Located near the canals in downtown Amsterdam, you can’t miss Pompadour. What I like about this quaint little shop is the ambience. It has that French style deco. The cakes and little tarts are pretty. But they are a little too sweet for my liking even with the combination of the sweetness of chocolade and… Continue reading Pompadour Amsterdam
Poptasi Pastry
Poptasi Pastry first open in 2011 and they are the first macaron shop in The Netherlands. A beautiful shop located in De Pijp in Amsterdam, Poptasi has a wide range of macaron flavours. Almost look like a pop up art shop. The macarons are smaller in size than the usual ones you find here. What… Continue reading Poptasi Pastry
Patisserie Kuyt
In 2006 Patisserie Kuyt was voted as the best patisserie in Amsterdam. They make not only bridal cakes but also patisserie , bon bon, cakes , petit four and you can also sit down for a cuppa tea and savour their delicious cakes. Warning : For the sweet tooth only. Address: Utrechtsestraat 109-111 1017 VL… Continue reading Patisserie Kuyt
My Thai Fishcakes
Thai fishcakes are easy to make. They are also versatile as you can add your own ingredients to give it a special touch. Such as adding long beans, mint, coriander , fresh chillies and basil just to name a few. Make your own chilli dip sauce or dip your fishcake with chilli sauce. I like to make… Continue reading My Thai Fishcakes
King Kumpir
So what is King Kumpir all about? POTATOES! If potatoes are your favourite this is one of the best. Baked in special oven and then cut and smeared with butter and cheese and a choice of 14 types of salad toppings. Web: http://www.kingkumpir.nl Address: Rotterdam Zuidplein tel: (06) 42 16 24 44 Amsterdam Osdorp… Continue reading King Kumpir
Pho91 Vietnamese Cafe
Pho91 is a Vietnamese eatery in the neighbourhood De Pijp in Amsterdam. Unlike Xinh (in Jordaan neighbourhood) a Vietnamese restaurant which closed down sometime ago, Pho91 is a casual informal dining place. With just a few tables, minimalist decor and small menu Pho91 serves a delicious Pho Bo. Since the location is very “strategic” (read:… Continue reading Pho91 Vietnamese Cafe
Cedars Libanese Restaurant
Cedars Libanese Restaurant has a beautiful location on the water. This restaurant serves Lebanese food. Their traditional food includes anything from meat on skewers, cold and hot mazza, vegetarian dishes, soups, salads, fresh breads, grill main courses, fish and desserts. One recommendation is the Menu Libanon . Menu Libanon which consists of: 2 salads, 6… Continue reading Cedars Libanese Restaurant
Chef Danny Jansen – “Asia is so big”
Danny Jansen (1979) is a well known TV Chef in the Dutch Television programme 24Kitchen. He appears in the show “Grenzeloos Koken” (no boundary cooking) and shows the public how to cook Asian meals. He respects the traditional recipes and uses his creativity to give a modern twist on it. Danny has always wanted to be a… Continue reading Chef Danny Jansen – “Asia is so big”
Smokin’ Barrels – Lobsters , Burgers and One Smokin’Barrel
Situated in Amsterdam Oost (East), this little gem is the place to be if you like to go to a “happening” place. Meaning hip, good food, drinks , music , fun and more fun. Smokin’Barrels is very lively with young and older people. As I find it hard to find a chill out lively place in… Continue reading Smokin’ Barrels – Lobsters , Burgers and One Smokin’Barrel
Giovanni Caminita – “ I’m just a joker! ”
Giovanni Caminita (1964) was born in Palermo Sicily. He is an Italian and lives with his family in The Netherlands. A bass guitar musician playing with Marco Bosato , music is his hobby. He was spotted by the editorial people from 24Kitchen. Since then he is known as the TV host in 24Kitchen for his… Continue reading Giovanni Caminita – “ I’m just a joker! ”