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