Hello Amsterdam 1 - Summer 2014

VONDELPARK / OLD SOUTH

KORTE PRINSENGRACHT / CITY CENTRE

AMSTERDAM! BY

ED VAN DE

AMSTERDAM THROUGH THE DECADES

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ART EXHIBITION

ER ELSKEN

Coinciding with a reprint of Ed van der Elsken’s legendary photography publication ‘Amsterdam!’, the exhibition ‘Amsterdam!

By Ed van der Elsken’ at the Amsterdam City Archives features in excess of 100 of the original prints used for the book. With images shot between 1947 and 1980, the exhibition provides an enthralling snapshot of a lively period of Dutch history. The dogged revolt against the authorities is captured in many photos, as is day-today life on the Amsterdam streets, post-war poverty and on the flip side, increasing prosperity in the 60s and 70s. The exhibition is complemented by an exhibition of recent street photography by Hans Eijkelboom, Reinier Gerritsen and Theo Niekus, offering a contemporary contrast to Van der Elsken’s work.

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STADSARCHIEF AMSTERDAM JUNE 6 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 14

Open: Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 hour.

Saturday to Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00 hour.

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Summer FESTIVALS THE HOTTEST

Summer is festival season in Amsterdam. Take in live music, dance festivals, parades, theatre, open air cinema, art walks and soak up the al fresco fun.

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HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLOURS

FESTIVAL GUIDE

BUITENWESTEN

PARADE

AMSTERDAM FASHION WEEK GRACHTENFESTIVAL

ARTZUID

PARADE

ARTZUID

ARTZUID SCULPTURES

VONDELPARK THEATRE

AMSTERDAMSE BOSTHEATER

ARTIS SUMMER NIGHTS

THE ROBECO SUMMERNIGHTS

Artzuid is a popular international sculpture route that brings the streets of Old South to life with original artworks. During the four-month event, amazing contemporary sculptures from all over the world will be installed on Museumplein and the Vondelpark.

During the summer the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre presents every weekend a cultural program packed with dance, cabaret, jazz, stand-up comedy and all genres of music.

Head to the heart of the beautiful Vondelpark to catch a performance.

The entrance is free.

Nestled in the Amsterdamse Bos, this open-air venue has delighted theatre and music fans every summer. Located to the north-west of the forest, the Amsterdamse Bostheater hosts largescale, quirky theatre productions and music performances from well-known artists.

On Saturday evenings throughout the summer, party animals in Artis gather expectantly in their enclosures. Artis lets visitors learn what the animals get up to after hours by staying open until sunset. Artis also offers plenty of activities and music performances.

The Robeco Summer Nights series in Het Concertgebouw is an integral part of Amsterdam’s summer cultural calendar, pushing the boundaries with classical concerts, swinging jazz and lively pop offerings.

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22 MAY TO 22 SEPTEMBER

JUNE TO SEPTEMBER

3 JUNE - 6 SEPTEMBER

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JUNE, JULY & SEPTEMBER

28 JUNE TO 31 AUGUST

FESTIVAL GUIDE

PLUK DE NACHT

UITMARKT

Summer FESTIVALS THE HOTTEST

AMSTERDAM OPEN AIR KWAKU FESTIVAL

LOVELAND FESTIVAL

DEKMANTEL FESTIVAL

KWAKU FESTIVAL

HORTUS FESTIVAL

GAY PRIDE

DAMARIS FESTIVAL

DANCE VALLEY

The Kwaku Festival is a traditional multicultural gathering focused on bringing people and cultures together for a vibrant combination of food, drink, dance, music and sport. Its origins lie in celebrating the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Dutch Antilles on 1 July.

Providing a beautiful way to spend a balmy yet cultured summer evening, the Hortus Botanicus Festival brings classical music to the botanical gardens of Amsterdam. The festival brings live classical music, funky jazz and passionate tango performances.

To celebrate the freedom of anyone’s sexual preference, Amsterdam celebrates Gay Pride. During these days there are a lot of festivities. The Canal Parade on 2 August is especially worth seeing.

The parade starts at the beginning of the Prinsengracht and ends at the Amstel river.

A new festival comes to Amsterdam’s NDSM wharf, bringing music, comedy, food, theatre, art and plenty of entertainment to town. Famous Dutch artists will perform at the multidisciplinary festival. Expect a karaoke bar, cinema containers and other weird and wonderful goings-on.

It’s approaching twenty years since the first edition of Dance Valley turned the hills of Spaarnwoude into the beating heart of the international dance community. The festival returns with a jam-packed edition featuring a huge array of different areas and electronic music styles.

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12 JULY TO 10 AUGUST

23 JULY TO 3 SEPTEMBER

26 JULY TO 3 AUGUST

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27 JULY

2 AUGUST

FESTIVAL GUIDE

PARADE

A DAY AT THE PARK

GAY PRIDE MILKSHAKE

MYSTERYLAND

PLUK DE NACHT

DE PARADE

WORLD CINEMA A’DAM

GRACHTEN FESTIVAL

MYSTERYLAND FESTIVAL

Pluk de Nacht is an outdoor film festival just outside the city centre of Amsterdam at Het Stenen Hoofd.

The pop-up multiplex features screenings projected on sky-high screens, in an idyllic waterside location deck chairs, camp fires and cocktails included.

This cultural festival in the Martin Luther King Park is a festivity to experience every year.

Some come to meet each other and catch up, others visit shows and take a ride in the Swing Molen. Next to the shows, you can also enjoy the delicious food stands.

World Cinema Amsterdam brings open-air screenings to the M. Heinekenplein, Vondelpark and Rialto.

Fans of international cinema are truly in for a treat. World Cinema Amsterdam screens more than 40 featurelength and short films made in Latin America, Asia and Africa.

The historic city centre of Amsterdam hosts a festival of classical music this summer at numerous unique locations. The highlight is the closing night on the Prinsengracht canal.

People in boats enjoy classical music from talented musicians.

With fairytale surroundings, open fields and intimate spaces, Mysteryland has built up a reputation as one of the most unique dance festivals. The festival returns this summer with a broad line-up of creative events alongside the annual explosion of varied electronic musical styles.

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6 TO 16 AUGUST

8 TO 24 AUGUST

14 TO 24 AUGUST

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15 TO 24 AUGUST

28 JUNE TO 31 AUGUST

FESTIVAL GUIDE

VALTIFEST

AMSTERDAMSE BOS LIVE

Summer FESTIVALS THE HOTTEST

VONDELPARK OPEN AIR WORLD CINEMA AMSTERDAM

UNSEEN PHOTO FESTIVAL

FRINGE

FRINGE FESTIVAL

AMSTERDAM FOTOWEEK

UNSEEN PHOTO FAIR

VALTIFEST FESTIVAL

JORDAAN FESTIVAL

The term ‘fringe’ literally means edge.

A Fringe festival is a festival that creates an alternative niche for itself in comparison to a traditional theatre festival. Step in Fringe: with its experimental and creative line-up.

In September museums, galleries, shops and other organisations are set to immerse themselves in the world of photography as Fotoweek returns.

Fotoweek is also an opportunity to get active again with your camera.

The Unseen Photo Fair is a fresh international photography fair that focuses primarily on undiscovered photography talent and unseen work by established photographers. More than fifty leading contemporary art and photography galleries are invited to participate.

The wild child of Amsterdam’s summer festival programme traditionally takes place at the NDSM Wharf in Amsterdam Noord on the first weekend of September every year.

With its heavyweight lineup of DJs playing dance, electro and thumping house as well as dubstep, Valtifest caters to all tastes.

Jordaan Festival celebrates the neighbourhood’s colourful history with open-air performances

by Dutch singers. The programme is always lively, featuring drum bands, opera, cabaret and mass singalongs.

The festival is about ‘levensliederen’ (songs about life).

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SEPTEMBER

12 TO 21 SEPTEMBER

18 TO 21 SEPTEMBER

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JUNE, JULY & SEPTEMBER

20 SEPTEMBER

THE MAN BEHIND

ENTREPENEUR

YOSSI ELIYAHOO

Creative mastermind behind Momo, Izakaya and The Butcher Yossi Eliyahoo is the driving force behind a series of successful hospitality businesses in Amsterdam, such as MOMO, Izakaya, The Butcher and a few more in the making.

According to the Israel native, despite tough economic times, there’s still plenty of room in Amsterdam for the development of high-end bars and restaurants. ‘I want to give the Dutch something new,’ Eliyahoo says. ‘But I’m not here to lecture them.’

HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE AMSTERDAM HOSPITALITY WORLD? Six years ago, a group of investors asked me if I wanted to set up MOMO, the bar at the Park Hotel. I took up this task immediately. I think that the capital city was lacking a luxury dimension in its hospitality industry.

Until 2008, there were mainly restaurants, bistros and grand cafes with French menus. With MOMO I wanted to give people something new—a fresh and open business with a signif icant Asian inf luence, with small portions that were all about the f lavour and quality of the ingredients, without too much fuss.

SOURCE: THE INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT PHOTOGRAPHER: EWOUT HUIBERS

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“I’m not making restaurants.

I make experiences”

IZAKAYA

YOU HAVE SAID THAT YOU WANT TO BRING NEW YORK AND LONDON TO THE NETHERLANDS? I am inspired by businesses such as Nobu in New York and Zuma, London’s top restaurant. There it’s about hospitality, seeing and being seen and the experience. I have always tried to give my guests something new, something cosmopolitan.

Food that they couldn’t make for themselves at home. I work with some of the most highly regarded chefs in Europe and use only the best ingredients. But I don’t want to lecture the Dutch; I will happily make accommodations for individual needs. Luckily, the Dutch have a culinary tradition with many inf luences from the Asian world. That works well with my modern philosophy.

IT STILL SEEMS THAT IT’S NOT AN EASY TIME FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY? It doesn’t burden me, in any case. After MOMO, I opened Izakaya bar-restaurant in Amsterdam’s De Pijp neighbourhood, and The Butcher burger restaurant. Things are going well with all three. With these openings, I’ve noticed that the Dutch are absolutely not as frugal as they

are generally assumed to be. They are trendy and have style.

Above all, their travels abroad have taught them to value the luxury segment of the hospitality industry. People are dining out more and more here, and lunch has been much more than just a cheese sandwich for a long time. I have noticed that people want more and more quality for their money.

THE DUTCH ARE KNOWN FOR BECOMING BORED WITH A BAR QUICKLY? My clients are critical. To stay new, you must invest continuously in the décor and in the menu. Anyway, I hope that my businesses aren’t just about hype. I want them to become a permanent offering in Amsterdam—that visitors to the capital city will also visit my restaurants and bars.

