MEER? Magazine - Fall 2015 - #11 (UK version)

Fall 2015 – Issue 11 – Year 6

11 musthaves

COSY COCOON

Fashion Hot & fluffy Healthy Food For a good mood

DISCOVER THE NEW Shopping app!

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index 04 News New app packed with shopping inspiration!

26 Food Healthy food for a good mood!

06 Fashion Hot & Fluffy

28 Musthaves Cosy cocoon

08 News To do in the Poort!

30 Spotted What’s your favourite hotspot?

10 Shopping

High Speed Shopping with Rachid 12 Fashion Have a grey day!

16 Information Map & opening hours 19 Contest Win a Bratz® fashion doll 20 Kids Cool for kids 22 Shopperhal Treasure trove of speciality shops!

25 Fashion In the bag

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editorial

Autumn’s in the air at

the Poort!

September is a month for Indian summer days, but also a time when we start looking forward to what the autumn has in store. It’s been another fabulous summer at Amsterdamse Poort, with plenty of gorgeous weather! The merest ray of sunshine lured people of all ages outdoors to the ideal place to meet: Where else? The Poort! Where better to exchange local news over a tasty sandwich or healthy salad at one of the many eateries? For this issue’s Spotted page, we asked people about their favourite foodie (or other) hotspot at Amsterdamse Poort. We also offer a range of tips for a healthy lifestyle, and talk to several of the speciality shops in our colourful and exciting Shopperhal. Naturally, we’ve got an update on all the latest trends in clothing, coats, bags and other must-haves, with a selection sure to inspire you and keep you looking your fashionable best as the weather turns crisp. Want to check if your favourite item is still in stock? Our new Shopping Amsterdamse Poort app puts you directly in touch with retailers. Free to download, it lets you swipe, scroll and search from the comfort of your own home. So discover all that Amsterdamse Poort has to offer – online and offline! – and enjoy an autumn to remember!

COLOPHON Concept & realization ASEGA Media on behalf of WF Communicatie Editor in chief Milou Peeters

Editorial staff Milou Peeters, Nicole Pak, Aris Thijssen, Lizzie Winckel Final editor Frank van Bergen Art director Danielle Kool Coverphoto Selly Shopping Photography Sander Erdmann Sales Esther van Loon Translation Taalcentrum-VU Copyright ASEGA Media 2015 We would like to thank WF Communicatie and entrepreneurs Amsterdamse Poort.

Disclaimer: All rights reserved. Nothing appearing in this magazine may be copied, reproduced, in any manner whatsoever, unless explicit permission has been given in writing.

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news

New app packed with shopping inspiration!

As anyone who’s been here knows, Amsterdamse Poort is synonymous with shopping! Its large and diverse mix of retailers makes it a popular destination for those seeking a spot of retail therapy. Now, the brand-new Shopping Amsterdamse Poort app and website make the shopping experience better than ever. Curious? Read all the ins and outs on this page!

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What’s the idea behind Shopping Amsterdamse Poort?

Shopping Amsterdamse Poort is an interactive app and website that lets you explore Amsterdamse Poort online. It showcases all the shops and puts the latest products, great discounts and practical retailer information at your fingertips. From that double-discounted jumper, to the newest sneakers or a great lunch location, you’ll never miss out again! You can even ask shops to put an item aside for you to pick up later. So whether you’re at home on the sofa, at the office or en route by train, you can visit the shopping centre online via your laptop or smartphone in just a few clicks.

Download the free

What’s the interactive aspect?

The chat option puts you directly in touch with retailers, which is great if, say, you want to find out whether they’ve got those stylish shoes in a larger size. Or you can submit a search query to all the shops. Using our new ‘Fishing’ feature (in Dutch: ‘Hengelen’), you can type in the precise item you’re looking for – such as a fancy party dress – and the system will automatically link your query to all the retailers who carry that product.

As well as instantly retrieving a list of shops where you’re most likely to find that item, you can also receive personal messages and offers from the shops themselves.

grey sweatshirts that match your query. And they can let you know if they’ve got anything that’s discounted or a potential alternative in a different style or colour, too. In other words, you can get thoroughly informed online before hitting the actual shops.

What sort of reply might you get?

Retailers have their own in-shop app that lets them reply directly to your Fishing query (in Dutch: ‘Hengel’).

Say you’re looking for a grey hoodie.

