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Winter 2010 / 2011
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CONTENTS
8 RIJKSMUSEUM GABRIEL METSU
22 FLASH BACK THE ROYAL PALACE
26 THE ULTIMATE GIFT SHOPPING GUIDE
42 WORLD CHRISTMAS CIRCUS
56 FESTIVE WINING & DINING
72 ARTS & CULTURE
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A Virtuoso Leiden Painter in 17th Century Amsterdam: Gabriel Metsu
26 THE ULTIMATE GIFT SHOPPING GUIDE SPECIAL PRESENTS IN A SPECIAL SEASON
42 WORLD CHRISTMAS CIRCUS 56 FESTIVE WINING & DINING
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What’s going on in town this season?
22 FLASHBACK
Old Amsterdam buildings in the spotlight: The Royal Palace
35 AMSTERDAM’S SHOPPING AREAS 50 AUCTIONS At Sotheby’s
50 WHAT’S IN STORE 66 HIP&HOT
An overview of the city’s finest hangouts
72 ARTS & CULTURE
Our selection of the numerous events and exhibitions at Amsterdam museums, galleries and theaters
84 CINEMA 87 ARTS & CULTURE LISTING 92 FAST FACTS 93 CITY MAP
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OUR COVER • Barend Cornelis Koekoek Winter Landscape, c. 1838 From the exhibition ‘Dutch Winters’ at Rijksmuseum Schiphol Amsterdam
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Romeo Vetro 13 years in Amsterdam
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“For glass lovers it is a must to visit this gallery” Back in 1996 Patrick and Nathalie van’t Hoff started their gallery as a decorative glass shop. They transformed their gallery step by step from an regular glass shop to one of the most exclusive glass galleries in the world. They work with world’s leading glass artists; for example Dale Chihuly – U.S.A., Bertil Vallien – Sweden and Stanislaw Borowski – Poland. Also new artists will get an opportunity to promote there work. For glass lovers it is a must to visit this gallery. This season they will have an exhibition; Contemporary Glass Art in Amsterdam. It will be a group exhibition with many national and international artists. You will find different techniques; free blown, sand-casting, pâte de verre and engraved sculptures. The gallery is open from Tuesday - Saturday from 11.00 – 17.00 hours, Sunday from 12.00 - 17.00 hours, Monday closed. Visit the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum in combination with this gallery. Romeo Vetro Gallery is located 200 metres from the entrance of the Rijksmuseum, at the corner of the P.C. Hooftstraat. Patrick and Nathalie van ‘t Hoff are pleased to show you around during this exciting exhibition.
DALE CHIHULY • JON KUHN • BERTIL VALLIEN • ULRICA HYDMAN-VALLIEN KJELL ENGMAN • GÖRAN WÄRFF • STANISLAW BOROWSKI PAWEL BOROWSKI • STANISLAW JAN BOROWSKI • AFRO CELOTTO PINO SIGNORETTO • BOREK SIPEK • ANNA TORFS • RICHARD PRICE AND OTHER RENOWNED GLASS ARTISTS.
CONTEMPORARY GLASS ART Hobbemastraat 11 (corner P.C. Hooftstraat) 1071 XZ Amsterdam • Holland Tel. +31 (0)20 - 4702705 • Fax +31 (0)20 - 4706723 info@romeovetro.com • www.romeovetro.com
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Gabriel Metsu A virtuoso Leiden painter in seventeenth century Amsterdam By Pieter Roelofs Curator of 17th century Dutch painting, Rijksmuseum
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Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667) painted scenes of everyday life in the Golden Age with an exceptional feel for detail and materials and left us with a wonderful image of Dutch people, their costumes and activities in the seventeenth century: a young man writing a love letter, a woman washing her hands, an old drinker raising his glass.
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• Page 8 and 9 A Hunter Getting Dressed after Bathing, approx. 1654-1656, oil paint on panel, 52.1 x 63 cm, private collection • Above: The Feast of the Bean King, approx. 16531655, oil paint on canvas, 80.9 x 97.9 cm, Munich, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, Alte Pinakothek, inv. no. 871
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Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is now dedicating an exhibition to this prominent genre painter, who produced an impressive body of work despite his relatively short life. Today, over 130 of his paintings have been identified, including a number of works that are considered to be amongst the best paintings created in the Golden Age, such as 'The Sick Child' (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam) and the companion pieces 'Man Writing a Letter' and 'Woman Reading a Letter' (National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin).
A Virtuoso in Leiden As the only son of the painter Jacques Metsu, who died some eight months before his birth, Gabriel Metsu started his career at a young age in his birthplace of Leiden. He took his first steps as an artist from the home he shared with his mother, Jacquemijntje Garniers, a midwife, and her fourth husband, the shipmaster Cornelis Gerritsz Bontecraey, on the west side of the old De Mare river arm. He was 14 or 15 when he was first mentioned as a painter in Leiden-related documents in 1644. Four years later, Metsu paid his first annual contribution to the newly established Guild of Saint Luke.
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It is uncertain who taught Metsu how to paint. He probably received his initial training from the Leiden silversmith Claes Pietersz de Grebber, and Grebber's son Anthonie may have introduced the young Metsu to the basic principles of painting. Based on his early paintings, it can be assumed that Metsu then stayed in Utrecht for some time, where he familiarized himself with the work of Nicolaus Knüpfer, Jan Baptist Weenix and Maerten Stoop. The influence that these artists had on him is clearly evident in the paintings he produced in and around 1650. Metsu initially produced monumental Biblical depictions and several farcical scenes, such as 'The Dismissal of Hagar' (Museum de Lakenhal, Leiden) and 'Twelfth Night' (Alte Pinakothek, Munich). The latter of these works catches the eye because of its humorous overtones. It depicts the so-called ‘bean feast’, a popular old Dutch custom that was traditionally celebrated at Epiphany in the first week of January. In this painting, an old man who has found a bean hidden in his meal has been crowned king. As a ‘reward’, he is expected to gulp down the contents of his flute glass, with three generations of his family looking on. The composition of
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…...the most important interpreter of the ‘Leiden’ genre painting in Amsterdam...…
the depiction and his rendering of jocular types of individual make the scene unmistakably reminiscent of the households painted by Jan Steen, one of Metsu’s famous fellow guild members in Leiden. Metsu’s early works often depict striking, colorful accents against a slightly dark, monochrome background, painted in quite coarse brush strokes. These relatively large paintings were bought by devotees in the area local to the Leiden Guild of Saint Luke and by acquaintances of the Metsu family, such as the physician Gerard van Hoogeveen, the goldsmith Jan Jansz van Griecken and the wool merchant Michiel van Peene. Metsu also painted portraits from a young age. A document in the Leiden archives expressively describes how the painter, then about 20 years old, immortalized his fellow townsman Nicolaes de Roy in about 1649. Although the whereabouts of the portrait in question are no longer known, it is clear that Metsu received not just money for his work in those days, but was sometimes also paid in kind: in this specific case, he received painting supplies.
Interpreter of the ‘Leiden genre’ in Amsterdam Looking for a bigger market for his paintings, Metsu
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moved to Amsterdam, probably in 1654. At the age of 25, being an adult under 17th century Dutch law, he was able to claim his share in the inheritance left by his father and his mother, who had now also died. He set up a new studio in a small property in the old center of Amsterdam: on Prinsengracht, in the alleyway also accommodating the De Gecroonde Hoet brewery, between current house numbers 351 and 353. Unlike Leiden, Amsterdam had a strong tradition of history painters, including Rembrandt and his pupils. As a result, it is no surprise that Metsu chose not to go up against the tough competition in the art market and moved away from historic scenes and started to specialize in a type of painting that was not customary in Amsterdam at all. He is regarded as the most important interpreter of the ‘Leiden’ genre painting in Amsterdam and was able to gain a position for himself in the market with his knowledge of recent developments within genre painting in the Dutch Republic. Initially, he sold his works to citizens of Amsterdam with some kind of connection with Leiden, such as Maria Flaman, wife of the rich merchant Abraham Muyssart, who bought paintings by Metsu in the city by the river Amstel. However, he very quickly
• Man Writing a Letter, ca. 1664-1666, oil paint on panel, 52 x 40.5 cm, Dublin, National Gallery of Ireland, inv. no. 4536 • Christ on the Cross, 1664, oil paint on canvas, 73 x 56.8 cm, Rome, Pinacoteca Capitolina, inv. no. PC 253
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started to also attract the attention of the local elite, prominent figures from trade, but also from the political field, including the wealthy ship-owner Jan Agges and the influential regent Jan Jacobsz Hinlopen. The large canvasses showing historic and religious depictions, which are so characteristic of Metsu’s years in Leiden, no long feature in his body of work after the mid 1650s. Instead, his trademark became intimate, everyday scenes on small-scale panels that were easy to handle in his modest home: street sellers, young domes-
…his virtuoso brush strokes and often amazing, loose technique... tic servants, old drinkers and smokers. These works are often difficult to date, because Metsu rarely added a year to his signature and did not ever adhere to a consistent style for very long. He often combined his own ideas with influences from other prominent genre painters. One example is 'The Old Drinker' (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam), which shows a man in a dark pub, and is reminiscent of the tavern scenes painted by his contemporary Gerard ter Borch. Metsu used an accurate, fluid technique for his paintings, by doing so giving his own twist to the polished style adopted by the Leiden fine painter Gerrit Dou. 'A Baker Blowing his Horn' (private collection) is also indebted to scenes by Dou in terms of the window used, such as his 'Painter Smoking a Pipe' (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam). It would be a misconception to regard Metsu merely as an epigone of his influential contemporaries, a skilful lad who derived his fame from incorporating the inventions of others into his own work. Although he did carefully study the work of Dou, Ter Borch and Vermeer, his paintings can always unmistakably be recognized as typically ‘Metsu’: with the characteristic human, elegant aura of his figures, his virtuoso brush strokes and often amazing, loose technique that gave him a certain reputation even when alive.
The Artist Himself His Self-portrait of ' The Artist Standing at a Window' (The Royal Collection, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth) shows how the young Metsu, now in his thirties, presented himself as an established artist in Amsterdam. Self-assured, cloaked in a tabard, with his painter’s stick and brushes in his left hand, he is drawing in chalk on a board with his right hand, surrounded by motifs that emphasize his status as a ‘learned’ artist: a 17th century print showing Christ on the column and a model of a classical sculpted head. Metsu painted himself on several occasions, in a different role each time: as an artist, hunter, or as a historical figure. His wife, Isabella de
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Wolff, whom he married in 1658, also featured in some of these works. Metsu’s most notable ‘self portrait’ is 'A Hunter Getting Dressed after Bathing' (private collection), which barely has a parallel in any other Dutch painting from the Golden Age. Swimmers are usually depicted as background subjects in landscapes and very rarely on a larger scale, let alone in the image of the artist himself. In the work in question, Metsu painted himself naked, sitting at the water’s edge, putting on his undershirt. He depicted himself undeniably as a member of a higher social class, since hunting was reserved for the court, nobility and state officials in those days. However, having said this, perceptive individuals at the time will also have noticed the humorous reference to sensual lovers, which is how hunters were repeatedly depicted in the 17th century.
Painter of affection It is striking how Metsu often emphasized the relationships between the figures in his paintings. 'The Sick Child' (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam), one of the most confrontational paintings from the Golden Age, plainly involves the observer in the depiction. Metsu makes us the witnesses of an intimate moment between a woman and her somewhat weakened, feverish child. The depiction, which also features a painting of the crucifixion of Christ on the wall behind the mother and child, is a reflection of the Christian Pietà. This small canvas was undoubtedly intended for a Catholic buyer. In the 1660s, a time when the plague was raging in Amsterdam – claiming more than 24,000 victims in 1663 alone – this painting, which is imbued with affection and depicts a vulnerable, pale child, who is staring intensely in the direction of the observer, would certainly have appealed to the imagination.
Spectacular drama In the final years of his life, Metsu produced a number of historical paintings and allegorical depictions – from 1666, he was able to do this from his new house at the end of Leidsestraat. The most spectacular of these is 'Christ on the Cross' (Pinacoteca Capitolina, Rome), which dates back to 1664. This painting emanates a theatrical drama that is quite untypical of Metsu, but is very much in keeping with his Amsterdam contemporaries Karel du Jardin and Adriaen van de Velde. According to the New Testament, darkness descended at around midday on Good Friday. The darkness persisted for three hours, until the time at which Jesus died. Metsu chose to depict the most dramatic moment from this Bible story, when Jesus expires and a bright, divine light breaks through the clouds and lights up the scene from above. The position and movements of the figures are full of pathos. In the foreground, Mary Magdalene is
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grasping the cross with one hand, while her other hand is resting on her chest in grief. John the Evangelist has his hands folded in prayer. The Virgin Mary is raising her left arm in grief.
A virtuoso and refined From the beginning of the 1660s, Metsu produced a number of paintings using a delicate, time-consuming painting method that is reminiscent of Gerard ter Borch and Frans van Mieris. Fpr example, 'A Man Visiting a Woman Washing her Hands' (private collection). At this time, Metsu’s paintings increasingly depicted how people from the higher social circles spent their time: young men and women exchanging love letters, musical gatherings and hunters. What is striking in various works is the motif of the man who enters a room in which there are one or more women. Expensive, fashionable attire with magnificent satin and colorful red, yellow or blue jackets, opulent interiors full of valuable objects and the consideration of refined etiquette typify his paintings in a style that was not previously available in Amsterdam. An interplay with work by Johannes Vermeer, who was three years his junior, is also clearly visible in Metsu's
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paintings. The spatial composition and use of light in 'The Sick Child' and the companion pieces 'Man Writing a Letter' and 'Woman Reading a Letter' show similarities between the work of Metsu and that of his famous Delft contemporary. Metsu used various elements that he evidently regarded as characteristic of the style of Vermeer: dotted highlights, light-yellow jackets and the typical use of shadow. However, he used paint in a completely different way, adopting a clean, fluid brush technique and rendering light in an abstract manner. It is not improbable that Vermeer himself was then also influenced by these aspects of Metsu’s work. At the exhibition in the Rijksmuseum, more than 35 of his best paintings are being brought together from international museums and private collections. The show includes various works that have only recently been rediscovered and that are now returning to the Netherlands for the first time in more than 250 years in some cases. This exhibition gives us the opportunity to acquaint ourselves with a talented artist who produced famous works depicting genre scenes, but also fascinating historical paintings, idiosyncratic portraits and several still lifes.
• The Sick Child, approx. 1664-1666, oil paint on canvas, 32.2 x 27.2 cm, Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum, inv. no. SK-A-3059 • Private collection, Metsu, A man visiting a Lady washing her hands
ExhibiTion The Gabriel Metsu Exhibition runs at the Rijksmuseum until March 20. opening times: every day from 9.00 to 18.00; Friday until 20.30. www.rijksmuseum.nl. This exhibition has been organized by the national Gallery of ireland, in collaboration with the Rijksmuseum and the national Gallery of Art, Washington.
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Winterland Amsterdam Through January 2, Rembrandtplein is transformed into a winter fairy-tale. There is a skating rink, a Winterland Café, a Christmas market, and various cosy stalls for food and drinks. The Christmas market is an important part of Winterland. On and around Rembrandtplein, Christmas chalets and tents have been constructed with an extensive and varied offer of Christmas items. You will find all kinds of beautiful ideas for your Christmas decorations there.
Special feature of the Christmas market are the numerous hand-made (international) products, many of them not available in regular shops, such as cribs, groups of small statues, hand-made Christmas decorations and candles. Furthermore, there’s ample choice in presents for children, wooden toys and sweets (among which Belgian chocolate). After your visit to the Christmas market, go enjoy yourself at Cafe Winterland for a glass of Gluhwein, hot chocolate or a bowl of pea
soup. Or taste the wonderful ‘poffertjes’ in their old Dutch poffertjes restaurant. There are fifty participants in total in Winterland Amsterdam. The Christmas market is open daily (including December 25 & 26 and New Year’s Day) from 11.00 to 23.00 hours.
