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Tips on where to eat and drink in Amsterdam

A cloudy and rainy day is the perfect occasion for spending some time on my Tumblr and uploading something that has been in the back of my mind for too long. After 5 months of my relocation in Amsterdam and almost 2 years after I made this city my new home, it’s arrived the time to wrap up some of my best recommendations on where to eat, drink, where to have a coffee, or have typical Dutch sweets!

If you have received this link from me, you are most likely traveling soon in Amsterdam, so I’m very happy to share with you my recommendations and maybe we can do something on this list, or explore something new together 🙂

Disclaimer: in this list are missing all the most touristy stuff to do. For those, you can easily google “What to do in Amsterdam”, what I’m trying to do here is giving some insider tips.

Enjoy!

Where to eat: 🧀

Worst Wijncafè - delicious place based on sausages cooked in a very particular way.

Café Restaurant Amsterdam - Serving brasserie-style dishes, this restaurant is perfect for groups both large and small. The place is located in the former engine room of a pumping station dating back to the late 19th century.

Bussia - (Photo Above) Fancy restaurant in the heart of Amsterdam based on the Italian food traditions. The staff is extremely nice and pays attention to the very details. Menu based on 4 - 6 - or 8 courses.

Wilde Zwijnen - extremely popular and delicious - not cheapest option

The Avocado Show - place based on avocado’s dishes - very popular needs booking in advance

De school - (Photo above) Fancy dinner? This is the place to go - elegant restaurant, with high-level cuisine built in a former school.

G’s jordaan - American style brunch

Loetje Centraal (Multiple Locations the Centraal one is the most touristic though) - Excellent Dutch style steakhouse (Extra points for ordering the off-menu “Biefstuk Bali met Knoflook” — Bali-inspired steak with garlic)

Jansz based in the heart of Jordaan neighborhood is a very nice place to have a lunch.

Foodhallen this place is just great to go with friends and spend some time tasting food from different street food kiosks from all over the world. Very hype place and most of the time super full. The building is a very interesting one with also a movie theatre, library and makers shop.

Bella Storia or Fuoco Vivo - best pizzerias in town

Moeders Restaurant recommended as one of the top 10 restaurants in Amsterdam is the best place to taste local food at a very reasonable price.

Morgan & Mees beautiful and cozy restaurant inside a hotel, good food and cocktails as well.

The Lobby Nesplein - nice classy place, perfect for having a brunch and a good glass of wine in the heart of the city. Super nice staff!

Where to drink: 🍸

Lotti's Cafe Bar & Grill - Terrific cocktail bar, with a very nice hipster atmosphere and DJs playing music live based in the lobby of The Hoxton hotel.

Waterkant - Surinamese restaurant very popular - perfect for chilling when the sun is out

Vesper - little and cosy bar in the west centre of Amsterdam. The place reminds me of a classic speakeasy style of bar, and the staff is very well prepared on cocktails.

Amstelhaven - this is one of my most recent discovery. Amstelhaven is a bar/restaurant which has an amazing water view - if you are lucky enough you can find a spot on the benches that are literally 30cm from the water.

W Hotel - the terrace on top of the hotel is beautiful with also a pool. The view from there over Amsterdam is breathtaking.

SkyLounge - located very close to the central station is an award-winning rooftop bar with an amazing view over the city from the top.

Zoku - Zoku is a combination of Hotel, bar, restaurant and coworking space. Is a super nice place with a friendly atmosphere where most of the time there is also live music. During sunny days its terrace is the place to go!

JD William's whiskey bar - an unbelievable variety of types of Whisky in the heart of one of the best neighborhoods of Amsterdam

Hannekes Boom - a nice hip place to go to for a cold beer and nice brunch.

EYE Film Museum - the restaurant of the theatre is a very nice place for a glass of wine and a beer to enjoy an amazing view over Amsterdam. Don’t forget that boats to get on the other side of the river are free!

Bar Botanique - very interesting place well designed with tropical flavors

Shiraz Jardin des Vins | Wijnbar & Boutique - Amazing selection of wines to go with some snacks

Venster33 located in one of the most hip neighborhoods in Amsterdam this bar/restaurant offers a good choice of beers and good food to go with it.

Kanarie Club massive place with a very interesting look and feel inside. Food is in the average, but drinks are very good.

Coffee ☕️

Pluk nice place, lovely atmosphere with good food and coffee. Super instagrammable shop!

Toki - hipster but very nice coffee shop

Sweet tooth 🍦🍭

Ree7 super famous place for its colorful freak-shakes but also other delicious desserts

Van Wonderen Stroopwaffles as clear from its name this place is very well known for its typical Dutch Stroopwaffles

Pisa ijs a bit far from the city center this is the base ice cream place in Amsterdam

Peejays doughnuts - most famous doughnuts place with lots of flavors and variety

Winkel 43 - legendary apple pie

Mook Pancakes - best pancakes in Amsterdam

What to see: 👀

Jordaan Neighborhood - the most beautiful neighborhood in the city - just walking through the canals

Van Gogh Museum

Stedelijk Museum

Rijksmuseum

Science Center - NEMO - Nice view from the top of the building

Zaanse Schans, Zaandam - Windmills area 20 mins from Amsterdam ( you can get there on a bike or with a bus that leaves people in front of the entrance)

Amsterdam Noord - IJ-Hallen if interested in street art and graffiti

Parks: 🌳

Westerpark - second largest park of the city, where usually held food and music festivals.

Vondelpark - most central park perfect for a nice walk or long run

Amsterdamse Bos - If you are in Amsterdam in spring a must-see is the Cheery Blossom in the Japanese park area of the main park.

