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The most important street connecting Amsterdam Central Station with the Chinese Area around Nieuwmarkt is de Zeedijk. I used to cross this street very often and during these walks I discovered some interesting places. First, SKEK is a cosy place run by students offering a changing menu of unique dishes, daily specials and speciality beers. Latei … Read more Zeedijk – Hidden central
During the period I studied at the University of Amsterdam I’ve spent most of my time in the eastern part of the city and more specifically the area around Roeterseiland. In order to make those college days more bearable, I treated myself from time to time with a nice lunch, coffee, or pastry. Most of … Read more Wibautstraat – Good food at the main road
This is a cozy brunch cafe in Amsterdam Old South. I really like that they serve something different than the regular dishes you find in brunch places. The menu consists of a surprising variety of Taiwanese snacks and fresh cuisine with a Japanese influence. For example, you can start off your day with the ‘Green … Read more Slowth Brunch – Asian brunch
If you are not any sort of Burning Man goer, De Ceuvel’s area in Amsterdam-Noord will most probably look like an exquisite unfinished camp to you, with all its wooden planks, tires, boat parts, and other repurposed materials. But hey, De Ceuvel IS in fact a camp, but a technological one, where research in urban … Read more De Ceuvel – Sustainable island
This is literally a hidden hot spot in Amsterdam. Cross the water by ferry (already a treat by itself!) to ‘Buiksloterweg’ and you’ll hit the Tolhuistuin Restaurant to your left-hand side. Downstairs is a concert hall, a successful branch of the legendary club ‘Paradiso’ in the center. But since ‘tuin’ means ‘garden’ in Dutch, the curious visitor … Read more Tolhuistuin – Cultural garden
Concerto is simply the best place to go for vinyl shopping. It’s a music store spread out over half a city block on the Utrechtsestraat filled with -both second hand and new- vinyl, cds, books, dvds even a café – for when your arms grow weary from flipping through those endless aisles of music. Although … Read more Concerto – For extensive record shopping
Goat farm Ridammerhoeve is located in the middle of the Amsterdam Forest. Visitors are welcome to take a look at the stables while operations continue as normal. Especially young children are very fond of this place where they have the opportunity to feed and cuddle (if the animals will allow them) the younger goats or … Read more Goat Farm Ridammerhoeve – For animal lovers
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Amsterdam East is the place to be. One of my favourite things about this vibrant neighbourhood is the mix between new, hip places and old staples. Oaks Amsterdam is located on a corner of the Dapperplein, right behind the bustling stalls of the Dappermarket, so you have … Read more Oaks – Brunch in East
For the good coffee and the big, healthy breakfast I often visit the lush, green and stylish Bar Botanique. The vintage furniture complemented with the green walls and plants everywhere will make you feel as if you’ve bought yourself a ticket to the tropics! There are artifacts hanging from the ceiling that remind me of … Read more Bar Botanique – Good food in the tropics