My coworker Robyn, an Oxford transplant who’s been living in Amsterdam for about 4 years, lives in Amsterdam Oost and is a champion bruncher. How else would I start my Saturday? I’m lost without brunch” Robyn (in Oxford accent) Over work lunch this week we decided we needed to join forces in our love of brunch – a sort of brunch club. For our first foray into brunch clubbing we chose The Cottage, one of…
Summary: De Japanner in Amsterdam West serves up really well-made Japanese snack food ranging from the classic to the innovative. Although it’s a little pricey, the uber cool vibes, well appointed bar, and expertly executed dishes make it worth at least one visit. This past Friday after work Bogdan and I met up in Vondelpark and decided it was about time we check out De Japanner West. It’s on a corner of the Bilderdijkstraat across…
Ultimately when it comes to the Pasta Factory it depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re in the area, craving Italian-American style food and just want to have a quick bite then by all means. But if you want something special, true Italian or even Italian-American made with a lot of heart – you should keep looking. I stopped into the Pasta Factory at Muntplein for a work lunch yesterday. It’s right in the…