SO YOU’RE PLANNING TO STAY FOR A LITTLE WHILE? For the time being, I still see enough opportunities in Amsterdam. So, I’m busy with the development of the W Hotel, in the old post off ice right behind the Palace on the Dam. And I’ve gotten involved with event organizer ID&T with starting up a club and bar in the old Shell tower behind the central station in Amsterdam North. Also, I would

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IZAKAYA

MOMO

THE BUTCHER BAR

love to roll out the concept of The Butcher burger bar in other places in the Netherlands. Having said that, I also see possibilities beyond the border. I would like to take the Izakaya concept to Munich, and to Hamburg and Frankfurt.

as many as they would like. The food is prepared on a large robata grill with an open kitchen. Using a variety of tonics based on the ancient Japanese spirit Shochu, the cocktails are quite impressive.

MOMO

THE BUTCHER

Taking its name from the Japanese meaning for blossom and beauty, MOMO is located in the bustling city centre.

MOMO has grown beyond its role as a restaurant; it revitalizes a century old, dormant relationship of its corner building with its surroundings, turning the area into a sort of small city square. An open Asian-Fusion kitchen provides guests the exciting experience of watching the chefs at their energetic work. Designed for sharing, the menu offers dishes from sushi to Wagyu beef to Shanghai pok choi.

The Butcher serves top-quality burgers, prepared on the spot using the freshest ingredients without losing perspective of good value for money. Attention to detail at all levels, gives The Butcher a distinctive tone of voice and standout appearance.

MOMO THE BOOK This summer Yossi Eliyahoo presents the highly anticipated and breathlessly awaited manual on how to cook like they do in MOMO. In collaboration with the international top photographer Dan Perez and master chef Hari Shetty, Eliyahoo made a stunning lifestyle and cook book. Read all about the famous dishes, interior, cocktails, people and the success of MOMO Restaurant, Bar & Lounge.

The photography is breathtaking. Simple, striking and ref ined. Pre-register now and reserve your copy of MOMO The Book. momo-book.com

IZAKAYA Izakaya, which loosely means ‘pub’ in Japanese, recently opened its doors in De Pijp. As a Japanese grill with South American inf luences, the restaurant puts its own spin on Japanese food culture. The dishes come as tapas and are meant for sharing, giving guests the opportunity to test

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SIGHTS SIGHTSEEING

WALKING TOURS EDITOR: JESSICA SLICER PHOTOGRAPHER: JOOP REUVECAMP

Amsterdam offers numerous recreational and cultural sights from fascinating old buildings to breathtaking neighbourhoods like the Old Side, De Wallen, the Jordaan and the Grachtengordel.

Everyone knows the famous Amsterdam museums, but there is much more. A stroll through Amsterdam reveals a city filled with history and charm. The lively Dam Square, with the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk, marks the heart of the city centre.

From bustling shopper’s-havens like the 9 Streets to lovely squares like the Spui, it has much to offer. Escape at the Begijnhof, a peaceful hidden courtyard edged with charming almhouses. Beyond this heart lies the rest of Amsterdam: a series of concentric and bisecting canals, known as the Grachtengordel (canal ring). Lined with centuries-old gabled canal houses, the area has remained beautifully intact to this day.

And it’s not just a preserved open-air museum; it is still the functional and friendly heart of the city, where locals and visitors alike create a vibrant energy.

Heading farther will lead wanderers across humpbacked bridges and through alleys filled with countless café terraces and eyecandy architecture.

EYE FILMMUSEUM / NORTH

IN THE PAST TWO YEARS CONCEPT STORES HAVE POPPED UP EVERYWHERE IN AMSTERDAM. HELLO AMSTERDAM ASSEMBLED HER FAVORITE STORES AROUND.

FRAME STORE

KEIZERSGRACHT 324 | CENTRE

Felix&Foam is the new creative centre in the heart of Amsterdam. This very interesting and inspirational concept store is located in the 9 Streets district. The historical Felix Meritis has a new function. Nowadays the beautiful canal house hosts events and exhibitions spanning the fields of art, design and fashion, with food and media also available. This hotspot is the culmination of a collaboration between Foam Photo Museum and Frame Magazine. In the Frame store you find can anything from books to fashion and beauty products. HELLOAMS.NL/89

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SHOPPING

BUBBLEKID

FERDINAND BOLSTRAAT 145 | OLD SOUTH

Bubblekid is the living room of De Pijp. Are you in need of a new haircut, a cup of coffee or a nice chat? Bubble has got it all. In the concept store they organize parties, art exhibitions and pop-up dinners. In the shop you buy originals. From a piece of vintage fashion to a new ride, designed by yourself. Everything from fashion, furniture, art, media, jewellery and nice things to have is for sale at Bubblekid. Whatever doesn’t match the owners’ style, won’t get sold. HELLOAMS.NL/90

FROZEN FOUNTAIN PRINSENGRACHT 645 | CENTRE

The Frozen Fountain sells specially designed furniture, trendy accessories and contemporary knick-knacks from designer names along with new emerging talents. Visitors could spend hours browsing the spacious store. You can find recycled wood tables and felt textiles as well as wall hangings and perhaps even a wallet with a secret compartment and many other rare designer items that would do duty as gifts. Everything is stylish and many items are uniquely odd. HELLOAMS.NL/91

MOOOI

WESTERSTRAAT 187 | CENTRE

Moooi takes its name from the word ‘mooi’, which means ‘beautiful’ in Dutch, by adding the extra ‘o’ for a distinctive emphasis on the beauty of their creative ventures. The gigantic, towering space effectively displays the Moooi collection of furniture and design items like light fixtures, wall clocks, bookcases and beyond. For the smaller wallet, they also sell Moooi accessories, gadgets from Japan and architecture and design books by Taschen. HELLOAMS.NL/92

HÔTEL DROOG STAALSTRAAT 7B | CENTRE

At Hotel Droog, you can eat and drink in the tearoom, shop for specialty ceramics and enjoy the gallery. Afterward, you can relax in the lovely courtyard garden, get beauty advice from experts on hand or attend a lecture. All of this is done amongst top Dutch design. Hotel Droog is a bit different than most hotels – here you’ll only find one large hotel room on the top floor with a bathroom, living space and view of the bustling, crowded streets below. HELLOAMS.NL/93

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SHOPPING

the

CONCEPT

stores

SUKHA

HAARLEMMERSTRAAT 110 | CENTRE

Sukha-Amsterdam is a bright, open warehouse, known for its eco-friendly mindset. Practically all the items they sell have a sustainable background and are Dutch designed or produced while all are carefully selected. Sukha has an outspoken preference for handicraft, unique items and labels.

Most products are created in small quantities, some of which are produced under the Sukha label. The store focuses on fashion, accessories, books and handmade products. HELLOAMS.NL/94

BRAINY DAYS HAZENSTRAAT 53 | CENTRE

Brainy Days is all about original gifts.

Brainy Days knows how to select the most special pieces with a more-thanfine price tag. Items range from an illustration of a vintage camera with the text ‘I wish my eyes could take photos’ to a cup with an illustration of a gondolier on it to a necklace that says ‘Au Revoir’. And from inspirational quotes to cutting boards shaped like a diamond. Every three months Brainy Days has a totally new design and a different theme, so the visitor never gets bored. HELLOAMS.NL/95

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SHOPPING

Collectables - extraordinaire HET GROTE AVONTUUR

HAARLEMMERSTRAAT 25

SIX AND SONS

HAARLEMMERSTRAAT 25 | CENTRE

Six and Sons is a little warehouse where you’ll find industrial antiques and vintage furniture as well as new items, such as magazines, art, books and designer objects. There are clothes, too, especially gentlemen’s fashion by Scandinavian brands. Whilst browsing you can enjoy coffee or lunch here. Six and Sons is a rough and tough, yet cozy, manly store with cool stuff. Perhaps you’re looking for a pair of boxing gloves, levelers, or cuff links. Many types of people come to this store from young hipsters to men who could be grandparents. HELLOAMS.NL/96

The items in this cheerful interior design and accessory shop Het Grote Avontuur come literally from all over the world: Matryoshka dolls, kitchen equipment and toys from Russia; good luck baby shoes and lantern lamps from China; painted buffet cupboards from Poland and adorable children’s furniture from Mongolia. None of these products is mass-produced; these items are all handmade by small enterprises or by individuals. HELLOAMS.NL/97

ANNA+NINA

GERARD DOUSTRAAT 94 | KLOVENIERSBURGWAL 44

Anna+Nina is a trendy lifestyle boutique where you can shop for fashion, furniture, art, books and funny gadgets. A girly concept store, Anna+Nina creates beautiful items for your home as well as jewellery, making it the perfect place to stop for decorations for your home or a gift for a friend. They also serve coffee and delectable sweets right in the shop so you can sit down for a drink after browsing the shelves.

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SHOPPING

the

CONCEPT

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GEKAAPT

KINKERSTRAAT 149 | WEST

This summer pop-up store Gekaapt is the place to be when you are shopping for original gift items.

They have everything from fashion to art and books and from industrial vintage design to vintage furniture and stuff that you don’t need but must have. Everything is fairly and nicely priced. In Gekaapt you come to shop, to look for inspiration and to enjoy a nice cup of coffee..

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HUTSPOT

VAN WOUSTRAAT 4 | ROZENGRACHT 204

Hutspot is a chic concept store that has created its own shopping experience, combining design and open workspaces with shopping. It offers a variety of items from clothing and jewellery to art and furniture and a sizeable array of beautiful photography books. As the owners constantly search for up-and-coming brands, designers and artists, the items for sale constantly change.

Hutspot combines a shop, café, gallery and free work area where everybody is welcome and even hosts dinners and live music on weekends.

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FRIDAY NEXT OVERTOOM 31 | WEST

Friday Next is a concept store where interior, fashion, design and hospitality come together. The combination of big international and national brands and exclusive collections of small Dutch designers displays a fine balance in the store.

Shop for furniture, lighting, home decorations and more with an ever changing range of products. It’s the perfect place to go to refresh your home or find a unique gift.

The adjacent café enhances your shopping experience with large tables ideal for meeting friends.

CONCRETE MATTER HAARLEMMERDIJK 127 | CENTRE

Concrete Matter is a store selling gifts for men: from personal care to taxidermy, globes, shaving accessories, prints, lithograph and school charts. Concrete Matter began as a collaborative effort between three young, creative guys from Amsterdam who were bound together by their passion for useful, durable and beautiful products.