#Amsterdam #travels #insider tips #The Netherlands #food #drinks

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Best Amsterdam Lunch Restaurants: Top 10Best Restaurant Reviews

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Best Amsterdam Lunch Restaurants: Top 10Best Restaurant Reviews

The Dutch like to keep their lunches simple. Nothing says “let’s eat” more than a broodje (Dutch for sandwich). The lunch, served cold, usually contains a variety of nutritious, hearty breads and an assortment of toppings, such as ham, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. The Dutch also enjoy some warm dishes. Toasties, which are toasted or grilled sandwiches, and a warm cup of soup, such as ertwen (split pea) soup, are quite popular especially in the winter months.

Therefore, break up your day with a bite to eat. Put the shopping or sightseeing on hold and take a moment to have a little lunch. 10Best has put together a list of the best places to rest your feet and replenish your energy.

At Singel 404, select any sandwich under the sun. They have about every topping you can imagine. Head over to Café Nielsen’s for a club sandwich, or stop by Soup en Zo if you’re a soup lover. You’ll be in heaven. Want to enjoy lunch with a view? Make your way to the third floor of the Kalvertoren and discover Blue; it provides a 360-degree panorama of the city. Have lunch at Hannekes Boom and surprise yourself. The menu changes daily. Plus, you can relax along the water. If you really can’t stop shopping, try Latei. Everything (well, almost everything) is for sale, even the tables and chairs. Whatever you choose, you’ll be blown away by the tasty creations Amsterdam has to offer.

Restaurant Brix provides a balanced blend of good music and delicious food. The dark wooden tables and ambient lighting nicely contrasts the brick walls and fun pieces of art. This combination creates a pleasant and inviting atmosphere, perfect for any occasion. Try one of the mouthwatering sandwiches, such as the caprese or chicken club, or order the hamburger or kroket. Pair your selection with a coffee, juice or smoothie, perhaps even something alcoholic like a beer. Brix even features live music on Sundays and Mondays. Tunes add a nice touch to any meal, so why not visit Brix, situated in the heart of the Negen Straatjes (Nine Little Streets), for your next one.

Recommended for Lunch because: The creative combination of music and delicious culinary delights creates a pleasant atmosphere.

Jessica’s expert tip: Brix offers live music on Sundays and Mondays.

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This is a mostly complete list of non-fiction books I have read about WWII, semi-categorized. A lot of these are first person accounts, but not all. I recommend them all, though a couple with a bit of caution (namely, these being real accounts of real people, some situations and discussions deal with some unpleasant topics - and I mean beyond the obvious warfare and Holocaust ones) - if anyone wants details or has questions, please ask and I will answer as best as memory serves.

This is by no means a complete list of books you should read if you are interested in the subject, but merely a list of ones I have read and think worth a mention. Also, although I have categorized as best I can, a lot of the books have overlap in more than one category, and some books maybe categorized under one subheading for lack of a more specific one.

This post will be frequently edited (I currently have two WWII books out from the library and one or two more I recently purchased). Asterisks indicate cross-posting between categories.

Resistance Work: Code Name Christine Clouet by Claire Chevrillion An American Heroine in the French Resistance: the Diary and Memoir of Virginia d’Albert-Lake by Virginia d’Albert-Lake For Freedom by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Sky by Hanneke Ippisch The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club by Philip Hoose Things We Couldn’t Say by Diet Eman and James Schaap Hitler’s Savage Canary by David Lampe A Train in Winter by Caroline Moorehead The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman

Intelligence Work: The Spies Who Never Were by Hervie Haufler A Man Called Intrepid by William Stevenson The Debs of Bletchley Park by Michael Smith American Agent by Mark Gayn and John Caldwell*

The Holocaust: We Are Witnesses by Jacob Boas I Remember Nothing More by Adina Blady Szwajger Life and Loss in the Shadow of the Holocaust by Rebecca Boehling and Uta Larkey Until We Meet Again by Michal Korenblit and Kathleen Janger The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom* Night by Elie Wiesel Irena’s Children by Tilar J. Mazzeo The Fragility of Goodness by Tzvetan Toderov I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree by by Laura Hillman Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust by Elly Berkovits Gross The Blessed Abyss by Nanda Herbermann* Conscience & Courage by Eva Fogelman Heroes of the Holocaust: True Stories of Rescues by Teens by Allan Zullo and Mara Bovsun The Inextinguishable Symphony by Martin Goldsmith The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson

Hidden Accounts: The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss Clara’s War by Clara Kramer The Nazi Officer’s Wife by Edith Hahn Beer* Hidden Children of the Holocaust by Suzanne Vromen The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom* Twenty and Ten by Claire Huchet Bishop

Germany: The Nazi Officer’s Wife by Edith Hahn Beer* When I was a German by Christabel Bielenberg Berlin Diaries, 1940-1945 by Marie Vassilitchikov The Blessed Abyss by Nanda Herbermann* A Higher Call by Adam Makos* I Lived Under Hitler by Sybil Bannister

Non-US Military: Dance with Death by Anne Noggle Victory Harvest by Marion Kelsey* A Higher Call by Adam Makos* Wings, Women, & War by Reina Pennington Unlikely Warrior: A Jewish Solder in Hitler’s Army by Georg Rauch Women in the Second World War by Neil R. Storey and Molly Housego*

US Military: A Higher Call by Adam Makos* Code Talker Stories by Laura Tohe Honoring Sergeant Carter by Allene G. Carter and Robert L. Allen Lost in Shangri-La by Mitchell Zuckoff The Boys of Winter by Charles J. Sanders Frozen in Time by Mitchell Zuckoff Mayhem was Our Business by Sabine R. Ulibarri The Secret Rescue by Cate Lineberry* Medic! by Robert J. Franklin Ghosts in the Fog by Samantha Seiple* Battle Station Sick Bay: Navy Medicine in World War II by Jan K. Herman* Letters from the Pacific by Russell Cartwright Stroup The Raft by Robert Trumball and Harold Dixon Letters Home, edited by Mina Curtiss The 52 Days by W. W. Chaplin An Artist at War: The Journal of John Gaitha Browning by John Gaitha Browning, ed. by Oleta Stewart Toliver Artist at War by George Biddle

