from all
                                                                                                       Belleruche M. Chapoutier France Biodynamic, red fruit, complex                                    6.00 30.00
over the world, which he believes are all worth
uncorking.

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Jenevers

Hooghoudt                                                                                Gin & Tonic
Hooghoudt jenevers are wonderful enjoyed on their                                        Marula Gin & Tonic                                         8,50
                                                                                         Sweet, soft, floral, accessible
own and completely on trend, and also taste great in
                                                                                         Perfect serve: orange zest, juniper, grapefruit
cocktails.                                                                               and Fever-Tree Celementine & Cinnamon Tonic Water.

                                                                                         Gin Mare & Tonic                                           8.50
Premium                                                                                  Soft, spicy, fresh
                                                                                         Perfect serve: basil, arbequina olive, rosemary
Hooghoudt Premium Jonge jenever                                  3.50      For one       and Fever-Three Mediterranean Tonic Water.

Hooghoudt Bruine Jenever                                         3.50    Gin & Tonic
                                                                        they often use   Bobby’s Schiedamse Gin & Tonic                             8.50
Hooghoudt Oude Graanjenever                                      4.00   twice as much    Exotic, spicy, citrus

Hooghoudt Kalmoes Beerenburg                                     3.50    Tonic as Gin.   Perfect serve: ginger, orange
                                                                                         and Fever-Three Mediterranean Tonic Water.

                                                                                         Gospel Dutch & Tonic                                       8.50

Cocktails
                                                                                         Soft, floral, spicy
                                                                                         Perfect serve: red pepper, lime
                                                                                         and Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water.

                                                                                         Tanquery 10 & Tonic                                        9.50
                                                                                         Flowery, citrus, fresh
Dirty Genever                                                    7.00
                                                                                         Perfect serve: rosemary, cucumber, lime
Hooghoudt Bruine Jenever, lime and Ginger Ale.
                                                                                         and Fever-Tree Indian Tonic water.

Dutch Storm                                                      7.00
Hooghoudt Kalmoes Beerenburg, Ginger beer and lime.

Mojito Classic                                                   7.00

Drentsche cocktail                                               7.00
Heather liqueur, honey and ’Drentsche Schans Boerenblond’.
                                                                                                We have a wide selection of ports, whiskeys,
Nooitgedacht mule                                                7.50                           cognacs, liqueurs, domestic liquors and
Ginger tea, infused vodka, Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, lime
and Angostura bitter.                                                                           foreign spirits. Feel free to ask our staff about
                                                                                                availability.
Jack with nuts                                                   7.50
Jack Daniels, hazelnut syrup, Ginger Ale and almonds.

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Traditional
     Dutch meat croquettes
     A fun fact about the most popular snack in the Netherlands, the meat
     croquette. But what few people know is that the name ‘bitterbal’
     originated because the croquettes were originally enjoyed together
     with a ‘bitter’, a strong alcoholic herb liqueur. Great fact to share while
     enjoying your snacks!

                                                                                   Delicious

                                                                                   Snacks
                                                                                   Arbequina olives                                                      4.00
                                                                                   ‘vanmenno’ Bakery bread                                               6.00
                                                                                   Served with farmer’s butter and tapenade.

                                                                                   Organic Justa farmer’s cheese                                         7.50
                                                                                   Served with mustard and yellow pickled onions.

                                                                                   Dry sausage from Drenthe                                              7.00
                                                                                   Served with truffle mayonnaise.

                                                                                   Raw beef sausage from Drenthe                                         7.00
                                                                                   Served with truffle mayonnaise.

                                                                                   Traditional Dutch meat croquettes                                     8.00
                                                                                   from Drenthe
                                                                                   Served with mustard.

                                                                                   Nacho’s                                                               9.00
                                                                                   Served with sour cream, cheese, jalapeño peppers and tomato salsa.

                                                                                   Prawns                                                                9.00
                                                                                   With pepper, garlic and olive oil.

