Guidebook for Amsterdam
Essentials
Inkt En Olie
Cheaper than Albert Heijn for groceries. Some organic (biological) selection.
Now called EKO PLAZA!
We shop here for all most of our organic produce and products. Helpful, friendly staff - all speak English. Some organic food is cheaper at Albert Heijn.
De Natuurwinkel
Now called EKO PLAZA!
We shop here for all most of our organic produce and products. Helpful, friendly staff - all speak English. Some organic food is cheaper at Albert Heijn.
Entertainment & Activities
A gorgeous park for jogging, walking, having a picnic. There is a huge herb garden by north entrance, close to the children's wading pool & playground - 9-minute walk away. Map shows far side of park.
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Beatrixpark
21 DiepenbrockstraatA gorgeous park for jogging, walking, having a picnic. There is a huge herb garden by north entrance, close to the children's wading pool & playground - 9-minute walk away. Map shows far side of park.
Next to the sportcafe, at the roundabout with blue scultpure, is a children's petting zoo-"Kinderboerderij"- where you'll find goats, sheep, ponies, pigs, geese, lizards, birds, rabbits, and more!
Sportcafe De Pijp
88 Lizzy AnsinghstraatNext to the sportcafe, at the roundabout with blue scultpure, is a children's petting zoo-"Kinderboerderij"- where you'll find goats, sheep, ponies, pigs, geese, lizards, birds, rabbits, and more!
Shopping
Artesian cheese. They also match your cheese with wine or port, if you wish. Excellent suggestions and wonderful, friendly service.
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Kaashuis Tromp
90 UtrechtsestraatArtesian cheese. They also match your cheese with wine or port, if you wish. Excellent suggestions and wonderful, friendly service.
Boo Shoes
42 ScheldestraatThey have a great selection of shoes and boots, and often have good sales, too.
The best-designed children's character with lots of adult fans as well. Known as Miffy in English, this bunny and friends can be found in books, on mugs, calendars, etc. Great gifts. Pure Dutch.
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de winkel van nijntje - Amsterdam
61 ScheldestraatThe best-designed children's character with lots of adult fans as well. Known as Miffy in English, this bunny and friends can be found in books, on mugs, calendars, etc. Great gifts. Pure Dutch.
Privately run, over-the-counter allopathic and homeopathic drugs, vitamins, toothpaste, etc. Very nice and helpful staff speak perfect English. Can get Melatonin here for jetlag.
Drogisterij Margriet
28 ScheldestraatPrivately run, over-the-counter allopathic and homeopathic drugs, vitamins, toothpaste, etc. Very nice and helpful staff speak perfect English. Can get Melatonin here for jetlag.
The String Guitar Shop
11 Van der HelstpleinCool guitars, some vintage!
Food Scene
Fancy a romantic candelight dinner? Just down the street. Call to reserve if possible. You can use my mobile phone.
Eau de Vie
18 MaasstraatFancy a romantic candelight dinner? Just down the street. Call to reserve if possible. You can use my mobile phone.
Nice dining just across the corner. Sophisticated service - good food. Great on a rainy day.
Restaurant Brasserie Richard
23 ScheldestraatNice dining just across the corner. Sophisticated service - good food. Great on a rainy day.
Home-made pasta and real Italian coffee - Oh my! I'm salivating! This place is pricy for their eat-in and take-out delicacies, but worth it. Also can find Italian imports - olives, sauces, wine, etc.
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Feduzzi Mercato Italiano
63 ScheldestraatHome-made pasta and real Italian coffee - Oh my! I'm salivating! This place is pricy for their eat-in and take-out delicacies, but worth it. Also can find Italian imports - olives, sauces, wine, etc.
5-Star Dining!
Food and service impeccible. Visit their website.
Chef specialties with a Dutch twist.
A reservaton is a must and can be done by phone or online.
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Visaandeschelde
4 Scheldeplein5-Star Dining!
Food and service impeccible. Visit their website.
Chef specialties with a Dutch twist.
A reservaton is a must and can be done by phone or online.
Sapporo
99-H ScheldestraatFantastic Japanese food!
Never tried 'drop ijs'? It is licorice flavoured ice-cream, one of many flavours of the best Italian gelato stands in the city. Highly recommended!