Women in the US Military (includes WASPs): Thank You, Uncle Sam by Eugenia M. Kierar One Woman’s World War II by Violet A. Kochendoerfer They Also Served by Olga Gruhitz-Hoyt Navy WAVE: Memories of World War II by Lt. Helen Clifford Gunter Winning My Wings by Marion Stegeman Hodgson An Officer and a Lady by Lt. Col. Betty Bandel Mother was a Gunner’s Mate by Josette Dermody Wingo One Women’s War by Anne Bosanko Green Army in Skirts by Frances DeBra Brown Daughter of the Air: The Brief Soaring Life of Cornelia Fort by Rob Simbeck To Serve My Country, to Serve My Race by Brenda L. Moore Women Marines by Peter A. Sodebergh Stateside Soldier by Aileen Kilgore Henderson Fly Girls by P. O’Connell Pearson

Nurses in the US Military: The Secret Rescue by Cate Lineberry* We Band of Angels by Elizabeth M. Norman American Nightingale: The Story of Frances Slanger, Forgotten Heroine of Normandy by Bob Welch And If I Perish by Evelyn M. Monahan and Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee No Time for Fear by Diane Burke Fessler Pure Grit: How American World War II Nurses Survived Battle and Prison Camp in the Pacific by Mary Cronk Farrell Battle Station Sick Bay: Navy Medicine in World War II by Jan K. Herman* I was on Corregidor by Amea Willoughby* [account of Navy officer’s wife] I Served on Bataan by Juanita Redmond

US Internments: Making Home From War by Brian Komei Dempster The Aleut Internments of World War II: Islanders Removed from Their Homes by Japan and the United States by Russell W. Estlack* Heart Mountain by Mike Mackay

Women in Non-Military Work: The Women Who Wrote the War by Nancy Caldwell Sorel American Women in a World at War - Ed. by Judy Litoff and David Smith The Girls of Atomic City by Denise Kiernan Victory Harvest by Marion Kelsey* I was on Corregidor by Amea Willoughby* [account of Navy officer’s wife] Last Letters from Attu by Mary Brew* Women in the Second World War by Neil R. Storey and Molly Housego*

Japan: The Aleut Internments of World War II: Islanders Removed from Their Homes by Japan and the United States by Russell W. Estlack* The Girl with the White Flag by Tomiko Higa Ghosts in the Fog by Samantha Seiple* Attu Boy by Nick Golodoff Last Letters from Attu by Mary Brew*

Miscellaneous: Wrong Passport by Ralph Brewster Journey for Margaret by W. L. White

Honorable Mentions (stories not specifically about WWII but with with parts covering them): The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp The Flying Scotsman by Sally Magnusson The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine who Outwitted America’s Enemies by Jason Fagone War Letters edited by Andrew Carroll

*Cross-posted between categories (Last edited 12/17/2021)

#WWII #history #book recommendation #books #This is partly for my own record and partly for a couple of folks who have asked/may be interested

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Amsterdam city guide: where to shop, eat, stay and more

It could be said that Amsterdam holds the key to idyllic laid-back living. From minimalist coffee hangouts to hip boutiques, grand canal houses to some of the world’s greatest artworks, the city is an endless treasure trove of secrets and it’s the perfect size for a weekend break – much to explore but not overwhelming. Amsterdam always has its loyal visitors running (or peddling) back for more. Looking for a few tips? Our city guide will help you make the most of this postcard-perfect destination.

Amsterdam. Image: iStock/KavalenkavaVolha

Where to eat

Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs

When in Amsterdam, pancake-quaffing is the order of the day – so you’d be forgiven for walking into the first pancake shop you’ll find as you amble out of the central station (the sheer number of them will overwhelm you faster than you can say gouda). Hold on to your hotcakes, though, and seek out Pannenkoekenhuis Upstairs: tucked away up a steep set of stairs in a typical Amsterdam-style house, this restaurant is filled with Delftware and old paintings, and offers authentic charm alongside sizeable Dutch pancakes topped with options that range from cheese to Cointreau. It’s no surprise it has been was awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for four years running.

Venus & Adonis

Putting charcoal-grilled surf and turf dishes at the top of its menu, this Prinsengracht restaurant is ideal if you can’t quite decide whether you’re after a perfect steak or a lemon cream crab cake. Open daily for both lunch and dinner, it also offers an intriguing cocktail menu and an extensive wine list – so you can while your post-dinner hours away with a drink, either in the stylish and cosy dining room, or out overlooking the canal. We’d recommend visiting for dinner to make the most of the romantic, low-lit interiors.

My Little Patisserie

Sweet treat connoisseurs, prepare yourselves for a macaron-hued adventure at this bijou patisserie in the cool De Pijp neighbourhood. Its clean, modest and minimalistic interiors make way for scene-stealing gateaux, pastries, chouquettes and other French delights. Sample the white chocolate cheesecake, grab a selection of petits fours to take away with you, and leave room to indulge in the heavenliest of coffee eclairs – featuring light-as-air choux pastry and a delicate touch of flavour that will soon have you returning for more. Head back to the centre via Gerard Doustraat for some of the area’s best independent boutiques.

My Little Patisserie, Amsterdam. Image courtesy of My Little Patisserie

Sampurna

Indonesia’s Dutch colonial history has certainly left its mark in Amsterdam, and foodies will find quite the unmissable Indonesian and Surinamese culinary scene here. If all that sightseeing has worked up an appetite, you’ll find yourself eager to try rijsttafel (“rice table”), a feast of up to 40 small dishes served with rice. It’s the perfect chance for even the most indecisive foodie to try a rich and diverse array of flavours in one sitting, and can be sampled at Sampurna, where statues and wood carvings fill the dining room with a relaxing and traditional atmosphere.

