The Best Coffeebars in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is home to a thriving coffee culture with a plethora of exceptional coffee bars. These establishments, often characterized by […]
Food & drinks
Food court and cinema at De Hallen
The Amsterdam Halls (‘De Hallen”) is a complex of monumental buildings in Amsterdam Oud-West. The buildings, former tram depots, were
Dutch language: Oliebollen bakken
Oliebollen bakken is a long standing Dutch tradition. On New Year’s Eve all Dutch people head into the kitchen or
Dutch Ice Cream
On hot days it’s best to cool off with real Dutch ice cream. Several Amsterdam ice cream shops make delicious ice
10 Best waterside terraces
In Amsterdam in summer, there is no delight greater than having a drink, lunch or dinner while with a view
How to do Amsterdam cheap?
Amsterdam on a budget? How to do Amsterdam cheap? Is it possible? The prices in Amsterdam are getting higher every
Living room restaurants
Living-room restaurants are places in Amsterdam where people who started cooking for friends in their own living room, have turned
Where to eat. A guide
A question I receive a lot: Where to best eat in Amsterdam? Not an easy question to answer, considering personal
Dutch treats
Holland is famous for its tasty Dutch treats. Stroopwaffles, gevulde koek, boterkoek, they are all very sweet and filled with
Gouda Cheese
Gouda Cheese from Holland is probably the most famous Dutch cheese. The name Gouda refers to a round (wheel-like) orange/yellowish
Raw herring
In Amsterdam, fish stands sell raw herring (‘haring’), a soused raw fish with a strong taste. Dutch raw herring is
Vegetarian restaurants
About 750.000 people in the Netherlands are vegetarian. The amount of Amsterdam vegetarian restaurants and shops is slowly but steadily increasing. The
Shopping for chocolate
Do you love chocolate? Amsterdam will fulfill your chocolate dreams. Some of the best shops in Amsterdam sell and let
Fast Food Febo
Dutch fast-food chain Febo sells fast food in a unique way: it keeps its products warm in small compartments of
10 Hidden gems to have a drink
You know the problem: it’s cold, you’re tired. You feel like you’ve been walking up and down the streets of