The mission of Concrete Matter is to provide the world with useful, durable and beautiful products. And judging by the responses they’ve got, it worked. HELLOAMS.NL/102

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HARTJE OOST JAVASTRAAT 23 | EAST

Hartje Oost is a coffee boutique in East Amsterdam. In Hartje Oost you will find a range of different things that do not necessarily match, but do fit together. This place is different from other coffee bars that you know, but it still feels very familiar. You step into a cozy modern atmosphere with a nod to the past. It represents organic, sustainable, fair, original and local. In addition, all the products have a real story and are prepared with love. HELLOAMS.NL/103

Concept stores that have premium quality stuff, hard to find items and local source products, coupled with an original and inspired interior design, are a bonus.

HARVEST & CO

COTTONCAKE

Harvest and Company is a curated shop based in Amsterdam West, specialized in high quality vintage furniture, interior goods and beautifully crafted items for living. All with permanent style.

Housed in a beautiful old building Harvest & Co. presents a collection of unique interior pieces. Most pieces have had a previous life, often with an industrial background. They are carefully restored or refurbished, and sometimes already perfect the way they are.

Cottoncake is one part shop and the other part cafĂŠ. It offers an extensive range of products from clothing to vintage furniture and gifts. For clothing, you can find everything from funky festival outfits to cosy basics. After shopping, you can sit and relax in the cafĂŠ that also invites you to bring a book or a laptop along. Make sure to try the homemade cakes or stop for a lazy Sunday brunch with friends. HELLOAMS.NL/105

1E VAN DER HELSTSTRAAT 76 | OLD SOUTH

TWEEDE HELMERSSTRAAT 90 | WEST

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TOPS SHOPS

TIP DE BRUIN FASHION

TIP DE BRUIN EXCLUSIVE

TIP DE BRUIN SPORTS

NIEUWENDIJK 82-90 | 1012 MR AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 624 94 02 | TIPDEBRUIN.NL

NIEUWENDIJK 82-90 | 1012 MR AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 624 94 02 |TIPDEBRUIN.NL

NIEUWENDIJK 82-90 | 1012 MR AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 624 94 02 | TIPDEBRUIN.NL

On a 3 minute walk from Central Station, you will find one of the oldest High Fashion men’s store in Amsterdam. Famous for there large collections of jackets, jeans, suits & shoes, this is the place for Men who love fashion from only the best brands.

The EA7 Emporio Armani label was created for everyone who loves exceptional style and wants to maximalize their experience from sporting activity. EA7 Emporio Armani was launched in 2004 under the Emporio Armani banner, and just like the other lines from this fashion empire, it carries the clear hallmark of its creator – the icon named Giorgio Armani.

The Tip de Bruin EA7 collection is adored for the great lines and perfect production.

Right in the centre of Amsterdam you can find a unique High-end Sports men’s store. Tip de Bruin takes the ‘Sport’ to another level. Sports clothing from the high end Fashion labels all on one location. Open 7 days a week! Tax-free shopping

Moncler Dsquared Armani Burberry Woolrich

Iceberg Hugo Boss Dior Kenzo Penfield

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: MON - SAT FROM 09:30 - 18:00 THU FROM 09:30 – 21:00 SUN FROM 12:00 – 18:00

Tax-free shopping All cards accepted OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: MON - SAT FROM 09:30 - 18:00 THU FROM 09:30 – 21:00 SUN FROM 12:00 – 18:00

EA7 Moschino Boss Green

Stone Island Lacoste Moncler

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: MON - SAT FROM 09:30 - 18:00 THU FROM 09:30 – 21:00 SUN FROM 12:00 – 18:00

AMSTERDAM WATCH COMPANY

MINT MINI MALL

BEAUREGARD AMSTERDAM

REESTRAAT 3 | 1016 DM AMSTERDAM T. + 31 (0)20 389 27 89 | AWCO.NL

RUNSTRAAT 27 | 1016 GJ AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 627 24 66 | MINTMINIMALL.NL

RUNSTRAAT 29 | 1016 GJ AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 528 72 22 | BEAUREGARD.NL

AWco has been buying and selling rare and exclusive watches all over the world for the last ten years and is known for its passion for vintage.

Some of the most sought-after vintage models from brands such as Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, IWC and Jaeger-LeCoultre can be found in their store, all serviced by expert watchmakers prior to being displayed and sold with a one year warranty. Additionally, AWco is authorized dealer of the Dutch watchmakers Christiaan van der Klaauw and Roland Oostwegel and one of a handful dealers worldwide for the German D. Dornblüth & Sohn. Did you know that Amsterdam Watch company was selected best vintage watch shop of Amsterdam?

Mint mini mall is a marvelous new place in the Runstraat – one of the 9-streets - for the most original, stylish, cool lifestyle items, trendy accessories and spot on gifts for him, for her and for the little ones. Brands like Cowboysbag, Kids Case, Rice, Minnetonka, Uno de 50 and so much more !

Let the summer begin! If you want to parade this summer season totally bohemian chic through the city? Then Beauregard is your place to be. This boutique in the famous 9 streets in Amsterdam sells brands like Isla Ibiza, Isato, Tom Tom Ibiza, By TiMo, OSI Femmes, Transmission, Mavi Jeans, Lott jewelry, Mimi et Toi and Ibiza People. Make your summer look totally hipwith the finishing touch of a soft leather Cowboysbag and a few ‘must have’ Gypset bracelets. Give your outfit a boho twist with the Akha boots Boots, a few fringe ankle boots in Ibiza style, knits from Knit-Ted and flowing fabrics Nü by Staff. The bestshop with the latest trends for this summer! Visit us on Facebook.com/beauregard

OPEN FROM TUESDAY TO SATURDAY TUE – FRI: 11.00 – 18.00 | SAT: 11.00 - 17.00

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON 12.30 – 18.00 TUE – SAT: 10.30 – 18.00 SUN: 12.30 – 17.00

Visit us in the 9 Streets or via our webshop and Facebook.com/mintminimall

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON: 12.30 - 18.00 | TUE - SAT: 10.30 - 18.00 SUN 12.30 - 17.00

TOP SHOPS

RUM AMSTERDAM

MOSCOW BY PURE BRAND

LIEBESKIND

HUIDENSTRAAT 11 | 1016 ER AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 528 51 61

RUNSTRAAT 8 | 1016 GK AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 622 58 65 | PUREBRANDS.NL

HUIDENSTRAAT 11 | 1016 ER AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 528 51 61 | LIEBESKIND-AMSTERDAM.NL

RUM opens its door at the end of August, in the popular Nine Streets. In the new store you can find all the timeless fashion classics: from the Little Black Dress to the indispensable leather pants. The carefully selected mix of Scandinavian labels include a solution for women who are looking for the most stylish wardrobe essentials.

RUM Amsterdam carries a selection of various Scandinavian brands such as DAY, Hunkydory, Minus, Mos Mosh, Seven Boat Lane and By Malene Birger, but alsothe Dutch Dante 6 and accessory brand Liebeskind. High quality, aesthetic and functionality are paramount in this collection.

Moscow by Pure Brands presents a luxurious and comfortable female style that takes your breath away. In this boutique located in the hart of the 9-straatjes shopping district, you will find a unique combination of the most beautiful Dutch brands like Moscow, Braez, 10Days and Circle of Trust. High quality presented by contemporary brands, made of pure and rich materials. Perfect basics that can be easily combined with the trendy collections

Liebeskind Berlin is a very popular brand when it comes to bags and accessories. The brand is known for its casual and unique style; the perfect collection has an exclusive look but is still affordable. The best types of leather are used and the products are finished in a natural way creating a tough and vintage look. Every year 7 collections are launched; this ranges from handbags to iphone cases and laptop bags.

Liebeskind also launched a fashion clothing line with perfect basics in natural colors and beautiful fabrics.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON: 13.00 – 18.00 | TUE - SAT: 11.00 – 18.00 SUN: 12.00 – 18.00

THE STORE IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. OPENING HOURS : MON 13.00 – 18.00 TUE – SAT 11.00 – 18.00 | SUN 12.00 – 18.00

THE STORE IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. OPENING HOURS : MON 13.00 – 18.00 TUE – SAT 11.00 – 18.00 | SUN 12.00 – 18.00

VAN RAVENSTEIN

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KEIZERSGRACHT 359 | 1016 EJ AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 639 00 67 | VAN-RAVENSTEIN.NL

UTRECHTSETRAAT 120 | 1017 VT AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 752 72 70 | MARCJACOBS.COM

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TOP SHOPS

BETSY PALMER

PLEASUREMENTS

REYPENAER CHEESE TASTING

ROKIN 9 - 15 / OUTLET VAN WOUSTRAAT 46 T. +31 (0)20 422 10 40 / T. +31 (0)20 470 97 95

HERENSTRAAT 29 | 1015 BZ AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 822 11 10 | PLEASUREMENTS.COM

SINGEL 182 | 1015 AJ AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 320 63 33 | REYPENAER.COM

Just around the corner from the DIAMOND CENTRE on Dam Square in the heart of Amsterdam, BETSY PALMER is a Girls’ Dream come true. This Ladies’ Paradise for fashionable shoes sells feasts-for–feet you always wished to wear but could never find before!

Different in every aspect, the silver-walled Rokin store has a Big City atmosphere, yet offers Sweet Small Town Service by friendly shoe-crazy girls. Basic Business and Serious Partying, Feminine Elegance and Comfortable City Strollers, Sexy Chic, Gala Vamp or Sturdy Walks in the Woods, you’ll find shoes for all your Girls at Betsy’s

This is Couture Lingerie with a capital C! The new Pleasurements store in the Herenstraat is a real candy store with most special luxury lingerie & refined erotics from all parts of the world. With show pieces of exclusive brands such as Bordelle, Chantal Thomass, La Perla, Lascivious and this beautiful sweet pink Made by Niki. A real treat! But be warned, the entire collection of Pleasurements is irresistible ... To fall in love with ..!

At Reypenaer Cheese Tasting you can personally test and evaluate the flavor, aromas, characteristics and quality of the cheeses, under the guidance of an expert cheese taster.

A cheese tasting lasts approximately one hour (maximally 20 people per tasting). Price € 15,p.p. - is including wine arrangement

WWW.BETSYPALMER.COM

OPEN FROM MONDAY TO SATURDAY MON – SAT 10.30 – 18.30 EVENING: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK SUN - MON: 12.00 - 18.00 | TUE - SAT: 10.00 - 18.00 ONLINE BOOKING POSSIBLE

SASKYA & CO MADE IN HOLLAND

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STROMARKT 5 | 1012 SW AMSTERDAM T: +31 (0) 20 420 08 40 | SASKYASOUVENIRS.NL

BERENSTRAAT 22A | 1016 GH AMSTERDAM T. +31 (0)20 330 08 28 | DE9HEREN.NL

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This modern giftshop is unique in Holland with a clientelle of 75 % locals and expats.

