Eating in Amsterdam

Binnenvisser | A place that locals recommend to each other, visit this informal French/Dutch fusion place on the Bilderdijkstraat.

Eetcafé Edita | This ‘eating café’ is named after the French owner, located on the Jan van Galenstraat.

Drinking in Amsterdam

Brewery ‘t IJ | Tasting locally crafted beer in a traditional windmill, it doesn’t get more Dutch than this!

Shopping in Amsterdam

9 Straatjes | Dwell around the Nine Streets to find quaint, picturesque canal-district area featuring vintage & designer boutiques, plus cozy cafes.’

Dappermarkt | Go to the East of Amsterdam to visit this market, it feels different from the other parts of the city. Very multicultural and the best places for groceries, spices, a beautiful Italian store and restaurant with the best tiramisu!

Getting High in Amsterdam

Dampkring | An authentic dutch ‘coffeeshop’, which reminds you of the hippie area.

Boerejongens | Two concept stores, one in Amsterdam West & one in the Utrechtsestraat. One is set up like a pharmacy and the other as an old man’s room.

Museums in Amsterdam

Art Zoo Museum | An artistic tribute to the animal kingdom.

Embassy Of The Free Mind | A beautiful museum for philosophy.

Amsterdam Outdoors

Westerpark | This park has lots of reappropriated old red brick factory buildings in it, offering lots of food and drink options. There is a brewery , a wine bar, an independent cinema and the alternative music Club Pacific Park.