De Foodhallen

If you’re hoping for international produce, plentiful options and a buzzing atmosphere under one roof, head straight to De Foodhallen on Bellamyplein square. The sheer variety of sweet and savoury food stalls here is set to delight any foodie – dim sum, ice-cream waffles, hot dogs, Iberico ham, and even a seafood and oyster bar are all available on tap, amongst others. You’d not want to miss a chance to sink a few drinks at this buzzing day-to-night hotspot. Try the Wine Bar for international labels, enjoy a refreshing gin and tonic or choose from a large selection of beers.

MOOK Pancakes

Providing an American-style, healthy and confidently on-trend option for pancake-seekers, MOOK Pancakes on De Clercqstraat is slightly more removed from the city centre yet entirely worth the tram journey. Its white, plant-filled decor offers a restful space within which to enjoy eye-poppingly colourful, fruit and nut-topped, nutritious pancakes. Whether you’re after a sweet or savoury option, this café is a must-try: friendly service comes as standard, as does a complimentary second dollop of syrup – how could anyone say no to that?

MOOK Pancakes, Amsterdam. Image courtesy of MOOK Pancakes

Where to drink

Monks Coffee Roasters

Whether you’re making a quick stop or looking to kick back and while an hour away, Monks Coffee Roasters on Bilderdijkstraat is a fail-safe pick for a well-deserved shot of caffeine or indulgent smoothie, coupled with fresh breakfast options, sandwiches and salads. Simply decorated and flooded with natural light, it provides an unfussy and contemporary space – perfect for planning the rest of your itinerary as you slow-sip a special house blend espresso or Ethiopian filter coffee.

De Koffieschenkerij

Grab yourself a divine hot chocolate with a serious side of history at this café, housed within the former sacristy of Amsterdam’s oldest building – the 800-year-old Oude Kerk. This red-shuttered and red-brick, cottage-like spot is quite the gem for peace-seekers: tucked away in a popular and very central location, it’s almost hidden from plain sight. Its drinks and pastries are best enjoyed either in the charming courtyard or up on its first floor, styled in a pared-back yet very inviting, vintage retro-inspired decor.

Door 74

Charm and character abound at this 1920s-style speakeasy bar (the first of its kind in The Netherlands), where dark woods, Art Deco interiors, antique barware and elegantly-presented cocktails create an exciting and intimate atmosphere. We aren’t the only ones who’d head straight here for a sophisticated night out – Door 74 has also been listed on World’s Best Bars, so you can rest assured its signature and incredibly creative cocktails will more than meet your expectations.

De Koffieschenkerij, Amsterdam. Image courtesy of De Koffieschenkerij

Café Heuvel

For history with an edgier twist, try this traditionally Dutch “brown café” on Prinsengracht. One of Amsterdam’s oldest, it provides a laid-back setting where jukebox music, refreshing brews and scenic al fresco slow-sipping combine. While located along one of the city’s quieter canalside streets, it’s a small space with al fresco seating, and can be particularly popular amongst locals on sunny days.

Formocha

Those after the capital’s best tea as well as a unique tasting experience should look no further than Formocha Premium Tea House. Here, Chinese tea culture is firmly rooted in a simple and traditionally-inspired setting, complete with handthrown cups, clay teapots, understated decor, and a most serene atmosphere. You’ll find a healthy selection of green, oolong and black teas, as well as jasmine and chrysanthemum blossom, all prepared with precision and lovingly served.

Hannekes Boom

If you can’t quite get enough of Amsterdam’s ultra-laid-back atmosphere and are looking for more ways to unwind into the evening, then make a beeline for this shack-style waterfront café where, post-work hours, you’ll find a bustle of locals spilling out onto its outdoor picnic tables to line the water’s edge. Decorated with recycled furniture and offering light snacks and bar food, it’s your go-to for a fun time near Amsterdam Centraal station.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Image courtesy of Rijksmuseum

What to see

Rijksmuseum

Combine your love for paintings, history and admirable architecture with a stop at the Rijksmuseum: ideally located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter, it easily tops the list of any museum-hopper thanks to its seemingly endless collection, spanning the works of Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals and many more. Families will relish the guided multimedia tours on hand here, while drawing lessons provide further entertainment for budding artists.

Amsterdam’s Canal Ring

Amsterdam’s Canal Ring is perhaps the one architectural wonder you would want to lose yourself in. Built during the Golden Age of the 17th century, this UNESCO World Heritage List member offers more than a chance to snap a few pretty pictures. Fashion boutiques, gift shops and bookstores provide a spot of retail therapy, a wide array of bars and cafés offer respite from all the sightseeing, while canal tours and annual overwater parades – such as the extravagant Gay Pride celebration in the summertime – will give you a chance to see this district from a different angle. Take to the streets in the evening for a more peaceful and picturesque stroll, or if you’re feeling up to it, join the city’s fearless cyclists to tour the area like a local – just remember to take a map along with you.

The Smallest House in Amsterdam

Accomplish a mini bucket list-ticking feat – quite literally – with a visit to the world’s smallest house, located at Oude Hoogstraat 22 in the old city centre. Measuring in at 6 feet 8 inches in width and 16 feet 5 inches in depth, and now housing a tea room, this landmark sight resembles a typical canal house and provides an intriguing slice of history as well as an indulgent slice of cake.

Meet Vincent van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Image courtesy of Bibi Neuray/Van Gogh Museum

Van Gogh Museum

If you find yourself thirsting for more fine art masterpieces, cross the road to indulge in a journey through the works of Post-Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh, at a dedicated museum showcasing everything from his early pieces straight through to his most celebrated. As well as view a permanent collection of paintings, drawings, letters and memorabilia spread across four floors, you’d have a chance to join a free lecture or partake in a walk-in workshop.

