Jonnie Boer
Giethoorn
Netherlands
Overview
Jonnie Boer is a renowned Dutch Michelin star-winning head chef and co-owner of the restaurant De Librije in Zwolle, Netherlands.
De Librije, located in the old city center of Zwolle, is where Jonnie Boer showcases his exceptional culinary skills.
The restaurant is housed in a 16th-century monastery library building.
Together with his wife and business partner, Thérèse Boer, Jonnie runs this 3-starred establishment.
The Librije Group also owns Librije’s Winkel (a cooking shop), Librije’s Hotel, and Librije’s Atelier (a cook- and wine school), all situated in a former women’s prison.
Jonnie Boer became the head chef at De Librije in 1989.
In 1992, he and his wife purchased the restaurant.
Michelin awarded the first star in 1993.
Five years later, Jonnie Boer received his second star.
In 2004, he achieved the prestigious third Michelin star.
Jonnie Boer draws inspiration from nature to develop new dishes and as the foundation of his cooking.
His innovative approach combines traditional Dutch cuisine with modern techniques.
In February 2011, local paper De Stentor reported that Jonnie Boer faced financial trouble due to the economic recession.
The Librije Group had to cut costs, but Jonnie clarified that the sale of restaurant Koperen Kees was a priority and not related to the rest of the group’s philosophy.
Jonnie Boer has authored several books, including:
Puur: Restaurant De Librije, Zwolle (Dutch; 1997)
Puurder: Restaurant De Librije, Zwolle (in Dutch and English; 2001)
De Librije: puur eten & drinken (Dutch; 2005)
Purer: The Cooking, Wine & Spirits Bible—Restaurant De Librije Zwolle (English; 2006)
Pure Passie: Makkelijke recepten uit de keuken van De Librije, wijntips en leuke anekdotes (Dutch; 2009)
Jonnie Boer’s dedication to culinary excellence and his unique blend of tradition and innovation continue to make De Librije a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts worldwide!
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De Librije, located in the old city center of Zwolle, is where Jonnie Boer showcases his exceptional culinary skills.
The restaurant is housed in a 16th-century monastery library building.
Together with his wife and business partner, Thérèse Boer, Jonnie runs this 3-starred establishment.
The Librije Group also owns Librije’s Winkel (a cooking shop), Librije’s Hotel, and Librije’s Atelier (a cook- and wine school), all situated in a former women’s prison.
Jonnie Boer became the head chef at De Librije in 1989.
In 1992, he and his wife purchased the restaurant.
Michelin awarded the first star in 1993.
Five years later, Jonnie Boer received his second star.
In 2004, he achieved the prestigious third Michelin star.
Jonnie Boer draws inspiration from nature to develop new dishes and as the foundation of his cooking.
His innovative approach combines traditional Dutch cuisine with modern techniques.
In February 2011, local paper De Stentor reported that Jonnie Boer faced financial trouble due to the economic recession.
The Librije Group had to cut costs, but Jonnie clarified that the sale of restaurant Koperen Kees was a priority and not related to the rest of the group’s philosophy.
Jonnie Boer has authored several books, including:
Puur: Restaurant De Librije, Zwolle (Dutch; 1997)
Puurder: Restaurant De Librije, Zwolle (in Dutch and English; 2001)
De Librije: puur eten & drinken (Dutch; 2005)
Purer: The Cooking, Wine & Spirits Bible—Restaurant De Librije Zwolle (English; 2006)
Pure Passie: Makkelijke recepten uit de keuken van De Librije, wijntips en leuke anekdotes (Dutch; 2009)
Jonnie Boer’s dedication to culinary excellence and his unique blend of tradition and innovation continue to make De Librije a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts worldwide!
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