Big cities in Belgium and the Netherlands have this thing going on: where can you get the best French Fries? Impossible to answer, of course, since it's a matter of personal taste in the end, but here's my very personal favourite :). At Pont Neuf, you can taste the REAL potato, organic and freshly cut every day. They are cut rather thick and then fried in a way where they are crunchy on the outside and chewy (but well done) inside. Apart from the usual ketchup and mayonnaise, they also offer their own sauce creations -- you should definitely try 'samurai', a kind of spicy mayonnaise!
And there's another reason why I chose this spot: Pont Neuf is, in a way, the port to an upcoming neighbourhood, the North side of the water. It's the part of town that used to be 'on the wrong side' for centuries, but is now getting more popular every day. It's also 'my' part of town and I love to get my warm welcome at Pont Neuf after a tiring trip to the center ;). As an extra service in Corona times, they started selling mouth masks which are obligatory on the ferry...
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Tucked inside Amsterdam’s Hotel de l’Europe, Chapter 1896 charms with vintage décor, serene Amstel River views, and exquisite cocktails like The Principles of Love.
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One of the standout features of Canvas is its breathtaking views over Amsterdam. The restaurant is situated on the top floor of a creative hotel, offering panoramic views of the city.
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Pantopia is located near the Rijks Museum. It feels like walking into a pastry gallery. All the pastries are so pretty, I want to try them all!
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Dedicated and positive volunteers run Robin Food and offer a three-course menu at a fixed and affordable price every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
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"Bar Parry" in Amsterdam, in Jordaan, is a blast if you are a wine lover and want to try a variety of wines - and it's so charming from the outside!
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"La Dilettante Amsterdam" is a trendy natural wine bar in De Pijp. It's the perfect spot for an intimate evening or rendezvous with a friend!
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Mangiassai is this very lovely Italian place, where all of the pizza makers speak Italian. What do we recommend? Close your eyes and pick blindly.
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Bar Babar is a wine bar on the bright Utrechstsestraat in Amsterdam, serving natural wines and carefully selected bites (the bread they have is yummyyyy).
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"Uncommon" in Amsterdam is a café that's so aesthetically pleasing it hurts. 'Good coffee is for good people', they say...
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The old neighborhood of Transvaalbuurt in Amsterdam is full of impressive, massive street art murals. Makes you stop your bike to take a pic...
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"Local Dealer" in Amsterdam deals in addictive, authentic Mexican food! My favorite dishes? The tacos with fermented pineapple or the chicken stew...
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At "The Upside Down" in Amsterdam, your world is quite literally turned upside down! But here you can also learn a thing or two about the Dutch - win win!
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