Walking through Amsterdam these days, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the city is being taken over by gourmet hamburger bars. There is indeed a wealth of eateries serving up different takes on the handheld classic, and choosing one can be a challenge.
The NDSM Wharf It’s in spitting distance of Central Station, and just a two minute ferry ride across the river IJ, but to native Amsterdammers, Amsterdam Noord may as well be another world. Lucky for you, you’re not a native. You’re an expat hungry for new experiences and open to wandering off the beaten track….
Tourism-wise, food-wise, and otherwise, Amsterdam gets all the attention. But Rotterdam would like a word. Named “Europe’s next capital of cool” by Vogue magazine and only a short train journey from Amsterdam, the port city is dynamic, forward-looking, and bristling with energy. So for this food guide, it’s only right that we roll Rotterdam into…
Don’t worry Andrea, we got this. Mexican food is somewhat underrepresented in Amsterdam. But hidden among the kebab joints and steakhouses there are some great places to get your south of the border order.
Some researchers claim that successful people tend to consume more alcohol. Whether it’s true or not, lots of us enjoy a drink or two with friends after a day of meetings and reports. And if it happens to be during happy hours at a nice spot, then it’s a winner. Let’s explore the top 5…
Amsterdam may be known as the ‘Venice of the North,’ but it’s safe to say that the Dutch capital lags behind Italy in the culinary department. If you’ve tasted the stodgy reheated pizza slices sold around Amsterdam’s top tourist spots (Looking at you New York Pizza), you’ll know you’re a long way from the Mediterranean….
We are Eline and Lotta of Healthy Life LAB [link: http://www.healthylifelab.nl/en/home-2/ ). On Expat Republic we will share blogs about (healthy) food, life and healthy places in The Hague. In this article we will tell you why we chose The Hague as our city of residence and why The Hague is such a great city!
If you’re like any guy you sometimes struggle to find nice restaurants your +1 will love. Nice restaurants make for great date ideas. We’ve found and tried a few nice ones that she will definitely enjoy.
The choice of nice trendy restaurants in Amsterdam is virtually unlimited. There’s room for a different dining experience with good food and friendly service every night of the week. But how about those ehum- extra special and unusual dining experiences in Amsterdam?
If you ask most people what they first think of when they think of Amsterdam, most will reply, “The Red Light District,” or “Coffee shops!” Your more refined friends might say, “Art!” Well the good news is that there is way more to enjoy in this ancient and international city. One of the more hidden…
