The café by the canal Aline van Wijnen is a warm, feel-good culinary book in Dutch. The story follows Jill, a culinary journalist who, after her divorce, gets a second chance at love in a challenging workplace romance with chef Greg.
Contents and themes
During a cooking competition in Paris, Jill meets Greg, with whom the connection is immediate, but their first encounter goes differently than they expected due to a misunderstanding. When Greg becomes her new colleague, conflicts arise along with hope for a romantic continuation. Jill is confronted with choices that put her love, career, and friendships at stake. This second installment in the Het eetcafé series – Part 2 combines themes such as workplace romance, second chance, friends and career, and culinary passion.
Book details
- Author: Aline van Wijnen
- Series: Het eetcafé – Part 2
- Publisher: Boekerij
- Format: Paperback
- Language: Dutch
- Publication date: 28-10-2026
- Pages: 336
- ISBN/EAN: 9789049208981