Chef Lars Albers and maître d' Randy Bouwer are two friends who work incredibly well together. At Vigor, they are living their dream. After taking over the stylish 17C Villa Bleijenburg, they added a modern extension and built a centrally positioned kitchen – with a dining area – where you can see the team at work. The setting is just right, and the level of sophistication is spot on.
Randy Bouwer, a natural-born host, is eager to share his extensive wine knowledge (be sure to ask him about his wonderful selection of sherries). The depth that Lars Albers imparts to familiar flavours complements the savvy wine list perfectly. He cooks masterfully, but is also adventurous and dares to surprise – as long as the true flavours of the produce prevail: take the velvety taste of short-roasted langoustine, which comes into its own when combined with a full-bodied, creamy marrow sauce, salty caviar and a subtle touch of citrus for some pep. At Vigor, there are no redundant ingredients, each one playing its part. A totally immersive experience, courtesy of two true craftsmen.