Category: Amsterdam Food & Drink

Amsterdam’s Red Light District certainly has a reputation that precedes it. In fact, for many of us, sordid stories about the neighborhood are some of the very first tales we end up hearing about the city. While the Amsterdam Red Light District is certainly misunderstood in many ways – it...

I’ve heard tell that of every neighborhood in Amsterdam, de Pijp has the most restaurants. It wouldn’t surprise me either; take even a short stroll around the darling little streets and you’ll come across terrace after terrace of hungry Amsterdammers. So whether you’re temporarily settled in a hotel in de...

“Foodporn” is one of those terms that defy clear definition. It goes beyond food photography or videography. Just like the Supreme Court, Justice Potter Stewart said when trying to define pornography itself, ”we know it when we see it”. There are common elements, of course. #Foodporn is tempting. #Foodporn is...

If you thought the Netherlands was all about gouda, herring and stroopwaffels, it’s time to think again. From smoked eel to samphire to Surinamese cuisine, Amsterdam has all sorts of unusual foodie gems waiting to be discovered. After years of experience of offering Amsterdam food tours, here’s our top list....

Amsterdam is a beautiful city to be in, both during the day and at night. Tourists tend to stick to Leidseplein and the Red Light District, but if you’re wondering how locals enjoy their time in the city, here is an example of what a regular Amsterdammer’s night might look...

A food tour is a great way to get to know any city… but how do they work? How can you get prepared? And what’s the best way to make the most out of your experience? Here are my top 10 tips…  1. Wear layered clothing and comfy shoes – the...

The most abundant street market in all of the Netherlands and permanent resident near the pinnacle of all Amsterdam to-do lists, Albert Cuypmarkt (Albert Cuyp Market, in English) is a one-of-a-kind treat for the senses that simply has to be seen and eaten at least once. To help you get...

We all know that Europe is full of great food. Even those countries that don’t have a reputation for fantastic dining still manage to come up with a few, or more than a few, special dishes that take you right back there every time you think of them. At Eating...