                                                                                   Snack platter                                                        15.00
                                                                                   A platter of hot and cold snacks:
                                                                                   Justa cheese, raw beef sausage, meat croquettes
                                                                                   from Drenthe, ‘vanmenno’ bakery bread, tapenade,
                                                                                   dry sausage and onions.

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Soups
Served with ‘vanmenno’ bakery bread and farmer`s butter.

Mustard soup                                                        6.00
Creamy soup with fried bacon bits or salmon snippets and
spring onion rings.

     Also available as a vegetarian dish.

Chef’s soup                                                         6.50
Varying selection.

Br(l)unch
Until 5 pm

Salads
Served with ‘vanmenno’ bakery bread and farmer`s butter.

Caesar salade
Salad made with crispy little gem lettuce, a soft-boiled egg and
croutons, flavoured with Caesar dressing.

You can choose form three varieties:

Smoked chicken                                                     14.00
Organic goat’s cheese from our neighbour                           14.50
Smoked salmon                                                      16.50

Couscous salad                                                     13.50
Served with grilled vegetables, olives, nuts and feta.

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’vanmenno’ Bakery bread
     All loaves of bread are baked directly on the stone of the ovens in the
     hypermodern bakery in IJsselstein, where they use three traditional
     methods to bake irresistibly delicious bread naturally.

                                                                               Sandwiches
                                                                               With your choice of `vanmenno` bakery bread or
                                                                               multigrain bread.

                                                                               Hummus                                                      8.50
                                                                               Multigrain triangle bread with hummus, pomegranate,
                                                                               parsley and chives.

                                                                               Healthy                                                    11.50
                                                                               Sandwich with fresh lettuce, farmer’s cheese, ham,
                                                                               soft-boiled egg and tomato.

                                                                                  Can also be prepared as a vegetarian dish

                                                                               Carpaccio                                                  14.00
                                                                               Sandwich with marinated meat from grassfed cattle from
                                                                               Drenthe, lettuce, truffle mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese
                                                                               and roasted pine nuts.

                                                                               Smoked salmon                                              12.50
                                                                               Sandwich with smoked salmon, rocket, spring onions
                                                                               and fennel mayonnaise.

                                                                               Tuna salad                                                  9.00
                                                                               Sandwich with tuna salad, red onion, apple and capers.

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Hot                                                                                                                                                                                                Our little guests
                                              Saksen hotdog                                                12.50                                                                                can also eat from the

Lunches                                                                                                             Kids
                                              Hotdog on a bun with sauerkraut, air-dried beef,                                                                                                  ‘big menu!’ They can
                                              fried onions, ketchup and mustard sauce.                                                                                                               choose from
                                              Accompanied by a portion of ‘triple cooked’ fries.                                                                                                  any of the dishes.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      We serve these as
                                              The hot dog can also be made without sauerkraut.		                                                                                                     a children’s portion
                                                                                                                                                                                                      for half the price.

                                              Chicken satay                                                18.50    Kids grilled cheese                                   4.50
                                              Marinated tender chicken thighs served with peanut                    and ham sandwich
                                              sauce, fried onions and atjar. Served with seasonal                   Choose from grilled ham, grilled cheese or
                                              salad and ‘triple-cooked’ chips with mayonnaise.                      grilled ham & cheese with ketchup.
                                                                                                                       Can also be prepared as a vegetarian dish.
                                              Grand Café cheeseburger                                      18.00
                                              Burger made with meat from grass-fed cattle from                      Poffertjes (mini pancakes)                            5.00   Hotdog                                              7.50
                                              Drenthe topped with bacon, organic cheese,                            Delicious with farmer’s butter and strawberry                Tasty sausage with chips, mayonnaise and ketchup.
                                              pickles and our ‘Grand Café burger sauce’.                            jam and/or powdered sugar.
                                              Served with seasonal salad and ‘triple-cooked’                                                                                     Mini Grand Café burger                              7.50
                                              chips with mayonnaise.                                                Children’s sandwich                                   2.50   Fresh burger made from Drenthe free-range beef,
                                                                                                                    Which topping would you like? Choice of                      served with chips, mayonnaise and ketchup.
                                              Grand Café uitsmijter                                         11.50   strawberry jam, chocolate spread and peanut butter.
                                              Fried eggs (sunny side up) with organic farmer’s                                                                                   Mini Grand Café uitsmijter                          5.50
                                              cheese and ham served on ‘vanmenno’ bakery bread.                     Tomato soup                                           4.00   Fried eggs, organic farmer’s cheese and ham
                                                 Can also be prepared as a vegetarian dish.                         Pomodoro tomato soup with mini meatballs.                    served on ‘vanmenno’ bakery bread.
                                                                                                                       Can also be prepared as a vegetarian dish.                   Can also be prepared as a vegetarian dish.
                                              2 beef croquettes                                            10.00
                                              Served with ‘vanmenno’ bakery bread,
                                              Groningen mustard and farmer’s butter.