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Pisa IJs
22 ScheldepleinNever tried 'drop ijs'? It is licorice flavoured ice-cream, one of many flavours of the best Italian gelato stands in the city. Highly recommended!
Korean Garden
21 EuropapleinAuthentic Korean food! Yum!
Simply the best yakitori dishes in town. Not very well signed; so look carefully....
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Hakata Senpachi
16 WielingenstraatSimply the best yakitori dishes in town. Not very well signed; so look carefully....
Djago
18 ScheldepleinIndonesian food down the street - nice atmosphere, good food!
Kid-friendly, wifi, open at 7 am most days (visit website for exact hours). Good coffee, sometimes noisy but worth it on a rainy day with children - there is a play area in the back of the restaurant.
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At Seven
92 ScheldestraatKid-friendly, wifi, open at 7 am most days (visit website for exact hours). Good coffee, sometimes noisy but worth it on a rainy day with children - there is a play area in the back of the restaurant.
One of the original Jewish delis of this area - still going strong... I wasn't too fond of my sandwich, but give it a try and let me know!
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Sal Meyer
114 BuitenveldertselaanOne of the original Jewish delis of this area - still going strong... I wasn't too fond of my sandwich, but give it a try and let me know!
The closest of 4 Japanese restaurants in our area - good deals on sushi and maki...
Kushi-Tei of Tokyo
1 ScheldestraatThe closest of 4 Japanese restaurants in our area - good deals on sushi and maki...
MangiAmore
12 MaasstraatAwesome Stone-Oven-baked pizza!
If you love pizza, you will definitely love this place. Reservations only, and reserve early as they are tiny, and always packed.
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Renato's Pizzeria - De Pijp
32 Karel du JardinstraatIf you love pizza, you will definitely love this place. Reservations only, and reserve early as they are tiny, and always packed.
Mi Sueño
40 MaasstraatCraving quality steak? Go here. Great frites to go with it.
Arts & Culture
if you are tired of galleries, museums, shops, canals and parks, go bowling! Great for teenagers of all ages - open in the afternoons and evenings, and just down the street.
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Knijn Bowling
3 Scheldepleinif you are tired of galleries, museums, shops, canals and parks, go bowling! Great for teenagers of all ages - open in the afternoons and evenings, and just down the street.
Small, fun, groovin' music hall just up the street. The owner is awesome and makes fantastic mohitos!
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CC Music Cafe - Live Music Venue
Small, fun, groovin' music hall just up the street. The owner is awesome and makes fantastic mohitos!
Rialto
338 CeintuurbaanQuality cinema - euro, american, and alternative films.
Everything Else
Need to post a package? Also, english-language newspapers, stamps, stationary, pens, cards...
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Bruna
127 OlympiapleinNeed to post a package? Also, english-language newspapers, stamps, stationary, pens, cards...
One of the most glamourous hair salons in the country is here. Don't be misled by the name - it is not a coffee shop! Next door you can get your body hair waxed - hey, our neighbourhood has it all!
Koffijberg Hairdressers
8 ScheldestraatOne of the most glamourous hair salons in the country is here. Don't be misled by the name - it is not a coffee shop! Next door you can get your body hair waxed - hey, our neighbourhood has it all!
Total
70 Tweede van der HelststraatGas! Petrol! Fuel!
If you have a car, you need to know this!
Parking info is available at their website... just look up http://www.rai.nl/en/rai/parking/Pages/Parking-Ticket.aspx
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Amsterdam RAI station
Parking info is available at their website... just look up http://www.rai.nl/en/rai/parking/Pages/Parking-Ticket.aspx
Drinks & Nightlife
Just had to mention it because of the name... let me know what you think.
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Dopey's Elixir
49 LutmastraatJust had to mention it because of the name... let me know what you think.
Authentic, cosy Amsterdam hang-out for beer - intimate, and comfortable when it isn't soccer season - too noisy and packed when it is.
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Café Gambrinus
180 Ferdinand BolstraatAuthentic, cosy Amsterdam hang-out for beer - intimate, and comfortable when it isn't soccer season - too noisy and packed when it is.