Holland Flowers Festival witH a Mexican Flair
The next edition of the Holland Flowers Festival will take place February 23-27. The Netherlands’ largest indoor flower garden attracted more than 25,000 visitors in 2010. The Festival features an inspiring lifestyle fair for consumers and an informative trade fair for businesses. The 78th edition of Festival will center on the theme of Mexico. More information: www.hollandflowersfestival.nl
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Special Christmas Afternoon Tea
at the Museum of Bags and Purses Looking for a nice way to spend Boxing Day? Go and enjoy a very special afternoon tea at the museum! Together with friends or family you can have a very special Christmas. Tea is served in one of their two period rooms with painted ceilings and chimney paintings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. The museum was restored in 2007 whereby classical details were combined with modern design. You will be served a glass of sparkling prosecco, after which you can enjoy the afternoon tea, that includes various different sandwiches, hot savory snacks, cakes and a special Christmas desert. You will of course be able to visit the museum and admire the extensive collection of bags and purses. Sunday December 26, € 34,50 per person including entrance to the museum. Reservations: reserveringen@tassenmuseum.nl/ or T. +31 (20) 5246452. Museum of Bags and Purses Herengracht 573 www.tassenmuseum.nl
Winter Magic Amsterdam:
christmas canal parade From December 2010 Amsterdam is host to the event ‘Winter Magic Amsterdam’. Dozens of tour boats and the ‘skinny bridge’, a well known characteristic bridge over the Amstel river, will be decorated with Christmas lights. Winter Magic Amsterdam is an initiative of the Christmas Canal Parade Foundation. From December 10 until January 1, the atmospheric fleet will color Amsterdam every day. The daily rendezvous of the boats on the river Amstel at the Hermitage will provide a beautiful view.
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The amazing journey of Doctor Faust
with music by Gounod, Marenco, Wagner and Offenbach The Amsterdam Marionette Theater presents a unique form of music theater: the European tradition of the classical marionette theater. Wooden actors, in their silk and velvet costumes, present operas and music theater by various composers. Six puppeteers manipulate the large marionettes. ‘Doctor Faust’ is an exciting adventure full of magic, humor and a touch of philosophy. December 19, 26 and 29 at 15.00; December 30 at 20.30 Reservations necessary T. + 31 (0) 20 6208027 or info@marionettentheater.nl Marionettentheater Nwe. Jonkerstraat 8 www. marionettentheater.nl
Other Faces of Amsterdam
Pianola Museum A romantic voyage into the past. Enjoy film and live music in the atmospheric salon of the Pianola Museum. A wood fire, a glass of gluhwein you can look at ‘antique’ movies with lots of snow and ice, humor and drama, toys and nice food. You’ll see the first film version of Charles Dickens’ story ‘A Christmas Carol’, go sailing with Robert Falcon Scotts in ‘Expedition to the South Pole’, see ‘The Gold Rush’ by Chaplin (1925), and so on. Pianolist Kasper Janse will play for you while you watch, and film pianist Yvo Verschoor will improvise film interpretations. December 26, 15.00. Pianola Museum Westerstraat 106 website www. pianola.nl Reservations recommended: info@pianola.nl or T. + 31 (0) 20 6279624
Re-opening Pathé City
After thorough renovation lasting almost four years, entertainment center Pathé City near Leidseplein has re-opened to the public. The glory of the old facade has been restored beautifully, but inside it’s all new. Besides seven cinemas for 600 film fans, there is also a casino, Jack’s Casino as well as a restaurant (Little Buddha) in the center. All the cinemas have digital projectors and 606 chairs. On Tuesdays a Sneak preview in Pathé City, once a month on Wednesdays it’s Ladies Night. Pathé City - Kleine Gartmanplantsoen 15-19
The ‘Andere gezichten van Amsterdam’ (‘Other faces of Amsterdam’) project was launched in April 2010. This project focuses on the districts surrounding the old city centre that are some of the best kept-secrets in Amsterdam. ATCB publishes walking and cycling brochures for each of these districts in five languages. They enable visitors to discover these areas’ rich cultural and historical offering. Detailed information is available at www.exploreamsterdam.nl
New York MetropolitaN opera live aNd iN Hd at patHé tuscHiNskY The live broadcasts are matinees in New York, because of the time difference the performances in Amsterdam will start at 18.00 or 19.00 hours. This season: December 11: ‘Don Carlo’ (Giuseppe Verdi); January 8 ‘ La Fanciulla del West’ (Giacomo Puccini); February 26 ‘ Iphigénie en Tauride’ (Christoph Williband Gluck).
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European Best Event Awards Amsterdam Golf Beurs at RAI
The Amsterdam Golf Beurs (Amsterdam Golf Fair) will take place from March 11 through 13 the Amsterdam RAI Convention Center. This fair features everything related to the world of golf. It also provides visitors with inspiring ideas for relaxing days beside or on the golf course in the Netherlands or abroad. There is plenty to see and buy at the fair and the event is fun for all ages. http://www.amsterdam-golf.com
In Milan, the European Best Event Awards were awarded recently and among the winners were the opening of the Hermitage Amsterdam and the start of the campaign Inspirat140n for the celebration of the 140th anniversary of De Bijenkorf. Both events were developed and produced by Xsaga Brands & Events. The opening of the Hermitage Amsterdam by Xsaga won the first prize in the category Best Notoriety/Press Event. In the category Celebration/Festivity won Xsaga the second prize, a silver elephant, for the anniversary opening event of De Bijenkorf.
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Discover the historic location of Rembrandt’s famous “Night Watch”, the origin of the invention of brandy; homage to prostitutes; decipher facade stones; make love quite legally in the open air; visit magnificent interior courtyards; ski in the heart of the town, or become an adept of ‘boat-in’ - the Amsterdam version of ‘drive in’ - and eat a pizza in your own boat. Away from the crowds and the stereotypes, Amsterdam still keeps her treasures so well hidden that they only reveal themselves to the inhabitants and to travelers who know how to wander off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who think they know the Netherlands capital well or for those who want to discover the other face of the town. By Marjolijn van Eys and Delphine Robiot Info@ jonglezpublishing.com 320 pages, 200 photographs, over 300 entries. ISBN 978-2-9158-0736-3
ARCAM and NAi launch a free 3D architecture application: ‘UAR Amsterdam’. It shows what Amsterdam will look like in the future, what it used to look like and what it might have looked like. UAR (Urban Augmented Reality) provides information, by means of texts, images, archive material and films, about the built environment on your mobile phone. What is unique is that, by means of augmented reality, this application enables you to see in 3D what the city will look like in the future, what it used to look like and what it might have looked like. Due to the addition of advanced 3D models, made by DPI Animation House, it is possible to see ‘what is not there’. UAR can be downloaded from Android Market and the Apple App Store. See also: www.arcam.nl or www.nai.nl/uar
Best of British theater
broadcast live to cinema NT Live has proved to be a huge success. The first seasons over 165.000 people per season in 22 countries watched the theater performances on 320 screens. This season again six British theater productions are broadcast live from England to Amsterdam’s cinema Pathé Tuschinski. Tickets via www.pathe.nl or at the box office of the cinema. December 9: Hamlet. In Shakespeare’s classic, Hamlet, the prince of Denmark, sees his father’s ghost. Tormented with loathing and consumed by grief, he must avenge his father’s murder. What he cannot foresee is the destruction that ensues. Celebrated British actor Rory Kinnear plays Hamlet. January 13: FELA! A unique mix of dance, music and theater, it throws light on the controversial life of African musician and political activist Fela Kuti. Tony Award for choreography, Obie Award for lead Sahr Ngaujah. February 3: KING LEAR. Derek Jacobi plays the lead in Shakespeare’s King Lear, a production by Donmar Warehouse live from the in Covent Garden. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntlive
RestauRant Week
The first Restaurant Week of 2011 will take place from March 14 through 20. During the Restaurant Week, diners can enjoy a three-course dinner for just € 25.00 at more than 165 restaurants. http://www.restaurantweek.nl
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Top Gear Live Theater Show
Top Gear Live is a live theater show based on the world-famous television program. The show will run January 21 through 24. While the theater production is just like the television version of Top Gear, everything happens live and the show features even more spectacles including the Stig, challenges, races and the Cool Wall! This year Hammond and Clarkson will be coming to Amsterdam with a boot full of motoring kicks and challenges. What’s more, after some hurried scribbling on a napkin, they have even developed a stunt that is so sensational that it has never been tried before. http://www.topgearlive.nl - Amsterdam RAI
Ideal Home Exhibition:
Fun Shopping Event The Netherlands’ largest and longest-standing fun shopping event will be held February 12 through 20. This exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to discover the latest developments and products in a wide range of areas. The exhibition offers a world of opportunities for trying and experiencing new things. Fun shopping is the key word. It is all about just taking your time to browse the vast array of top exhibitors, to enjoy great food and drinks and to make some great purchases. The Huishoudbeurs is the ticket for a full day of shopping fun and entertainment, featuring the best of home and interiors under one roof. Huishoudbeurs ticketholders also have the added bonus of being able to visit the Nine Months Exhibition in the adjoining hall. http://www.huishoudbeurs.nl - Amsterdam RAI, February 12 through 20
Amsterdam International Fashion Week Jazzy Sunday Afternoon
at The College The College Hotel opens its doors for a series of swinging jazz Sunday afternoons with live music. The Bar Lounge, with its dark colors and cozy atmosphere provides an ideal location for such a wonderful jazzy Sunday afternoon. Jazz musicians play live from 17.00 to 19.00 hours, led by Amsterdam’s best known bassist Rene van Beeck. Each edition has a bar-related theme, such as “Hennessy”, which takes visitors to two worlds: those of coffee and cognac and those of trendy cocktails mixed by a professional team of shakers. The already extensive bar menu is supplemented by specials and six special cocktails. Anyone who wants to smoke a cigar is welcome in the courtyard. January 23, February 27 and April 24. www.thecollegehotel.com
The Amsterdam International Fashion Week (AIFW) will take Place January 26 through 30. The AIFW is organized twice a year, in January and July. It is the platform for young and talented fashion designers. Deviating from the traditional runway format as seen in the leading fashion cities, the AIFW is typically Amsterdam with catwalks scattered across the city center and much attention for fringe activities, such as lectures, exhibitions and parties. More information: http://www.amsterdamfashionweek.com - Cultuurpark Westergasfabriek, Amsterdam
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Amsterdam’s Resistance Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Opened on November 1985 by the late Prince Bernhard and the then mayor Ed van Thijn, it was located in a former synagogue at the time. Soon this became too cramped and in 1998/1999 the museum moved to its current home, the Plancius building on Plantage Kerklaan. The museum will have record number of visitors this year: 55.000.
Eurocities Awards
The City of Amsterdam has won a EUROCITIES Award 2010. ‘The Free State of Amsterdam’ project, an Amsterdam City Planning Department initiative, beat the competition from Lyon and Leipzig in the Participation category to take home the prize. EUROCITIES is a network of more than 140 major European cities. They annually honor city governments with the EUROCITIES Awards for projects that improve life in the city. ‘The Free State of Amsterdam’ project topped the Participation category this year after the EuroLink Department of the Economic Affairs Division put for project forward for the prize. The jury was impressed by the wide range of Amsterdammers that benefitted from the project and noted that ideas stemming from the project could be put to good use in the future and could be easily applied in other cities. The Netherlands claimed a double success this year as Eindhoven was presented with the EUROCITIES Award in the Cooperation category.
EurocitiEs AwArd
The City of Amsterdam has won a EUROCITIES Award 2010. The City received the award at a ceremony held in Saragossa, Spain on November 3. More information above.
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hotel news
The Christmas Spirit in NH Hotels Amsterdam hotel chain nh hotels creates a real December ambience in Amsterdam. the pearl of the chain, nh Grand hotel Krasnapolsky on Dam square, is completely enveloped in atmospheric lighting this year. the holidays can also be enjoyed in other especially decorated nh hotels in Amsterdam. Dam Square exudes a warm Christmas atmosphere during the last weeks of 2010. NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky is situated at this central square and
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organizes stylish Christmas dinners. The central location of this hotel provides the opportunity for an after dinner walk along the canals, that belong to the UNESCO World Heritage. Back at the hotel, guests can warm themselves with a special Christmas High Tea. WInteRlAnd At RembRAndt SquARe NH Schiller at Rembrandt Square has a special arrangement for tourists up to enjoy the winter in Amsterdam. Rembrandt Square is transformed
into Winterland Amsterdam, including an ice rink, a Christmas market and a grand carousel. The atmospheric NH Schiller receives its guests with a voucher for a mulled wine in the Winterland CafĂŠ. The arrangement also includes a full breakfast, complimentary access to the rink, two typical Dutch donuts and a ride on the Winterland Express.
www.nh-hotels.nl
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1648 By Cathy Harris
In 1648 the burgomaster and magistrates of Amsterdam commissioned the famous architect Jacob van Campen to design a town hall for the city’s administrative and judicial authorities. Amsterdam at the time was the most powerful trading nation in the world and people were attracted by its power and prestige. Newcomers were flocking to the city and in the space of a century its population increased six-fold. The old Gothic Town Hall was no longer up to its task and the renowned Exchange Bank, which was housed there, was unable to cope with its growing workload. As a result, the city fathers decided to build a bigger and more impressive town hall, an edifice worthy of a metropolis of Amsterdam’s stature. Jacob van Campen’s classicist building, recalling the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, was monumental by Dutch standards of the day. Both the architecture and the decoration proclaimed the city’s supremacy and prosperity. The Antwerp sculptor Artus Quellinus and other celebrated artists were engaged to execute Van Campen’s designs in oil paint and costly stone. The most important rooms were decorated with paintings that related to their function, made by famous artists like Rembrandt van Rijn, Ferdinand Bol and Govaert Flinck. Though far from ready, the town hall opened its doors for business in 1655.
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The Royal Palace One of Amsterdam’s most remarkable and imposing buildings, the Royal Palace is situated on Dam Square, in the heart of the city.
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delighted citizens of Amsterdam proudly referred to it as ‘the eighth wonder of the world’, and the poet Joost Vondel proclaimed it the ‘crown of creation’. He said it was built like the human body: ‘It has a midriff, arms, feet, head and shoulders…..and also internal organs. Each limb, each organ has its own function, purpose and disposition ‘. The town hall was built to serve a secular purpose, but there was more to it than that. It was homage to creation, with all its splendor alluding to a superior power.
Palace of Louis Napoleon 150 years later, in 1808, the town hall acquired a different function. Napoleon’s brother, Louis Napoleon, who had become the king of Holland two years before, decided to make the Town Hall his residence. Finding himself in an impoverished country, the twentyseven-year-old Louis was moved with compassion. To his brother’s fury, he turned a blind eye to the trade between Holland and France’s archrival England, and so obstructed Napoleon’s efforts to isolate England economically from the rest of Europe. The entire administration was moved out of the build-
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ing. However, given the poor state of the country’s economy, it seemed wiser not to relocate the Exchange Bank. But, a palace with an Exchange Bank on its premises was certainly something out of the ordinary. The lavish interior and furnishings give us some idea of how the building was transformed from what was essentially an office complex into a palace in the French Empire style. A reformist at heart, Louis tried to revive the decaying city. He promptly took measures to deal with the appalling state of the drinking water supply, the silted-up harbor, the polluted canals, and the practice of burying the dead within the city. The ancient Weighing House in the center of Dam Square lacked the prestige that had saved the Exchange Bank, and, deaf to the protest of the populace, Louis insisted that it be demolished. But Napoleon’s patience soon wore thin. Louis was forced to leave the country with undignified haste, only to spend the rest of his life reminiscing about his brief spell as the king of Holland. After Paris and Rome, Amsterdam had been the third capital of the Napoleonic Empire. And for a fleeting moment in its history the Town Hall had served as the third Imperial Palace in the declining years of the
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Empire. Almost the entire collection of costly furniture dating from that time was left behind. It is one of the best-preserved and most complete collections of its kind.
Palace of the House of Orange In 1813 Prince William of Orange, later King William I, returned the palace to the City of Amsterdam. But after taking the throne, he came to appreciate the benefits of having a residence in the capital, and the city agreed to grant him the use of the building once more. At present the Royal Palace is one of three palaces used by the monarch, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix. It is the venue for State Visits, the Queen’s New Year receptions and other official functions, including the annual presentation of the Erasmus Prize, the Silver Carnation, the Royal Awards for Painting and the Prince Claus Prize. When not in use by the Queen or members of the Royal House, the palace is open to the public under the auspices of the Amsterdam Royal Palace Foundation. Two exhibitions are held each year.