Made in Holland and situated, since 9 years, next to the Renaissance Hotel, corner Singel Canal. With it’s homemade collection of; t-shirts (bicycle print), aprons, shawl, bib and kitchen panholders. But also Exclusive: the M.C. Escher Collection and The Tradewind Treasures - a jewelery collection with pieces of 400 years old MING pottery found in a VOC ship. Jewelery made from former money, bags made from bicycle tires, the famous Metrobowl etc. We also offer you personal attention!

Men’s accessories must-haves & gifts, selling Bickley & Mitchell, Buns, von Eusersdorff, Gem Kingdom, Gi ‘n Gi, Goti, Dr. Gritti, Inverni, Orlebar Brown, Castañer, Billybelt, Royalties-Paris, Swims, Hanna Wallmark, WANT Les essentiels de la Vie, Werkstatt Muenchen and many more exclusive brands.

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON - SUN: 11.00-18.00 HRS THU: 11.00-19.00

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Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 383 | T. +31 (0)20 223 50 58

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A la carte Dinner Cruise The Blue Boat Dinner Cruise: the most romantic restaurant in town! Only â‚Ź 67,50 per person including drinks Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 8 PM Ask your concierge for reservations or book online!

187 years of tradition and good taste for the cigar aficionado in a unique art deco interior.

Smoking lounge available.

Stadhouderskade 30, 1071 ZD Amsterdam +31 (0)20 679 1370 www.blueboat.nl

P.G.C. Hajenius, Rokin 96, 1012 KZ Amsterdam tel.: 020 - 623 74 94, info@hajenius.com, www.hajenius.com

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Where are you eating tonight?

RESTAURANTS & BARS

From unimpeachable classics to buzzy newcomers courting the foodworld cognoscenti, these are the Amsterdam restaurants you need to know about right now.

W ith hot new venues opening each week, it’s tough to keep track

of the best Amsterdam restaurants— the impeccable landmarks that never disappoint, the divey honky tonks serving life-changing brisket, and the sexy upstarts everyone who’s anyone is clamoring to try. Whether you’re craving an artful tasting menu, a soul-satisfying platter of crackling fried chicken or simply a great bloody steak, there’s a Amsterdam restaurant that will satisfy.

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RESTAURANTS BARS

BRIDGES

MAPPA

At Bridges, inspired by Ron Blaauw it’s all about fish. Always the best fish and only when in season. Executive chef Joris Bijdendijk presents a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood, both in our restaurant and in the Raw Bar. Oysters, lobster sandwiches, delicate fish tartar and ocean fresh fish, everything prepared while you watch. You can eat in the restaurant as well as dine in the exclusive privacy of the Private Dining, with view of the Vinothèque, the climatized domain of the sommelier and his fine selection of wines. There is also a possibility to dine in the harmonious inner garden. It is one of Amsterdam’s best kept secrets.

An oasis of peace and tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Our Executive Chef Joris Bijdendijk serves modern and trendy dishes in Restaurant Bridges with an emphasis on seafood and fish, mostly Dutch organic produce with a French twist. Bridges was awarded a Michelin star in November 2013. At the Raw Bar, located in the heart of our restaurant, one of our chefs prepares dishes creating lively interaction with our guests. Bridges’ Cocktail Bar offers exclusive wines and vintage champagnes by the glass. International cocktails, shaken by our professional mixologists, together with wine flights will be served matching bites. Our sommelier Jasper van den Hoogen tastes and selects the wine in the Vinothèque. He serves specially composed wine arrangements and vintage champagnes. Most wines can be ordered per glass.

In the very heart of the city on the historical street Nes, Mappa is situated in a former coffee house opened in 1810 by the Frascati brothers who became famous for their very popular Frascati Café (from 1940 on).

Later, the building was used as a theater with Frascati Café as a part of it. Since 2001, however, restaurant Mappa is the happy occupant.

Mappa offers Italian cuisine and “everything is home-made and made with love.” Authentic Italian food is what Mappa offers, and the restaurant is proud of the fact that all its home-made dishes are made from fresh, biological products. Mappa is mainly known for its variety of pasta dishes, but besides the pastas it also has some beautiful antipasti (starters) and a few fish and meat specialties. The menu at Mappa is changed regularly to ensure creativity and quality in the kitchen.

INSPIRED BY RON BLAAUW RESTAURANT | OUDEZIJDS VOORBURGWAL 197 T. +31 (0)20 555 35 60 | INFO@BRIDGESRESTAURANT.NL BRIDGESRESTAURANT.NL

RESTAURANT | NES 59 T. +31 (0)20 – 528 91 70 MAPPA.NL

LUNCH MON - FRI: 12.00-14.30 | SAT - SUN: 12.30-14.30 DINER MON - SUN: 18.30-22.30 | VALET PARKING AVAILABLE

Needless to say, good Italian food goes hand in hand with beautiful wines. The wine list at Mappa is predominantly Italian, from small vineyards in Puglia to great wine masters such as Walter Massa. The interior of Restaurant Mappa is stylish in a timeless way; 60 people can be seated here. The staff at Mappa is friendly and always ready to help. As hospitality is very important to Mappa, you are guaranteed a wonderful evening out at the restaurant.

DINNER MON - WED: 18.00 - 22.00 | THU - SAT: 18.00 - 23.00

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RESTAURANTS BARS

DE BELHAMEL

HARD ROCK

Restaurant De Belhamel is located at the junction of two of Amsterdam’s most beautiful canals, the Brouwersgracht (“Brewers’ canal”) and the Herengracht (“Gentlemen’s canal”). It is one of the city’s prettiest spots, quietly situated at the edge of the Jordaan area and offering splendid views on both canals. In summer dinner is served outside in these lovely surroundings. Not only the location, also the restaurant’s interior is unique: the venue is entirely decorated in the early 20th century ArtNouveau style, with many original details.

Hard Rock International just released their new menu. Drop into the Amsterdam location to be the first to try some new dishes and some old time favourites! This is Hard Rock! Classic American Food, made in house from scratch. It doesn’t get any better than this, the freshest ingredients, sourced directly by our chefs and transformed into a feast fit for a rock star. Get your napkins ready, because our fork-tender signature smokehouse specialties are marinated in awesomeness before they’re slow-cooked, right here in our own in-house smokers. Love me tender?

One bite of our slow-cooked, authentically Memphis pulled pork, chicken or brisket and you’ll know why we’d never trust something as important as this to anyone else. Just one of the exciting new additions to a classic menu is, Margarita Madness - Air Mexico Take flight with a sample of three signature mini margaritas! Choose 3: Wildberry, Pomegranate, Watermelon, Blue Curacao, Mango or Cucumber. Accompanied by a personal-sized-portion of chips & salsa.

RESTAURANT | BROUWERSGRACHT 60 T. +31 (0)20 622 1095 | INFO@BELHAMEL.NL BELHAMEL.NL

RESTAURANT | MAX EUWEPLEIN 57-61 T. +31 (0)20 523 7625 | HARDROCK.COM/AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM_SALES@HARDROCK.COM

The restaurant and entresol give a view over the canals, the bar offers a fine opportunity to enjoy an aperitif before dinner. In addition to our fine dining, De Belhamel is Amsterdam’s place to be for hot and cold lunches.

Our hospitality and friendly aura draw a pleasant mix of professionals and local residents. De Belhamel is perfect for a business lunch or dinner and also hosts anniversary, wedding and birthday celebrations.

The magnificent view from the high, wide windows in the façade will make you feel surrounded by Amsterdam’s beauty while you enjoy lunch or dinner at this restaurant. The restaurant’s cuisine has French - Italian bearings, but the menu also offers traditional Dutch dishes. We are looking forward to welcoming you at De Belhamel.

DINNER AND LUNCH SUN - THU: 11:30 – 24:00 (KITCHEN CLOSES AT 23:30) FRI - SAT: 11:30 – 01:00 (KITCHEN CLOSES AT 00:30) MERCHANDISE SUN - THU: 10:00 – 24:00 | FRI - SAT: 10:00 – 01:00

LUNCH MON - SUN: 12.00 - 16.00 | DINNER SUN - THU: 18.00 - 22.00 DINNER FRI - SAT: 18.00 - 22.30

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RESTAURANTS BARS

PONT 13

LUCIUS SEAFOOD

Restaurant Pont 13 is housed on an old ferry (pont=ferry) built in 1927.

Until the 1990s, it used to travel back and forth across the IJ lake. When it was declared ready for the scrap heap, René Langendijk bought it to turn it into his dream restaurant. Since 2005, Pont 13 has its anchorage at the romantic post-industrial Westelijke Houthavens, characterized by a great deal of cultural development. A beautiful place to be, with a wonderful skyline – the Amsterdam harbor, interesting new architecture, and numerous boats of all kinds.

Lucius seafood restaurant is already for more than 38 years a reliable address for the true gourmets who love fish. A seafood restaurant where quality and atmosphere are the most important thing. Whether you like a simple piece of grilled salmon or rather be surprised with a special fish specialty, we welcome you all! As from day one, Lucius has always been a place for national and international guests. For many years we are receiving guests from all over the world. We provide our guests a menu in nine languages. Of course we are also visited by guest from our local area and the rest of the Netherlands and many of them have been loyal guests for years.

RESTAURANT | HAPARANDADAM 50 T. +31 (0)20 770 27 22 | INFO@PONT13.NL PONT13.NL

RESTAURANT | SPUISTRAAT 247 T. +31 (0)20 624 18 31 | WWW.LUCIUS.NL

The European cuisine of Pont 13 has an original character, with the Italian slow food tradition as inspirational starting-point. On an open fire organic dishes are prepared. The combination of the décor of the rebuilt ferry, the impressive view, and last but not at all least the slow food kitchen makes this a place where you just love to be. Distinctive are the relaxed, homely atmosphere and the delicious food.

Together with our employees we do everything to let you experience a wonderful evening. You are welcome seven days a week.

Pont 13 imports wines, meat and home-canned fruit from the beautiful Italian region Le Marche.

Open during Christmas holiday and serving a festive multi-course dinner.

LUNCH MON - SUN: 12.00 - 16.00 | DINNER MON - SUN: 18.30 - 22.00

DINNER MON - SUN: 17.00 - 24.00 | RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

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RESTAURANTS BARS

SYRIANA

SOCIÉTÉ WUNDERBAR

Syriana, a restaurant with a Syrian-Lebanese kitchen, a cuisine that is relatively unknown to restaurant visitors and continues to amaze people. The tastes are a class apart, you could say we are dealing with a new culinary taste maker. People like the kitchen because it has many appetizer courses, called ‘mazas’ - very similar to the Spanish tapas. In the restaurant you can also enjoy the unique Arab high-tea with lots of Syrian and Lebanese sweets & treats. Lunch, brunch and cocktails are being served during the day and at night a delightful dinner with Arab tapas-dishes.