Vondelpark

Make the most of fine climes at this expansive urban park, spread across 47 hectares. Its location by the city’s museums quarter, which means it’s the best place to end up in for a contemplative wander once you’ve had your cultural fill. You might even find its Tulip Island in bloom, for a chance to pick a few of your own – although true appreciators of the perennial flower should make time for a day trip to Lisse’s Keukenhof, which showcases every variety of tulip under the sun (combined entry and travel passes can easily be found at Schiphol Airport, too, so you’ve little need to plan the trip yourself).

Foam

Those with a penchant for modern art could never set enough time aside for the eclectic contemporary displays and photography exhibitions at Foam. Located in an old canal house within easy reach of central sights, this small Keizersgracht gem has showcased and honoured the works of internationally-renowned artists – William Eggleston, Helmut Newton and Ai Weiwei, to name a few – as well as hosting debates and educational projects.

Hutspot Rozengracht, Amsterdam. Image courtesy of Hutspot

Where to shop

Hutspot

Set up on opposite ends of the city, on Van Woustraat and Rozengracht, Hutspot’s ultra-sleek decor provides a confident setting for its fashion pieces and special design products, with stocked labels including Samsøe & Samsøe, Elka Rainwear, Monokel Eyewear and more. Inspiring a sense of calm, you’ll be in no rush to leave this haven of contemporary style. Its Van Woustraat branch also houses a barbershop and café – so you’ve little need to look elsewhere if you’re feeling peckish.

Royal Delft Experience Amsterdam B.V

If you’re after a more complete Delftware experience, head to this iconic museum and shop housed within the Munt Tower, for a chance to discover beautiful one-of-a-kind ceramics, watch a painting demonstration, or even take a workshop before picking up a few pieces to take home – perhaps adding a customised plate to the lot.

Wildernis

Green-fingered travellers, rejoice: filled with hanging plants, homeware and other eye-catching bits and bobs, this charming Bilderdijkstraat shop is a true sanctuary for nature and pottery lovers – and it’s certainly worth making a trip out of the city centre for. If you can’t take any plants back home with you, you’ll find plenty of covetable trinkets here and it’s worth the trip just to keep your Instagram grid looking on point.

Wildernis, Amsterdam. Image courtesy of Haarkon

De 9 Straatjes (The 9 Streets)

Comprising nine photogenic streets in the city’s Canal Ring, this character-packed spot is ideally placed just moments from the Anne Frank House to one end and the buzzing Bloemenmarkt – the world’s only floating flower market – to the other. Here, you’ll find a fun and eclectic, vintage-meets-designer mix of fashion, art, lifestyle and homeware boutiques (including marvellous antiques store ‘t Runnertje, Dutch-Scandi label AMATØR and leather goods expert RIKA Boutique), the odd chocolate or cheese shop, plus a long list of cafés, eateries and more – from the cosy and rustic-chic Ree7 to wine specialists De Wijnwinkel Renalda.

Pluk Amsterdam

Set amongst vintage shops and fashion boutiques on Reestraat, you’ll find no shortage of adorable homeware, jewellery and accessories here, all screaming for you to take them home. Also a restaurant with a cosy seating area on its first floor, Pluk offers a healthy (yet no less mouthwatering) menu of drinks, fruit bowls, salads, sandwiches, cakes and more, should all that shopping leave you hungry for more.

Kramer Kunst & Antiek

For home decorators and art collectors wanting to grab a piece or two of Delftware, the white and blue tin-glazed earthenware for which The Netherlands is famous, don’t look further than this antique shop. If you’ve a fairly big budget to work with, it offers endless shelves of miniature canalhouses, baubles, plates and other intriguing ornaments. Your inner historian is certain to find happiness at this family-run spot, as its large and authentic collection of Dutch tiles dates as far back as the 1600s.

Pluk, Amsterdam. Image courtesy of Pluk Amsterdam

Where to stay

Hoxton Amsterdam

Located on Herengracht in the heart of the city’s shopping haven, De 9 Straatjes, this Hoxton base is a mecca of classically cool design and style, with guest rooms offering a dose of quirkiness, mid-century modern sharpness, and a lush blend of cream and warm brown hues. The hotel is home to the hip and happening Lotti’s, where Italian fare meets Dutch traditions, as well as a mezzanine coffee and cocktail den, a lobby bar, and staple canal views.

Hotel Arena

Both inside and out, this modern, Green Key-certified sleep is dressed to impress: housed in a former church that dates back to 1886, it stuns with a historic facade as much as it does through its urban-style, minimalist-inspired, greenery-adorned interiors. Discover its grand staircase on your way up to a gorgeous white-on-white room, or settle down with a Mediterranean-inspired menu at the chic restaurant, where a terrace provides a lovely setting on warmer days. Situated between Oosterpark and the canal, it’s a 10-minute drive from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Villa Nicola

A deserving TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner, Villa Nicola is something of a sanctuary for lovers of attentive design, personable service and tranquillity. With just two suites, where vintage and modern decor as well as fine art pieces are blended to create perfect urban and nature-inspired havens, it makes a supremely chic and unique bolthole – and a well-placed one, too, being just a 15-minute stroll from the museums quarter and Bloemenmarkt.

The Hoxton, Amsterdam. Image: The Hoxton

Morgan & Mees

Set a 10-minute walk from Anne Frank House, this Westerpark base delivers cool, functional design, complete with ultra-cosy Coco-Mat beds, up-to-date amenities, a calming grey colour scheme offset by beige tones, and the occasional ethic or rustic decorative touch. No trip to this city would be complete without a pit stop at the hotel’s restaurant where minimalist and rustic-inspired, white-on-wood interiors provide a relaxing canvas for breakfast, lunch and dinner – expect fresh and expertly-presented fare, such as guinea fowl with spinach and cream of artichoke, or sea bass with Dutch shrimp, spaghetti, cockles and chilli.