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The Royal Palace open to the public The Royal Palace is open to the public most of the year and attracts about one hundred thousand visitors annually. It is open daily in summer, otherwise from Tuesday to Sunday. The annual summer exhibition focuses on the rich history of the building and highlights a heritage dating back to the Golden Age. In the fall, the works of up-and-coming young artists are shown in a special exhibition held in conjunction with the presentation of the Royal Awards for Painting.
Clockwise: • Voorgevel • Paleis vanaf de Dam gezien
Guided tours Guided tours of the palace are conducted by qualified art historians or art history students. The tour takes approximately one hour and must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Group tours can be arranged for 10-20 persons. Schools: tours can be booked per class or for groups of 10-25. Tours are offered in Dutch, English, German, French and Spanish.
www.paleisamsterdam.nl
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SHOPPING
From Amsterdam The ulTimATe giFT shopping guide For The holidAy seAson
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The charms of Christmas are manifested beautifully in Holland’s capital city. Whether you celebrate the day itself in its religious sense or not, the holiday season in Amsterdam is truly a time of festivity. The city reverberates in the magical hues of twinkling lights and imaginative decorations - inviting us into shopping heaven.
For her
The Sourcebook of Contemporary Fashion Design by Marta Hidalgo Included here in an impressive 650 pages are the world’s most notable contemporary designers, master couturiers and up-and-coming designers alike, showcasing their work in graphic full-color photographs and illustrations. €59.99; Collins Design. American Book Center.
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Stylish clutch from the late great Alexander Mc Queen
Handmade rings and more from Marije Buffing
Love and tears surrender by Kilian
Made from python leather and equipped with a rich interior and enough space for all the things a lady needs to carry along day and night. €995; Charly Ensuite.
The Dutch goldsmith Marije Buffing once created a special piece of space jewelry, which was taken to outer space by André Kuipers on his flight to the ISS in 2004. Bringing back home one of her rings might result into a “yes I do” under the Christmas tree. Ring, 14 carat gold, 0.20ct diamond €2285,-
This fragrance is the last chapter of the love statements and most personal scent of Kilian Hennessy. Only jasmine could translate the abundance of emotions Hennessy wanted to communicate into this perfume: the exciting beginning of love and the fear of surrendering to love. €175; 50ml, 0,7 fl. oz., refillable bottle; Skins.
Glamorous belt for day and night Every piece of Ronald Pineau’s collection is handmade, manufactured in France at the same production facilities used by Hermès. The line is inspired by the rock culture and movements of the 1960s, 70s and early 80s. This gorgeous belt does well accompanied by the matching bracelets, all handmade and with Swarovski crystals. Belt €550,95; Bracelets €95 and €120; Charly Ensuite.
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1 Adaptable diamonds from the Choices by DL collection Deborah Leeser from the long-established Gassan diamond empire has launched an amazing diamond collection with a very cool feature: You can fit those precious stones to what you wear through a genius magnet system. Price upon request; Gassan diamonds; Choices by DL.
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2 Every lady loves Tiffany’s
3 Gloves for the finishing touch
4 Diva sunglasses from Emilio Pucci
5 Tiffany & Co. Skate Charm Bracelet
Getting a turquoise jewelry box with the Tiffany label under the Christmas tree is always good news: Jean Schlumberger Enamel Bangles Enamel bracelets by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co all made from 18 karat yellow gold. Prices from €20.285. Photo Credit: Carlton Davis; © Tiffany & Co.
The Serafina gloves from Diane von Furstenberg will keep her hands warm in style. Wearable with every look from day to night, with power stones and studs. Add the ring from Piedras for even more glamour. €128 and €139; Charly Ensuite.
The Emilio Pucci Eyewear collection 2011 is a homage to a series of vintage patterns and decorated monograms. Each model is unique, but recognizably Pucci. €224,95 and €219,95; Occhiali.
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Skate charm bracelet, with charms of the season, from left: snowflake, blue and white candy cane with enamel finish, Return to Tiffany™ medium Heart Tag, skate with blue enamel finish, mini heart key, and shopping bag with blue enamel finish. Oval link bracelet in sterling silver sold separately. Bracelet €50; Charms € 170 Photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.
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This Burton bag is part of a limited edition series developed by the Dutch designer Linda Creemers. Nice soft quality and a special detail when you open the bag: fiery red velvet inside - the trademark of the brand. Nice little detail: this brand is only sold in Linda’s own store in Amsterdam. Very original! €175; Dutchies by Linda Creemers.
‘Under the blue’ is the name of the Swarovski Autumn/Winter Collection 2010/11, inspired by winter landscapes, frozen spaces, an invitation to choose new roads in the journey of our lives, but also to get back to where we are coming from. We couldn’t choose, can you? Montecristo collier €380; Milady bag €240;
Tiffany Celebration® rings, from top: Tiffany Jazz with bezel-set diamonds in platinum, Lucida® diamonds in platinum, diamonds and sapphires in platinum, shared setting ring with diamonds in platinum, channel-set diamonds in 18 carat gold, threerow pave-set diamonds in platinum, channelset square diamonds in platinum. Prices upon request. Photo credit: Carlton Davis
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9 Weekend bag ‘Hotel’ for a romantic week-end away
This bag suits the experienced traveler who understands that less luggage is more freedom. You could fill this bag up with three outfits, grab the girl and off you go. €59,95.
10 Atlas® Cocktail Watch
This sparkling Atlas® cocktail watch in 18 carat white gold with diamonds will be her best friend for great nights out. €17.850; Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
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1 Life by Keith Richards Little Brown and Company ‘Life’ covers all the basics: sex, drugs, guitar riffs... The book, which already seems to have earned itself a place in the admittedly small canon of genuinely great rock lit, is dishy but not lurid, technical but not wonky. This book simply couldn’t be any better than it is. €24.99; American Book Center.
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2 Atlas® Collection Atlas® collection (from left): Atlas® cuff links in midnight titanium and sterling silver. Atlas® dome watch with silver dial in stainless steel; Atlas® dome watch with black dial in stainless steel; Atlas® cuff links in galaxy titanium and sterling silver. Cufflinks €370; prices watches upon request. Photo credit: © Tiffany & Co.
3 AVENTUS from The House of Creed This new fragrance stands for strength, vision, power and success. Erwin Creed has searched the whole world for the best ingredients of the highest quality. Nice hint: Creed scents also smell great on her! In 30 ml, 75 ml and 120 ml (€69, €110, and €125); Skins. Nice hint: Creed scents are also smelling great on her! In 30 ml, 75 ml en 120 ml (€ 69,-; € 110,-; en € 125,-); Skins.
9 4 Decade by Eamonn McCabe & Terrence McNamee
5 Festive cufflinks from the Swarovski Christmas Collection
Decade presents 500 engaging photographic images, both iconic and idiosyncratic, selected by acclaimed photo editor Eamonn McCabe of the British The Guardian and arranged in chronological order to tell the story of the first decade of the new millennium. € 39.90; Phaidon; The American Book Center.
Wearing those beautiful cufflinks will give him some extra sparkle, not only under the Christmas tree. Havanna Jet cufflinks €70 Swarovski
5a Something of a nobleman The Tartan Bow Tie for the holiday season is following the latest trend and gives a festive touch. From €80; Hackett London
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6 Elegant week-end bag The Aston Martin Bag is made from black leather, for the tough guy who’d like to appear on the circuit with elegance. Giving him tickets for the 24-hourrace in Le Mans would make the story complete. The number 59 stands for the last year Aston Martin won Le Mans. From €350; Hackett London.
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7 Back to basics for the really important phone calls
8 Streamlined and essential watch for the minimalist
10 The OYO wifi e-reader for daily pleasure
A phone to call and to be called. That’s about it! Especially for the holiday season and other festive moments John’s phone is introducing the golden edition. Hein Mevissen and Diederiekje Bok from John Doe Amsterdam have gained lots of glory since the introduction of this trendy and retro design eye-catcher. €99,95; SPRMRKT.
The ck post-minimal chrono is the perfect gift for the guy who knows what he wants. Simplicity in form, minimalism in design. €360; De Bijenkorf.
Selexyz just launched this affordable touchscreen e-reader, which offers around 100.000 English and 5000 Dutch titles. With OYO he can carry all his favorite books along and the luggage stays light! €149; Selexyz Scheltema.
9 Always the right time The Rado 5.5 was designed in collaboration with the renowned product and furniture designer Jaspre Morrison. From €1850; Stream & Field jewelers.
11 Give him LOVE Need we say more? This miniature from Robert Indiana’s statue will fit perfectly in his sleek and arty house or office. €89,95; &k.
12 Traveling like Winston Churchill This handmade suitcase is the result of a cooperation between Hackett London and GlobeTrotter, which has been a synonym for luxury since 1897. From €885; Hackett London.
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2 The sweetest lamp on earth for the children’s room Nijntje, the little rabbit, is a Dutch icon in children’s toys and lifestyle objects. Unbreakable, recyclable and sustainable. From €129,95; &k.
3 Cashmere Baby Set for your most precious jewel This cute cashmere baby set will feel like an embracement from the first moment. From €199,95; Repeat.
4 Holiday Charms Tiffany charms, from left: diamond and enamel ice skate in platinum; 18 carat white gold and diamond snowflake; sterling silver and enamel candy cane; 18 carat white gold and gemstone snowman; tree with gemstones in platinum. Photo Credit: © Tiffany & Co.
5 A plane for any age
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This plane is made from wood by the Danish brand Normann Copenhagen and suitable for kids of all ages. To play, to decorate and to daydream, available in red, blue and black. € 33; &k.
This little cashmere cushion and the teddy bear will accompany your child for years to every destination. €109,95; Repeat.
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Tiffany heart key ring, Tiffany 1837™ circle key ring, Return to Tiffany™ heart tag key ring in sterling silver. Photo credit: © Tiffany & Co
Learning to deal with money is even nicer with a special wallet. This cat chase wallet comes in three colors. €62,50; &k.
8 TIFFANY & CO. Sterling Silver Key Rings
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FOR THE CLASSY HOME Points of Sale Aarde Westerstraat 10 +31 (0)20 423 32 10 www.aardeswereldswonen.nl ABC The American Book Center Spui 12 +31 (0)20 625 55 37 www.abc.nl
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Adidas Originals Amsterdam Leidsestraat 7 +31(0)20 428 76 34 www.adidas.nl Charly Ensuite Cornelis Schuytstraat 48 +31 (0)20 670 13 70 www.charlyensuite.nl Choices by DL Gassan Diamonds Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175 +31 (20) 622 53 33 www.choicesbydl.nl De Bijenkorf Dam 1 0900-0919 (0,15/min). www.debijenkorf.nl De Kaaskamer Runstraat 7 +31 (0)20 623 33 483 www.kaaskamer.nl
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1 Festive moments need festive ambience With the Simon chandelier from Borek Sipek your table will emanate instant glamour. €1165; M-E-K.
2 Sip of gold Sieger made in Fürstenberg designed this stunning champagne goblet. Sipping your bubbles in style makes you want more and more. € 100 a piece; M-E-K.
3 Simple and elegant The Pavina glasses from Bodum not only look very chic, they also have an extra feature, which keeps the cold really cool and the hot really warm. On top of that you won’t burn your hands thanks to the double glass design. From €17,95; &k.
4 Memories of Holland If you ever traveled our country you may have noticed that we love cows. Take along this nice set featuring six different types of cows, and you will have memories of Holland whenever you use it. Price upon request; Kom Aardewerk & Bestek.
Het Kleikollektief Hartenstraat 19 +31 (0)20 622 57 27 www.kleikollektief.nl &klevering Zuid Jacob Obrechtstraat 19a +31 (0)20 670 36 23
Piccola Prinsengracht 16 corner Westerstraat www.noomivangelder.nl Relaxed at Home Huidenstraat 19 +31(0)20 320 2001 Repeat Cashmere Cornelis Schuytstraat 31 +31(0)20 676 89 83 www.repeatcashmere. com/nl Selexyz Scheltema Koningsplein 20 020 523 14 11 www.selexyz.nl Skins Cosmetics Runstraat 11 +31(0)20 528 6922 www.skins.nl SPRMRKT Rozengracht 191-193 SPRMRKT STH Cornelis Schuytstraat 26 +31 (0) 20 330 56 01 www.sprmrkt.nl Stream & Field jewelers Magna Plaza Shopping Center Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182 +31(0)20 638 85 98 www.stream-field.com Swarovski Boutique Magna Plaza Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 182 +31 (0) 20 330 93 95 Swarovski Boutique P.C. Hooftstraat 69 +31 (0) 20 6727473 Swarovski Boutique Schiphol Airport Aankomstpassage 14 1118 AX Schiphol www.swarovski.com Tiffany & Co P.C. Hooftstraat 86-88, +31(0)20 6641248 www.nl.tiffany.com
&klevering Centraal Haarlemmerstraat 8 +31 (0)20 422 27 08 &klevering Stad Staalstraat 11 +31 (0)20 421 30 29 Kom Aardewerk & Bestek Utrechtsestraat 129 +31 (0) 20 420 13 74 Marije Buffing Utrechtsestraat 108 +31 (0)20 626 62 55 www.marijebuffing.nl M-E-K Hartenstraat 11 +31 (0) 20 638 12 65 Occhiali Koningsplein 15 +31(0)20-421 05 20
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Amsterdam’s Shopping Areas CITY CENTER
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Two of the city’s most popular shopping streets can be found near Dam Square. Running from Central Station to the Dam, Nieuwendijk has a misleading name - it means ‘new dike’ - for it is actually the oldest dike in the city. This shopping area with numerous clothing stores, boutiques, shoe stores, souvenir shops, fast-food restaurants, etcetera, bustles with tourists. Kalverstraat runs from the other side of the square to the Munt. Named after the calf market that was held here in the 15th century, it is teeming with fashionable clothing, footwear and gift stores. The boulevard Rokin also starts at Dam Square. Just ignore the construction going on (for the North-South Line metro) and stroll along the stores with women’s wear, gorgeous shoes, art, cigars, diamonds and jewelry. The short but very busy shopping street Heiligeweg crosses Kalverstraat just before the Munt and leads to Koningsplein where you’ll find the worldfamous floating Flower Market and Leidsestraat, ending up in renowned Leidseplein.
This district (to the West of the center) may be Amsterdam’s most famous neighborhood besides the ‘Walletjes’ (Red Light District). The streets and canals extending north from Rozengracht as far as Brouwersgracht are what original Jordaaners consider to be the Jordaan proper, but the Jordaan actually extends south from Rozengracht to Elandsgracht and includes indoor market De Looier, which is the largest permanent indoor Art and Antiques Center in the country.
To the east of the city, between famous Rembrandtplein and Frederiksplein lies Utrechtsestraat, a popular shopping street rich in history. Undulating over the bridges that cross the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht canals, Utrechtsestraat is renowned for its many speciality stores and boutiques and a great variety of (international) restaurants.
The De Pijp district, roughly rectangular in shape, is located to the southeast of the city center, just beyond the girdle of canals, close to Leidseplein en Rembrandtplein. Its perimeters are demarcated by Stadhouderskade and the Amstel. It has become a very popular neighborhood, a true cultural melting pot and boasts, among others, a great variety of (ethnic) restaurants and the Albert Cuyp Market.
9 STRAATJES (THE 9 ALLEYS) This lively and picturesque neighborhood encompassing the cross streets between Singel and Prinsengracht, in the area between Raadhuisstraat and Leidsestraat, offers a great variety of shopping, restaurants and cafés. The area is also fascinating for its architecture: indeed, the 9 Straatjes is a microcosm of canalbelt architectural styles. Read
more on the 9 Alleys in our feature on the following pages.
Fall 2010
OLD WEST Not far from the Jordaan lies Old West with, among others, Kinkerstraat and the Ten Kate Market. Close to the Vondelpark, parallel to Overtoom (these days known for its great number of interior decorating shops as well as variety of restaurants) and within a stone’s throw of the city’s center is Kinkerstraat, a cozy shopping area characterized by an interesting mix of people and cultures, a great variety of shops, a busy but friendly atmosphere and the pleasant Ten Kate market which crosses Kinkerstraat.
HAARLEMMERBUURT Running from Singel (near Central Station) to Haarlemmerplein (near Marnixstraat and Westergasfabriek), the Haarlemmerstraat and Haarlemmerdijk together form one very long street, even though the two ‘halves’ are quite different. The area boasts a cinema (The Movies), many restaurants, cafés, coffee places and (second-hand) clothing shops. An up-and-coming neighborhood, the Haarlemmerbuurt attracts people from all over the city as well as a lot of tourists.
