Ever since 1988 many a meat lover in Amsterdam has taken a detour to Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan. Butcher Peter van Poorten is an expert who spends six days a week passionately preparing top quality cuts of meat. Both his rookworst (smoked sausage) and roast beef have been awarded prizes several times by independent juries consisting of fellow butchers: the greatest compliment a professional can receive.