Marisol and Nina manage it Amsterdam baking Pursue in the capital of the Netherlands. And now they were experiencing an atypical day Máxima Zorreguieta entered the restaurant for lunch without prior protocol. The episode gained public notoriety after the images were circulated on Instagram, where the owners recounted the details of the interaction with King William’s wife.
Marisol and Nina They met at a previous job and formed a friendship that led to a business partnership. The project started in full pandemic with the preparation and sale of croissants by a Facebook channel that brought together the Argentine community in Holland.
Demand fueled business growth. The company initially operated online and then expanded its offerings to include various varieties of alfajores, including the Mar del Plata style. In 2023 the members opened theirs first physical location in Amsterdam and currently manage two branches in the Netherlandsin addition to international shipments to Belgium.
The company’s success lies in conquering local and foreign palates. The Dutch adopted the flavors of River Plate and the brand became established gastronomic reference in the region. The royal visit confirmed the positioning of the company founded by these two women who emigrated and made their own way in Europe.
The visit took place at the brand’s branch in Amsterdam. At this point, the entrepreneurs recorded content for their social networks and They had to interrupt the task before the arrival of the royal figurewho asked for discretion and toured the company’s facilities in the Oost district.
The surprise paralyzed activity for a moment. Zorreguieta asked to have lunch there and specifically asked not to take any photos with cell phones to protect his privacy. The owners of the business complied with the request and kept the devices.
The queen showed interest in it Production process and he went into the kitchen area and inquired about the machines, the ovens and the bread preparation. The owners highlighted this simplicity of the visitor in personal care.
The entrepreneurs shared their astonishment in a subsequent video on Instagram: “Don’t you know who came today? It’s not every day that the Queen of Holland comes to your bakery.In the story, they detailed the dynamics of the meeting: “He came to our store for lunch. Imagine our faces. We couldn’t believe it. She was so kind, so simple.“.
The members were enthusiastic about the protagonist’s direct confirmation: “She told us that she loved them and that she was really looking forward to taking this taste of ours home with her.” It was like seeing her come back for a while.“. They also reflected on the impact of the event on their careers: “Thank you, Máxima, for visiting us. This just confirms to us that if you put your whole heart into it, you never know who will walk through the door.”
Máxima didn’t just have lunch there. Before he left he looked at the Christmas shelves and selected products to take home to his official residence. Their choice fell on cornstarch alfajores, a specific product that belongs to the pastry shop’s catalog and was developed by the owners in honor of the Queen’s known preferences.
The connection between the products of Amsterdam baking company and kingship has a history. In 2024, the local press mentioned the brand for its role in a cultural event. Marisol and Nina made the cornstarch alfajores for this Avant-garde premiere from the series Maximuma production of the MAX platform that tells the life of the Argentine woman.
This content was created by a LA NACION team with the support of AI from a Article signed by Emiliano Pettovello.
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