Retailers can send you photos of their

Where can I find the app and website?

The Shopping Amsterdamse Poort website is www.amsterdamsepoort.nl. The app is available for both iPhone and Android and can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store or Google Play. And a tip for readers: sign up to use our new Chat and ‘Hengel’ features, too!

Shopping Amsterdamse Poort app and find out about all the latest products, great discounts and super special offers!

What other features does Shopping Amsterdamse Poort offer?

As well as putting you in personal contact with shops, it also gives you an inside scoop on everything happening at and around Amsterdamse Poort. You can check out the calendar of events, relive memorable moments captured in our photo album and read the monthly blog.

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FASHION

HOT & Fluffy This season’s must have trend is warm knits and fluffy fabrics in neutral colours. Show your soft side with these hot and fashionable autumn items!

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WE Fashion €49,99

Leemans puma €79,99 Lucardi €62,99

Vero Moda €39,95 Eyewish Marc Jacobs €139,00 Hobb’s €99,99

MS Mode €29,99 C&A €39,90 Steps €79,95 Zeeman €9,99

New Yorker €34,95

Hans Anders €35,00

H&M €49,99

hema €24,95

Coolcat €14,99 Etos €2,99 ProShoes nike €84,99

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news

TO DO IN the POORT!

There’s never any shortage of entertainment at the Poort, with a full calendar of free events to enjoy, plus several new shops that have opened their doors. See you soon!

19 September: Pop-Up Podium Dancing and shopping: it’s the best of both worlds! On Saturday 19 September, Amsterdamse Poort will be turning up the music, with toe-tapping tunes and bands popping up at various locations for sensational live performances!

25-27 September: Poorterij It’s time for Amsterdamse Poort’s annual autumn street fair and market during the last weekend of September, with 150 stalls, various live acts, fantastic food, and plenty of fun and games for kids. Join us for a great day at the market!

8 October: Tasty Models In this part of Amsterdam, we appreciate good food!

On Thursday 8 October, the four ‘Tasty Models’ will be dishing out delicious bites created by eateries at the Poort. Get ready to treat your taste buds!

21 November: Crack the safe Get ready to win great prizes, on Saturday 21 November at the Shopperhal. All you’ve got to do is... crack the safe! Will you be the next lucky winner?

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new shops

@Bijlmerplein

pita pasta

Pita Pasta From mid-September, Pita Pasta will be serving up Greek takeaway! “My Greek partner and I opened this business together”, says co-owner Elisabeth. “All our products are sourced from Greek fair trade suppliers, and we make and sell fresh filled pitas, pastas, salads, yoghurt and deli products. We’re open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner to take away, or you can enjoy a delicious meal or snack standing at one of our tables!”

Cinnabon After Rotterdam, Cinnabon’s now conquering Amsterdam with its delectable cinnamon rolls and other baked goodies. Also try their icy cold drinks in flavours like Chocolate Mocha and Tropical Blast!

cinnabon

jamin

Jamin Calling all sweet tooths! This past summer, the Poort welcomed a Jamin shop: the Dutch sweets specialist since 1883. Swirl up you own TWIZZL ice cream or treat yourself to a bag of scrumptious sweets, chocolate and biscuits. Mmm, candylicious!

Easy Fresh Falafel The name says it all: if you’re looking to score a delicious fresh falafel fast, look no further! At this self-serve eatery you can choose from a wide selection of fresh veg and Mediterranean sauces, including hummus, tzatziki and coriander sauce. Add some couscous salad or a baked potato and presto: you’ve got a fabulous falafel feast! easy fresh falafel

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shopping

High Speed Shopping With Rachid

Interested in a fifteen minute shopping spree at three or more shops? We had to repeat the question twice before Rachid (24) realized he was being offered a chance to go High Speed Shopping at Amsterdamse Poort! MEER? Magazine handed him fifty euros and then tagged along to report on his shopping adventure.

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Born in Curaçao, Rachid has lived in the Netherlands since 2001. He was just on his way to work when we waylaid him with our irresistible offer. Overcoming his shyness, he answered, “Of course, I’d love to!” Scoping out the surroundings, he decided where the money would be best spent. Seconds later, it was off to New Yorker, where he whipped his two favourite t-shirts off a rack in under two minutes. He was in luck: they were on sale, starting the counter at two items for just €9,90!