I Wonder.... Is it a bar? A restaurant? A cocktailbar? A club? It’s Société Wunderbar. A place with a cozy, stylish and metropolitan ambiance, where you will be surprised by great food and drinks. The chef, Frits Berends, created a menu based on his international experiences, using authentic, fresh and organic Dutch products. The bar serves all kind of drinks like different kind of gin tonics, aperetivo’s from all over the world, specially developed cocktails, a very distinctive wine list and our unique collection of Grand Cru Champagnes.

RESTAURANT | AKERSLUIS 8 T. +31 (0)20 669 09 33 | INFO@SYRIANA.NL SYRIANA.NL

BAR RESTAURANT | CORNER: ROKIN 84–ENGE KAPELSTEEG 3 T. +31 (0)20 370 34 48 | INFO@SOCIETEWUNDERBAR.NL SOCIETEWUNDERBAR.NL

Société Wunderbar is located on a prime location in the heart of the city, the Rokin. The beautifully restored building used to be the residence and office of Prince Hendrik, husband of Queen Wilhelmina, around 1910.

The somewhat hidden entrance is in the Enge Kapelsteeg, connecting the Kalverstraat and the Rokin with on that side also a very nice open air terrace. Come and enjoy food and drinks, mingle with the cosmopolitan Dutch and international crowd and let yourself be entertained by the enthousiastic staff.

The Lounge with the 1001 night decor on the first floor or the Eden room at the ground floor can be booked for parties, meetings, large dinners and business events. Suggestions can be made for menu, entertainment and theme’s. New at Syriana is the “All you can eat concept”- you can eat 6 rounds and order 4 dishes per round from the in total 56 dishes with a choice from vegetarian, meat- or fishmaza’s. So you can explore the Libanese kitchen in a fun way. Price : € 19,50 during weekdays and €22,50 on Friday and Saturday because of the live music and performance of a Belly dancer. For after dinner cocktails & shiska please visit the Club Lounge Syriana Deluxe.

LUNCH AND DINNER DAILY FROM: 12:00 - 22:00

Please note the very special artwork by street artist Max Zorn, who specially made this piece for Société Wunderbar. Enjoy

OPEN TUE - THU: 16.00 – 01.00 | FRI - SAT: 16.00 – 03.00 | SUN: 15.00 – 00.00

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RESTAURANTS BARS

THE OYSTER CLUB

RESTAURANT | OLYMPISCH STADION 35 T. +31 (0)20 570 84 00 | INFO@THEOYSTERCLUB.NL THEOYSTERCLUB.NL

Located in the historic Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam South, The Oyster Club is a favorite among business people during the day, and a perfect destination for a fancy, romantic dinner at night. Oysters are the signature dish here and come highly recommended. You can can get them served in 30 different ways. The Oyster Club serves more, the extensive menu consists mainly of fish with a few classic meat dishes. The cocktail bar at The Oyster Club is a good place to start your romantic evening. After that, the amazing staff guide you to your table and the chefs will impress you with their fantastic creations, while you enjoy the stylish ambiance and the stadium views.

The Oyster Club is divided into several dining areas with a huge bar as the centre piece. The open kitchen and cocktail bar upstairs invites guests to sit down and relax. Downstairs, there is a lively main dining room, perfect for socialising. The Oyster Club has a large terrace with the stylish outdoor furniture and lots of sun hours.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK.MON - THU: 10:00-01:00 | FRI: 10:00-02:00 SAT: 12:00-02:00 | SUN: 12:00-01:00

4500 BAGS at theTassenmuseum

Traditional Dutch Cuisine since 1911!

Damrak 93-94 1012 LP Amsterdam Tel :020-555 06 66 Fax:020-620 47 16 www.restaurantderoodeleeuw.nl info@restaurantderoodeleeuw.nl

500 YEARS OF HISTORY

HISTORIC CANAL HOUSE

HEAVENLY HIGH-TEA

TASSENMUSEUM HENDRIKJE MUSEUM OF BAGS AND PURSES Herengracht 573 | Amsterdam | www.tassenmuseum.nl Open every day from 10 to 5 |

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“I enjoy my work the most when I can make my guests enjoy to the maximum.”

Laurence van den Brink, Chef

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RESTAURANT VERMEER AWARD-WINNING MODERN MEDITERRANEAN GASTRONOMY Prins Hendrikkade 59-72, 1012 AD Amsterdam. T +31 (0)20 556 58 85 www.restaurantvermeer.nl

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RESTAURANT REFLET CONTEMPORARY DINING WITH A CLASSICAL TOUCH Dam 9, 1012 JS Amsterdam. T +31 (0)20 554 61 14 www.reflet.nl

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RESTAURANT D’VIJFF VLIEGHEN THE NEW DUTCH CUISINE IN GOLDEN AGE ATMOSPHERE Spuistraat 294-302, 1012 VX Amsterdam. T +31 (0)20 530 40 60 www.d-vijffvlieghen.com

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BRASSERIE SCHILLER BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER IN A HISTORICAL SETTING Rembrandtplein 26, 1017 CV Amsterdam. T +31 (0)20 554 07 23 www.brasserieschiller.nl

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more information and reservations the reception team is looking forward to help you

RISTORANTE SOGNO OUTSTANDING ITALIAN CUISINE WITH HOMEMADE SPECIALTIES Stadhouderskade 7, 1054 ES Amsterdam. T +31 (0)20 589 88 70 www.ristorante-sogno.nl

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PROFESSOR TULPPLEIN 1 T. +31 (0)20 622 60 60 WWW.IHG.COM OPENING HOURS DAILY OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER: 12.00 - 01.00 ( KITCHEN UNTIL 22.30 )

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AMSTEL BRASSERIE The Amstel Hotel is the first ‘Grand Hotel’ in Amsterdam and received its first guests in 1867. In both building and restaurants you can feel the grandeur of those days. If you care to enjoy a Michelin-star dinner thenvisit the famous La Rive, for a fancy high tea choose the Amstel Lounge and special cocktails are served in the A Bar. We are guests in the Amstel Brasserie, which seems to be the ideal middle in all the Amstel splendor.

At our cozy table at the window, our colorful salad of Canadian lobster is served. Slowly cooked and therefore very soft. Along with mango, chokra-beetroots, curry mayonnaise and a crunch of sourdough makes it a fresh summery dish.

Accompanied by a biological Guillemot-Michel Quintaine.

Outside water taxis, tour boats and rowers sail past us at the Amstel and we are surprised by a side dish of beetroot marinated salmon with watermelon; beautiful summer red with a distinctive fresh taste.

Followed by magnificent main courses: a “catch of the day” - prawn, tuna and halibut, topped with a froth of shellfish. Sumptuous soft high level flavors, combined with a perfectly selected South African Chenin Blanc. And a beautiful piece of lamb with tabouleh with mint and lime, a quenelle of zucchini and barbecued carrots. The firm Campi Magri Ripasso nicely complements the dish.

Dessert, a tasting of sweet delights, along with a sparkling Moscato d’Asti. A tempting conclusion of a beautiful dinner on a fantastic location. You can enjoy a three-course menu with many of the above delights for only €36.

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ROGÉR RASSIN Chef de cuisine of the Michelin star awarded La Rive since 2008 and is also in charge of all the kitchens of the restaurants, as well as the bar, room service and banqueting at the Amstel Hotel. The Amstel Brasserie has a classic French cuisine with Oriental influences; the kitchen brigade is therefore partially Asian. Recently Roger acquired the title of SVH Master, the highest award you can achieve as a chef in the Netherlands.

LOCATED IN HOTEL OKURA

MASTER CHEFS

AMSTERDAM FERDINAND BOLSTRAAT 333 T. +31 (0)20 678 74 50 WWW.OKURA.NL OPENING HOURS DAILY OPEN FOR LUNCH AND DINNER: 12.00 - 14.00 AND 18.00 - 21.30

What a great experience to discover all those culinary gems in the bento box

YAMAZATO RESTAURANT Yamazato restaurant was the first traditional Japanese restaurant in Europe with a Michelin star. Besides high expectations, it also stimulated our curiosity. It’s just something mysterious, a kitchen brigade that only speaks Japanese, a chef who has been apprentice with his predecessor for twenty years and now maintains the high honor, far away from his homeland.

MASANORI TOMIKAWA Learned his skills by working in the kitchen with his preceptor Akira Oshima for twenty years. In 2010 he took over and became the Executive Chef of Yamazato. He was able to maintain the Michelin star of 2002 effortlessly. Tomikawa cooks according to the traditions of the Kaiseki cuisine, Japanese haute cuisine.

The interior looks serene, clean. It is decorated in traditional 15th century Sukiya style and overlooks a Japanese garden. Yamazato is on the ground floor of the luxurious Hotel Okura.

We enjoy a special lunch today: the bento box. A bento box is originally nothing more than a convenient way to transport a meal. In Yamazato the so called Shokado bento box is used: a big, beautiful lacquered box specially made to serve meals in restaurants.

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What delights are served in the box?

We find tempura fried shrimp and oba leaf. Lighty cooked pieces of sea bream in a delicious sauce. There is sashimi of salmon, tuna and scallop. But the most spectacular delights are the seven different mini-dishes, one even more sophisticated than the other. With names like “shirozake-yaki” (grilled black cod with sake lees) and “kamu rosu-ni” (lightly simmered duck breast with sweet soy sauce) and flavors that tingle on your tongue. Shaved radish with lemon & salt and tempura are served for dipping in soy sauce. Also, a rice dish with crab and egg is on the table; delicious, but the contents of the bento box draws all the attention.

The dessert consists of a refined dish with a cherry blossom macaron and summer fruits. In addition, a scoup of green tea ice cream with a sesame cookie. It is fresh and not too sweet and complements the meal very well.

What a great experience to discover all those culinary gems in the bento box, and probably one of the most special lunches that you can enjoy in Amsterdam.

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NEW IN SEASON

NEW IN SEASON

VAN RAVENSTEIN

VAN RAVENSTEIN | KEIZERSGRACHT 359 T. +31 (0)20 639 00 67 | VAN-RAVENSTEIN.NL

New brand at Van Ravenstein this season is the new young designer: J.W. Anderson, who origins in menswear, but started designing women’s collections in 2010. J.W. Anderson makes use of technical fabrics and experiments with new silhouettes and shapes.

He won the British Fashion Award in 2012. In the spring/summer 2014 collection contrasting fabrics like silk and polyester and leather and pleather are used; combined with Japanese folding and origami influences. The skirt is made of folded pleather and combined with a knitted top that looks like a cardigan thrown on. Also new in store this summer are the designer brands Bernhard Willhelm and Sara Lanzi.

