Guidebook for Amsterdam

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Guidebook for Amsterdam

Essentials

Cheaper than Albert Heijn for groceries. Some organic (biological) selection.
Inkt En Olie
Cheaper than Albert Heijn for groceries. Some organic (biological) selection.
Now called EKO PLAZA! We shop here for all most of our organic produce and products. Helpful, friendly staff - all speak English. Some organic food is cheaper at Albert Heijn.
De Natuurwinkel
Now called EKO PLAZA! We shop here for all most of our organic produce and products. Helpful, friendly staff - all speak English. Some organic food is cheaper at Albert Heijn.

Entertainment & Activities

A gorgeous park for jogging, walking, having a picnic. There is a huge herb garden by north entrance, close to the children's wading pool & playground - 9-minute walk away. Map shows far side of park.
167 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
बेआत्रिक्सपार्क
21 Diepenbrockstraat
167 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
A gorgeous park for jogging, walking, having a picnic. There is a huge herb garden by north entrance, close to the children's wading pool & playground - 9-minute walk away. Map shows far side of park.
Next to the sportcafe, at the roundabout with blue scultpure, is a children's petting zoo-"Kinderboerderij"- where you'll find goats, sheep, ponies, pigs, geese, lizards, birds, rabbits, and more!
Sportcafe De Pijp
88 Lizzy Ansinghstraat
Next to the sportcafe, at the roundabout with blue scultpure, is a children's petting zoo-"Kinderboerderij"- where you'll find goats, sheep, ponies, pigs, geese, lizards, birds, rabbits, and more!

Shopping

Artesian cheese. They also match your cheese with wine or port, if you wish. Excellent suggestions and wonderful, friendly service.
50 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Kaashuis Tromp
90 Utrechtsestraat
50 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Artesian cheese. They also match your cheese with wine or port, if you wish. Excellent suggestions and wonderful, friendly service.
They have a great selection of shoes and boots, and often have good sales, too.
Boo Shoes
42 Scheldestraat
They have a great selection of shoes and boots, and often have good sales, too.
The best-designed children's character with lots of adult fans as well. Known as Miffy in English, this bunny and friends can be found in books, on mugs, calendars, etc. Great gifts. Pure Dutch.
11 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
de winkel van nijntje - Amsterdam
61 Scheldestraat
11 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
The best-designed children's character with lots of adult fans as well. Known as Miffy in English, this bunny and friends can be found in books, on mugs, calendars, etc. Great gifts. Pure Dutch.
Privately run, over-the-counter allopathic and homeopathic drugs, vitamins, toothpaste, etc. Very nice and helpful staff speak perfect English. Can get Melatonin here for jetlag.
Drogisterij Margriet
28 Scheldestraat
Privately run, over-the-counter allopathic and homeopathic drugs, vitamins, toothpaste, etc. Very nice and helpful staff speak perfect English. Can get Melatonin here for jetlag.
Cool guitars, some vintage!
The String Guitar Shop
11 Van der Helstplein
Cool guitars, some vintage!