                                              2 Oyster mushroom croquettes                                 10.00
                                              Stuffed with fresh oyster mushroom ragout and
                                              served with ‘vanmenno’ bakery bread, Groningen
                                              mustard and farmer’s butter.
Muriël Brouwer
Grand Café server
                                              Twelve o’clock                                               15.00
                                              Groningen mustard soup, an ‘uitsmijter’ (fried eggs
Rich in taste and tradition                   sunny side up) with cheese and ham served on
Many of our guests return again and           ‘vanmenno’ bakery bread, a smoked salmon roll,
again. Naturally, we want to surprise         green salad and an organic beef croquette on a mini bun.
them often with new recipes, but some
dishes are simply too good to replace,        Turkish toasted sandwich                                       8.50
such as the cheeseburger made from            Toasted sandwich with goat’s cheese from our
grass-fed cattle from Drenthe or the          neighbour, sun-dried tomato, basil, flower honey,
‘uitsmijter’ (fried eggs sunny side up)       roasted walnuts, rocket and chili mayonnaise.
made with organic farmhouse cheese and
ham. It is dishes like these, rich in taste   Braised beef                                                 10.00
and tradition, that keep guests coming        Hearth-baked bread with braised beef, cooked in its own
back for more.                                gravy, with pearl onions and a portion of ‘triple cooked’ fries.

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Soups
Served with ‘vanmenno’ bakery bread and farmer`s butter.

Mustard soup                                                             6.00
Creamy soup with fried bacon bits or salmon snippets and
spring onion rings.

     Also available as a vegetarian dish.

Chef’s soup                                                              6.50
Varying selection.

Starters
From 5 pm

‘vanmenno’ Bakery bread                                                  6.00
Delicious sourdough bread with a crispy crust, served with
artisan butter, olives and sun-dried tomato tapenade.

Carpaccio                                                               14.50
Thinly sliced marinated meat made from grass-fed cattle from
Drenthe, topped with Parmesan cheese, truffle dressing and pine nuts.

Smoked salmon                                                           14.50
Smoked salmon with celeriac, orange salad, salted capers
and fennel mayonnaise

Spring roll                                                              9.50
Spring roll with a filling that includes sautéed oyster mushrooms
and green asparagus, served with a truffle mayonnaise.

Burning brûlée                                                           9.50
Brûlée with goat’s cheese from our neighbour, caramelised with
cane sugar, served with ‘vanmenno’ pull-apart bread, tomato
tapenade and crunchy hazelnuts.

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Seasonal menu

Main dishes
From 5 pm
                                                                            Apart from our regular menu, we also offer a seasonal menu.
                                                                            This special menu highlights dishes that are perfect for the season in
                                                                            question. This gives every dish its own unique seasonal twist, providing
                                                                            regular guests with a new surprise four times a year - and a memorable
                                                                            taste experience!
Whether you’re a meat, fish or vegetable lover,
there is plenty to choose from. For every dish,
we create the best possible taste and search for
the highest quality ingredients with the best
preparation method: boiled, fried, sautéed,
grilled or smoked. We are proud to present
the dishes that made our selection.

All main dishes are served with a seasonal salad and ‘triple-cooked’
chips with a side of mayonnaise.