BOIS1920

LA BRUNE HAUTE PARFUMERIE | KINKERSTRAAT 178 T. +31 (0)20 689 42 64 | PARFUMERIELABRUNE.NL

Parfumerie La Brune - with 40 years of experience - has a wonderful collection of special perfumes of excellent quality. The fragrances are made from the purest and most precious essences; haute couture among the scents. For example, the scents of BOIS 1920 with an origin in Florence in 1920, where Guido Galardi started Bottega Italiana Spigo - in short BOIS - and experimented with perfumes and natural extracts. In his footsteps grandson Enzo who founded BOIS1920 in 2005 in honor of his grandfather. BOIS1920 - for both men & women -characterizes itself by beautiful subdued perfumes made of the finest raw materials. The packaging is manufactured by hand and each bottle is unique.

FASHION WITH A SPORTY TWIST NIEUWENDIJK 82-90 T. +31 (0)20 624 94 02 |TIPDEBRUIN.NL

EA7 is dedicated to all those who engage in sport with passion; the Emporio Armani EA7 line was created to maximise performance while ensuring the highest level of comfort.

Launched in 2004 as a sports offshoot of Emporio Armani, EA7 has subsequently established its own identity as a brand with strong consumer awareness. EA7 is only available at selective stores and totally focussed on satisfying sport enthusiast and professionals in 7 different sporting sectors: basketball, tennis, golf, water-sports, wintersport, outdoor and training.

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JAEGER-LECOULTRE BOUTIQUE JAEGER-LECOULTRE BOUTIQUE | P.C.HOOFTSTRAAT 102 T. +31 (0)20 210 59 50 | GASSAN.COM

In cooperation with Gassan, Swiss watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre recently opened its first boutique in The Netherlands located in a prime location on the P.C. Hooftstraat 102; over 100 square meters on two executive floors. JaegerLeCoultre is a leading player in watchmaking history since 1833. New in the collection 2014 is the Duomètre Unique Travel Time - in pink gold - the first world-time watch enabling to-the-minute adjustment of the second time zone.

This enables travellers to accurately set the second time zone on all continents and countries regardless of the time difference.

READY TO WEAR

MARC BY MARC JACOBS | UTRECHTSESTRAAT 120 T. +31 (0)20 752 72 70 | MARCJACOBS.COM

Embracing individuality and ease, Marc By Marc Jacobs harmoniously fuses glam and casual elements for this Spring Summer 2014 collection. Workwear and sportswear inspired staples are combined with striking luxe pieces for the ultimate statement look. Tailored separates and satin bomber jackets, all paired with tomboy sneakers, infuse a downtown edge. The Marc By Marc Jacobs store at the Utrechtsestraat - the first official store in the Netherlands - has clothing for both men and women; but also an extensive accessory line with (hand)bags, watches, jewelry and sleeves for laptops, iPhones and iPads.

A STYLISH DIVING WATCH

GASSAN DIAMONDS | T. +31 (0)20 622 53 33 GASAN.COM | CARL-F-BUCHERER.COM

Precision and functionality are perfectly combined in the Patravi ScubaTec diving watches of Carl F. Bucherer; a family-owned Swiss watch brand which has been synonymous with quality, innovation and passion since 1888. Automatic movement integrated into a stainless steel case with a stainless steel or rubber strap. To ensure safe measurement of dive duration, the bezel of the Patravi ScubaTec can only be rotated counterclockwise, so that the diver’s safety remains guaranteed in the event of accidental manipulation. The dial of the three-hand watch has a special luminous coating that glows light blue in the dark, assuring readability even in murky waters. In addition, a helium valve ensures that the gas escapes automatically when the diver is ascending and descending. While diving or daily wear: the Patravi ScubaTec has style.

ELEGANT AND DESIRABILITY FASHION FURTHER UP THE SIZE RANGE P.C. HOOFSTRAAT 115 | T. +31 (0)20 679 81 13 MARINARINALDI.COM

In 1980 the Max Mara group launched Marina Rinaldi, taking the hallmarks of Max Mara sartorial elegance and desirability further up the size range. Six co-ordinated collections meet the moods, needs and desires of today’s woman and her many-faceted lifestyle. Each collection has its own special tone and aura, each interprets fashion’s evolution with signature Italian flair and detail. Cuts are superb and flattering for every figure and making use of beautiful fabrics like silks, wools and cashmeres for comfort and wearability.

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Been soaking in those Old Masters at the big museums?

Staring in awe at exquisite porcelain, perhaps? Has it whetted your appetite for a little something of your own? The Spiegelkwartier is a treasure-trove of arts and antiques, yours for the picking on the Rijksmuseum’s doorstep - and just minutes away from the other big museums, too. At the Spiegelgracht and Spiegelstraat more than 70 art and antique dealers offer a variety of objects.

If you collect antiques or modern art, a visit to the Spiegelkwartier (Quarter) is definitely worthwhile. This historic quarter with its typical old Dutch houses is just across the bridge opposite the Rijksmuseum. The area is the heart of the national art and antiques trade for 100 years and has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. There are few places in the world where you will find such an amazing selection of art and antiques. More than 70 specialized art and antique dealers offer a wide variety of objects, ranging from archaeological finds to 19th century furniture, Delftware and 21th century ceramics, oriental art to Art Deco jewelry, folk art from exotic places to contemporary art, clocks and don’t forget sculptures, paintings and Dutch Old Masters.

Nowadays the Nieuwe (New) Spiegelstraat and Spiegelgracht are the home base of art and antique dealers. This was different in the old days and the result of a development that has taken place in Amsterdam during the past 120 years. Without the building of the Rijksmuseum, the street would almost certainly have had another look.

Amsterdam was slightly growing in the first fifty years of the nineteenth century but got a huge boost by the industrial revolution in the second half. The city expanded beyond the Singel canal; new residential areas were created and the Rijksmuseum was built just outside the Singel canal between 1877 and 1885, on the spot of an old mill. In the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat and Spiegelgracht, named after mayor Hendrick Dircksz Spiegel (Mirror), lived many artisans who offered their services to the canal residents. It was not a wealthy neighborhood: the less fortunate fellow citizens lived in poor and unhealthy housing conditions in this neighborhoods. There were all kinds of businesses established as watchmakers, upholsterers, furniture repairers and plumbers. Most of these stores are no longer found in the Spiegelkwartier but nearby you can still find manufacturers of beautiful frames and goldsmiths.

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ART CULTURE The development of the Spiegel Quarter to center of art and antiques starts from 1900 on; art dealer Henriquez de Souza was already known at Kerkstraat 219. In 1910, seven antique dealers settled in and in 1920 there were twelve. The Rijksmuseum started to make regular purchases in the Spiegelkwartier. The names Schilling and Aronson were already mentioned in address books before the war. After 1945, the number of antique dealers is steadily expanding, and the diversity of the collections is varied.

Most purchases in the Rijksmuseum from the Spiegel Quarter were applied art such as pottery, furniture, jewelry, glass and textiles; no coincidence for the nearby antiquarians are specialized in these objects and evidence of historically developed ties with the Rijksmuseum. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Rijksmuseum in 1985, an exhibition was organized with a choice of the objects purchased in the Spiegelkwartier in the past century. The first purchase is dated 1914, but even today the Rijksmuseum still buys objects in the Spiegelkwartier.

During the year there are several exhibition periods: MAY: The Amsterdam Trail is situated in and around the Spiegelkwartier. Contemporary artists will exhibit their work in galleries specialized in ethnographic and Asiatic art.

The contemporary art is exhibited in between the statues, masks, ritual objects and jewelry from Africa, Oceania, Asia and South-America. - www.amsterdamtrail.nl

Tucked in between these Aladdin’s Caves are fashion boutiques and shoe shop, as well as cafés and restaurants perfect for a little time out - whether you feel like a bowl of healthy soup or coffee & cake; a light lunch or a lobster dinner.

SEPTEMBER: OPEN! is situated in and around the Spiegelkwartier. More than 70 antique shops and art galleries show their new acquisitions, there are special exhibitions, lectures, and you can see artists at work.

The Spiegelkwartier is directly opposite the Rijksmuseum and at a stones-throw from the van Gogh Museum, the Allard Person Museum and around 10 minutes’ walk from the Hermitage. A pleasant way to get there is by Canal Bus (Rijksmuseum stop) or by the Stop/Go bus. SPIEGELKWARTIER.NL

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Experience the best acoustics in the world Het Concertgebouw is renowned for its exceptional acoustics and is home to the world’s leading orchestra: the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Experience yourself why the world’s best musicians, orchestras and conductors come to play in this magnificent concert hall! Whether you visit the beautiful Main Hall or the more intimate and enchanting Recital Hall; the building seems to breathe history. A visit to Het Concertgebouw is a fantastic experience in and of itself.

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Art’otel Amsterdam - sitting on the corner of Prins Hendrikkade and Martelaarsgracht - blends art, hospitality and cuisine in the very heart of Amsterdam. Hotelguests can choose from an Art Room, Art Room XL or Masterpiece Suite, all with complimentary breakfast, a piece of art, mood lighting, rain showers and Illy espresso machine in the room; Atelier Van Lieshout’s work permeates every corner of the hotel. And of course there is a the ultra-modern Active Club. The restaurant 5&33 specialises in Mediterranean inspired sharing plates with an Italian twist; while the 5&33 Bar serves cocktails, beers and infused syrups, accompanied by live DJ sets. The 5&33 Lounge is perfect for relaxing, while a 12-metre interactive art display evokes differing emotions.

Culture lovers can peruse a collection of art-related books and magazines in the 5&33 Library, while the 300-squaremetre flexible 5&33 Gallery showcases the work of regular changing artists.

The St. Olofs Chapel in the NH Barbizon Palace Hotel dates from 1.440 and is one of the finest meeting venues in Amsterdam; one of the oldest buildings combined with all the amenities of today.

In the old days the St. Olofs Chapel stood alongside the city-gate with its entrance to the sea wall. Amsterdam maintained a flourishing trade with Norway and to please the Norwegian sailors, the Chapel was named after a Norwegian saint and patron saint of sailors. In the late nineteen eighties the Amsterdam Monuments Restoration Foundation withdrew the fate of this once beautiful Chapel and took over the building for Hfl 1,- if she would take care of the restoration. The immense restoration was finished in 1993. Because of its unique location in the lively heart of the characteristic historic center of Amsterdam, just a stone’s throw from the Central Station, with private dock and its cozy atmosphere the St. Olofs Chapel is a perfect location for meetings, seminars, weddings and parties for up to 500 guests.

