Seize the day

Sometimes you have those days when you don’t have to do anything. No appointments, no plans. An empty schedule in front of you and the gift of time in your hands. Last Wednesday was one of those days for me. So what do you do then? Exactly, you seize the day! Off I went, hopping on my bike towards the Madestein nature reserve.

Because on the edge of the area, right opposite the Ockenburg garden center, lies a hidden treasure. A lovely spot where you can enjoy a coffee and a treat in complete peace, surrounded by greenery and the sounds of animals in the background. And in my opinion, that’s the best way to seize the day… And the fun thing is: in Dutch seize the day translates to ‘Pluk de dag’. I wonder how they got their name here…

Served with care

Everything at Het restaurant van Pluk (cause that’s where we are!) is lovingly and carefully prepared by the team and participants of Reakt. Pluk collaborates with people who have psychological vulnerabilities or a history of addiction, supporting them in their recovery. They help with baking cakes, serving orders, and keeping the surrounding farm looking tip-top. Such a local initiative, where care and attention are at the heart of it, really makes you happy, doesn’t it!?

All day long

Feeling comfortable and want to stay a little longer? Of course you can. The ladies at the restaurant of Pluk also make delicious sandwiches, soups, and toasts (the cheese-sambal-red onion is my personal favorite!) and serve tasty juices and (sustainable and healthy!) lemonades from Roze Bunker. Even when the clock hands start pointing towards happy hour, you can stay for a refreshing zero-proof drink and a snack platter.

With your Haagse Schatten gift card, you can also visit the restaurant of Pluk. And want to treat someone else to a lovely lunch surrounded by greenery? Then buy it in our webshop, or drop by one of our treasures where you can purchase the gift card in person.

The great thing is, every euro you spend on the card is guaranteed to be used at a local business in The Hague. This way, we can all continue to enjoy the Haagse hotspots created by passionate, dedicated entrepreneurs from The Hague. By now, there are over sixty Haagse treasures where you can redeem your card. Something for everyone!