SPIEGELKWARTIER Spiegelkwartier, a shopping area in the eastern part of the city center, has an international reputation for fine art and antiques. Concentrated in and around Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, this district close to the Rijksmuseum boasts over 80 antique shops and galleries. An area that’s a must for lovers of art and antiques!
MUSEUMKWARTIER Hobbemastraat, Van Baerlestraat and the Byzantium plus chic P.C. Hooftstraat are part of the Museum Quarter in the south of the city and famous for its designer boutiques. Shoppers will find virtually every famous label and fashion house here, among them Armani, Tommy Hilfiger, René Lezard, Chanel, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Louis Vutton, Roberto Botticelli and Tod’s, to name just a few.
DEPARTMENT STORES/ SHOPPING CENTERS Behind the Royal Palace on the Dam is the shopping center MAGNA PLAZA. In the past this magnificent building housed the main post office, but today it is the home of numerous trendy clothing stores and unusual gift and gadget shops. Also on the Dam (Damrak) is the elegant department store DE BIJENKORF (Beehive) where shoppers will be delighted to find an extensive range of cosmetics, clothing, shoes, accessories, music, books, toys, furniture, home wares and more. At the end of Kalverstraat, near the Munttoren, is the KALVERTOREN - absolutely a shoppers’ paradise! The most striking feature of this building is the 100-foot-tall glass tower providing an extraordinary view of the city center.
APOLLOKWARTIER Beautiful villas and luxury hotels abound in the chic, elegant district known as the Apollokwartier (Apollo Quarter). Go and have a look at Cornelis Schuytstraat, and be sure to leave yourself some time for a leisurely stroll along Beethovenstraat.
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eal shoe aholics have to visit LaBeuf Shoes! This cosy little shop, located near Central Station in the middle of China Town, has a lot to offer. Especially, for ladies and men who dare, LaBeuf Shoes stocks a cool collection of international and Dutch Designers that are often nowhere else available in town. UNITED NUDE*CHIE MIHARA*VIALIS*GROTESqUE* ART*CAMPER*HEAVY MACHINE*KARTELL*REHAB* DUTCH CHARME*KEYTE* LA SUITE*PAjAR*GARDENIA*COUPLE OF Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12.00-20.00 Sunday 12.00-18.00 Tax Free shopping! Zeedijk 45A 1012 AR Amsterdam T. 020-6228612 info@labeufshoes.eu www.labeufshoes.eu
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f you happen to be in Amsterdam don’t miss the beautiful shop of THE PEOPLE OF THE LABYRINTHS downtown near the Stedelijk Museum. You’ll be amazed by the magical colors and unique designs of this highly exclusive hand-printed, hand-dyed collection for women and men. A star collection for the happy few who recognize the inspiration of art in fashion. To give you a complete picture of the tempting world of THE PEOPLE OF THE LABYRINTHS the home store also shows a wide choice of their interior collection. A must for every fashion lover and a joy to visit.
Van Baerlestraat 42-44 1071 AZ Amsterdam T. 020 - 664 07 79 www.labyrinths.nl
he French Connection store in Amsterdam is the first LADIES ONLY BOUTIqUE STORE in the world of the very fashionable British brand. Located in the elegant and stylish setting of the Cornelis Schuytstraat, this store offers an EXCLUSIVE SELECTION of the MOST FASHIONABLE pieces of the Ladies collection. From DRESSES to SKIRTS, TOPS, COATS and BIKINIS. From SHOES to BAGS, jEANS and WATCHES… Could a woman ask for more?
Cornelis Schuytstraat 36 1071 JK Amsterdam T. 020 – 670 06 68 www.frenchconnection.com
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ocated in the City Centre, 50 m from Dam Square, our store offer 350 m2 expo of label fashion, e.g. leather bags, wallets, shoes and clothing by the best International and Italian Designers.
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For Non EU customers, we offer Tax refund Open 7 days a week from 10.00-19.00 Thursday 10.00-21.00 Rokin 16, 1012 KR Amsterdam Tel. 020 - 530 50 30 www.e-senzaz.com 36 I Rush on Amsterdam
ith subtle cotton-, silk- and wool combinations, Amsterdam-based textiledesigner Eva Damave designs and makes jumpers, jackets, Skirts & Shawls, for every Season of the Year. Her knitwear-patterns , often pieced together in patchwork, are graphic and colourful. Wearing her clothes can make you look Chic, Charismatic or… Casual. To Eva, designing a sweater, is like painting. The designs are either unique, or produced in small series and are made to order at the Eva Damave Store&Studio in Amsterdam and at Artisans’ Gallery in New York.
Eva Damave Store&Studio Tweede Laurierdwarsstraat 51 C 1016 RA Amsterdam T. +31(0)20 627 73 25 / T +31(0)20 620 93 18 www.evadamave.nl
ome and see our collection leather bags, folders, wallets and more. Handmade in Florence, Italy where our craftsmen use the finest quality calf leather. The leather is tanned according to an old family recipe and even today the finishing of the products is done by hand. Most of the products we sell are produced in a limited quantity . Our products are made for your lifelong enjoyment.
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ast July’s renovation of this Roberto Botticelli Limited store has produced nice results. While before the customer did his shopping with the help of Plasma screens, now the complete collection is on view in the shop. Besides the Limited sports shoes, this store also houses part of the clothing collection and accompanying accessories. For the complete clothing collection, visit the Roberto Botticelli store at Heiligeweg 7 in Amsterdam. Open daily 11.00-18.00 and Thursday 11.00-21.00 Sunday 12.00-18.00 Roberto Botticelli P.C. Hooftstraat 55 T. 020 - 470 10 10 Leidsestraat 61 1017 NX Amsterdam T. 020 - 528 96 01 nl@robertobotticelli.com
foto professional
pied à terre properties
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oto Professional is a photo store located in the centre of Amsterdam for over thirty five years. We offer the biggest collection digital photo and video cameras in Amsterdam. We are dealer in Leica, Nikon, Canon, Hasselblad, Panasonic, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Samsung, JVC, Fuji, and Ricoh. Our assortment starts from point and shoot cameras up to pro digital S.L.R. cameras, basic video cameras up to professional HDV videocameras use for TV and movie productions. We also stock a complete line of accesoires from batteries to memory cards, tapes to video lights and microphones.
erviced accommodations with all the comforts of home.
Rent a beautiful, stylish and spacious apartment located on the center canals of Amsterdam Pied à Terre Properties apartments are designed for people with discriminating tastes whether it be for work or play. We offer statuesque monument buildings with canal views, with fully renovated interiors, designed with care and style and furnished for comfort. All apartments offer fast internet connections.
Nieuwendijk 113 1012 MD Amsterdam T. 020 - 624 60 24 info@fotoprofessional.nl www.fotoprofessional.nl
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n the elegant and luxury setting of PC Hooftstraat, the Canali boutique presents the entire range of its products including cape collection Canali and Canali Exclusive with their exquisite sartorial taste realized with the most precious fabrics, the Leisure, shoes and leather goods collections all for a precise total look. A pretty wide selection of precious fabrics such as Super 150’s, Super 180’s Super 200’s and pure cashmere, is also available for the Made to Measure service. All credit cards accepted Opening hours: Monday 12:00 – 18:00 Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday-Saturday 10:00 – 18:00 Thursday 10:00 – 21:00 Sunday 12:00 – 17:00 P.C. Hooftstraat, 60 T. +31 20 67 62 315 F. +31 20 67 37 838 mailto:amsterdam.shop@canali.it www.canali.it Winter 2010 - 2011
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estern Boots: Tony Mora and Sendra. Largest selection in Europe. More than 400 styles and at least 7000 pairs in stock. Also exotic boots made of lizard, snake, crocodile, ostrich and shark skin. Kalverstraat 154 / Oude Doelenstraat 6-8 Amsterdam T. 020 - 624 33 16 / 622 33 29 western.house@wxs.nl
T. +31 20 6255195 www.piedaterreproperties.com info@piedaterreproperties.com
DRIES VAN NOTEN VIKTOR & ROLF PETER PILOTTO PAUL HARNDEN A.F. VANDEVORST VERONIQUE LEROY BERNHARD WILLHELM SPIJKERS EN SPIJKERS KLAVERS VAN ENGELEN MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA WALTER VAN BEIERENDONCK ANN DEMEULEMEESTER BALENCIAGA GIVENCHY Keizersgracht 359, 1016 EJ Amsterdam, . 020 - 639 00 67 www.van-ravenstein.nl Rush on Amsterdam I 37
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ive a girl a handbag and she can conquer the world. If you like bags, you will love Dutchies. It’s the only store where this Dutch brand is available. Dutchies offers feminine and colorful handbags, blending timeless and classic design elements with modern fashion sensibilities. All this also applies to the accessories. Each model is created in a limited edition of ten, using the highest quality leather and suede. Tax-free shopping. All cards accepted. Complimentary coffee.
nter Shoe Heaven! If gorgeous shoes are your passion, the new astonishing, and very stylish Roberto Botticelli Flagship Store is going to be heaven for you. The complete Roberto Botticelli collection (for both men and women) is available; beautiful, seductive, elegant and of exceptional quality. Open daily 11.00-18.00 and Thursday 11.00-21.00 Sunday 12.00-18.00 Botticelli Limited Experience Leidsestraat 61 - T. 020 - 528 96 01
Opening hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11.00-18.00 Sunday 14.00-17.00
P.C. Hooftstraat 55 1071 BN Amsterdam T. 020 - 470 10 10 nl@robertobotticelli.com
Runstraat 27 1016 GJ Amsterdam T. 020 - 626 30 01 info@dutchiesdesign.nl
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t about a hundred meters from the Dam you’ll find the old and renowned shop Schoth Lederwaren & Reisartikelen b.v. (leather bags and luggage), which has had its location on Nieuwendijk for over a century. They specialize in all kinds of travel articles, suitcases and leather goods, and carry a large assortment of briefcases and ladies’ handbags. All in various price ranges. Well-known brands such as Samsonite, Plevir, Kenzia, Kipling, Texier, Eastpak and Claudio Ferrici are represented here. And the service is extremely friendly. Schoth Lederwaren & Reisartikelen b.v. accepts all credit cards. Ask for Tax Free: The Global Refund System Nieuwendijk 180 1012 MT Amsterdam T. 020 - 624 65 68 www.schoth-bv.nl
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ocated on one of the most pituresque canals, behind Rokin, is a lovely shop called Beaufort. Its owners Bep Peters and Rita Burgersdijk, specialized in modern silver and gold jewelry combined with pearls and gems, design all their jewelry in the workshop at the back of the store. Go and have a look , you’ll receive a warm welcome. Opening hours : Tuesday – Friday 11.00 – 18.00 Saturday 11.00 – 17.00 Grimburgwal 11 1012 GA Amsterdam www. Beaufortsieraden.nl
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f you love diamonds then you must visit Diamond Point, one of the oldest diamond companies in Amsterdam (since 1904). Their outstanding diamonds and jewellery collection is a must see! Diamond Point is located in Holland’s most prestigious department store de Bijenkorf. You will be amazed by their wonderful collection of jewelry and Swiss watches. Here’s an example: Solitaire ring in 14K gold, set with a stunning 0,50 ct diamond, brilliant cut (SI/H): € 3750,Diamond Point price € 1987,-* * = tax free, for non EU residents only. Open: Mon - Wed 11.00 - 19.00 Thursday 10.00 - 21.00 Friday 10.00 - 21.00 Saturday 09.30 - 19.00 TAX FREE Sunday 12.00 - 19.00 Diamond Point (at dept. store De Bijenkorf) Dam 1, Amsterdam www.diamondpoint.nl
his first modern giftshop is since 5 years situated on the right side of the Renaissance Hotel, corner Singel canal, next to the “Koepelkerk”. You will find here a fine selection of contempory Dutch souvenirs, all made of traditional Dutch material. But also own fabric t-shirts with an original print (race-bicycle). One can find handmade bags from bicycle-tires, foam-clogs and Delft blue special coated paper vases. But also exclusive the TRADEWIND TREASURES collection of 400 years old pieces of porcelain. Saskya & Co offers you personal attention to find the special presents you are looking for. Opening times: 11.0018.00 hrs (incl. weekends) 11.00-19.00 hrs (Thursday)
he specialist in extra tall and large-sized men’s clothing. Tax free.
All major credit cards accepted Closed on Monday Prinsengracht 514 1017 KJ Amsterdam T. 020 - 622 63 39 www.ggspecialsizes.com
Stromarkt 5 1012 SW Amsterdam Tel: 020 - 420 08 40 www.saskyasouvenirs.nl shop@saskyasouvenirs.nl
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Wco has been buying and selling rare and exclusive watches all over the world for the last nine years and is known for its passion for vintage. Some of the most sought-after vintage models from brands such as Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, IWC and Jaeger-LeCoultre can be found in their store, all serviced by expert watchmakers prior to being displayed and sold with a one year warranty. Additionally, AWco is authorized dealer of the Dutch watchmakers Christiaan van der Klaauw and Roland Oostwegel and one of a handful dealers worldwide for the German D. Dornblüth & Sohn. Did you know that Amsterdam Watch company was selected best vintage watch shop of Amsterdam? Open Thu-Fri 11.00 - 18.00; Sat 11.00 - 17.00 hours. Reestraat 3 1016 DM Amsterdam T. + 31 (0) 20 389 27 89 www.awco.nl Winter 2010 -2011
em Kingdom a beautiful jewelry store!
Amsterdam has a beautiful store! A velvet cabinet filled with unique jewelry. A treasure chest with special jewelry made of sterling silver, For men and women! The shop (design: X and L) has an intimate atmosphere, and is not only a visual stimulus, you are welcome to look in all drawers and behind every little door. Mon. Tue. - Sat.
12:00 - 18:00 11:00 - 18:00
Huidenstraat 13 T. 020 - 620 21 93 www.gemkingdom.nl www.gemkingdomshop.nl
rnold Booden offers a special collection which can be custom made for you. The frames are available in 30 different colors, in any size, giving your glasses the right comfort. Next to this, the store has a wide range of glasses from brands like Bvlgari, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Ray Ban and Tiffany. If you have no time to stop by for a visit during the store’s regular hours, an evening appointment is possible. Opening hours: Mon 13:00 – 18:00 Tue – Fri 10:00 – 18:00 Sat 10.00 – 17:00 Van Baerlestraat 95 T. +31(0) 20 662 83 78 www.arnoldbooden.nl
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Say Tasteand By Emily Cannon
It’s an ancient food whose origins predate recorded history. We don’t really know where cheese making actually originated, in Europe, Central Asia or the Middle East, but we do know that the practice had spread within Europe prior to Roman times and had become a sophisticated enterprise by the time the Roman Empire came into being.
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when the Roman legions spread out over Europe, they wrote home about the barbarians, i.e. the inhabitants of, among others, the Low Lands, who drank a lot of milk and ate unfermented cheese. (These days, however, cheese, a product of drained curds, is usually fermented.) The Romans called cheese Caseus, and it is easy to see that our word cheese, and the name for cheese in many other languages, is derived from it: kaas (Dutch), Käse (German), queso (Spanish) and qeuijo (Portuguese). Dutch Cheese Holland is known for its windmills, clogs, tulips and… cheese. The country produces some 12.5000.000 kilograms of cheese every week, circa 8.500.000 kg of
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which is exported worldwide. The remaining 4.000.000 is eaten by the Dutch themselves. Best known abroad are Gouda and Edam cheese, but the true connoisseurs among you may be familiar with Reypenaer cheese, produced by a small cheese dairy according to age-old traditional methods. It’s a family business: Jan and Rien, currently at the helm, are third generation Van den Wijngaards. In the warehouse of the Van den Wijngaard family, dating back to 1906, on the river Oude Rijn in Woerden in the green heart of Holland, the cheeses mature just as they always have. Vents ensure the air in the rooms stays fresh and once a week the cheese are cleaned by hand. They use as much milk as possible from cows fed on grass in the summertime, we are told, because cows fed Winter Summer 2010 -2009 2011
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Here, you can personally test and evaluate the flavor of the cheese
on such grass give milder and better milk. No artificial ingredients or environmental conditions are used to accelerate ripening. The historic ripening process of the Reypenaer cheeses is unique in the Netherlands. In this natural ripening (known in the trade as drying), the proportional weight loss of the cheese is significant, reason why Reypenaer cheeses tend to be flatter than similar types of cheese ripened industrially. (Factory cheese is ripened by keeping the temperature artificially low and humidity artificially high to be able to sell the cheeses as quickly as possible with the minimum loss of weight.) Along with the ripening condition, craftsmanship is equally important; it is the craftsmanship built up over decades that enables the cheese maker to best guide the ripening process towards the desired taste. Reypenaer cheese can be described as a cheese with an intense flavor, creamy, lingering in the mouth and producing exceptional aromas. Reypenaer has won many (international) prizes, for its VSOP cheese as well as its Wyngaard chèvre. At the prestigious Nantwich Cheese Show (UK) 2009 Reypenaer again won the gold medal: “Best Dutch Cheese”.
