Amsterdam city guide: Why I love Amsterdam, the greatest little city in world
1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) We finally did it. We moved to New York City! I’ve been so caught up in the excitement of the big move in the past months that it wasn’t till our last week in Amsterdam that I got to really reflect on what an amazing little city it […]
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Amsterdam Shopping Find: Meidi-Ya
A proper Japanese supermarket in Amsterdam! I’ve always thought it was strange for a Japanese supermarket chain to open its doors in Amsterdam of all cities, but here it is and I was not complaining! Best bit: They sell the hand-rolls that are packaged in a way where you have to roll the seaweed yourself […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Restaurant Marius
A cozy restaurant on a quiet corner of Prinseneiland, which dedicates itself to simple dishes, cooked with creativity and an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, focusing on seafood. Best bit: After dinner, have a leisurely bike ride around the very pretty Prinseneiland – it’ll help you digest too 🙂 http://www.deworst.nl/marius.html Barentszstraat 173 1013 NM Amsterdam, […]
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Amsterdam Bar Find: Hannekes Boom
On a sunny day this is the place to go and hang out with all those sun-loving Dutchies. Boats moor up to Hannekes Boom to enjoy a drink and the vibe, it’s sunny and everyone’s happy 🙂 Best bit: You can end up spending the entire day there drinking and laughing with friends. http://www.hannekesboom.nl/ Dijksgracht […]
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Amsterdam Fashion Find: 290 Square Meters
A well-curated men’s and ladies selection of brands like Henrik Vibskov, A.P.C, Our Legacy, Mini Market, Surface to Air and Wood Wood. Best bit: The store has a nice mix of heritage and Scandinavian contemporary brands. http://www.290sqm.com/ Houtkopersdwarsstraat 3 1011 NK Amsterdam, Netherlands +31 20 419 2525
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Restaurant Find: Proef Amsterdam
(Proef Amsterdam is now closed) Proef Amsterdam is one of those restaurants you can count on for bad service. But the organic food they serve is so fresh, delicious and creatively styled that you can turn a blind eye to it. Best bit: Enjoy lunch or dinner in the garden alongside the free-range chickens http://www.proefamsterdam.nl/ Gosschalklaan […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Hotel De Goudfazant
A restaurant set in a huge industrial space that can accommodate vintage sports cars and an enormous modern chandelier. The kitchen works to a high standard and serves Amsterdam locals with unpretentious but consistently good food. Get the spring chicken. Best bit: Have a round of pool and a drink in the restaurant after dinner. http://www.hoteldegoudfazant.nl/ […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Le Restaurant
I lived in De Pijp for 3 years, walked past this restaurant countless times but never knew it existed – that’s how hidden it is! This tiny Michelin starred restaurant will impress you with its creative use of ingredients in each course. Best bit: The restaurant is set in an apartment so it really feels like you’re […]
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Amsterdam Food Find: Ijscuypje
Really really good gelato. And if you ever wondered how ice-cream shops make any money in cooler climate cites like Amsterdam, the answer is in the winter months they turn into a Stampot takeaway – genius! Best bit: Super creamy nut flavours ”“ my favourite is hazelnut and pistachio. www.ijscuypje.nl Eerste van der Helststraat 27 […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: The Butcher
This place opened the week we left Amsterdam. There was plenty of buzz going on – everyone was excited to see a new all night gourmet burger joint open with a secret invite only cocktail bar behind a nondescript door. I wonder how long it’ll stay “invite only” in little ol’ Amsterdam 🙂 Best bit: […]
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