First time to Amsterdam? Here are a few handy things to know:

A word to the wise: Amsterdam’s museums are rarely free, so pick up a museum card if culture-seeking is the focus of your trip – with it, you’ll have access to a plethora of art-filled attractions and beyond, including the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, NEMO Science Centre, Amsterdam Museum, the Oude Kerk and the Royal Palace Amsterdam.

While smoking weed is legal here, doing so is generally frowned upon by the locals – so if you must try it, remember to do so with respect and awareness of your surroundings.

While you may want to explore Amsterdam on foot (or perhaps even grab a bicycle like a local), wandering its maze-like streets will likely lead to tired legs before you know it. We recommend investing in a travel pass, of which Amsterdam offers several options: an all-in public transport ticket that also covers journeys to and from the airport, a one to seven-day pass covering the trams, buses and metros operated by GVB (Amsterdam’s main public transport provider), and another offering comprehensive coverage of public transport links (GVB, EBS, NS and Connexxion) in the city for up to three days. Buying an I amsterdam City Card will grant you access to top attractions as well as a GVB travel pass, while an Old Holland Tour pass is also available for those looking to discover the charms, windmills and cheeses of Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans. ■

Villa Nicola, Amsterdam. Image: Villa Nicola

Written for Secret Escapes’ blog, The Great Escape, published 7 July 2017.

#Amsterdam #work

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Kennismakingsbijeenkomst met wethouder Marieke van Doorninck van Ruimte en Duurzaamheid waar we samen met collega architect Gijs de Waal de duurzame droom voor Hannekes Boom hebben gepresenteerd!

#hannekes boom #duurzame droom #marieke van doorninck #wethouder ruimte en duurzaamheid #amsterdam #ceuvel #bret #studio valkenier

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hyperventilatinghermit · 5 years

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2019 TBR List

This list has been a little while coming, and it still isn’t finished because my school has decided that they won’t return until mid-January, so I can’t finish it yet. Which is frustrating, but we’ll continue on! So this year I’ve decided to pick 24 books to read. The only rule to choosing the books is that I want to read them, unlike the past years where I tried to force myself to read certain books. So, if I don’t fall into my monthly reading slump, I should be good!

Orbiting Jupiter, Gary D. Schmidt When Jack meets his new foster brother, he already knows three things about him: Joseph almost killed a teacher. He was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain. He has a daughter. Her name is Jupiter. And he has never seen her. What Jack doesn’t know, at first, is how desperate Joseph is to find his baby girl. Or how urgently he, Jack, will want to help. But the past can’t be shaken off. Even as new bonds form, old wounds reopen. The search for Jupiter demands more from Jack than he can imagine.

The Gentlemen’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, Mackenzi Lee Henry “Monty” Montague was born and bred to be a gentleman, but he was never one to be tamed. The finest boarding schools in England and the constant disapproval of his father haven’t been able to curb any of his roguish passions—not for gambling halls, late nights spent with a bottle of spirits, or waking up in the arms of women or men. But as Monty embarks on his Grand Tour of Europe, his quest for a life filled with pleasure and vice is in danger of coming to an end. Not only does his father expect him to take over the family’s estate upon his return, but Monty is also nursing an impossible crush on his best friend and traveling companion, Percy. Still it isn’t in Monty’s nature to give up. Even with his younger sister, Felicity, in tow, he vows to make this yearlong escapade one last hedonistic hurrah and flirt with Percy from Paris to Rome. But when one of Monty’s reckless decisions turns their trip abroad into a harrowing manhunt that spans across Europe, it calls into question everything he knows, including his relationship with the boy he adores.

Nevernight, Jay Kristoff Destined to destroy empires, Mia Covere is only ten years old when she is given her first lesson in death. Six years later, the child raised in shadows takes her first steps towards keeping the promise she made on the day that she lost everything. But the chance to strike against such powerful enemies will be fleeting, so if she is to have her revenge, Mia must become a weapon without equal. She must prove herself against the deadliest of friends and enemies, and survive the tutelage of murderers, liars and demons at the heart of a murder cult. The Red Church is no Hogwarts, but Mia is no ordinary student. The shadows love her. And they drink her fear.

Long Way Down, Jason Reynolds AND THEN THERE WERE SHOTS Everybody ran, ducked, hid, tucked themselves tight. Pressed our lips to the pavement and prayed the boom, followed by the buzz of a bullet, didn't meet us. After Will's brother is shot in a gang crime, he knows the next steps. Don't cry. Don't snitch. Get revenge. So he gets in the lift with Shawn's gun, determined to follow The Rules. Only when the lift door opens, Buck walks in, Will's friend who died years ago. And Dani, who was shot years before that. As more people from his past arrive, Will has to ask himself if he really knows what he's doing.

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, Hank Green The Carls just appeared. Coming home from work at three a.m., twenty-three-year-old April May stumbles across a giant sculpture. Delighted by its appearance and craftsmanship--like a ten-foot-tall Transformer wearing a suit of samurai armor--April and her friend Andy make a video with it, which Andy uploads to YouTube. The next day April wakes up to a viral video and a new life. News quickly spreads that there are Carls in dozens of cities around the world--everywhere from Beijing to Buenos Aires--and April, as their first documentarian, finds herself at the center of an intense international media spotlight. Now April has to deal with the pressure on her relationships, her identity, and her safety that this new position brings, all while being on the front lines of the quest to find out not just what the Carls are, but what they want from us.

Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow, Jessica Townsend Morrigan Crow may have defeated her deadly curse, passed the dangerous trials and joined the mystical Wundrous Society, but her journey into Nevermoor and all its secrets has only just begun. And she is fast learning that not all magic is used for good. Morrigan Crow has been invited to join the prestigious Wundrous Society, a place that promised her friendship, protection and belonging for life. She's hoping for an education full of wunder, imagination and discovery - but all the Society want to teach her is how evil Wundersmiths are. And someone is blackmailing Morrigan's unit, turning her last few loyal friends against her. Has Morrigan escaped from being the cursed child of Wintersea only to become the most hated figure in Nevermoor? Worst of all, people have started to go missing. The fantastical city of Nevermoor, once a place of magic and safety, is now riddled with fear and suspicion...

For Every One, Jason Reynolds (There isn’t really a blurb for this one, it’s more just telling giving you inspiration to read it... I think? Moving on.)

The Knife of Never Letting Go, Patrick Ness Prentisstown isn't like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts in an overwhelming, never-ending stream of Noise. Just a month away from the birthday that will make him a man, Todd and his dog, Manchee -- whose thoughts Todd can hear too, whether he wants to or not -- stumble upon an area of complete silence. They find that in a town where privacy is impossible, something terrible has been hidden -- a secret so awful that Todd and Manchee must run for their lives. But how do you escape when your pursuers can hear your every thought?

A Darker Shade of Magic, V.E. Schwab Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes—Red London—and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand. After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure. Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive.

The List, Patricia Forde In the city of Ark, speech is constrained to five hundred sanctioned words. Speak outside the approved lexicon and face banishment. The exceptions are the Wordsmith and his apprentice Letta, the keepers and archivists of all language in their post-apocalyptic, neo-medieval world. On the death of her master, Letta is suddenly promoted to Wordsmith, charged with collecting and saving words. But when she uncovers a sinister plan to suppress language and rob Ark’s citizens of their power of speech, she realizes that it’s up to her to save not only words, but culture itself.

Girl in the Blue Coat, Monica Hesse Amsterdam, 1943. Hanneke spends her days procuring and delivering sought-after black market goods to paying customers, her nights hiding the true nature of her work from her concerned parents, and every waking moment mourning her boyfriend, who was killed on the Dutch front lines when the Germans invaded. She likes to think of her illegal work as a small act of rebellion. On a routine delivery, a client asks Hanneke for help. Expecting to hear that Mrs. Janssen wants meat or kerosene, Hanneke is shocked by the older woman's frantic plea to find a person - a Jewish teenager Mrs. Janssen had been hiding, who has vanished without a trace from a secret room. Hanneke initially wants nothing to do with such dangerous work, but is ultimately drawn into a web of mysteries and stunning revelations that lead her into the heart of the resistance, open her eyes to the horrors of the Nazi war machine, and compel her to take desperate action.

Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë Orphaned as a child, Jane has felt an outcast her whole young life. Her courage is tested once again when she arrives at Thornfield Hall, where she has been hired by the brooding, proud Edward Rochester to care for his ward Adèle. Jane finds herself drawn to his troubled yet kind spirit. She falls in love. Hard. But there is a terrifying secret inside the gloomy, forbidding Thornfield Hall. Is Rochester hiding from Jane? Will Jane be left heartbroken and exiled once again?

My Lady Jane, Cynthia Hand/Brodi Ashton/Jodi Meadows Edward (long live the king) is the King of England. He’s also dying, which is inconvenient, as he’s only sixteen and he’d much rather be planning for his first kiss than considering who will inherit his crown… Jane (reads too many books) is Edward’s cousin, and far more interested in books than romance. Unfortunately for Jane, Edward has arranged to marry her off to secure the line of succession. And there’s something a little odd about her intended… Gifford (call him G) is a horse. That is, he’s an Eðian (eth-y-un, for the uninitiated). Every day at dawn he becomes a noble chestnut steed—but then he wakes at dusk with a mouthful of hay. It’s all very undignified. The plot thickens as Edward, Jane, and G are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy. With the fate of the kingdom at stake, our heroes will have to engage in some conspiring of their own. But can they pull off their plan before it’s off with their heads?

The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah France, 1939 In the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says goodbye to her husband, Antoine, as he heads for the Front. She doesn’t believe that the Nazis will invade France...but invade they do, in droves of marching soldiers, in caravans of trucks and tanks, in planes that fill the skies and drop bombs upon the innocent. When France is overrun, Vianne is forced to take an enemy into her house, and suddenly her every move is watched; her life and her child’s life is at constant risk. Without food or money or hope, as danger escalates around her, she must make one terrible choice after another. Vianne’s sister, Isabelle, is a rebellious eighteen-year-old girl, searching for purpose with all the reckless passion of youth. While thousands of Parisians march into the unknown terrors of war, she meets the compelling and mysterious Gäetan, a partisan who believes the French can fight the Nazis from within France, and she falls in love as only the young can...completely. When he betrays her, Isabelle races headlong into danger and joins the Resistance, never looking back or giving a thought to the real--and deadly--consequences.

Little Women, Louisa May Alcott “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”

Onyx and Ivory, Mindee Arnett (I’m not going to put this blurb because it’s its own little novel in of itself. Basically its a story about kings and assassins, it sounds pretty cool.)

The Hazel Wood, Melissa Albert Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice’s life on the road, always a step ahead of the uncanny bad luck biting at their heels. But when Alice’s grandmother, the reclusive author of a cult-classic book of pitch-dark fairy tales, dies alone on her estate, the Hazel Wood, Alice learns how bad her luck can really get: her mother is stolen away―by a figure who claims to come from the Hinterland, the cruel supernatural world where her grandmother's stories are set. Alice's only lead is the message her mother left behind: “Stay away from the Hazel Wood.” Alice has long steered clear of her grandmother’s cultish fans. But now she has no choice but to ally with classmate Ellery Finch, a Hinterland superfan who may have his own reasons for wanting to help her. To retrieve her mother, Alice must venture first to the Hazel Wood, then into the world where her grandmother's tales began―and where she might find out how her own story went so wrong.