Art Hotel Spaander is located in the centre of Volendam, which is one of the most famous villages of the Netherlands situated north of Amsterdam at the IJsselmeer - the former Zuiderzee. The hotel is named after Leendert Spaander (1855-1955) who started a small cafe on the Dike with his wife Aaltje in 1881. He invited artists working in Volendam and the cafe became a place where they could work together and inspire one another; painting the scenery as well as people in traditional costumes. Also foreign artists were invited; they were in fact the first tourists to Volendam. The pieces of art Leendert received out of gratitude and sometimes as payment for a hotelroom were all put up thoughout the building; a historical collection of paintings was born. Nowadays the 77 modern hotelrooms are all different in decoration and luxury. Room number 1 is de first and oldest room and is still in its original state. In the tavern and in the restaurant tasteful dishes are served; classics as well as new and sophisticated ones.

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Stroller rental service for hotel guests.

Traveling with toddlers will become more comfortable . Mobility Brand Bugaboo, known for its pioneering and innovative stroller design, launched in partnership with Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam a stroller rental service for hotel guests. Simply specify with the booking when guests are traveling with young children and an appropriate Bugaboo is ready on arrival. Mobility Brand Bugaboo designs for almost 15 years, products of very high quality where the lifestyle of the parents is of paramount importance . Traveling is something you love to continue to do with kids, but preferably in a comfortable way. With this in mind, this new concept was born and Bugaboo sees the internationally renowned hotel The Grand is a perfect partner to offer this service.

Hotel Seven one Seven is centrally located and just a stone’s throw from Amsterdam’s cultural heart, Museumplein and Vondelpark. This 17th century canal house - an UNESCO World Heritage monumental estate house - offers its guests an unforgettable experience. In each of its nine uniquely palatial rooms with period décor, the modern beds and sofas blend seamlessly with antique furniture to add contemporary convenience to old-world romance. On a bright summer day, you can enjoy afternoon tea on the quiet, secluded patio, stepping away from the bustling city outside. And on a cool autumn evening, sit back with a glass of wine by the fire in the stately furnished Salon overlooking the Prinsengracht.

Looking for an elegant and exclusive location for a meeting or wedding: the spacious Strawinsky room with its five tall French windows opening out onto the refreshing and quiet patio and the cozy Library with its warm fireplace and a fabulous view of the Prinsengracht are great options.

Enjoy the beautiful weather with a luxury picnic in the Vondelpark? It’s possible!

As of June 18 until October 1, you can use the picnic service from Midtown Grill Restaurant at Stadhouderskade.

Rent a picnic-bag and invite your friends or surprise your date with a romantic lunch in the green jewel of Amsterdam.

For € 22.50 per person you can enjoy a luxurious Caesar salad with steak strips, a chicken sandwich, delicious homemade cheesecake, a serving of freshly made chips, fresh fruit salad, 2 bottles of water and one bottle of house wine of your choice. The bag is also equipped with dishes, cutlery, cups, napkins and picnic plaid. Pick up and return at Midtown Grill Restaurant within walking distance from the entrance to the Vondelpark.

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Amsterdam is home to many of the world’s most famous museums. No trip to the city is complete without (at least) a visit to one of them. Amsterdam has a multitude of treasures outside of the Museum District. From unusual museums about cats to an amazing collection of handbags, plus photography, archaeology and more, Amsterdam has museums and galleries to suit every type of interest.

MUST SEES Rijksmuseum is Amsterdam’s grandest museums that features some of the nation’s most famous works, including historic art by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals.

Stedelijk Museum is dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design with highlights from Malevich, Edward Kienholz, Willem de Kooning and Andy Warhol.

Van Gogh Museum shows the largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh – including more than 200 paintings.

Hermitage is the Dutch branch of the worldfamous Hermitage in Saint Petersburg in Russia.

Rembrandthuis gives you a look in the personal and working life of master painter Rembrandt van Rijn.

Anne Frankhuis is the home where Anne Frank lived while she and her family where hiding for more than two years during World War II. Foam is all about photography. A photo museum with all kinds of works, from documentaries to fashion and contemporary films to informative histories.

Scheepvaartmuseum Iet visitors discover how the sea has shaped the Dutch culture.

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The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and the history of The Netherlands. The museum has around 8,000 objects of art and history on display from the years 1200–2000, among which are some masterpieces by Van Rijn, Hals and Vermeer.

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REMBRANDT HOUSE JODENBREESTRAAT 4 | CENTRE Rembrandthuis is the previous home of famed artist Rembrandt van Rijn. The museum provides an intimate look into the life and work of one of Amsterdam’s most prised artists. With approximately 250 etchings by Rembrandt, the home presents important art. HELLOAMS.NL/7

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The Van Gogh Museum houses the largest collection of pieces by Vincent van Gogh.

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The Hermitage Museum is home to Russian heritage in Amsterdam. Hermitage Amsterdam is a sister institution of the Hermitage based in St. Petersburg, Russia. The large, stately museum shows the encyclopaedic collections of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg and other Russian museums. HELLOAMS.NL/5

Het Grachtenhuis exhibits the 17th-century city expansion projects that led to Amsterdam’s beloved ring of canals. A natural starting spot for visitors to Amsterdam, Het Grachtenhuis provides guests with a special peak into one of the most beautiful original canal houses.

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Stedelijk is one of Europe’s most important museums for contemporary art and design.

Its collection is on display in the beautifully restored historical building, with fixed spots for highlights like the paintings by Malevich, De Kooning and Warhol. HELLOAMS.NL/3

In the National Maritime Museum visitors discover how the sea has shaped Dutch culture. In a former naval storehouse, stimulating interactive exhibitions allow visitors to discover and explore 500 years of maritime history. HELLOAMS.NL/6

The Jewish History Museum tells the story of Jewish religion, culture and history in The Netherlands and its former colonies. It holds a collection of over 13,000 artworks and objects and displays several expositions each year on contemporary Judaism. HELLOAMS.NL/9

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KEIZERSGRACHT 609 | FOAM Foam is all about photography. A photo museum with all kinds of works, from documentaries to fashion and contemporary films to informative histories. Foam houses several exhibitions and pieces from world famous photographers through the year.

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OOSTERDOK 2 | CENTRE NEMO Science Centre allows kids to touch, play and experiment with all its exhibits.

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HERENGRACHT 366 | CENTRE A museum about the world of just one book – The Bible. The Biblical Museum is a interesting historical museum exhibits objects from the Judeo-Christian tradition, history of the Bible and the influence of the Bible on the society and fine arts. HELLOAMS.NL/16

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KALVERSTRAAT 92 | CENTRE The Amsterdam Museum offers an expansive collection of exhibitions and items that retell the compelling story of the Dutch capital. Beginning at its earliest developments and continuing through the surge of growth in the Golden Age and up until the present. HELLOAMS.NL/11

OUDE TURFMARKT 127 | CENTRE The Allard Pierson Museum is the archaeological museum of the University of Amsterdam. Artifacts from the ancient civilizations of ancient Egypt, the Near East, the Greek World, Etruria, and the Roman Empire are curated and exhibited in this museum. HELLOAMS.NL/14

HERENGRACHT 605 | CENTRE Museum Willet-Holthuysen is a museum on the Herengracht canal. It is the only fully furnished canalside patrician house in Amsterdam that is open to the public. The museum has a large collection of art, silverware, plates, and books from the Dutch Golden Age. HELLOAMS.NL/17

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VIJZELSTRAAT 32 | CENTRE The Amsterdam City Archives preserves documents pertaining to the history of Amsterdam and provides information about the city. With archives covering a shelf-length of about 35 kilometres, City Archives is the largest municipal archive in the world. HELLOAMS.NL/12

HERENGRACHT 573 | CENTRE The highly unique Tassenmuseum provides insight into the development of the humble bag in function, form, material and decoration from the late Middle Ages and up to the present. The museum houses more than 4,000 bags, purses and suitcases. HELLOAMS.NL/15

KEIZERSGRACHT 672 | CENTRE The former house of the regent Van Loon family, is situated in the heart of the Amsterdam Canals. In the house you find beautiful portraits, impressive pieces of furniture and silver and porcelain from different centuries.

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Sep into the amazing world of Madame Tussauds and enjoy surprising encounters with famous performers, royalty, film stars, artists and more. Madame Tussauds’ collection of wax figures has recently been transformed into the place to be for both young and old.

For nearly four centuries, Amsterdam’s Hortus Botanicus has regaled visitors with its lush greenhouses and exotic plants. Hortus is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world.

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The Medieval Torture Museum has a collection of more than 100 devices used for torture in medieval times. This unique collection of photos, drawings and instruments of torture reveals the grim character of the middle ages.

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House of Bols offers visitors a truly unique cocktail experience. Learn everything there is to know about making cocktails and bartending.

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Dungeon is a unique experience. Laugh and scream at the sight of our cackling witches.

See, smell, listen and be afraid. Be very afraid.

Housed inside Heineken’s historic brewery this interactive museum will take you on an exciting, behind-the-scenes journey through the wild world of one of the World’s most popular pilsners. HELLOAMS.NL/24

Body Worlds offers an interesting exhibition of human specimens including whole-body plastinates, organs and translucent body slices.

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Artis is a place where nature and cultural heritage come together. Admire the tropical fish in the Aquarium. Travel through time in the planetarium. See the giraffes galloping amongst the zebras, springboks, oryx and wildebeests. Walk through the historical Bird House. HELLOAMS.NL/20

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In the historical heart of Amsterdam, rough diamonds are transformed into dazzling jewels every day. Delve into the exciting world of diamond cutting and see every step of the process first-hand. HELLOAMS.NL/28

As you might expect, the Erotic Museum is located in the Red Light District. The museum looks at eroticism in all its forms throughout the ages. The collection includes sculptures, paintings, drawings, photographs and other artwork. HELLOAMS.NL/31

Do as the locals do and experience Amsterdam by bike – it’s certainly the fastest, most flexible and fun way of getting around Amsterdam.

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The Diamant Museum takes you on a journey that began 3 billion years ago, 200 kilometres under the surface of the earth. The journey ends with the beautiful cut diamonds.

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Come tip-toe through the tulips, admire the amaryllis and cruise past the crocuses at the Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, the world’s largest flower gardens. HELLOAMS.NL/36

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Beyond Amsterdam’s best known sights and attractions are hidden gems just waiting to be discovered, such as a host of quirky museums, charming and fabulous shopping districts, fantastic antiques, a thriving Chinatown and an impressive library with plenty of foreign language titles. In the center you will of course find the magnificent canals, but there is so much more besides.

The inner city, for instance, is bursting with interesting museums, sometimes hidden behind beautiful canalside façades. Most visitors to Amsterdam rarely wander beyond the arched bridges, watery passageways and crooked canal houses of the enchanting city center. But equally fascinating is the development boom in the eastern, southern and western part of town.

In the Spiegelkwartier the art lovers will be in their element: virtually every building houses a gallery. Various a variety of dining establishments representing all types of Asian cuisine can be found on the lively Zeedijk, Amsterdam’s Chinatown.

South (Zuid) is one of the most beautiful areas in Amsterdam, where historical buildings define its impressive character. You will find Amsterdam’s famous museums, the Royal Concertgebouw, the Vondelpark and the exclusive and stylish boutiques.

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In Noord (North) you discover an exciting world on the other side of the River IJ – Amsterdam Noord. Noord is not only spacious and green, but also inspiring and vibrant. Here you will find an exciting mix of experimental festivals, picturesque country villages and stylish restaurants on the water. Go there by ferry from Central Station and explore Noord on a bike.

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The majority of people have heard about Amsterdam’s Red Light District well before their visit. Leaving nothing to the imagination, some stereotypes about this area are true: there are plenty of sex shops, peep shows, brothels, an elaborate condom shop, a sex museum and prostitutes in red-lit windows. But the heart of Amsterdam is much more than that. HELLOAMS.NL/37

In East (Oost) major neighbourhoods are vibrant multicultural areas.

Neighbourhoods like Oosterpark, Dapperbuurt and Indischebuurt are very much upcoming. Nowadays it happens in East. Grap your bike and drive around in this beautifully shaped part of town.

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The Jordaan is probably the most famous neighbourhood in the Netherlands. The Jordaan is nothing but highlights. Maze-like streets offer hidden courtyards, cafés, art galleries, specialty shops, canals and canal houses, and home of the more scenic outdoor markets in the country. In particular, Noordermarkt has a flea market on Monday mornings and an organic farmers’ market on Saturdays.

Around the canals you find wonderful markets to stroll round, such as the Noordermarkt, where stylists often buy clothing for photo shoots. At any rate, shopping is a treat as soon as you stray from the beaten track. Get lost in the Jordaan or in the Negen Straatjes (Nine Streets) – lanes that link the canals and where the most exclusive and original shops can be found, just like in the Haarlemmerbuurt

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Amsterdam’s Canal Ring has grown to be one of the world’s most unique urban landscapes. And it not only remains a historic and beautiful water network through the city, but a stunning backdrop for fantastic cultural and sporting events throughout the year.

Amsterdam is world-famous for its museums. The most renowned, such as the Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum and Van Gogh Museum are conveniently located close to each other in the colourful Museum Quarter. This prestigious area is also bursting with unique shops, café’s and restaurants – making it a wonderful place to spend a day, or two. HELLOAMS.NL/43

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De Plantage is the perfect place for a cultural day out. Home to Artis Zoo, Hortus Botanicus and museum Hermitage, this side of the Amsterdam is strikingly green and spacious. Apart from nature and culture, de Plantage also has stylish terraces, leading restaurants and ample shopping opportunities for fans of all things vintage.

De Pijp is a lively neighbourhood with a melting pot of cultures meeting at the largest market in the Netherlands. A formerly workingclass neighbourhood, today de Pijp is home to a multicultural community and the city’s largest market, The Albert Cuyp Market.

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Diverse, densely populated and central, Oud West has become a very popular neighbourhood for the upwardly mobile. It’s also an older, more settled, neighbourhood where in general the population describes itself as very ‘satisfied’ with their living situation. And with Vondelpark on hand, why wouldn’t they? HELLOAMS.NL/41

Regarded as the poshest neighbourhood in Amsterdam, Oud Zuid has a decadent mix of culture and shopping. Oud Zuid is central: on one end you have Amsterdam’s nightlife and culture square Leidseplein and on the other Amstelveenseweg that is developing into a true culinary boulevard. HELLOAMS.NL/45

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De Baarsjes is very much on the rise as an up-and-coming neighbourhood with a population that is both young and multicultural.

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The major neighbourhoods of ‘Amsterdam East’, like Oosterpark, Dapperbuurt and Indischebuurt, are vibrant multicultural areas.

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REMBRANDTPLEIN

When it comes to nightlife in Amsterdam, there are venues, dance festivals and club nights to suit every taste. DJs keep the crowd going with everything from techno, dub step and trance to hip-hop, funk and deep house. Some of the most well-known venues include Paradiso, Melkweg, Bitterzoet, Club Up, Trouw, AIR and Escape. Find the clubs anywhere between the Leidseplein, Reguliersdwarsstraat, Rembrandtplein in the city centre and Weesperzijde in Amsterdam East.

Rembrandtplein is often considered to be the heart of the Amsterdam nightlife scene, so it’s not surprising that many of the city’s most popular clubs and bars can be found here.

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LEIDSEPLEIN

Leidseplein is one of the majors centres of Amsterdam nightlife and, on any night, throngs of young people can be seen coming and going from the many bars, clubs and pubs around the square. You could spend a whole weekend at Amsterdam’s bustling Leidseplein and still not see everything. This is the true heart of the city and it pulses with bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres.

The fun in Amsterdam doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, and the crowded bars and clubs are testimony to this fact. If you’re out in the evening and think bars look deserted, it’s only because Amsterdam’s nightlife starts rather late and you’re probably out too early. With most clubs not opening their doors before 11.30pm and the party not taking off until 1am, many bars and lounges are full of pre-drinkers waiting to embark on a night out. Most bars in Amsterdam are small and rather crowded, so it’s often difficult to find a comfortable spot. However, the cramped nature of these venues is a result of the fact that they’re housed in many historic buildings, which are charming in their own right and offer an alternative nightlife experience. The city’s nightlife is concentrated around two main squares: the Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein, so you always have plenty of options. As a result, a night out in Amsterdam can be a very cultural experience - even if you can’t remember it the next morning.

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REGULIERSDWARSSTRAAT

The Reguliersdwarsstraat is one of the most important gay and lesbian streets in Amsterdam for wining, dining and partying.

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SHOPPING DISTRICTS & MARKETS

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SHOPPING AREAS

PC HOOFTSTRAAT

The PC Hooftstraat is one of the 30 world-famous shopping streets in the world. Amsterdam‘s mini Fifth Avenue is home to high-end classics (Chanel, Gucci, Hermés, Louis Vuitton), jewelry (Chopard, Cartier) and lifestyle stores, as well as several boutiques selling more luxury labels. HELLOAMS.NL/53

Amsterdam is a shopper’s dream with everything from multistory department stores and exclusive boutiques to antiques and contemporary Dutch design, Amsterdam inspires even the most discerning shopper.

SPIEGELKWARTIER

9 STREETS

Amsterdam’s Spiegelkwartier is an absolute must for lovers of art, antiques and curiosities. This area has been at the heart of the Dutch art and antiques trade for over eighty years. Exploring the historic Spiegelkwartier is easy to combine with a visit to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. HELLOAMS.NL/54

Between Leidsestraat and Raadhuisstraat there is an area known as De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets), named after the nine side streets connecting the main canals. Together they constitute a charming neighbourhood full of unique shops, wonderful places to have lunch and a great atmosphere. HELLOAMS.NL/50

KALVERSTRAAT AND LEIDSESTRAAT

HERENSTRAAT/PRINSENSTRAAT

Three main shopping streets in Amsterdam’s city centre are the Nieuwedijk, Kalverstraat en Leidsestraat. In the first two you find shops and mega malls you would expect to find in any large European city. The Leidsestraat has the more exclusive shops.

Discover cosy cafés and delicious food or admire fashion, art and more in a selection of small, elegant shops. The Prinsenstraat and Herenstraat are an excellent introduction to the essence of Amsterdam. HELLOAMS.NL/51

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HAARLEMMERDIJK/HAARLEMMERSTRAAT

CORNELIS SCHUYTSTRAAT

Have you ever had the feeling that all shopping streets pretty much have the same stuff on offer? Well then, you need to visit the Haarlemmerstraat and Haarlemmerdijk – it’s hip, it’s quirky and it’s the perfect spot for hours of relaxed browsing, dining and bar-hopping. HELLOAMS.NL/52

Less crowded than other shopping areas, the Cornelis Schuytstraat is a broad street offering fashion, perfumeries and upscale patisseries. Located in Amsterdam’s swanky Old South district, it’s the perfect place to shop for luxury items at a more leisurely pace.

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WATERLOOPLEIN

Amsterdam’s largest daily flea market is located on the Waterlooplein.

Spend a couple hours browsing through its many stalls to get a taste of the local culture. Every stall has something different on offer, including (second-hand) clothes, antiques, knick-knacks, bicycle parts and much more. HELLOAMS.NL/67

Amsterdam’s markets abound with the vibrant colours, smells and sights that define this multicultural city, meaning open-air markets are one of the best ways to soak up the local culture. So go for a stroll and discover the village atmosphere of the city’s neighbourhood markets, most of which are open year-round, rain or shine.

NEIGHBOURFOOD MARKET

ALBERT CUYPMARKT

Follow your nose and discover some of the tastiest food and delicious drinks in Amsterdam, with the NeighbourFood Market stopping off at the Westergasfabriek on every third Sunday of the month. At the NeighbourFood Market you’ll find the best good-food enthusiasts, from biological farmers and local chefs to cheesemongers. HELLOAMS.NL/68

The Albert Cuypmarkt is the mother of all markets. There’s no place like the Albert Cuyp street market to discover Amsterdam’s typical sense of humour and laid back atmosphere. With 260 stands stretching down one lotng street, the Albert Cuypmarkt is the largest outdoor market. HELLOAMS.NL/64

NOORDERMARKT

BOOK MARKET SPUI

A bustling market takes over the square at the Noordermarkt every Saturday and Monday– one part focused on organic food, the other half full of vibrant shopping surprises. Shop for vintage clothing, furniture, art and antiques. The market is surrounded by lively bars and cafés. HELLOAMS.NL/65

Come rain or shine, this old-fashioned book market takes place on the bustling Spui square every Friday. About 25 booksellers gather here every week to sell their collections of old, rare, second-hand and out-of-print books. HELLOAMS.NL/69

FLOWER MARKET

Sunday Market is an art, fashion and design market, where designers, artists and other creatives sell their wares directly to the public. You’ll find stands with housewares, ceramics, fashion, vintage items, jewellery, accessories, illustrations, affordable art, kids’ products, and lovely organic. HELLOAMS.NL/70

SUNDAY MARKET

The Singel flower market is one of Amsterdam’s most colourful attractions. The small shops are located inside a row of floating barges – a holdover from the days when flowers arrived in Amsterdam every day from the countryside by boat. HELLOAMS.NL/66

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