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Amsterdam: Cheese Tasting Room But you don’t have to take our word for it. Go and participate in a Reypenaer cheese tasting session and enjoy! Ron Pieters, who organizes these tasting sessions, gives us a tour of the shop and the wine tasting room housed in a charming classic house on Singel canal in the picturesque heart of Amsterdam. Here, you can personally test and evaluate the flavor of the cheese under the guidance of Pieters, cheese taster par excellence. And you’ll be using the unique guillotine, designed by Wyngaard for the precise cutting of their cheeseboard size Reypenaer cheeses. Each cheese tasting sessions lasts approximately one hour and caters for a maximum of 20 people per tasting. Tasting workshops take place Sunday and Monday from 12.00-18.00 and Wednesday and Saturday from 10.00-18.00 (times may vary according to the season).You can choose between a Basic Introductory Workshop, an Advanced tasting with wine and a Connoisseur Tasting with wine and port.
Above: A Charming old canal house is the location of the Repenaer store with cellar for the cheese tasting.
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World Christmas Circus Royal Theater Carré
The circus is never more beautiful than at Carré, is the familiar slogan of the World Christmas Circus, taking place from December 16 through January 2 at Europe’s most splendid circus palace on the river Amstel. To add more superlatives: this year’s program is the most awarded in over 25 years.
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...it is one of the biggest and most beautiful circus festivals in the world...
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the very best circus acts in the world take part in this program, which certainly does its name justice. The World Christmas Circus is internationally famous but it is actually much more than just a circus; it is one of the biggest and most beautiful circus festivals in the world! This season the World Christmas Circus presents top artists with top acts who at the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival (the circus’ Olympic Games, so to say) were awarded no less that twelve times. Thus, this program at Carré can rightly be called the crown on over 25 years of World Christmas Circus and a record! Never before so many prize winners of Monte Carlo and festivals in China, Russia and France were united in one program. For example, this year’s winner of the Golden Clown at the Circus Festival in Monte Carlo 2010, a Chinese troupe with the biggest ‘man-juggling’ act in the world. Super clown David Larible, the clown of all clowns, will be presenting his new acts, and there will be a big Russian swing and trapeze act from Korea. People flying up into the rafters of Carré are always – literally – the high point of this classic family program. And of course there are horses, but also parrots that fly over the heads of the
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audience in a magically beautiful act.
Circus History So it is not an exaggeration to say that this program will occupy a prominent place in the annals of circus history. Florian Richter and his wife Edith, who in the past few years were unbelievably successful in Carré with their horse acts, won the Silver Clown in Monte Carlo way back in 2004, and in 2008 they won the highest ranking circus award in the world, the Golden Clown. David Larible, at this moment the world’s best classical clown and eight years ago the big star of Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey in the US, won the Silver Clown already in 1988 and was awarded the Oscar of the circus, the Gold Clown, in 1999. For years now, North Korea has been considered ‘world champion’ in the field of the big flying trapeze, and the World Christmas Circus has been collaborating with the National Circus of Pyongyang for 25 years. During this period, the North Korean circus won the Golden Clown of Monte Carlo no less than nine times. Their current act which they will be performing at Carré, the Russian swing and trapeze act, also won the Golden Clown, in
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the whole show is a triumph of winners!
1998. In 2009 the Great Chinese State Circus Shandong also went home with the Golden Clown, for the most impressive and spectacular antipode act ever seen. As you can imagine, offers for this act came in from all over the world, but it can be watched exclusively at the World Christmas Circus, which has been able to engage the best acts from China every year for twenty-five years thanks to their successful cooperation and contacts. To sum up, in this program you’ll be able to see no less than four Golden Clowns. But then, the whole show is a triumph of winners! The Velez Brothers, who will be performing dangerous somersaults in their Wheel of Death for the first time at Carré, were awarded the Silver Clown at the 2005 Monte Carlo Festival, and the jongleur Picasso also won silver in that same year. The Bronze Clowns of the Monte Carlo Festival went to the remarkable snake girl from Argentina, Elayne Kramer, as well as to the air acrobats the Sorellas in 2009 and the gold acrobats Golden Power in 2004. All in all, it can safely be claimed that as far as quality is concerned, this program surpasses even that of the Fes-
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tival in Monte Carlo, for it presents only the award winners of all those festivals with hundreds of competing acts. Think of the Head to Head Balance from China, awarded the Gold, and the pas de deux from Dalian, also in China. But the incredible parrots of the Italian Alessio Fochesato won prizes as well. This twenty-sixth World Christmas Circus promises to be the most beautiful circus party of all of Europe. Oscar Carré, who since a short time is honored with a splendid statue by Kees Verkade in the hall of ‘his’ theater, would be very proud. For after 123 years his building is still very much alive and kicking!
December 16 through January 2 www.carre.nl www.stardustcircus.com
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Six button double breasted wool-cashmere carcoat Flat front wool trousers Pure cashmere turtle neck sweater Pure wool scarf
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Two button wool-cotton “Kei Collection” jacket Flat front wool-cashmere trousers Pure cashmere turtle neck sweater Pure cashmere scarf
Canali Boutique: P.C. Hooftstraat, 60 Tel. +31 20 67 62 315 www.canali.it
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Enjoy the sea!
Tel: +31(0) 113 572 910 Fax: +31 (0) 113 571 717 info@prinsendingemanse.com 36 I Rush on Amsterdam www.prinsendingemanse.com
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CitySpa amsterdam
Are you mAn enough? A tidy appearance is not only pleasant to look at, but also emits health and success! The man of today can choose from a wide range of beautytreatments at CitySpa Amsterdam.
For men who know what they want, we composed the right mix. Unique in Amsterdam is the possibility to book hamamtreatments for you alone or together with your partner.
CitySpa is part of Zwaluwhoeve Groep Sarphatistraat 32 | 1018 GL Amsterdam | Tel +31 (0)88-1301333 | www.cityspa-amsterdam.nl
ARTS & CULTURE
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SOTHEBY’S Auctions 19th Century European Paintings and Modern & Contemporary Art
Left Page: Julio Le Parc b.1928 SERIE 14 N - 4E (1970) oil on canvas 171 by 171 cm. Estimate: €40,000-60,000 2. Thomas Ruff b.1958 PORTRÄT 1985 (N. AHLERS) chromogenic print Sheet: 202 by 160 cm.; image 160 by 120 cm. Estimate €30,000–50,000 3. Marlene Dumas b. 1953 ENVY (1983/84) acrylic, chalks and pencil and paper collage 31 by 27 cm. Estimate €30,000-60,000
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The Modern and Contemporary Art sale on December 13 includes attractive works by Marlene Dumas, Thomas Ruff, M.C. Escher, Erwin Olaf, Keith Haring, Jan Schoonhoven, Pierre Alechinskey, Karel Appel and many more. Shown on the left is Julio le Parc’s Serie 14 N - 4E, one of the highlights within the Modern and Contemporary Art sale. This painting is part of the famous Surface Colour Series in which colors and limitless duration are leading subjects. Serie 14 N - 4E has an estimated value of € 40,000 – 60,000.
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“This painting totally fits in today’s interior design trends,” says Bert-Jan van Egteren, Head of Modern & Contemporary Art Sotheby’s Amsterdam,”Julio Le Parc is one of the most important geometric and kinetic artists from the early 1960s. Especially after he was awarded the renowned Venice Biennale’s Painting Prize at 1966 he was much sought after art collectors. We are very proud to offer this painting in Amsterdam.” Two years after moving to Paris, 1960 marked an important development in Le Parc’s oeuvre when he co-founded GRAV (Groupe de Recherche d’Art Visuel)
together with Sobrino, François Morellet (born 1926), Yvaral (Jean-Pierre Vasarely, 1934-2002) and others. From the 1960s onwards he started his research into three dimensions, introducing movement and light into his artistic practice. Julio Le Parc still lives and works in Paris. Series 14 N – 4E and 100 other works of Modern & Contemporary Art are on view at Sotheby’s Amsterdam from December 1012 before the sale date of December 13. Sale in Amsterdam: December 13 Viewing days: December 10-12
Sotheby’s Amsterdam I De Boelelaan 30 I T. 5502200 I www.sothebys.com I Viewings are from 10.00-17.00
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WHAT’S IN STORE
Bubbles
To celebrate 200 years of Vintages, Veuve Clicquot has given their current Vintage champagnes a new look, complete with the yellow ribbon used by the Veuve (the widow) in order to sign her Vintages. Available at the better liquor stores in Amsterdam.
Whisky Cheese
At the Kaaskamer, get yourself a nice cheese platter for after a festive dinner. Suggestions: the Lady’s Blue from Holland, the truffle brie made by owner Henry, the Robiola di Roccaverano from Italy, Gruyère “Alpage” from Switzerland and a Blue Stilton from England. De Kaaskamer, Runstraat 7. T. +31 (0)20 62333483 www.kaaskamer.nl
Glenfiddich: The famous whiskey brand Glenfiddich offers a new Rich Oak Single Malt, first aged in American oak wood barrels and subsequently finished in unused European oak wood barrels. The use of European barrels is new to the single-malt whisky industry and the Glenfiddich Rich Oak is the newest in a long row of revolutionary whiskies of this house. The Balvenie: David Stewart, Malt Master of the Scottish distillery The Balvenie has launched a special 17 year old single malt whisky. This Balvenie Peated Cask is a daring combination of whiskies aged in peated barrels and new American oak wood barrels. This is the outcome of an adventurous experiment which started nearly ten years ago. The special whiskies are available at the better Amsterdam liquor stores.
Chocolate
Mouth-watering chocolate for the spoiled chocolate-lover, winner of the yearly retail award competition. Luxurious round box, filled with twenty yummy chocolate creations: €27,50 (with 20 bonbons). The hearts, filled with chocolate, can be customized with your personal message while you are waiting. €19,95. Van Soest Chocolatier, Utrechtsestraat 143. T + 31 (0) 20 6202025 www.vansoest-amsterdam.nl
Liqueur
To help celebrate Grand Marnier’s 130th anniversary, the famous liqueur house has launched this limited edition, the Ruby 2010. This festive bottle is daring, black and surprising. As an ovation to the mastery of the Grand Manier Cordon Rouge, designers have crowned the famous seal of red wax with a huge red ruby. Available at the better Amsterdam liquor stores.
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Amsterdam got you wound up?
Bobino can help you unwind.
Where you can buy Bobino in Amsterdam: Artis Sarphatistraat 217 Daskas Haarlemmerstraat 27 Expo Amsterdam Buikslotermeerplein 259 Expo Amsterdam Buikslotermeerplein 259 Hoogstins Kinkerstraat 117 Hubo Bruijnestijn Haarlemmerstraat 84 Invotis Leidsestraat 12
Meubels en Freubels Mooitori Nieuws Singel 419 Tangram Van Gogh Museum Voor De Wind
Comes in 3 sizes and 6 colors Zeilstraat 50 Monte Adi 10 Prinsengracht 297/BG Singel 419 HS Herenstraat 9 GabriĂŤl Metsustraat 13 Overtoom 418
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WHAT’S IN STORE
These
beautiful wedding goblets are handmade in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Each one is different and engraved in the Moghul style. €19.95. Aarde, Westerstraat 10. T. + 31 (0)20 4233210 aardeswereldswonen.nl
Everybody
knows the famous vase in Delft Blue style. The Dutch pottery artist Corien Ridderikhoff reinvented this famous design to create this wonderful flower pyramid. €450. Het Kleikollektief, Hartenstraat 19. T. + 31 (0) 20 6225727 www.kleikollektief.nl
Beautiful
place mats, table cloths, servicing, oven mitt, apron and more with the typical Dutch Tulip motive. From €7,95. Kom Aardewerk & Bestek, Utrechtsestraat 129. T. + 31 (0) 20 4201374
Treat
yourself or others to the elegant and world famous Balcons de Guadalquivir tableware collection from Hermès. Price upon request. M-E-K, Hartenstraat 11. T. + 31 (0) 20 6381265
Lovers
of Fornasetti will recognize the Palladiana plate collection. Take one home and it will always remind you of Amsterdam. Also nice to hang on the wall. €140 a piece; M-E-K.
Serve
something special in this festive bowl by the Dutch pottery artist Klaartje Kamermans. Add flowers in the color of your table set for the special touch. €135; Het Kleikollektief.
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AMSTERDAM BOUTIQUE
P.C. Hooftstraat 60, Tel. 020 676 23 15
RESTAURANTS
BRIDGES Fins & Vins Chef Aurélien Poirot Since 2008, Aurélien Poirot has been delighting guests at Bridges with his French “art de vivre”, embedded in Dutch culinary tradition. That means plenty of fish and plenty of wine at Bridges. Poirot learned the secrets of the trade many years ago, as a protégé under two-star chef Alain Dutournier at the Parisian Le Carré des Feuillants**. He subsequently transferred to Alain Ducasse’s Il Cortile*. This was followed by a position at one of the world’s leading restaurants, Le Taillevent***, headed by master chef Michel Del Burgo. This in turn was followed by Laserre**, the Le Meurice Institute*** and Spud’s restaurant in Sofitel Brussels.
December 25 & 26 CHRISTMAS DINNER Amuse from the ‘Raw Bar’ Sea Bass tartar, candied pearl onions, crème fraiche, Iberico Ham Roasted scallops, lobster coral polenta, meunière of Venus clams Monkfish, risotto nero, tempura of squid, saffron sauce Partridge, roasted Nashi pear, artichoke purée, dates jus The Grand Christmas chocolate dessert Five course dinner including wine pairing € 150,See the whole menu on page 69
Celebrating the festive season in style is of paramount importance. At Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam they believe in capturing the true essence of Christmas by providing a magnificent night for your party, filled with style and flair.
Bridges,
the restaurant of Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, has a unique historical ambiance. Its legendary location, which formerly served as the canteen of the former Town Hall, is now a place where gourmets can savor the culinary skills of French chef Aurélien Poirot. His style can best be described as a bridge between Dutch and French culinary traditions: fresh fish from Holland, prepared with a French twist. At Bridges, guests can savor the delights of the Restaurant, the Raw Bar, the Cocktail Bar, the Vinothèque and the completely restyled courtyard garden. Sommelier Hans Tuin pours the pairing wines from his Vinothèque and the restaurant manager Jos van Hunen, ably supported by his team, ensures outstanding service for his guests. Bridges offers exclusive Christmas Dinners - a unique way to celebrate Christmas. Needless to say, you are also very welcome at Bridges outside the festive season. Enjoy a delicate fish tartar from the Raw Bar, a Legendary Cocktail or a so-called Wine flight poured by sommelier Hans Tuin at the upper deck lounge area in the beautiful courtyard garden.
Bridges, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197. T. +31 (20) 5553111 or www.thegrand.nl Restaurant reservations: For a reservation at Bridges or any information on events, contact the events department at +31 (20) 5553560 or visit www.bridgesrestaurant.nl
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Little Buddha Amsterdam
Welcome to the world of Little Buddha Amsterdam: The shared dining concept of the city. Also nominated for best cocktailbar 2010. International brand, Dutch character.
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the Buddha Bar concept – the best balance between food, music and ambience - proved successful the world round, it was time for the Netherlands. Little Buddha Amsterdam is located in the recently renovated City Theater on Leidseplein. Offering a complete night out, Little Buddha blends the best of the Orient and the West. In its stylish and elegantly decorated restaurant, Pacific Rim inspired dishes are served in a ‘shared-dining’ concept which enables everyone at the table to fully enjoy all the menu has to offer. The lounge boasts an extensive list of signature cocktails, champagne and premium sake. Besides the extensive drinks menu, freshly made sushi from the sushi bar is served to compliment your beverage of choice.
