Eden

Natural light, warm mood lighting, and chic details make Eden feel polished without feeling cold, which is its own small achievement. The chef runs a creative Asian-inflected kitchen in Waalre, building dishes around bold contrasts and the occasional genuinely strange move, like threading liquorice vinaigrette through a chocolate dessert. The wine list is carefully put together and worth exploring. The Michelin Guide has it listed as a selected restaurant.

Two honors, in evidence: