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SPRING 2016

Welcome to Amsterdam 10 COMMANDMENTS LIVE & ACT LIKE A LOCAL SKIP THE TOURIST TRAPS DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME M U S T - S E E S HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TIPS

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Welcome to Amsterdam

1. Every year, 12.000

bicycles end up in the canals of Amsterdam. Luckily, there are still over 1.000.000 bikes on the streets.

10 things you need to know 2. Amsterdam was one

3. With 51 museums, 141

4. With over 3.000

5. Amsterdam has a very

6. Why bake bread from

7. Yes, Amsterdam is famous for its Red Light District. But did you know that some of those windows are actually pop-up shops?

8. The Royal Palace

9. Amsterdam was the first city in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. In 2001 the first gay wedding took place.

10. 20.000 tourists visit Amsterdam each year. That’s about 20 times as many locals!

of the first EU destinations to create a framework for Airbnb. In 2016, there are more than 11.000 homes available on Airbnb.

lenient policy about smoking weed and other soft drugs.

There are over 300 coffeeshops in town.

Amsterdam is one of Amsterdams top attractions.

It was built in the 17th century on 13.659 wooden poles.

art galleries and 55 theaters, Amsterdam is the place to be for art lovers, movie maniacs and culture junkies.

grain, if you can also make beer with it? These days, the capital city has 27 breweries.

houseboats in 165 canals, Amsterdam offers a unique way of living.

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Act

like a local

Skip the tourist traps and explore like a local! Discover Amsterdam by following the habits of real locals that know their city inside out.

1 EETSALON VAN DOBBEN Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat 5-7-9 Van Dobben is probably the city’s finest traditional sandwich shop.

Top of the menu is ‘kroket’, a fried roll stuffed with creamy ragout and veal, covered with breadcrumbs. More than just a sandwich, this is a sumptuous and hearty lunchtime treat that puts your soggy ham roll to shame.

2 TUSCHINSKI Reguliersbreestraat 26-34 Have you ever watched a movie in a monumental theatre?

Tuschinski is definitely the most beautiful cinema building in Holland. It opened in 1921 and has an overwhelming art deco look.

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4 WYNAND FOCKINK Pijlsteeg 31 Nestling in a hidden arcade behind the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Wynand Fockink serves an incredible array of jenever - a fine local juniper liquor, from which gin was reputed to evolve. The bartenders always encourage you to drink Amsterdam-style: standing at the bar with hands on your back (to stop you falling over, presumably).

5 DE BEKEERDE SUSTER Kloveniersburgwal 6 De Bekeerde Suster is a brew pub with great beers like Manke Monnik, Witte Antonia and Blonde Barbier and serves tasty meals. Also order a portion of bitterballen, one of Holland’s favorite snacks!

6 SLAGERIJ VET Zeedijk 99 The best meal according to many Dutch people? ‘Stamppot met rookworst.’ Slagerij Vet has everything, and even a bit more. It also serves delicious sandwiches topped with the very best meats. Warm and ready-prepared meals are an option, too.

VLEMINCKX Voetboogstraat 33 From morning to evening, there’s always a crowd waiting in this tiny alley in Amsterdam. Just get in line like the locals and order a ‘patatje’: homemade crispy fries with a choice of toppings, like mayonnaise, tartare sauce or ‘oorlog’: peanut sauce, mayonnaise and onions.

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7 STUBBE HARING Corner of Singel/Haarlingersluis Haring is Dutch herring, served fresh and raw. Despite sounding a little gruesome, it’s a hugely popular snack in Amsterdam and actually quite delicious. Perhaps the presentation isn’t as delicate as sushi, but it’s definitely more fun, as you grab the tail, cover it with onions and pickles, hold it up and eat bite by bite.

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8 WINKEL 43 Noordermarkt 43 Winkel 43 bakes the perfect apple pie. Many locals think it’s better than their grandmother’s.

Stuffed with juicy apples in a thick crust and topped with fresh whipped cream. An apple pie a day, keeps the doctor away!

9 CAFÉ NOL Westerstraat 109 Ready for some Dutch tearjerkers?

Café Nol is famous since 1966 for their cozy sing-a-long nights. The interior is a mix between a brothel and your grandparents place, so you won’t get bored for a second.

Embrace your inner singer in this Dutch version of karaoke.

10 ALBERT CUYP MARKT Albert Cuypstraat For over a century, locals get their fruit, vegetables and fish at the Albert Cuyp Market. But there’s so much more to find. Six days a week you can buy cheap clothes, cosmetics and jewellery sold by born and raised Amsterdam residents. We hope you enjoy their corny jokes!

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apple pie

My grandma was famous for her apple pie. Growing up in ‘De Pijp’ (Amsterdam South) my mom delivered those cakes almost weekly at parties. Since grandma's name contained the word heroes, we named it: heroes apple pie. Here is her secret. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

DIRECTIONS 1. Mix flour, salt and sugar. Cut in butter with 2 knives or pastry blender. Add water a little add a time until dough is crumbly. Store in fridge for an hour. Form ½ of dough into a round disc and place on floured surface. Roll out and line the pie plate. Roll remaining dough out for the top crust.

2. Core, peel and slice apples.

Combine sugars, flour, cinnamon, salt and lemon rind in a large bowl. Add apples and mix to combine. Spread apple mixture into the unbaked pastry shell. Spread strips of dough over mixture. Dot with butter and put color and shine on pastry crust with an egg wash. Bake at 450 F/220 C for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 F/180 C and continue baking 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS DOUGH ✔ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ✔ ½ teaspoon salt ✔ 1 teaspoon sugar ✔ 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) cold unsalted

butter, cut into pieces ✔ ¼ to ½ cup ice water

INGREDIENTS APPLE MIXTURE ✔ 6 cups thinly sliced (sour) apples ✔ 6 tablespoons

brown sugar

✔ 6 tablespoons white sugar ✔ ½ cup flour ✔ 1 teaspoon cinnamon ✔ ¼ teaspoon salt ✔ ¼ cup butter, cubed ✔ ½ teaspoon lemon rind ✔ 1 egg optional

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TIPS AND TRICKS

Cycling in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the perfect city to explore by bike.

But even if you only pedal around for an hour, it requires steely nerves and sharp eyes.

FOLLOW THE RULES OF THE ROAD Don’t cycle on pavements, shopping streets and motorways.

GIVE A SIGN Always signal with your hand which direction you are going.

LIGHT AT NIGHT Turn on your lights after dark.

KEEP AN EYE ON OTHER TRAFFIC Watch out for other traffic at all times. Scooters zip down the bike lanes, taxis speed down the tram rails and large delivery vans might have trouble seeing you.

WATCH OUT FOR TRAM RAILS It’s easy to get your tires stuck in the rails. Cross them at a sharp angle.

Photo: Andrew Stripp

STAY IN YOUR LANE Use the bicycle lane on the right-hand side of the road, marked out by white lines and bike symbols.

‘CYCLING

Photo: Evelyne Dielen

NOWADAYS IS TANTAMOUNT TO ATTEMPTING

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SUICIDE’ Pete Jordan

MAKE ROOM FOR FELLOW CYCLISTS Don’t bike more than 2 people across, keep pace with the other cyclists, and pull over to answer your phone or check the map.

AVOID RUSH HOUR Between 7 - 9 am or 5 - 7 pm, there are thousands of bikes on the road, often resulting in big queues at junctions.

DON’T BREAK THE RULES Do not cycle through red lights and don’t bike at night without lights.

Photo: Andrew Stripp

LOCK IT RIGHT Always lock your bicycle up to something immovable and use the official bike racks.

BORN & RAISED

Ray Slijngaard 2 Unlimited conquered the world in the 90’s and scored a string of 16 hits in a row like No Limit, Twilight Zone, Jump For Joy, Maximum Overdrive and Get Ready For This. This Eurodance act was fronted by an Amsterdam duo: singer Anita Doth and rapper Ray Slijngaard.

FAVOURITE AREAS ‘I like the trendy pubs and places in Amsterdam-Zuid and especially De Pijp. I like to sit and relax at Marie Heinekenplein and I also like the little shops and market stables that sell exotic vegetables and stuff.’

MEMORIES ‘As a kid, I was at Nieuwmarkt all the time. My grandmother used to have a pub over there. Me and my friends just hung out there a bit. I felt very much at home over there.’

BEST CLUBS IN TOWN ‘I was around 13 when I went to a club for the first time. I went to Leidseplein to a place called Bunny and Bunny Star. I was way too young, but I knew the bouncer, so I could easily get in. I also often visited Club 10

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Escape, which still is one of the best Amsterdams venue.’

RESTAURANTS ‘I love sushi. Yamazoto at Okura Hotel has the best sushi in town.

MOMO is also a favourite of mine. I like a fancy meal, but I also enjoy a good hamburger at Hard Rock Cafe.’

TIPS FOR A NIGHT OUT ‘I used to go to clubs a lot, but I don’t go that much anymore. I just feel a bit old. Nowadays, I like to go to a nice restaurant and drink wine with my friends. I don’t like it when the music is too loud and you can’t talk to people. I do like to go to the Irish Pub at Leidseplein, to watch soccer with a cold beer. I’m on tour several nights a week, so when I have a day off, I like to relax on my couch!’

SNACK ATTACK ‘I do have a guilty pleasure, when it comes to streetfood. Like eating a ‘kaassouflé’: melted cheese in a crust, from FEBO. Yes, from the vendingmachines in the wall.’

HOTSPOTS ‘The clothing shops at Nieuwendijk.

There are far better clothes stores in Amsterdam than in Germany, where I live nowadays. I love fashion, so I really enjoy shopping in Amsterdam.’

Photo: Karel Bingen

TYPICALLY AMSTERDAM ‘I’ve travelled all over the world, but Amsterdam is special. It is well-known as a very liberal place. I think the city is beautiful, and I like the terraces, especially in summer.

People from Amsterdam are very direct, and they like to joke around.

We are very down to earth. When you’re in a limousine in Los Angeles, people will roll out the red carpet for you. Over here we are like: we don’t care. I like that attitude.’

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BEST IN TOWN

CHEESE! say

Never leave Amsterdam without cheese. If you want to try something different, but special: try these!

OLD AMSTERDAM This Old Amsterdam Cheese ‘schuitje’ of 300 gram comes in a luxury box. It represents the character of Old Amsterdam, a premium aged cheese full of character.

Old Amsterdam Cheese Store | Damrak 62, Singel 490 | € 10,95 BLACK TRUFFLE A great creation of two brothers from a very small Dutch village.

They run a farm with about 120 cows and the third brother is specialized in making creamy, fine cheeses from fresh raw milk. The black truffle cheese is irresistible.

De Kaaskamer van Amsterdam | Runstraat 7 | € 9,95

4 CHEESE GIFT SET A perfect gift for cheese lovers. This is also ideal to take along as a travel pack to family or friends, as this cheese gift doesn't need to be cooled for transport.

Reypenaer | Singel 182 | € 25,50

COCONUT Say cheese for this tropical surprise! It is an exceptionally tasty cheese with a slightly nutty flavor and a refreshing sweetness.

Try with chocolate, red or port wine.

Cheese & More | several locations | € 9,95

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Pub food One of the best things about being abroad is sampling the local cuisine. Find out where to taste pub food in Amsterdam.

CAFÉ BERN Nieuwmarkt 9 Lady Gaga’s favourite restaurant in Amsterdam. Café Bern is famous for its cheese fondue and salad with garlic. If you want something else than beer: wine lovers should definitely try some decent Swiss wines.

DE BLAFFENDE VIS Westerstraat 118

Occupied by all ages during daytime, popular among students in the evening, this historic tavern is famous for its beer and after-work snacks.

Around 6 pm diner is served, simple and very affordable food. The place is called 'The Barking Fish', a great place to observe the world outside the tank.

HARLEM SOUL FOOD Haarlemmerstraat 77 An excellent pit stop while shopping on the Haarlemmer­ straat, or as the beginning or end to a night of bar hopping. Harlem Soul Food serves cold drinks and spicy dishes like Jamaican jerk chicken and New York Strip. Many visit Harlem just for their nachos.

BROUWERIJ TROOST Cornelis Troostplein 23 Pazzanistraat 27 Brouwerij Troost has a tasting room, cafe and brewery in a former convent.

You can also visit the other location in the beautiful Westerpark with even more space for brewing. Their beers include blond, white beer, IPA, Smoked Porter and more. Don’t forget to order the flammkuchen, a German version of pizza covered with onions, pancetta and creme fraiche.

DWAZE ZAKEN Prins Hendrikkade 50 One of the best options near Amsterdam Central Station. Great place for a light lunch or a snack.

Classic sandwiches, omelettes and pancakes are made with fresh ingredients. Service is friendly and obliging. We recommend the homemade tuna salad and the goat cheese fondue. Meatlovers should try the ‘ossenworst’: tasty raw meat on bread.

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DE BIERTUIN Linaeusstraat 29 Situated across Amsterdam’s Tropenmuseum, it’s a great way to get to know different cultures.

In this case: beer from all over the world! Try the ‘carnivoor voor twee’: a hamburger wrapped in pancetta, roasted chicken and pulled pork.

Are you ready for Amsterdam’s most fun and most interactive attraction? Then step into the amazing world of Madame Tussauds right in the centre of town.

Enjoy some surprising, educational and sometimes emotional meetings with your super heroes, top singers, film stars and artists.

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BIERFABRIEK Rokin 75 Bierfabriek brews 3 excellent beers: Puur, Rosso and Nero.

Along with beer, the Bierfabriek serves roasted chicken and other hearty meals and snacks from the open kitchen in the center of the bar.

WATERKANT Marnixstraat 246 This venue with a huge waterside terrace is situated below a parking garage. They serve local drafts, excellent ginger beer and fancy fruitdrinks. The food is really something special: spiced dishes that will warm your soul, like the chicken or pumpkin roti roll. Be careful with the Madam Jeanette pepper - she’s a hot lady!

DE ENGELBEWAARDER Kloveniersburgwal 59-hs A very casual and cozy budget place. Located in a historical canal house directly in the heart of Amsterdam’s buzzing Nieuwmarkt.

This cafe offers a wide range of (draft) beers from all over the world. The menu is slightly in French style and changes every week. On Sunday afternoons, a local jazz trio has a jam session.

Pub food ‘IN WINE THERE IS WISDOM,

IN BEER THERE IS FREEDOM,

IN WATER THERE IS BACTERIA’ Benjamin Franklin

LOETJE Stationsplein 10 Johannes Vermeerstraat 52 Werfkade 14 Ruyschstraat 15 Best steaks in town. Nice atmos­ phere, but always crowded, so go early. Try the regular steak, or the (spicy) ’biefstuk Bali’ with fried onions and mushrooms. Ask for pieces of white bread to absorb the delicious gravy.

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Eetsalon van Dobben is an authentic lunchroom.

Of course, you'll need to try a 'broodje kroket'.

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Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat 5 Ferdinand Bolstraat 53

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Italian

BEST IN TOWN

restaurants

From fast to fancy: we take you to the best Italian restaurants in town. Buon appetito!

VAPIANO Oosterdokskade 145 Amstelstraat 2-4 Looking for fast food, Italian style? Vapiano (Italian for ‘go slow’) serves fresh pastas, pizzas and salads for very reasonable prices.

IL PECORINO Noordwal 1 North Amsterdam has many things to offer, and Il Pecorino is certainly a good reason to take the ferry directly behind Amsterdam Central Station. All pizzas are divine.

PASTA FACTORY Muntplein 7 Pasta Factory is the budgetfriendly place to be. Fresh pasta dishes and the pizzas -actually, it’s a giant focaccia- are simply to die for.

CINEMA PARADISO Westerstraat 186 Life is beautiful (in Italian: la vita è bella). This restaurant is decorated with movie memorabilia.

On the menu there is burrata, pasta, pizzas and everything else the Italian cuisine has to offer.

Bellissima!

DE PIZZABAKKERS AMSTERDAM Haarlemmerdijk 128 Overtoom 501 Plantage Kerklaan 2 Eerste Sweelinckstraat 16 Pizzas with a very thin crust and a wide range of toppings. Try the pizza prosciutto: topped with buffalo mozzarella and Italian ham that has been ripened for over 16 months.

SATURNINO Reguliersdwarsstraat 5 This tiny, crowded restaurant has a huge menu with lots to choose from. Pasta, risotto, pizza, antipasti and many meat and fish dishes. Make sure you reserve in advance.

MAPPA Nes 59 Mappa offers an experience of stylish wining and dining. The menu offers a wide range of antipasti, and the homemade ravioli (meat, fish and vegetarian) is a mouth-watering meal. The selection of dolci is sinfully good and will surely leave you more than satisfied.

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PASTA E BASTA Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 8 This famous restaurant has a unique concept: all waiters are semiprofessional singers. Depending on the evening they will sing evergreens, pop ballads, love songs or opera classics. The menu is based on shared dining: just choose a couple of smaller dishes. Authentic, cosy and very entertaining.

RISTORANTE TOSCANINI Lindengracht 75 Take your time to savor food instead of hurrying through a meal. Ristorante Toscanini lives by the philosophy of slow food, serving simple but perfect Italian dishes. Every course is cooked and made with an Italian heart.

D’ANTICA Reguliersdwarsstraat 80-82 Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in Amsterdam. A modern twist on old fashioned quality. Their trademark dishes like filetto al tartufo and tuna tartar with balsamic pearls are one of a kind.

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#AMSTERDAM

Everybody loves

Amsterdam!

Game of Thrones witch Melisandre (Dutch actress Carice van Houten).

Beyoncé keeps coming back to Amsterdam.

DJ Martin Garrix likes to take his homies Zac Efron and Dillon Francis for a ride.

A boat full of babes: Leslie Mann, Cameron Diaz and Kate Upton.

Amy –Trainwreck- Schumer is laughing her ass off in Amsterdam.

Once famous in Milli Vanilli.

These days, Fab Morvan likes to spend time in Amsterdam.

Rihanna doesn’t need an umbrella-ellaella when she’s smoking…

DJ Tiësto is a superstar, and he is proud to be Dutch.

No, you’re not hallucinating. This is Will Ferrell. On a bike. With Daft Punk!

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MUSEUM

APRIL 9 – AUGUST 28, 2016

Opening hours Daily: 10.00 am - 18.00 pm Friday: 10.00 am - 10:00 pm

DISCOVER AMSTERDAM DESIGN

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EXHIBITION LIVING IN THE AMSTERDAM SCHOOL

Immerse yourself in a spectacular survey of Amsterdam School interior design with over 500 objects from famous Dutch designers. The abundant expressive forms were unique in the Visit the exhibition or discover our world class collection of modern and contemporary art and design. Open 365 days a year.

GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AT STEDELIJK.NL

The exhibition is made possible with the support of the VSB Fonds, the Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie and additional support of the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, the Gravin MAOC van Bylandt Stichting and the PW Janssen Friesche Stichting.

The Stedelijk Museum would like to express its sincere thanks to principal sponsor Rabobank Amsterdam for making this exhibition possible. The Stedelijk Museum is supported by: Partner

Left: Michel de Klerk (attributed), table, circa 1918; H. A. van den Eijnde, plaster design for an urn; Theo Colenbrander, rug Artichoke, circa 1900. Private collection. Right: Michel de Klerk, side board, design 1916-1917, and clock, 1914; Lambertus Zwiers, design for wallpaper, 1915-1917. Coll. Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam (wallpaper design donated by Mr and Mrs J.C. Snoeck Henkemans, Amstelveen). Photos: Erik & Petra Hesmerg.

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SUSHI

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We share our favourite sushi restaurants in Amsterdam, from very affordable to top of the bill!

TEMPURA Plantage Kerklaan 26-hs Close to Artis Zoo. This restaurant serves sushi, yakatori and tempura. If you can’t decide what to order: go for a ‘Menu of the House’.

OTARU Frans Halsstraat 2 One of the best sushi restaurants in town, with very reasonable prices. Otaru is famous for a huge menu of special sushi and rolls, yakatori, tempura and tsunemono: pickled veggies.

Check the 2 for 1 offers and don’t forget to order a hot or cold sake.

GENKI Reguliersdwarsstraat 26 Genki is also known as the Garden Restaurant. For a reason: this place hides a romantic garden. The all-youcan-eat menu is overwhelming.

Great service, quick and attentive. Make sure you bring cash: cards are not accepted.

ICHI-E ArenA Boulevard 175 No need to go hungry before a concert at Heineken Music Hall or Ziggo Dome, or a soccer match at the Amsterdam ArenA! Ichi-E is the place to go!

DE JAPANNER Albert Cuypstraat 228 A cozy, brand new hangout where you can try sushi, hearty gyoza and Japanese beers.

They also serve Dutch liquors from Amsterdam distillery Het Nieuwe Diep.

ZUSHI Amstel 20 Now this is what we call sushi in old fashioned Japanese Style.

Just take a seat and watch the ‘assembly line’, plates in different colours, full of sushi, miso soup and tempura. The waiters will collect your empty plates and this will make your bill. Oishi desu!

JAPAN INN Leidsekruisstraat 14 Small place, close to Leidseplein, open till late.

Try a hearty mix of sushi and yakatori. Always fresh, friendly and fast!

MIU Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 161 At MIU, you will definitely get your fill: it’s an all-you-can-eat Japanese and fusion restaurant, decorated in a cool Asian lounge style. Choose the super fresh sushi, crispy tempura and other fusion bites. They have over a 100 items on the menu, so plenty to try.

THE RED SUN Olympiaplein 176 This Restaurant Lounge is a favourite hangout for the rich and famous. Not cheap, but totally worth the money. The soft shell crab roll is an absolute winner and the sashimi just melts in your mouth.

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YAMAZATO & SAZANKA Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 Hotel Okura has the 2 best Japanese (haute cuisine) restaurants in town: Yamazato and Teppanyaki Restaurant Sazanka.