Little Buddha Amsterdam Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen 17 T + 31 (0) 20 530 7121 www.littlebuddhaamsterdam.com
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Chef Roy Hennessy Roy Hennessy began his career in 1999 at the Halo Restaurant of the Morrison Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, where he rose to the position of sous-chef in 2003. After two years of experience at this level he moved to Restaurant Blue. He moved to Amsterdam in August 2007, where he became head chef at the Supperclub; during the summer of 2009 he also worked at the San Francisco, US, Supperclub. In June 2010, he became executive chef at Little Buddha Amsterdam.
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER * Sushi… a selection of our finest, lobster roll, Peking roll and a endive salmon and tuna nigiri. * Tomato and lemongrass bouillon with enoki mushrooms and Thai basil oil. * Pan fried halibut with green curry and salsify cream, served with crayfish and coriander salsa . * Braised lamb shanks with crème fraiche mousseline and a star anise and red port vanilla jus. * Balsamic caramelized winter fruits with a yuzu sabayon and gingered brandy snaps. * €85,00 per person including wine package
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Hotel De l’Europe
Executive Chef Richard van Ooostenbrugge Executive Chef Richard van Oostenbrugge’s extensive resumé traces his career from Gstaad, Switzerland to his most recent stint at Restaurant Envy on Prinsengracht in Amsterdam. Excited about his demanding new position at Hotel de l’Europe overseeing every morsel served from the various restaurant kitchens, Chef Richard commented: “It has always been my dream to have the creative freedom over several kitchens. There is a lot of room for my personal interpretation of dining at different levels, from fine to casual. We must also please both our local patrons and guests from across the globe. It will be an exciting challenge.” CHRISTmAS mEnu Terrine of lobster, smoked duck and mango *** Pan-seared scallops, fennel salad, fennel and lemon essence *** Grilled halibut fillet, ‘bohemian’ vegetables, champagne sauce *** Roasted venison, chestnut crème, chicory, Gieser Wildeman pears, berry jus *** Christmas Dessert Surprise
A hotel that’s synonymous with quality, luxury and elegance. The grandeur and magnificence of the furnishings, loft suites and spacious salons in the impressive building looking out on the River Amstel make it breathe the fascination of former times. The hotel’s luxurious dining rooms also boast breathtaking views of the Amstel. Christmas Week Merriment December 24th , 25th & 26th, Hotel De l’Europe presents exquisitely festive Christmas lunches and dinners in their luxurious dining rooms overlooking the Amstel River where Executive Chef Richard van Oostenbrugge delights your palate with each course of his special tasting menu. Chef ’s 4-course Christmas lunch or dinner menu is € 98,00 p.p. and includes a welcoming glass of Champagne; add expertly paired wines with each course by the master sommelier for € 148,00 p.p. The Christmas lunch is served on both the 25th and the 26th of December. Chef ’s 5-course dinner menu on Christmas Day is € 118,00 p.p., and includes a welcoming glass of Champagne; with wine pairings, € 168,00 p.p.
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New Year’s Dinner – December 31 Ring in the New Year at Hotel De l’Europe with a celebratory tasting menu. A glass of welcoming champagne and canapés are followed by a 4-course dinner. €98,00 p.p. includes a glass of welcoming champagne; €148,00 p.p. includes wine pairings with each course.
Hotel de l’Europe Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14 T.+ 31 (0)20 5311777; e-mail sales@leurope.nl www.leurope.nl/holidays www.leurope.nl.
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Restaurant d’Vijff Vlieghen
Restaurant d’Vijff Vlieghen, or the Five Flies restaurant, is wellknown for its wonderfully cosy Dutch interior, as well as for its Modern New Dutch cuisine. It’s like having dinner in a museum, a culinary museum as the guests often like to call it.
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d’Vijff Vlieghen occupies five adjoining 17th century houses. It has nine interconnected dining rooms, each with its own distinct style. All of them recreate the rich atmosphere of the Golden Age. In the Rembrandt Room you’ll find four original etchings made by the great Dutch Master. The Glass Room contains a collection of rare hand made glassware dating from the 17th century. Walt Disney, Danny Kaye, Bruce Springsteen, Jools Holland, Mick Jagger, Michael Gorbatsjov, Karel Appel and Frank Rijkaard are among the celebrities who had dinner at the restaurant. These days, every chair in d’Vijff Vlieghen carries a small copper plate engraved with the name of a famous person who once visited the restaurant.
Restaurant d’Vijff Vlieghen Spuistraat 294-302 T + 31 (0) 20 5304060 Fax + 31 (0) 20 623604 www.thefiveflies.com
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Chef Jeroen Groot Before joining d’Vijff Vlieghen almost two years ago, chef Groot’s career covered 6,5 years as chef at Lute restaurant in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel and 3,5 years as souschef at Amsterdam’s Brasserie Beaubourg. Jeroen combines Dutch regional/seasonal products with ingredients, herbs and spices from abroad, with a respectful view to season, culture and our beloved nature. His philosophy is that the products on the plate have to speak for itself, no fancy or complicated items on the plate, just honest and delicious food.
CHef’s menu mousse of smoked mackerel, salted lemon blini, balsamic vinegar jelly and celeriac or Pate of poultry with brandied raisins, apple salad and bread crostini *** stewed cheek of veal, own gravy, stewed lettuce hearts, mousseline of celeriac and truffle with crisps of mature cheese or Pan fried red perch, roasted pumpkin-potato mash, antiboise and salty vegetables *** Dutch cheeses with apple syrup and currant rye bread or strawberries with strained yoghurt, yoghurt sherbet, chocolate powder and lemon cress
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Ciel Bleu Restaurant Executive Chef & Manager - Onno Kokmeijer Since January 2003 Onno Kokmeijer has been in charge at the Ciel Bleu Restaurant. His ambition is to continuously innovate the concept and present his dishes in a unique surprising way. Onno Kokmeijer and his ambitious kitchen team belong to the top of the Dutch gastronomy. Kokmeijer is renowned for his indefatigable striving for topmost quality and for his constant energy in extending his own boundaries and developing his style. A starred chef with a mission. CHRiStmAS DinneR DeCemBeR 25 AnD 26 As of 18.45 hrs aperitif possible twenty third & Lounge Ciel Bleu restaurant 19.30 hrs start of Christmas dinner See the whole menu on page 67
One of Amsterdam’s most remarkable restaurants is on the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura Amsterdam. The Ciel Bleu Restaurant offers a panoramic view of Amsterdam’s city center. The breathtaking view together with personal hospitality creates a unique atmosphere.
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the summer of 2007 the interior of Ciel Bleu Restaurant has been completely renovated. Well-known architect Bert Verweij has created a restaurant where every place offers a breathtaking view of Amsterdam. As a result of the renovation and the use of plenty of glass and various shades of brown, the Ciel Bleu Restaurant has acquired a luxurious, warm and modern atmosphere. This atmosphere matches the preparation and presentation of the dishes by Star chef Onno Kokmeijer’s mysterious kitchen. In 2005 the restaurant received its first Michelin star, and since 2007 the restaurant has been awarded with two Michelin stars.
Ciel Bleu Restaurant Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 Tel. +31 (0)20 – 678 74 50 Fax. +31 (0)20 – 678 77 88 E-mail: cielbleu@okura.nl
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Restaurant De Roode Leeuw
De Roode Leeuw, located in the heart of the city on Damrak, is known for its fine Dutch regional specialties served in an elegant, modern way in a cosy yet stylish interior.
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Roode Leeuw dates back to the 15th century when it was a well-known Inn on Dam Square, close to its current location. De Roode Leeuw was a leading member of the former “Neerlands Dis� association, an association promoting Dutch culinary delights. Since decades De Roode Leeuw is famous for its Dutch regional specialties. Dutch green pea-soup , marrowfat peas and herring are only a sample of the culinary delights. This unique restaurant is considered a landmark with the wooden carvings and dark paneling and Art Deco features. The covered terrace which looks out over bustling Damrak is the oldest of its kind in Amsterdam. As the restaurant is very popular it is wise to make reservations in advance.
Restaurant De Roode Leeuw Damrak 93-94 T. + 31 (0) 20 5550666 www.restaurantderoodeleeuw.nl
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Executive Chef Jimmy Soerel Jimmy Soerel has been chef of De Roode Leeuw since 2000. Obviously a great fan of the Dutch kitchen, he also has a love for the Italian cuisine. Before 2000, he worked as Chef at the Jolly Carlton Hotel and the Crowne Plaza Hotel Amsterdam-Schiphol. In the meantime, he also acquired international experience in Switzerland. In the past he has participated in television cooking shows in the Netherlands and England. He is also very much involved in vocational training.
CHRISTMAS MENU Marinated salmon with basil cream and shrimp croquette *** Grilled sea bream fillet with celeriac mousse and lobster sauce *** Sirloin beef medallions with Bearnaise sauce and grilled vegetables *** Mocha parfait with raisins, chocolate fondant, meringue
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Le Pêcheur Fish Restaurant Chef Karel Nelis Some ten years ago chef Karel Nelis was a trainee at Le Pêcheur but in the meantime he has learned from Dutch star chefs such as Robert Kranenborg, Joop Braakhekke and Chris Neylor. “Each fish has iets own temperature,” Karel says, who with his kitchen brigade loves concocting a surprise menu. “When the fish is fresh, half of the work is done!” Karel puts his heart into his cooking; thanks to his Flemish-Belgian background he knows how delightful it is to dine in a pleasant ambience.
CHEF’S MENU SUGGESTION Vitello tonnato; chilled served roasted veal with a tuna sauce. Creamy langoustine soup Skin seared filet of cod, browned butter sauce, capers and olive salsa Sticky toffee cake with vanilla ice cream
Fresh fish and shellfish daily, a great cuisine, charming service, a pleasant interior and an attractive location – no wonder this restaurant near the Flower Market is such a success.
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restaurant Le Pêcheur is situated right in the middle of lively Reguliersdwarsstraat behind the busy Flower Market. Each day – sometimes twice daily – the restaurant receives a fresh shipment of fish and shellfish. This, the charming service and the historical, attractive location have made Le Pêcheur very popular over the years, not only with regular, local customers but also with visitors from abroad. The home of the restaurant is a former coach house belonging to one of the splendid, patrician Herengracht houses. From the restaurant one looks out on its delightful courtyard with the restaurant’s terrace garden, and the beautiful gardens of the Golden Bend houses. In the Christmas period, as in all other seasons, you can choose from the a la carte menu or special menus.
Le Pêcheur Reguliers dwarsstraat 32 T. + 31 (0) 20 6243121 www.lepecheur.nl
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Roberto’s Restaurant
Roberto’s has been known for its fine Italian fare and very comfortable ambience for years. The Hilton Amsterdam, where it is located, can be very proud of this wonderful restaurant.
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of Roberto’s are welcomed into the lounge via the restaurant’s new entrance. The modern-classic bar serves a wide variety of drinks, including the finest of Italian wines. Boasting a striking fireplace in the middle, the restaurant offers space and privacy to both leisure and business guests. Roberto’s is a unique place where guests will feel comfortable and welcome. Serving the finest in Italian cuisine, the menu offers seasonal dishes, using fresh ingredients with a modern twist. Roberto’s Restaurant, awarded with a Michelin BiB Gourmand.
Roberto’s Restaurant Apollolaan 138 T. + 31 (0) 20 7106025 www.robertosrestaurant.nl
Chef Franz Conde Franz Conde, from Caracas, Venezuela, started his career as a commis-chef of Patrick Dwyer, the former private chef of Elton John, who ran a reputed French restaurant in Caracas. In 1990 he gained a sponsorship allowing him to be a trainee at some of the most reputed restaurants in Italy. In 1996 he opened a restaurant in Dartmouth, UK, gaining immediate accolades from Michelin and the Good Food Guide. From 2000, he worked as group executive chef for the Gauchos restaurant chain. His hotel career began in 2005 in Istanbul as Executive Sous Chef of the Ciragan Palace Kempinski. In 2007, he moved to Amsterdam for the position of Executive Chef of the Hilton Amsterdam. From 2010, he focuses solely on Roberto’s. MENU Buffalo mozzarella from Cilento’s National park in Campania San Daniele Ham Hand-chopped sea bass, served with sea asparagus and Ligurian oil The classic lobster & truffle salad. From Gualtiero Marchesi’s “Grande Ricettario” or Thinly sliced sirloin with classic sauce as created by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry’s Bar in the 1950’s or Tagliolini al mascarpone e prosciutto Fresh “tagliolini” with mascarpone and San Daniele ham Gelatine of winter fruits and flowers Profiteroles with chocolate and hazelnut sauce Traditional Italian “panettone” with zabaglione Venetian fritters and Italian nougat
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ith a unique combination of sushi and lifestyle, No Sushi is established with a beautiful concept store on Van Baerlestraat near the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. Next to Take-out and Delivery packaged in their signature sushi boxes, No Sushi has been providing culinary excellence in creative catering and event management. With a variety of exquisite international gifts, it’s a joy to visit the store and browse. Delivery of gifts to your hotel or final destination can also be arranged.
n its 30th anniversary conquered a permanent place in the hearts of many Amsterdam-South residents and international visitors. ‘The Brasserie ‘ remains faithful to the fair French cuisine but also ‘flirts’ with Mediterranean kitchens and is certainly not shying away from pure Dutch products. A clearly classified wine list offers a nice overview of the ‘old world’. There is a lot of available by the glass. Popular for lunch, pre-theater dinner or late night supper after a concert. On Sundays, brunch from 10am. During summer; pure enjoyment in the unique garden. Private room for receptions, presentations and group dinners.
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Van Baerlestraat 158 1071 BG Amsterdam T. 020 - 6791532 brasserievanbaerle.nl info@brasserievanbaerle.nl
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n the very heart of the city on the historical street Nes, Mappa is situated in a former coffee house opened in 1810 by the Frascati brothers who became famous for their very popular Frascati Café (from 1940 on). Later, the building was used as a theater with Frascati Café as a part of it. Since 2001, however, restaurant Mappa is the happy occupant. Mappa offers Italian cuisine and “everything is home-made and made with love.” Mappa can seat 50 people; its tables are far enough apart so everybody has a little privacy and is comfortable. It also boasts a small lounge and a bar. Open Sun-Thu 18.00-24.00; Fri and Sat 18.00-02.00 Restaurant Mappa Nes 59 1012 KD Amsterdam T. 020 – 528 91 70 www.mappa.nl
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ocation, location, location is one of the great attractions of Walem Cafe Restaurant. Warm weather dining at the buzzing canal side terrace with it’s spectacular view is an absolute pleasure. But this enduringly hip restaurant also has a quiet courtyard, so you can feel as comfortable dining with your children as lunching with the rich and famous. The delicious dishes on the menu are all homemade, daily using strictly fresh, often organic ingredients. Walem is famous for its quick, utterly friendly service – as well as for the best capuccino in town. And last but not least; it’s surprisingly affordable.
ince February 2008 Cafe Restaurant OPEN is located in the old railway swing bridge at the IJ behind Central Station. There is a quiet atmosphere and a great view over the water! Opened for lunch and dinner with a classic French / Italian kitchen. A 3-course menu will be approximately € 35,- and most of the main courses can also be ordered in smaller portions. OPEN is also a great spot for drinks, meetings, business-dinner up till 25 persons. Restaurant OPEN Westerdoksplein 20 1013 AZ Amsterdam T. 020 – 620 10 10 reserveren@open.nl www.open.nl
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ocated at the junction of two of Amsterdam’s most beautiful canals, Brouwersgracht and Herengracht, this restaurant stands on one of the city’s prettiest spots and offers splendid views of both canals. In summer dinner is served outside in these lovely surroundings. The restaurant’s unique interior is entirely decorated in Art-Nouveau style, with many original details. There is a nice bar to enjoy an aperitif before dinner. The cuisine has French-Italian bearings, but the menu also offers traditional Dutch dishes. The food is original, of high quality and pleasantly priced. It should come as no surprise that De Belhamel is a place favored by many Am-sterdammers. Open every day for lunch (12.00 till 16.00) and dinner (from 18.00). All major creditcards accepted. Brouwersgracht 60 1013 GX Amsterdam T. 020 - 622 10 95 www.belhamel.nl
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ur Italian restaurant is situated across from the Heineken Museum in a beautiful building. Besides the à la carte menu, in the weekends we serve a ‘menu a sorpresa’. We offer authentic Italian dishes and also live piano music in the weekends. Enjoy Italy at its best in La Storia della Vita! Kitchen open at 18.30 till 23.00. Open every day except Sunday. Weteringschans 171 1017 XD Amsterdam Tel. 020 - 623 42 51 www.lastoriadellavita.nl
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Restaurant De Roode Leeuw dates back to 1911 and enjoys an outstanding reputation, renowned for its Dutch regional specialties. With its dark panelling, Art Deco features and wooden carvings, it is considered to be an Amsterdam landmark. The restaurant, which underwent a full refurbishment in 2006, is a unique meeting point in the heart of the city. At any time of the day you can enjoy a business appointment or an intimate meal – or a simple drink or snack. Damrak 93-94 1012 LP Amsterdam Phone: 020 -555 06 66 Website: www.restaurantderoodeleeuw.nl Winter 2010 - 2011
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BUBBLES & WINES WINE & CHAMPAGNE BAR/BITES
Nes 37 www.bubblesandwines.com info@bubblesandwines.com In one of the quaintest streets of Amsterdam, and only one-minute-walk distance from famous Dam Square, you will find wine & champagne bar Bubbles & Wines. In a modern, intimate chocolate brown ambiance you can enjoy more than 50 wines by the glass (including 6 sparkling) and over 200 by the bottle. Our specialties are our “wine flights”, three half glasses from one grape variety but from different wine regions. Make nice matches with our Gourmet Bites (luxury finger food) or just come in for a glass of Champagne, Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir. Our friendly and professional staff will help you out choosing your wine and they will give you advice on what Bites will match the best. After dinner you can enjoy our choice of beautiful Grappas and other digestives or have another glass of your favorite wine. For gourmet lovers Bubbles & Wines is the best choice for a complete evening out!
