‘The Amsterdam Gourmet’ is written by a mother (Jonah Freud, who owns a culinary bookstore) and her daughter (Cijn Prins), both living in Amsterdam. These two women who are lovers of good food, describe the most authentic and the newest foodie spots in the Dutch capital. Read more »
Dwaze Zaken (Foolish Endeavours), a little paradise designed by young artists and located across from Amsterdams Central train Station. Enjoy great food, prepared with locally sourced ingredients, organic wine, good coffee or an ice cold triple style beer from local brewery ’t IJ. On monday’s you eat whatever is prepared by the chef for € 6,-. They often have live performances from singer-songwriters and when sitting outside you get to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city. Read more »
Situated in the former coach house of mansion Frankendael, Restaurant Merkelbach serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located on a country estate that’s been turned into an ecological park, the restaurant is figuratively and literally one with nature. The kitchens philosophy aligns perfectly with that of the authentic stately surroundings, the flavours of the french-mediterranian menu have to be authentic and the stars of the show. The restaurant has a big patio facing the gardens, where you can enjoy seeing the sun set in a sea of green. Read more »
Fifteen Amsterdam closed its doors, (hopefully) temporarely. Fifteen owes its reputation to the involvement of Jamie Oliver. The name of the London based tv-chef with his love for pure food helps put Fifteen on the map. Located in Pakhuis Amsterdam along the IJ, the philosophy of Fifteen Amsterdam is the same as its English counterparts. Helping young people who don’t have a chance on the jobs market get a shot at an education and train them to be the next generation of master chefs. Read more »
De culinaire werkplaats (the culinary workshop) is a mix of design studio, foodspot, shop, art gallery, a place for culinary workshops, and several other secret ingredients. Eric and Marjolein think up and make delicious new tastes every day. They can get their inspiration from anywhere. It could the ‘hidden talents of black’ which informs the choice of the ingredients, form and presentation on one day, the next day it could be ‘flowers’ or ‘light’. Everything they think up is then made from scratch. Read more »
Bloem (Flower) is situated along the waters of the Entrepotdok in Amsterdams Plantagebuurt (Plantage neighbourhood), located between two landmark warehouses and across from the Artis zoo. The top floor gives you a great view of the Entrepotdok and its surroundings, an ideal spot for a sumptuous dinner. Bloem serves a varied menu and it stands for pure, sustainable, good food. Almost everything is made in-house: from the handcut chips to the delicious cakes. Read more »
