Rotterdam in development

R O T T E R D A M I N O N T W I K K E L I N G | 2 0 1 8 73 s the owner of Champs Elysees, Danny Hoogendijk is a local celebrity of 20 years’ standing. He has seen profound changes to Zuidplein over the years: “And not always for the better,” he says. And yet he is convinced: “Mainly because of all the future prospects, such as the new theatre and the work on the bus station, Chislaine and I have decided to embark on this new adventure together.” The next few months will see hard work turn their new premises into a place where visitors can have breakfast, lunch, drinks and dinner or a cup of coffee. The ‘house beer’ of the new living room of Rotterdam South will be the Belgian premium beer Jupiler. Michaël Foti, sales representative for the AB InBev brewery group: “We are happy to be a partner of Lisa; Jupiler is a perfect match for the project’s image, as well as for the dynamic of the surroundings on the Zuidplein.” Danny adds: “Together we will make LISA a great success, and we will do our bit for Hart van Zuid’s new beginning.” IN JANUARY 2018, CHAMPS ELYSEES’ DANNY HOGGENDIJK AND CHISLAINE DE GROOT ARE OPENING THEIR NEW LOCATION ON THE ZUIDPLEIN: LISA KITCHEN/BAR, NAMED AFTER DANNY’S DAUGHTER. DANNY: “WHEN I HEARD TWO YEARS AGO THAT I HAD TO SAY GOODBYE TO CHAMPS ELYSEES, I KNEW THEN AND THERE THAT I DIDN’T WANT TO LEAVE THIS PLACE. THIS IS WHERE I GREW UP, IT’S MY HOME.” LISA IN ROTTERDAM SOUTH