T 020 - 4223318 Mon-Sat 15.30-01.00 Kitchen open till 00.45
LE PECHEUR RESTAURANT
Reguliersdwarsstraat 32 www.lepecheur.nl Located in the heart of the city on of its most prestigious dining streets, Le Pêcheur is – as the name suggests - a restaurant specialized in fish. It is also a classy restaurant, priding itself on the freshness of its food. Every day – sometimes twice daily – Le Pêcheur receives a fresh shipment from Ijmuiden on the sea, including plaice and sole, turbot, angler mussels, and oysters. The daily catch is chalked up on the blackboard with a description of the garniture and method of preparation. Needless to say, they also serve delicious sashimi, lobster and so on!
T. 020 - 624 31 21 Open Mon thru Fri 12.00-24.00 Sat. 17.00-24.00
FEIJOA BAR
Vijzelstraat 39 The special opening times of this brand-new hotspot make it an ideal place for coffee, tea, wine, beer and cocktails – everything that’s good! Centrally located between the Flower Market and Rembrandtplein, FEIJOA with its impressive bar and cozy lounge sofas has quickly become an international meeting point for the busi-
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ness in-crowd, fashionable locals and tourists of all ages. Owner, bartender and cocktail shaker Sergej is sort of a local hero. He’s wellknown in the Amsterdam nightlife scene and has also traveled a lot. In fact, the name of the bar, a New Zealand fruit, he ‘brought back’ from one of his trips. Besides excellent wines and various tap beers Sergej serves over 25 cocktails: classics such as Manhattans, Tom Collins, Dry Martini or Old Fashioneds, but also the newest of the new ‘shakes’ plus everything his guests may think up. Sergej is a true professional, as witnessed by his constant attentiveness, and the fresh complementary nuts and other bar snacks such as olives, chorizo/salami sausages, peppadews and yakitory (chicken on skewers). On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 22.00 on the resident DJ provides the guests with exciting music.
T. 020 - 427 8215 Mon/Tue 17.00-01.00 Wed/Thu-Sun 15.00-01.00 Fri/Sat 15.00-03.00
IJ-KANTINE RESTAURANT
MT. Ondinaweg 15-17 IJ-Kantine, a relaxing time out of the city. Come and enjoy one of the best views of Amsterdam. Throughout every seat in our restaurant, including the terrace, you will be looking over the waters of the IJ River. Away from the centre of Amsterdam, the IJ-Kantine can offer you breakfast, lunch or dinner. Of course you are also welcome for just a drink. We are open every day from 09.00 to serve you your first cup of coffee. We are located in Amsterdam North. From Amsterdam central station you can cross over the river with the ferry that goes to the NDSM-werf. It’s at free 10 minute tour over the water that will guide you straight to our restaurant. So if you are ready to relax, enjoy a meal, have a few drinks and watch the sun go down over the waterfront, what are you waiting for!
CIEL BLEU RESTAURANT Christmas Dinner December 25 and 26 As of 18.45 hrs aperitif possible Twenty Third & Lounge Ciel Bleu restaurant 19.30 hrs start of Christmas dinner Christmas Menu Lip diverts Bitterbal of lobster with mayonnaise and kaffir Cornetto with ice-cream of Beurre Blanc and caviar Crackers of Gruyere cheese and sunflower seeds Caprese, our way Oyster & Gin Royale Cabanon oyster with Gin Tonic and cucumber Crustaceans Marinated shellfish with a cream of avocado, pickled young vegetables with lobster and bonito crunch Turbot & Eel North Sea turbot with smoked eel, couli of watercress and salted lemon quinoa Golden Box Macaroni with sauce Carbonarra and shaved winter truffle Venison Sautéed venison, gratinated with nuts, pommes Paolo stuffed with deer stew and essence of juniper Goose liver & Apple Maroilles with goose liver various textures of green apple Pre Dessert Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte Pizza Noël Prepared and uniquely presented
Ciel Bleu Restaurant Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 Tel. +31 (0)20 – 678 74 50 Fax. +31 (0)20 – 678 77 88 E-mail: cielbleu@ okura.nl
Breakfast 09.00 till 11.00 Lunch 11.00 till 17.00 Dinner 17.30 Brunch sat/sun 11.00 till 16.00 High Tea sat/sun 14.00 till 17.00 T 020 6337162
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SYRIANA RESTAURANT
Akersluis 8 www.syriana.nl info@syriana.nl Syriana, a restaurant with a Syrian Lebanese kitchen. A new term in the kitchen. The Syrian Lebanese kitchen continues to amaze people. The tastes are a class separately, and a new culinary taste maker. People like the kitchen because it has a lot of front courses. These courses are called maza’s, which is very similar with the Spanish tapas. The Lounge which opened on the first floor of restaurant Syriana, has become very exceptional after an Arabic makeover. We call it: The oasis of pleasure. Its been decorated on an Arabic style with the topic: a 1001 nights. This is an ideal place to relax or just talk about. There is the possibility of smoking the argile ( Arab water pipe). Restaurant Syriana has a room where receptions, meetings, large diners and business events can be held. This space is on the ground floor of the restaurant and is named the Eden room. Our other rooms are also available for events.
Kitchen open daily from 12:00 till 22:00 Open 365 days a year T. 020-6690933 See you at Syriana.
BIHP ART FOOD DRINKS
Keizersgracht 335 www.bihp.nl Situated on one of the city’s most beautiful canals, this exceptionally attractive-looking establishment has a somewhat unusual concept in that it combines food and drinks with art. Every six weeks there is a new exhibition in the gallery in the basement, Galerie K335, while during those six weeks works by the exhibiting artist can also be seen in the restaurant. BIHP features an international kitchen and though the menu is not extensive, there is a great deal of variety. The appetizers include Parfait of heek with yellow pepper sauce, tuna sashimi and ceviche of catfish, and Fried black fish risotto with a salad of beetroot, lime dressing and Parmesan cheese. Among the main courses are Citrus chicken with Moroccan ratatouille and coriander sauce, Fillet of brill with green vegetables, limerösti and beurre rouge, and Tournedos with grilled tomato, truffle potato puree, jus de veaux and duck liver. And desserts? One of them is NOT a dessert. It is called ‘ Skip dessert with an orange surprise’, an has to do with BIHP supporting Orange Babies. Curious? Find out more when you visit! To conclude: if you’re looking for good food, a nice ambience and art, BHIP
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T. 020 - 622 4511 Kitchen open daily 18.00-22.30
PONT 13 RESTAURANT
Haparandadam 50 www.pont13.nl info@pont13.nl Restaurant Pont 13 is housed on an old ferry (pont=ferry) built in 1927. Until the 1990s, it used to travel back and forth across the IJ lake. When it was declared ready for the scrap heap, René Langendijk bought it to turn it into his dream restaurant. Since 2005, Pont 13 has its anchorage at the romantic post-industrial Westelijke Houthavens, characterized by a great deal of cultural development. A beautiful place to be, with a wonderful skyline – the Amsterdam harbor, interesting new architecture, and numerous boats of all kinds. The European cuisine of Pont 13 has an original character, with the Italian slow food tradition as inspirational starting-point. On an open fire organic dishes are prepared. The combination of the décor of the rebuilt ferry, the impressive view, and last but not at all least the slow food kitchen makes this a place where you just love to be. Distinctive are the relaxed, homely atmosphere and the delicious food. In addition, Pont 13 supports cultural initiatives such as music performances.
BRIDGES Fins & Vins
December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER Amuse from the ‘Raw Bar’ Terrine of foie gras and smoked eel, jelly of Granny Smith, lemon grass Lightly cooked wild Alaska Salmon, cauliflower mousseline, Moscovado caramel Half lobster, miso, pak choi cabbage, coconut foam Scallops and sweetbread, jus de veau vinaigrette, caramelized endives Pine tree sabayon, jelly of blood oranges, almond Five course dinner including wine pairing €150,-
December 25 & 26 CHRISTMAS DINNER Amuse from the ‘Raw Bar’ Sea Bass tartar, candied pearl onions, crème fraiche, Iberico Ham Roasted scallops, lobster coral polenta, meunière of Venus clams Monkfish, risotto nero, tempura of squid, saffron sauce Partridge, roasted Nashi pear, artichoke purée, dates jus The Grand Christmas chocolate dessert Five course dinner including wine pairing €150,-
Bridges, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197. T. +31 (20) 5553111 or www.thegrand.nl Restaurant reservations: For a reservation at Bridges or any information on events, contact the events department at +31 (20) 5553560 or visit www.bridgesrestaurant.nl
Kitchen open 7 days a week from 18.00–22.00; Sundays open for lunch from 12.00–16.00. T. 020 -7702722.
LONG PURA Restaurant
Rozengracht 46-48 info@restaurant-longpura.com Selamat Datang, welcome ! Restaurant Long Pura ‘’Eternal Temple’’ is located in a typical monumental building in the centre of Amsterdam, nearby the Western Church in the cosy Jordaan area. Here hides a beautiful and colourful Indonesian temple. Upon entering you will be pleasantly surprised by the contemporary, stylish and warm interior with Balinese elements. Our Chef and his team prepare tastes and fragrances to delight all your senses. You will be greeted with the “Selemat Datang” welcome and receive welcome flowers from our traditional Indonesian dressed staff. Enjoy the abundance of our rice tables or varied à la carte menu. To stimulate your dining experience, all our food is freshly prepared using fresh ingredients.
Business and private catering service by appointment. Kitchen open daily from 18.00 till 23.00 Open 365 days a year. T. 020 - 623 8950 Rush on Amsterdam I 69
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The World’s largesT Swan Lake It is fairy-tale time at the RAI Theater this Christmas season. The world-famous Russian Tchaikovsky Perm ballet (together with the Bolshoi and the Mariinsky Kirov Ballet considered one of the three top ballet companies of the country) presents the captivating classic SWAN LAKE. And not just any Swan Lake: it’s the world’s largest ever with no less than forty-eight swans!
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on the stage, besides the top soloists and the normally already large ensemble. In total, 150 dancers and musicians participate in this enormous production. The ballet is accompanied live by the company’s own Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra. When the Bolshoi and the Mariinsky Kirov Ballet, where this ballet originally was created, dance Swan Lake – whether in Moscow, St. Petersburg or at the New York Metropolitan – you see thirty-two swans on the stage. Here, no less than fortyeight of them. True, beauty does not lie in numbers, but the fact is that with so many swans, the magic of the ballet is enhanced even more, the magic of the fairy-tale world conjured
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up by Tchaikovsky’s music, and dazzlingly beautiful, moving scenes you will never forget are created. Of course, there is the technique and authenticity of the unique Russian dancers, but technique is always just the instrument. This production is characterized by emotion and soul and mystery straight from the heart. You will find yourself immersed in a ‘warm bath’ of tender beauty, in a truly magical fairy-tale world. As The New York Times described it: “Triumph, theatrical magic.” www.raitheater.nl www. stardusttheatre.com Tickets: 0900-3311333 (www. seetickets.nl) and 0900-9203 (www.ntk.nl)
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ConCERtgEbouw December 8 JoC CHRIstmAs ConCERt Soul Jazz With Boris and Dr. Lonnie Smith This year, the Concertgebouw’s Jazz Orchestra conducted by Henk Meutgeert will give its traditional Jazz Christmas Concert on December 8. Guests are Hammond B3-specialist Dr. Lonnie Smith and Dutch vocalist Boris. Under the title ‘Soul Jazz’ they will bring a program with funk, soul and jazz as the most important ingredients. The 68-year-old American pianist and organist Dr. Lonnie Smith has managed to Winter 2010 -2011
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make the characteristic sound of the Hammond B3 organ a part of jazz, and has been doing so since the 1950s. His mix of soul, funk and gospel has colored the work of musicians such as George Benson, Dizzy Gillespie and Gladys Knight. He also has made many CDs as soloist. Boris became wellknown after he won Idols II in 2003-2004, and subsequently scored a hit with When you think of me. In the years that followed he returned to his roots: funk and soul from the 1960s. In 2007 he was awarded the Edison Jazzism Prize of the Public for his album Holy Pleasure. The Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw consists of some of the best Dutch jazz Winter 2010 - 2011
soloists and is considered to be one Europe’s prominent jazz orchestras. Since pianist and arranger Henk Meutgeert took the initiative in 1996 to found an ‘American’ big band, the ensemble has featured prominently in the jazz scene. Paradiso December 24 The Creole Choir of Cuba Caribbean Christmas The Creole Choir of Cuba is Cuba’s best kept secret. A unique choir of 10 singers, all descendants from Haitian ancestors, bring their passionate melodies, wild harmonies and richly textured arrangements. They will visit the Netherlands
for the first time and since they are coming in December, they will sing a special repertoire of Caribbean Christmas songs. Christmas with the Creole Choir of Cuba will be warm, colorful and swinging! With heartfelt melodies driven by richly textured harmonies and shifting Caribbean rhythms, this is impassioned singing by a unique group celebrating roots, resistance and the irresistible rhythms of life. The choir sing in Creole, Cuba’s second language, a pragmatic fusion of African, French and other languages. The Creole Choir of Cuba visited Europe for the first time in 2009 for the Edinburgh Festival. Musician and guitar player Peter
Gabriel, founder of the famous rock group Genesis, introduced the Creole Choir at the festival. They were a great discovery and a big hit. “Phenomenal, spectacular, simply brilliant. They sing with passion, dance with style and have woven together a flawless show that is best described as mesmerising.” *****Three Weeks Magazine – Edinburgh Festival 2009 Paradiso: T, 0900-3001250. December 14: The Creole Choir of Cuba will also perform at Schouwburg Amstelveen on December 14. (T. 5475175)
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Royal TheaTeR CaRRé January 11 through 23 TangueRa Tanguera, Argentina’s most successful musical export, is an emotional rollercoaster in tango form. Fantastic lighting design, extravagant stage projections, and Mora Godoy’s award-winning choreography together with the dramatic plot development, evocative music and impressive perfection of the excellent 30-strong dance ensemble all add up to one memorable emotional pull of passion, desire, pain, and sensuality. Tanguera – in this opulent production – is the perfect combination of tango and musical. A first of its kind. 76 I Rush on Amsterdam
“Tanguera beats all previous tango shows by miles.” Die Welt, Germany “A thrilling show displaying a formation of dancers with adept technical experience and musical talent.” Le Figaro, France “Gorgeous movers, with wonderfully speedy and a highjumping style.” Evening Standard, London December 14 The Messiah AccAdemiA BizAntinA And the RiAS KAmmeRchoR Top performers make this a very special event, especially if you have never heard Handel’s masterpiece live before. The Messiah is divided into
three segments: the announcement and birth of Christ, his suffering and ascension, the promise of salvation and what this means for the believers. Until his death in 1759, Handel conducted the Messiah fifty-six times, often adapting the score to specific circumstances, such as the availability of certain soloists and of specific instruments. It is Handel’s most popular work. A few decades after its conception and the rise of choral societies, the Messiah developed into a British cultural icon par excellence.
sTaDssChouWBuRg December 3 & 4 ouT of ConTexT foR Pina – LeS BALLetS c de LA B / ALAin PLAteL Ode to Pina Bausch - Alain Platel’s virtuoso dancers show an arsenal of spasms, jerks, and tics. From the smallest movements of the mouth and blinking of the eyes to grimaces, drunken stumblings, and an excellent selection of ‘silly walks’. In this ode to Pina Bausch, Platel leaves all excess behind. No bombastic sets or overwhelming music. Only the dancers and their seven red capes.