Beef
Sirloin steak                                       200 grams		   26.50
		                                                  300 grams		   29.50
Beef tenderloin                                     180 grams		   32.50
Briefly grilled and then topped with brown sugar and
Groningen mustard, served with rocket puree and streaky bacon.

If you prefer the beef tenderloin naturally, this is possible.

Chicken satay               			18.50
Marinated tender chicken thighs served with peanut sauce,
fried onions and atjar.

Butcher’s daily selection                  			                    24.50
Daily selection of the best cuts from our butcher
and served with the perfect garnish.

Grand Café cheeseburger                          			18.00
Burger made with meat from grass-fed cattle from Drenthe
topped with bacon, organic cheese, pickles and
our ‘Grand Café burger sauce’.

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Salads                                                                     Martin                                            34.50
Served with ‘vanmenno’ bakery bread and ‘triple-cooked’ chips              Soup from the Chef
with a side of mayonnaise.

                                                                           Butcher’s daily selection
Caesar salade                                                              or Catch of the day
Salad made with crispy little gem lettuce, a soft-boiled egg and           The best our butcher or fishmonger has to offer
croutons, flavoured with Caesar dressing.                                  served with the perfect garnish.

You can choose form three varieties:
                                                                           Cheesecake
Smoked chicken                                                     19.00   Baked cheesecake with a biscuit base topped with
                                                                           a scoop of fresh red fruit ice cream and whipped cream
Organic goat’s cheese from our neighbour                           19.50
Smoked salmon                                                      23.00

Fish                                                                       Menu
                                                                           From 5 pm

Common sole                                                        24.50
Common sole à la meunière; a Grand Café classic.

Catch of the day                                                   24.50
                                                                           André                                             45.00
Daily menu featuring the best catch of the day from                        Sharing menu from two people,45.00 per person.
our fishmonger and served with the perfect garnish.                        The dishes from Menu Andre can also be
                                                                           ordered separately.

                                                                           Starter sampler                                    12.50

Vegetarian                                                                 Our Chef prepares a selection of our starters.

                                                                           Main course sampler
Goat’s cheese feuilleté                                            17.50   Price for two people                                49.50
Goat’s cheese from our neighbour in puff pastry with flower                Platter of the main courses from the menu,
honey and thyme, served with a celeriac-orange salad.                      including sirloin steak, catch of the day and
                                                                           vegetarian layer cake.

Vegetarian layer cake                                              16.50
Lasagne with grilled pumpkin, courgette, roasted bell pepper,              Grand dessert                                       10.50
sun-dried tomato, spinach and roasted mixed nuts.                          Sampler platter with various desserts.
Accompanied by a creamy brie sauce.                                        Our Chef prepares a selection of our desserts.

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For our younger guests
                                                            Savory
     Two scoops of strawberry or vanilla ice cream   4.00
                                                            Cheese                                                   12.50
     with whipped cream                                     Selection of regional cheeses served with coarse rye
                                                            bread and syrup from Drenthe

     Poffertjes (mini pancakes) topped with          4.00

                                                            Desserts
     vanilla ice cream.

                                                            Sweet
                                                            Cheesecake                                                8.50
                                                            Baked cheesecake with a biscuit base topped with
                                                            a scoop of fresh red fruit ice cream and whipped cream

                                                            Chocolate                                                 8.50
                                                            Sampler with three types of chocolate prepared
                                                            in three different ways.

                                                            Grand dessert                                            10.50
                                                            Sampler platter with various desserts.
                                                            Our Chef prepares a selection of our desserts.

                                                            Ice cream
                                                            Pecan-caramel coupe                                       7.50
                                                            Three scoops of pecan-caramel ice cream
                                                            with a tuile biscuit and whipped cream

                                                            Drents yoghurt coupe                                      7.50
     Coffee specials                                        Three scoops of yoghurt ice cream with chocolate
      on page 6 can                                         sauce and a candyfloss and whipped cream topping
     also be ordered
        as dessert.                                         Coupe sorbet                                              7.50
                                                            Three scoops of sorbet ice cream, seasonal fruit
                                                            and meringues.

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