Category: Amsterdam Food & Drink

Amsterdam’s charm lies in its picturesque parks, unique architecture, leafy trees and serene canals. The scenery makes the city a perfect setting for lunchin...

The Jordaan is a neighbourhood of Amsterdam packed with history, not the least of which being food. It is home to Amsterdam’s oldest bruincafé (brown café), ...

When I was young and visiting Holland with my oma, or grandma — who emigrated from the low countries to North America after World War II — our first stop was...

When it comes to knowing a city’s local cuisine – from restaurants to specialist shops to markets – nowadays bloggers are the go-to resource. Unlike guideboo...

Though they may not be known worldwide, Dutch sweets and candies are made to satisfy a country with a very sweet tooth.  All sorts of baked goodies line the ...

In Amsterdam there are some surprisingly good restaurants serving food to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets. From tasty Dutch foods, such as pannenkoek...

The Dutch stroopwafel, or syrup waffle, is a cookie that is unique to the Netherlands, and has been eaten in the country for centuries. The history of this d...

If there’s one way to learn about the real local culture of a city, it’s definitely through visiting its markets, rubbing shoulders with the locals and learn...