Turning down another Moda Di Ricardo, Briefly thrown by all the store finally led him to €19,95.

street, he made a beeline for specializing in hip menswear. choices, a couple circuits of the settle on a cool cap priced at

En route we passed a Gall & Gall. With the weekend approaching, Rachid fancied a nice cold beer. He knew exactly what he wanted: a three-pack of Desperados for €5,35.

Stepping along, he quickly crossed the Shopperhal to the Anton de Komplein market, explaining along the way that this is where he prefers to buy fish, meat and fruit. Today’s catch were Surinamese sausages and a big bunch of bananas. The cost: €6,10.

With €8,70 and just one minute to go, Rachid decided to swing by Bloemactief ALI, where he found a Bonsai tree priced at €9,99. With a smile and a wink, Ali sold him the tree for €8,70. Clearly, it was Rachid’s lucky day!

Happy, and pleased with his purchases, Rachid thanked us and then sped off to work on Bijlmerdreef. It was another successful High Speed Shopping adventure!

Would you like to go High Speed Shopping?

Just tell us why. Send an email with your photo to info@amsterdamsepoort.nl and you could be the next to win a shopping spree on us!

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FASHION

HAVE A

GREY DAY!

--------------- DOLCIS €39,99 -------------------------------

------------------- New Yorker €12,95 ------------------------

-------------------- MAnfield €109,99 --------------------------------------- Hobb’s Timberland €119,99 -------------12

This autumn, grey will be dominating the spectrum in men’s fashions. Pair stylish pieces with the latest trends to score a great casual chic look!

------------ Specsavers Francisco van Benthum €169,00 ---------------

--------------- Lucardi €29,99 ------------ Primera Secrid CARDHOLDER FROM €29,95 ----------------------------------- Eyewish Davidoff €269,00 ---------------

--------------- Bristol €12,99 -------------------------------------------- WE Fashion €39,99 ---------------------------- kruidvat Grey Fougere €7,99 ---------------

--------------- Leemans Australian €129,99 ------------------------------ Hans Anders €35,00 --------------------------ProShoes Adidas €109,99 --------------

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photography Sander Erdmann

advertorial

Discover

Marmaris!

When you arrive at Mediterranean restaurant Marmaris, you’ll receive the warmest of welcomes from the friendly staff. Take a seat and enjoy some fabulous Italian or Turkish cuisine. The extensive menu includes pastas, pizzas, fish, meat and vegetarian dishes, all straight from the grill. There’s’ something for every taste!

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Co z y i nt e r i or

Special wines Good food tastes even better with a well-chosen wine.

Marmaris’ cellar offers a huge choice which includes French, Spanish and Italian varieties to complement your choice of food. Madregale Rosso, for example, is a round, full-bodied Italian red which goes perfectly with any grilled meat. If you have opted for fish or salad, you might like to consider something a little lighter, such as the Cabaret RosÊ from France. The Spanish Verdejo makes an excellent pre-dinner aperitif. Also available are Turkish wines, several different beers and of course liqueurs. Simply ask to see the list and you will be surprised at just how much choice there is.

Group reservations Marmaris is spacious and welcomes large groups. It is the ideal venue for a business lunch or a dinner party for up to 115 people. Enquire about the possibilities.

You and your guests will enjoy the very best food and service in comfortable surroundings. You can watch the expert chefs at work in the two open kitchens or, if you prefer, you can dine al fresco. The well-lit, heated terrace is open all year round. See you soon at Marmaris!

Marmaris Grill & Pizza Open from Monday till Sunday 10 AM - 12 AM Hoekenrode 5 (near station Bijlmer Arena) Tel: 020 697 36 41 / 06 42 22 23 23 www.marmarisgrillenpizza.nl

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information

Let’s go shopping!

Opening hours Most shops in Amsterdamse Poort maintain the following opening hours: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

12 pm 9.30 am 9.30 am 9.30 am 9.30 am 9.30 am

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6 pm 6 pm 6 pm 6 pm 6 pm 5 pm

5 min

Many shops are open every last Sunday of the month from 12 pm to 5 pm.

HMH PATHÉ ARENA PARK

More shopping Every Monday, Thursday and Friday, Anton de Komplein is transformed into a lively, varied and colourful marketplace. Whether you’re looking for fresh vegetables, tropical fruit, fish, cheese, bread or a new tablecloth, you’ll find it here!