Yamazato has been awarded for its authentic menu featuring both sushi and kaiseki ryori. One-Michelin starred restaurant Sazanka offers a la minute cooking, Japanese style. The chefs prepare fish, meat and vegetarian dishes on a hot griddle right at your table.

‘I'M NOT MAKING ART, I'M MAKING

SUSHI’

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SOUVENIRS

With love

from Amsterdam

De Prael serves great beers from their own brewery. Visit the famous weekly Bingo party every wednesday and win some beers to bring home. www.deprael.nl

How to make perfect hard boiled eggs? Delft Blue BeepEgg is an intelligent and temperature based eggtimer, always guaranteeing eggsact results.

De Bijenkorf | â‚Ź 19,95

Hopelessly addicted to those delicious Dutch sausages you can only get at HEMA? Buy yourself a bed cover with their famous smoked sausage print and have sweet, smoky dreams!

HEMA | â‚Ź 20,-

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The Rijksmuseum gift shop offers Playmobil souvenirs depicting Rembrandt’s 1642 oil painting The Night Watch Webshop | € 5,95

Bring your slice servings to the next gear with this two-wheeled pizza slicer, designed to look like your beloved fixie. &Klevering | € 17,95

100% Amsterdam!

A big, chunky, unequally divided chocolate bar from Amsterdam. www.tonychocolonely.nl | € 2,95

There is a Starbucks almost everywhere in Amsterdam. Just have some coffee and bring home a unique mug!

Starbucks | € 9,95

Save your wine for tomorrow, use these very Dutch wine stoppers. Available at most souvenirshops | € 6,95

The ultimate cardboard box for cats. KEK Amsterdam has a wonderful range of cardboard cat houses inspired by Amsterdam’s canal houses. You can link them together to recreate a panoramic view of Amsterdam. www.kekamsterdam.nl | € 19,95

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ENTERTAINMENT

Thingsin Amsterdam to do Erotic entertainment in the Red Light District, a live rock band at a concert hall, or an intimate jazz show: Amsterdam is ready to party every night of the week.

BEVRIJDINGS FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM: HET VRIJE WESTEN (May 5) May 5th 1945, the day World War II ended, will never be forgotten. Freedom is something to celebrate, every year! In Amsterdam we honour liberation day with Het Vrije Westen Festival, at Cultuurpark Westergasfabriek.

Enjoy your freedom!

MEIBOCKFESTIVAL (April 17) Wanna try the best beest to Drink this Spring? At the Meibock Festival, beer lovers unite to taste the latest brews of hopped, herbed, fresh and challenging meibock.

IMAGINE FILM FESTIVAL (April 14 – 24) Movie Maniacs alert! From april 14th until april 24, EYE Film Museum hosts the Imagine Film Festival. From fantasy to horror to science fiction to animation: this festival is more than unique. Take the ferry behind Amsterdam Central Station to EYE - The Film Museum.

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KINGSDAY (April 28) Every year, the city of Amsterdam is completely crowded, with people dressed in orange partying on the streets. On Kingsday, this year on wednesday april 27th, we celebrate King Willem Alexander’s 49th birthday.

DE ROLLENDE KEUKENS (May 12 - 16) Amsterdam’s best foodtruck festival The Rollende Keukens (Rolling Kitchens) is the ideal place to go to with a big group of friends. Good food for low prices, live music, cabaret and your own booze. Walk around the festival area, chill and have drinks.

A’DAM TOREN (Opening this Spring 2016) This magnificent tower, just a ferry stop away from Amsterdam Central Station, is gonna be the hottest place in town with 22 stores of pure fun: a hotel, several restaurants, cool clubs and a spinning observation deck.

909 FESTIVAL (May 28) Top of the bill techno DJs like Steve Rachmad, Dimitri Amsterdam and Jeff Mills will spin the crowd into total extasy. Big forest, big fun.

BANANENBAR (Oudezijds Achterburgwal 37) In the centre of the Red Light District you will find the most fun and surprising bar in erotic Amsterdam: the Bananenbar. Needless to say that the Banana plays a central role in the entertainment and we are not talking cocktails here. Let yourself be seduced and entertained by the sexy ladies of the Bananenbar. And if you really want to go bananas, make sure you ask for the Banana act…

THE COOLDOWN CAFE (Rembrandtplein) Dutch tear jerkers, après ski hits and evergreens: Cool Down Cafe is a really good place to go on the weekends. One of the best venues to meet singles in Amsterdam.

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