Caraval, Stephanie Garber Scarlett Dragna has never left the tiny island where she and her sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval—the faraway, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show—are over. But this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season’s Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. Nevertheless she becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic. And whether Caraval is real or not, Scarlett must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over or a dangerous domino effect of consequences will be set off, and her beloved sister will disappear forever.

Throne of Glass, Sarah J. Maas After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for four years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilarating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her ... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best. Then one of the other contestants turns up dead ... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.

Strange the Dreamer, Laini Taylor The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around—and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared that his dream chose poorly. Since he was five years old he’s been obsessed with the mythic lost city of Weep, but it would take someone bolder than he to cross half the world in search of it. Then a stunning opportunity presents itself, in the person of a hero called the Godslayer and a band of legendary warriors, and he has to seize his chance or lose his dream forever. What happened in Weep two hundred years ago to cut it off from the rest of the world? What exactly did the Godslayer slay that went by the name of god? And what is the mysterious problem he now seeks help in solving? The answers await in Weep, but so do more mysteries—including the blue-skinned goddess who appears in Lazlo’s dreams. How did he dream her before he knew she existed? And if all the gods are dead, why does she seem so real?

So this is it! My current TBR for 2019! My goal is to read as many of these as I possibly can, and not to beat myself up for it if I don’t get around to it. Do you have any of these books on your TBR?

#tbr #tbr 2019 #book list #to read

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knowing me, knowing you (christophe/victor)

they were never together-together, but probably started fucking at the vancouver olympics and have always been to rely on each other for something physical since. they’re cut from a similar cloth: in their late teens they realize they’re in the best shape of their lives, they’re beautiful, they’re incredibly talented, and they’re only going to get better. they don’t have time for relationships, but they recognize kindred spirits in each other. they love each other, but they’ve never been in love. love is for other, more ordinary people.

victor is 21, and christophe is 19, and the world championships are in turin. victor takes silver and christophe comes in fifth. it’s the last year that victor doesn’t take gold and christophe doesn’t make the podium. at the banquet when victor says, “let’s get out of here,” he doesn’t mean up to his room. they fly to amsterdam and spend their first weekend of the off season getting baked with a series of beautiful men sandwiched between them. they take turns being the one in the morning to go get coffee and roll spliffs to smoke on the fire escape out of their grungy hotel room. they don’t go sight-seeing and they don’t hold hands, but they fuck a lot and kiss over the sweaty shoulders of other people.

it sort of becomes a thing after that. it’s like their own annual Treat Yo’self weekend as soon as the season ends, where they run off somewhere to go be unrepentant eurotrash. a few pictures of them surface from a yacht party in ibiza after victor takes gold in moscow and christophe takes bronze.

victor cuts lines as clean as he skates them. they end up fucking on molly for what feels like three days, and it’s the kind of fucking where they never get off, just do it to chase the friction and slip. afterwards they’re both more sore than practice has ever left them, and victor spends another half week recovering at chris’s condo in geneva, where they drink champagne for breakfast and go for afternoon runs down the rhone and give each other lazy blowjobs in the shower afterwards. when christophe tries to define his youth, he’ll mostly think of this week.

they don’t see each other for four months afterwards, and it’s fine, because love is for ordinary people, and they have skating and they have medals and they’ll have another life in ten years after now that they can waste on things like love.

the next year they stay in nice after the competition and make their way through a series of clubs. victor is a good dancer, but christophe is better.

victor is sharper edges when he’s fucked up, more honest, more funny, just a more pronounced version of himself. they’ve got medals around their necks and good drugs and tailored clothes and when they’re together, they feel invincible. they have each other those weeks, and they have anyone else they want too. whatever language whoever they’re fucking speaks, they speak the opposite; french in front of tourists, english in front of locals. it feels like they share a thousand secrets. it’s not a relationship.

london is the next year. christophe almost takes gold from victor, but this is the year that victor perfects his quad flip and annihilates the competition. they have a threesome with a woman who is perfect tits and curves, who loves their accents and has a hot friend who wants to know is she can come. later, they agree that twenty years from now, this is something they’ll joke about.

at the NHK trophy in sapporo, christophe runs into katsuki yuuri for the first time. he’s a hopeful for the GPF in saitama and already being heralded as the ace skater of the country. he doesn’t make it, flubbing all his quads, but he’s got a good handle on his triple axel and has a beautiful step sequence. christophe keeps his distance, but makes a mental note to keep tabs on him. he asks victor about him after victor takes gold again in saitama. they’re in a hello kitty themed love hotel, and victor is naked save for a bad badtz-maru pillow over his dick. victor’s never heard of him

victor seems colder in sochi, despite being favorite to win olympic gold, despite having the home crowd behind him. he seems tired. he drinks an entire fifth of vodka and lets christophe fuck him while he’s wearing his team gold and individual gold, because his dick can barely stay hard. afterwards he asks chris, “do you ever get lonely?” christophe doesn’t know what he means. their lives are supposed to be lonely. love is for other people.

katsuki yuuri bombs at the grand prix final and then gets bombed at the banquet, and a light goes on in victor’s eyes that christophe realizes he hasn’t seen in a long time, and he thinks, oh.

victor updates his instagram after worlds the next year from amsterdam. he and yuuri are sightseeing parts of the city that christophe has never seen. christophe only really remembers the ceilings of hotel rooms, and what the streets looked like at night. victor and yuuri are eating stroopwafel in jordaan and drinking afternoon beers at hannekes boom. yuuri looks shy, a hickey peeking out from the collar of his shirt; victor looks happy. christophe is the first person to press like.

#yuri on ice #victor nikiforov #christophe giacometti #yuuri katsuki #victuuri #long post

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