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200 Shops

Shopperhal Amsterdamse Poort

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NEWYORKER

H&M

BA & B GELS EAN S

KFC

STATION BIJLMER ARENA M 50 M 53

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Contest

Spot all

7 differences for your chance to win a fashion doll!

Amsterdamse Poort is giving away not one but three fabulous Bratz® fashion dolls! Spot all seven differences in the picture below and send your answer to prijsvraag@asega.nl before 1 October 2015, stating WINACTIE BRATZ® in the subject line and providing your name, address and telephone number. The lucky winner will have a new BFF in Cloe™, Yasmin™ or Jade™!

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kids

H&M €29,99 Zeeman from €5,99

Hobb’s BjÖrn Borg €89,99

Lucardi €14,99

COOL FOR KIDS

What’s literally the coolest colour?

Obviously: blue! Hip clothes, snazzy sneakers and playful accessories turn up the fun in every kid’s outfit.

Lucardi €14,99

Bristol €17,99 Aktiesport adidas €39,99

Xenos

Primera

KNITTING PACKAGE

€8,95

ProShoes adidas €64,99

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€4,99

WE Fashion

Xenos

€19,99

Pinata €9,99

The Athlete’s Foot adidas €44,99 Zeeman €2,49

Specsavers €79,00

Hema from €22,95

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shopperhal

Treasure trove of

speciality shops!

If there’s one thing to put on your to-do list, it’s a shopping trip to the Shopperhal.

With a plethora of speciality shops, there’s loads to discover! The proprietors are keen to tell us about their establishments at the Shopperhal and what makes this location so unique.

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1 1 Aloette nail salon Astrid: “I started out 20 years ago selling aloe vera products. At a certain point I began filing nails as a service for women because there was so much demand. My customers had so much confidence in me: they encouraged me to do a course and open a nail salon. So I did, and the rest is history!”

2 Franci Melvin: “I’ve been working here for more than eight years now and still love it – the Shopperhal is always buzzing. As part of Moda Di Ricardo, we’re one of three locations at Amsterdamse Poort. This location was the first, though, so this is where it all started!”

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3 Donatex clothing repairs & dry cleaners Omer, son of owner Ali Riza (in photo): “My father opened here in 2000. There were no other clothing repair shops at the time, so he filled a gap. Now things have changed, obviously, but the Shopperhal is still a great location for us. During most of the year I’m at uni in Vienna, but I enjoy helping my dad out in the summer.”

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4 Gebroeders Haagsma keys & shoe repairs Joop: “My brother Jan has been running the business for 28 years now, after taking over from his boss. Shopperhal is a fantastic location. The great thing about it is the wide variety of people and cultures you get here. And everyone knows each other. People that once came here as little kids in prams now bring their shoes to us. It’s great to see them grow up like that.”

5 Iqra Halal butcher Alam: “We’ve always been a family business. I took over from my brother in 2011, and we decided to locate here because sales are good. That’s probably down to the wide mix of cultures. Robby is really the one you should put in the photo – he’s the real face of our shop and the guy all the customers know.”

6 Sjanel flower shop Hidyet: “We’ve been here since 1982 and are part of Bloemactief Ali, a florist chain with five shops in Amsterdam’s Zuidoost district run by five Turkish brothers. Way back, I started out working for someone else, but I realized fairly quickly that I wanted to be my own boss. I took a course and then I took over the shop!”

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FASHION

IN THE BAG Is scoring a terrific tote your new shopping mission? At Amsterdamse Poort, it’s in the bag! With a huge selection ranging from sporty to bohemian and edgy to classy, the choice is yours! bristol €17,99 Vink’s Lederwaren Leather Design from €119,00

Manfield €99,99

Vink’s Lederwaren

New Yorker

Madlers

€19,95

€69,95

The Athlete’s Foot Mi-Pac All Stars €34,99

MS Mode €21,99

VanHaren €19,90 Aktiesport Le Coq Sportif from €29,99 for €19,99 DOLCIS €39,99

VanHaren

Steps

€22,90

€39,95

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food

HEALTHY FOOD FOR A good mood!

If you like good food, you’ll love Amsterdamse Poort... especially if you’re looking for a meal that’s healthy! With autumn approaching, our bodies can use an extra vitamin boost. In this issue, we’ve lined up a few power foods to inspire you. Eating healthy has never been this fun, or this flavourful!

