One day while my husband and I each ducked out of work to visit yet another apartment our months long Amsterdam apartment hunt we found ourselves in De Pijp quite close to Heinekenplein, a cute (circular) square lined with interesting bars and restaurants. One of the restaurants happened to be […]

Earlier today my husband and I found ourselves at the Cafe Par Hasard in Hoofddoorppleinbuurt (wow what a long name) by total happenstance. We were in the area viewing an apartment with our new real estate agent. A luminous turn of the century two bedroom with fresh oak floors, a […]

My coworker Robyn, an Oxford transplant who’s been living in Amsterdam for about 4 years, lives in Amsterdam Oost and is a champion bruncher. How else would I start my Saturday? I’m lost without brunch” Robyn (in Oxford accent) Over work lunch this week we decided we needed to join […]

Summary: De Japanner in Amsterdam West serves up really well-made Japanese snack food ranging from the classic to the innovative. Although it’s a little pricey, the uber cool vibes, well appointed bar, and expertly executed dishes make it worth at least one visit. This past Friday after work Bogdan and […]

Ultimately when it comes to the Pasta Factory it depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re in the area, craving Italian-American style food and just want to have a quick bite then by all means. But if you want something special, true Italian or even Italian-American made with a […]

When family came to visit last month my partner Bogdan spent a lot of time putting together a list of Amsterdam points of interest: good restaurants, shops, local attractions etc. He came across newly opened Vatten Ramen when looking for good ramen places in Amsterdam and added it to the […]

It’s obvious that The Seafood Shop, a family-run eatery, is the work of people with a deep love and respect for food. The quintessentially Dutch fried kibbeling is prepared according to an old family recipe. Besides fried fish you’ll also find king crab legs, fresh tuna, mussels, oysters and clams […]

I was totally blown away friends. Pilsvogel doesn’t just deliver good food and good service in a picturesque (prime people watching) spot, it goes above and beyond. From the excellent presentation to the totally delicious food, the whole experience exceeded my expectations…including most notably the bathroom. On Sunday afternoon we […]