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Top chef Michael van der Kroft showed remarkable foresight when he was inspecting potential sites for his own restaurant over five years ago: The empty 19th century warehouse at the harbor that would eventually become Tres was decrepit and in bad need of repairs. Nevertheless, he and his partner Emy Koster took the plunge and renovated the historic premises where sugar and coffee were once stored with a vision and a gentle hand, installing an open kitchen with wooden counters, a lounge and restrooms in the cellar.
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