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Fibre fuel

Lentils are a true power food!

With a fibre content that’s off the charts, these pulses promote good digestion and intestinal health.

They’re also an ideal source of protein, iron and antioxidants. And because they keep you feeling full longer, lentils are perfect for lunch!

Put together you own delicious lentil salad at Easy Fresh Falafel.

Purple Power!

Did you know that aubergines are originally from Myanmar? Nowadays, this vegetable with its lovely deep purple hue (hence the name) is also widely grown right here at home. Packed with fibre, they’re also a good source of folic acid: a key vitamin for mothers-to-be and for a healthy nervous system.

Simit Sarayi serves a tasty veggie roll with fried aubergine.

Less hungry

This super-healthy fruit is rich in vitamins B, C and E. In fact, kiwi even top oranges as a source of vitamin C! They’re also full of fibre, which is good for digestion and helps to suppress hunger: great for anyone looking to shed a few pounds!

Get your week off to a super start with a tray of fresh kiwis from Fresh Market.

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Pitstop!

Around lunchtime, Amsterdamse Poort is abuzz with people. For those seeking healthy food options, there’s plenty to tempt the taste buds. Spotting our colleagues Marieke and Felice, we rushed over to ask: What’s for lunch?

“We wanted something healthy today, so we opted for Easy Fresh Falafel, where you can pick and mix a meal for seven euros. We got a combination of chickpeas, beets, cucumber, couscous and hummus, topped with delicious falafel balls and a zesty sauce. We don’t know what herbs they put in the sauce, but it’s divine!”

‘We like trying all sorts of foods’ Though Felice is new to the falafel experience, she’s already a fan. The two come to Amsterdamse Poort every day for lunch, they say, and Marieke’s been coming for years. “In the beginning, you had to slog through mud

Marieke & Felice

and sand to get to the office. It was a quite a contrast. But now it’s really attractive; they’ve done a super job renovating it.

Sometimes we’ll look in the shops too; you can find everything here.”

We ask if they have any other lunchtime tips. “We both love Urban Salad. In the summer, especially, we like to get a fresh, healthy salad. In the winter we might get roti rolls with chicken and long beans, and Simit Sarayi does great toasted sandwiches. We both like trying all sorts of foods and getting a taste of different cultures that way. The mix of people and international cuisines is one of the things we love about the Poort!”

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musthaves

COSY

COCOON

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With autumn drawing in, there’s nothing cosier than donning your comfiest jumper, slathering on your favourite beauty products and snuggling on the sofa with a good book to relax!

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1 ETOS Sea Salt Foot Scrub €3,25 2 HEMA Plaid €29,95 3 AKTIESPORT Jogging pants Champion €29,99 4 HUNKEMÖLLER Pajamas €22,50 5 ETOS Good Night Tea €2,50 6 LEEMANS Slipper Fitflop €94,99 7 KRUIDVAT Face Mask €0,99 8 HUNKEMÖLLER Neck Pillow €12,99 9 KRUIDVAT Foot Butter €2,99 10 XENOS Pillow €8,99

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spotted

DaniËlle & Rosa ‘We come here four days a week, mostly for the great food. Today, it was Subway!’

What’s your favourite hotspot?

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Anne & Flo ‘We like to sit on the terrace at Hoekenrode. And Pasta Di Mamma does terrific sandwiches.’

Linda ‘Urban Salad is my favourite hotspot! They do delicious salads for lunch.’

Felix & Emanuel ‘I grew up in the Bijlmer and to me the Poort is the best place in Amsterdam. It’s a great spot to meet people.’

Joeri ‘The Poort is just a great place to chill, the Anton de Komplein especially. I went to school near here too.’

Inge & Theo ‘Our hotspot has got to be the cheese shop, where we always get great sandwiches for lunch.’

Joost & Chris ‘Bijlmerplein is a lovely spot to sit.

The mix of people that come here is fantastic.’

Nihar & Manas ‘We like good food, especially the Asian eateries around here.’

Nel & Han ‘All of the Poort is a hotspot, as far as we’re concerned! The small plaza in front of the FEBO with all the restaurants always has a really friendly vibe.’

Sandra & Minie ‘I’m out with my grandmother for the day and we stopped here for a coffee. My gran’s is a big fan of the market.’

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