He sits at the Donkere Gaard, Verde Marrone, at number two and the small business (one person out of 50 can fit in) is run by the owner of that other oh-so-fine Utrecht wine bar Talud 9. So they are wine connoisseurs, and you can taste it. The menu features numerous well-chosen, fresh and often surprising wines (let the staff decide for you!) and a variety of equally fresh and surprising (tastes like summer in Italy – really) bruschettas.

The shop is attractively decorated with wooden shutters, plants and bird nests that smell of Italy. Olive green on the wall, bottles of water ready and the tables nicely pushed together. Three guesses where we will sit next time.