You’re now standing in front of ‘t Schulten Hues, once the beating heart of fine dining in Zutphen. Imagine stepping inside as the door swings shut behind you and you're welcomed by the delicate clink of glassware and the gentle hum of anticipation. This place was no ordinary restaurant-it sparkled with a Michelin star from 2005 to 2018, a symbol of food so good it could make your taste buds dance the Macarena.
Head chef Peter Gast and his partner Jacqueline van Liere opened the doors in 2002, first at the Houtmarkt. Picture a young couple, full of hope, cooking up dreams and, thankfully for us, unforgettable dinners. They soon moved to this larger spot at 's-Gravenhof in 2007, ready to serve even more hungry guests. The critics followed-GaultMillau awarded them an impressive 16 out of 20 points. Not too shabby, right?
Oh, and get this-ever seen a cookbook so big you almost need a forklift? In 2010, they published their "Portfolio XL," a book nearly half a meter wide! It was no ordinary cookbook, more like a culinary atlas. But all good things must eat-uh, I mean, end. On July 1, 2018, they closed, moving on to seek new flavors in Amsterdam. If only menus could talk, right?