Food Scene

Fancy a romantic candelight dinner? Just down the street. Call to reserve if possible. You can use my mobile phone.
Eau de Vie
18 Maasstraat
Fancy a romantic candelight dinner? Just down the street. Call to reserve if possible. You can use my mobile phone.
Nice dining just across the corner. Sophisticated service - good food. Great on a rainy day.
Restaurant Brasserie Richard
23 Scheldestraat
Nice dining just across the corner. Sophisticated service - good food. Great on a rainy day.
Home-made pasta and real Italian coffee - Oh my! I'm salivating! This place is pricy for their eat-in and take-out delicacies, but worth it. Also can find Italian imports - olives, sauces, wine, etc.
16 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Feduzzi Mercato Italiano
63 Scheldestraat
16 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Home-made pasta and real Italian coffee - Oh my! I'm salivating! This place is pricy for their eat-in and take-out delicacies, but worth it. Also can find Italian imports - olives, sauces, wine, etc.
5-Star Dining! Food and service impeccible. Visit their website. Chef specialties with a Dutch twist. A reservaton is a must and can be done by phone or online.
63 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Visaandeschelde
4 Scheldeplein
63 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
5-Star Dining! Food and service impeccible. Visit their website. Chef specialties with a Dutch twist. A reservaton is a must and can be done by phone or online.
Fantastic Japanese food!
14 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Sapporo
99-H Scheldestraat
14 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Fantastic Japanese food!
Never tried 'drop ijs'? It is licorice flavoured ice-cream, one of many flavours of the best Italian gelato stands in the city. Highly recommended!
29 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Pisa IJs
22 Scheldeplein
29 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Never tried 'drop ijs'? It is licorice flavoured ice-cream, one of many flavours of the best Italian gelato stands in the city. Highly recommended!
Authentic Korean food! Yum!
Korean Garden
21 Europaplein
Authentic Korean food! Yum!
Simply the best yakitori dishes in town. Not very well signed; so look carefully....
14 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Hakata Senpachi
16 Wielingenstraat
14 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Simply the best yakitori dishes in town. Not very well signed; so look carefully....
Indonesian food down the street - nice atmosphere, good food!
11 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Djago
18 Scheldeplein
11 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Indonesian food down the street - nice atmosphere, good food!
Kid-friendly, wifi, open at 7 am most days (visit website for exact hours). Good coffee, sometimes noisy but worth it on a rainy day with children - there is a play area in the back of the restaurant.
24 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
At Seven
92 Scheldestraat
24 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Kid-friendly, wifi, open at 7 am most days (visit website for exact hours). Good coffee, sometimes noisy but worth it on a rainy day with children - there is a play area in the back of the restaurant.
One of the original Jewish delis of this area - still going strong... I wasn't too fond of my sandwich, but give it a try and let me know!
6 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Sal Meyer
114 Buitenveldertselaan
6 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
One of the original Jewish delis of this area - still going strong... I wasn't too fond of my sandwich, but give it a try and let me know!
The closest of 4 Japanese restaurants in our area - good deals on sushi and maki...
Kushi-Tei of Tokyo
1 Scheldestraat
The closest of 4 Japanese restaurants in our area - good deals on sushi and maki...
Awesome Stone-Oven-baked pizza!
15 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
MangiAmore
12 Maasstraat
15 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Awesome Stone-Oven-baked pizza!
If you love pizza, you will definitely love this place. Reservations only, and reserve early as they are tiny, and always packed.
53 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Renato's Pizzeria - De Pijp
32 Karel du Jardinstraat
53 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
If you love pizza, you will definitely love this place. Reservations only, and reserve early as they are tiny, and always packed.
Craving quality steak? Go here. Great frites to go with it.
19 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Mi Sueño
40 Maasstraat
19 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Craving quality steak? Go here. Great frites to go with it.

Arts & Culture

if you are tired of galleries, museums, shops, canals and parks, go bowling! Great for teenagers of all ages - open in the afternoons and evenings, and just down the street.
37 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Knijn Bowling
3 Scheldeplein
37 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
if you are tired of galleries, museums, shops, canals and parks, go bowling! Great for teenagers of all ages - open in the afternoons and evenings, and just down the street.
Small, fun, groovin' music hall just up the street. The owner is awesome and makes fantastic mohitos!
28 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
CC Music Cafe - Live Music Venue
28 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Small, fun, groovin' music hall just up the street. The owner is awesome and makes fantastic mohitos!
Quality cinema - euro, american, and alternative films.
151 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Rialto
338 Ceintuurbaan
151 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Quality cinema - euro, american, and alternative films.

Everything Else

Need to post a package? Also, english-language newspapers, stamps, stationary, pens, cards...
9 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Bruna
127 Olympiaplein
9 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Need to post a package? Also, english-language newspapers, stamps, stationary, pens, cards...
One of the most glamourous hair salons in the country is here. Don't be misled by the name - it is not a coffee shop! Next door you can get your body hair waxed - hey, our neighbourhood has it all!
Koffijberg Hairdressers
8 Scheldestraat
One of the most glamourous hair salons in the country is here. Don't be misled by the name - it is not a coffee shop! Next door you can get your body hair waxed - hey, our neighbourhood has it all!
Gas! Petrol! Fuel! If you have a car, you need to know this!
Total
70 Tweede van der Helststraat
Gas! Petrol! Fuel! If you have a car, you need to know this!
Parking info is available at their website... just look up http://www.rai.nl/en/rai/parking/Pages/Parking-Ticket.aspx
86 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Amsterdam RAI station
86 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Parking info is available at their website... just look up http://www.rai.nl/en/rai/parking/Pages/Parking-Ticket.aspx

Drinks & Nightlife

Just had to mention it because of the name... let me know what you think.
14 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Dopey's Elixir
49 Lutmastraat
14 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Just had to mention it because of the name... let me know what you think.
Authentic, cosy Amsterdam hang-out for beer - intimate, and comfortable when it isn't soccer season - too noisy and packed when it is.
55 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Café Gambrinus
180 Ferdinand Bolstraat
55 स्थानीय लोगों का सुझाव
Authentic, cosy Amsterdam hang-out for beer - intimate, and comfortable when it isn't soccer season - too noisy and packed when it is.