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museums RemBRANDT HOuse museum December 3 through February 13 THe LAsT CARAvAggiO This is a world premiere: on exhibit will be an almost unknown painting by the Italian artist Caravaggio; St John the Baptist Reclining comes from a foreign private collection and has increasingly been accepted as an authentic Caravaggio by experts since its discovery in 1976. They also consider this painting to be the very last work by the renowned Italian master and date it to 1610. Winter 2010 - 2011
This work of art will be shown to the public for the first time exactly four hundred years after it was painted. The painting will be exhibited in an iconic space: Rembrandt’s studio. Rembrandt is often described as Caravaggio’s true artistic heir. The artists’ powerful depictions of strong emotions, dramatic lighting and astonishing realism set them apart as the two great geniuses of Baroque painting. Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) In 1592 Caravaggio established himself in Rome, then the center of the arts. His exceptional talent did not go unrecognized and important commissions followed. His dramatic, extremely
realistic manner was admired by art-lovers and fellow-artists, but appealed less to the lower ranks of the clergy and the ordinary people, who felt that his work was vulgar and irreverent. Around 1600 Caravaggio achieved great fame by producing spectacular paintings for churches in Rome. Cardinals and royalty paid huge sums to acquire his works for their collections. Artists in Rome were influenced by Caravaggio’s innovations, adopted elements from his work and disseminated them throughout Europe. Caravaggio cannot be said to have led an exemplary life. After fatally wounding a rival in May 1606, he narrowly eluded the papal guards. His wanderings
took him to Naples, Malta, Sicily and back to Naples, all the while hoping for a pardon and a speedy return to Rome. On July 18, 1610, shortly before that saving pardon reached him, the thirty-eight year-old painter died in Porto Ercole, less than a hundred kilometers to the north of Rome. His grave was only discovered in June of this year. Until January 9 THe CABiNeT Of A CONNOisseuR Prints from the frits Lugt CoLLeCtion The print collection of the Frits Lugt Collection is one of the most beautiful of its kind asRush on Amsterdam I 77
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sembled during the twentieth century. On exhibit are over 85 works, the majority of which has seldom been shown before. The exhibition presents the prints according to the themes that have guided Frits Lugt (1884-1970) and his successors in assembling the collection. One of these is that of the engraved portrait, of which a number of rare impressions by Dutch and French masters have been selected. Among the landscapes the Netherlandish School is very well represented with works ranging from Pieter Bruegel the Elder to Jacob van Ruisdael. Also shown are selections from the engravings by Lucas van Leyden in the collection, as well as from the etch78 I Rush on Amsterdam
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ings by Rembrandt which Lugt managed to assemble nearly completely. The exhibition offers an overview of the art of the print in all its diversity. Among the range of techniques represented special mention must be made of the chiaroscuro woodcut, a complex technique that often makes use of astonishing colors. Finally, a number of 19th and 20th century prints are being shown, such as etchings by James McNeill Whistler. JEWISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM Until March 6 BORIS KOWAdLO: PhotograPher between
MeMory and Future Between 1940 and 1950, the photographer Boris Kowadlo (1911-1959) compiled a unique visual archive of Jewish life in the Netherlands and Israel. He took memorable photographs of Amsterdam’s decrepit, abandoned Jewish quarter, while also documenting, as a photojournalist, the reconstruction of the Dutch Jewish community after 1945. Kowadlo’s photo essays on the young state of Israel display not only his great talent and professionalism, but also his faith in a new future. The JHM presents the first broad retrospective of the work of this Dutch-Polish photographer.
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Until May 8 65 yEARS Of JEWISH LIfE In THE nETHERLAndS A major exhibition about Jewish life in the Netherlands after the Second World War, this multimedia display sheds light on how Dutch Jews put their lives back together after the war, what major events had an impact on them, and how the community came to flourish once again. Their journey leads from the shadow of the war, through reconstruction and their struggle with personal trauma, to Jewish life in the Netherlands today. The exhibition offers the richest possible experience, with personal objects, interviews, historic TV Winter 2010 - 2011
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and film footage, paintings, photographs, and posters. HERMITAGE AMSTERDAM Until March 18 THE IMMoRTAl AlExAnDER THE GREAT The MyTh, The realiTy, his journey, his legacy No other king from antiquity has such a powerful appeal to the imagination as Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). On view here are over 350 masterpieces, including the famous Gonzaga cameo from the State Museum the Hermitage in St Petersburg. This is the first time that any Dutch museum has devoted an exhibition Winter 2010 - 2011
to Alexander the Great, his journey to the East, and the influence of Hellenism. The exhibition spans a period of almost 2500 years. VAn GoGH MUSEUM Until January 16 IllUSIonS of REAlITy: naTuralisT painTing, phoTography and cineMa, 1875-1918 This exhibition gives an overview of Naturalist painting in relation to photography and film, with work by artists including Léon Lhermitte and Jules Bastien-Lepage (France), Albert Edelfelt (Finland), Károly Ferenczy (Hungary),
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Anders Zorn (Sweden), and Thomas Anshutz (United States). In the last quarter of the 19th century, Naturalism was one of the dominant movements in painting. This photographic style transcended national borders, and fanned out throughout all of Europe and the United States. The central themes within Naturalism include labor (in the country, in cities, and in industry), religion, and youth. The painters often used simple peasants as their subject material, or the hard life of workers in the cities. The style of painting was particularly detailed, and the works have the appearance of snapshots of real life.
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PRESEnTATIon: VIncEnT VAn GoGH AnD nATURAlISM Van Gogh was a great admirer of the Naturalist artists. In his letters to his brother Theo, he often mentioned the themes that they used, and the way they worked. Van Gogh also collected illustrations of these masters’ paintings. They formed an important source of inspiration for him, as can clearly be seen in the selection of early paintings and drawings that are exhibited in the presentation Vincent van Gogh and Naturalism. MUSEUM VAn loon February 11 – May 3 Rush on Amsterdam I 79
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for her sense of style and her ability to portray impressively the sumptuous dresses of the Amsterdam elite and got many commissions from home and abroad. Museum Van Loon has located over 35 portraits of the Amsterdam elite, among whom writers, scientists, actors and musicians, but also of several elite families. . Muziekgebouw aan ’T iJ - aTriuM
photographs of abstract monuments in the former Yugoslavia. The monuments were designed and built between 1960 and 1970 by prominent architects and sculptors at the order of President Tito. Since nobody cares about these impressive constructions anymore, they are slowly but surely becoming ‘ideological ruins’. www.muziekgebouw.nl.
Through December 21 spoMenik Work by JAn kempenAers This exhibition of work by the Flemish artist Jan Kempenaers (born 1968) consists of 26 color
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He devised an innovative technique based on Vietnamese craft heritage, literally and metaphorically weaving images and fragments into complex combinations of different traditions, histories and modernities. These ‘surreal memory landscapes’ dramatically portray the schizophrenic realities of exiles and migrants. The Museum of Modern Art (New York) and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art have also acquired his works since 2004. Prince Claus Fund Gallery Herengracht 603
Dinh Q. Lê (born 1968) is considered one of the most important Vietnamese artists. Winter 2010 - 2011
ARTTRA cultural agency is an energetic organization dedicated to promoting art and culture in original ways. ARTTRA is specialized in various customized art programs in the Netherlands. From one hour till a full day. 25
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In 2010 ARTTRA exists twenty five years! The specialist in tailor made tours. ARTTRA cooperates with the best companies concerning small boats, food and special locations. The Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandthouse, Rijksmuseum and the Hermitage works exclusively with ARTTRA.
ARTTRA offers guided private tours price ¤ 12,50 per person per hour (minimum of 8 persons) Museum tours - 1 hour
Dutch tolerance tour - 3 hours
The Rijksmuseum, Rembrandt House, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam Historical Museum, Hermitage and Foam.
The walk will take you through Amsterdam’s China Town and will lead you past a Buddhist Temple, one of the first gay café’s since 1927, a Catholic church on a attic, an Armenian church, and a Portuguese Synagogue.
City tours - 2 hours Golden Age, In Rembrandt’s Footsteps, Red Light Fashion Tour, Jordaan, Design and Modern Architecture.
Contemporary art - 3 hours The focus will be on contemporary art in modern art museums and galleries.
ARTTRA cultural agency Tweede Boomdwarsstraat 4 1015 LK Amsterdam T. + 31 (0) 20 625 93 03 info@arttra.com For direct reservations www.arttra.com
Rijksmuseum The Masterpieces A must see! Daily from 9 am to 6 pm www.rijksmuseum.nl
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Listing An overview of most of the city’s cultural establishments. The area code for all telephone numbers is 020. Please call to check for specific opening hours. Keep in mind that many museums are closed on Mondays. General Information telephone number 0900 4004040; for tickets to events contact De Uitlijn, telephone 0900 0191.
ALLARD PIERSON MUSEUM Oude Turfmarkt 127 T. 525 25 56 www.uba.uva.nl/apm MUSEUM AMSTELKRING OUDEzIjDS VOORbURGwal 40, T. 624 66 04 AMSTERDAMSE SCHOOL (SEE MUSEUM HET SCHIP) ANNE FRANK HOUSE Prinsengracht 263 T. 556 71 00 www.ANNEFRANK.NL ARCAM CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE Prins Hendrikkade 600 T. 620 48 78 www.arcam.nl ARTIS zOO Plantage Kerklaan 40 T. 523 34 00 www.artis.nl bEURS VAN bERLAGE Beursplein 1 T. 624 01 41 bIMHUIS jAzz & IMPROVISATION Piet Heinkade 3 T. 788 21 50 www.bimhuis.nl DE bURCHT/ VAKbONDSMUSEUM (TRADE UNION MUSEUM) Henri Polaklaan 9 T. 624 11 66 www.deburchtvakbondsmuseum.nl bIjbELS MUSEUM (MUSEUM OF THE bIbLE) Herengracht 366 T. 624 24 36 Winter 2010 - 2011
CARRÉ KONINKLIjK THEATER Amstel 115-125 T. 0900-252 52 55 www.theatercarre.nl CAT’S MUSEUM SEE KATTENKAbINET CHILDREN’S MUSEUM SEE KINDERMUSEUM CINEMA RIALTO Ceintuurbaan 338 1072 GN Amsterdam T. 662 34 88 www.rialtofilm.nl CObRA MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Sandbergplein 1, Amstelveen T. 547 50 50 CONCERTGEbOUw Concertgebouwplein 10 T. 0900 671 83 45 (€ 1 per call) daily from 10.00-17.00 www.concertgebouw.nl CULTUREEL CENTRUM AMSTELVEEN Plein 1960 T. 547 51 75 DUTCH RESISTANCE MUSEUM (VERzETSMUSEUM) Plantage Kerklaan 61 T. 620 25 35 www.verzetsmuseum.org DE ENGELSE KERK (THE ENGLISH CHURCH) Begijnhof 48 T. 624 96 65 FELIX MERITIS Keizersgracht 324 T. 623 13 11 www.felix.meritis.nl FILMMUSEUM Vondelpark 3 T. 589 14 00 www.filmmuseum.nl
FOAM PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM Keizersgracht 609 T. 551 65 00 www.foam.nl VAN GOGH MUSEUM Paulus Potterstraat 7 T. 570 52 00 www.vangoghmuseum.nl HERMITAGE AMSTERDAM Nieuwe Herengracht 14 T. 530 87 55 www.hermitage.nl THE HASH MARIHUANA & HEMP MUSEUM Oudezijds Achterburgwal 130 www.hashmuseum.com AMSTERDAMS HISTORISCH MUSEUM (HISTORICAL MUSEUM) Kalverstraat 92 T. 523 18 22 www.ahm.nl jAzz SEE bIMHUIS jOODS HISTORISCH MUSEUM (jEwISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM) Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1 T. 626 99 45 www.jhm.nl HEINEKEN EXPERIENCE Stadhouderskade 78 T. 523 96 66 HOLLAND EXPERIENCE 3D MOVIE THEATER wATERLOOPLEIN 17 Jodenbreestraat 8-10 T. 422 22 33 www.holland-experience.nl
MUSEUM wILLET HOLTHUYzEN Herengracht 605/ Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 359 T. 523 18 22 HORTUS bOTANICUS (bOTANICAL GARDEN) Plantage Middenlaan 2A T. 625 84 11 www.hortus-botanicus.nl HOUSEbOAT MUSEUM SEE wOONbOOTMUSEUM HUIS MARSEILLE (FOUNDATION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY) Keizersgracht 401 T. 531 89 89 HET KATTENKAbINET (CAT’S MUSEUM) Herengracht 497 T. 626 53 78 www.kattenkabinet.nl KINDERMUSEUM (CHILDREN’S MUSEUM) Linnaeusstraat 2 T. 568 82 33 KIT TROPENMUSEUM (MUSEUM OF THE TROPICS) Linnaeusstraat 2 T. 568 82 00 KIT TROPENTHEATER Mauritskade 63/ Linneausstraat 2 T. 568 85 00 DE KLEINE KOMEDIE Amstel 56 T. 624 05 34 KONINKLIjK PALEIS (ROYAL PALACE) Dam T. 620 40 60
KUNSTFAbRIEK Haarlemmerweg 315d T. 488 94 30 MUSEUM VAN LOON Keizergracht 672 T. 624 52 55 MADAME TUSSAUDS www.madametussauds.nl AMSTERDAMS MARIONETTEN THEATER Nwe. Jonkerstraat 8 T. 620 80 27 MUzIEKGEbOUw AAN ‘T Ij Piet Heinkade 1 T. 788 20 00 www.muziekgebouw.nl HET MUzIEKTHEATER Amstel 3 T. 625 54 55 www.hetmuziektheater.nl NATIONAAL bRILMUSEUM AMSTERDAM (MUSEUM FOR SPECTACLES/GLASSES) www.brilmuseumamsterdam.nl NEMO / NEw METROPOLIS OOSTERDOK 2 T. 0900 919 11 00 www.e-nemo.nl DE NIEUwE KERK (THE NEw CHURCH) DAM SqUARE T. 626 81 68 www.nieuwekerk.nl DE OUDE KERK (THE OLD CHURCH) Oudekerksplein 23 T. 625 82 84 www.oudekerk.nl PARADISO wETERINGSCHANS 6-8 T. 626 45 21 www.paradiso.nl
PIANOLA AND PIANO MUSEUM Westerstraat 106 T. 627 96 24 www.pianola.nl MUSEUM HET REMbRANDTHUIS (REMbRANDT’S HOUSE MUSEUM) Jodenbreestraat 4 T. 520 04 00 www.rembrandthuis.nl DE RODE HOED Keizergracht 102 T. 638 56 06 RIALTO, see Cinema ROYAL PALACE See Koninklijk Paleis RIjKSMUSEUM Museumplein Jan Luykenstraat 1 T. 674 70 00 www.rijksmuseum.nl MUSEUM HET SCHIP T. 418 28 85 www.hetschip.nl STADSSCHOUwbURG Leidseplein 26 T. 624 23 11 STEDELIjK MUSEUM AMSTERDAM www.stedelijk.nl THEATER FAbRIEK AMSTERDAM Czaar Peterstraat 213 T. 522 52 60 www.theaterfabriek.nl THEATERMUSEUM Herengracht 168-174 T. 551 33 00 www.tin.nl MUSEUM VAN DER TOGT Dorpsstraat 50, Amstelveen T. 641 57 54
MUSEUM OF THE TROPICS SEE KIT TROPENMUSEUM TROPENINSTITUUTTHEATER SEE KIT TROPENTHEATER MADAME TUSSAUD SCENERAMA Dam 20 T. 622 99 49 TRADE UNION MUSEUM SEE DE BURCHT/ VAKBONDSMUSEUM TROPENINSTITUUT THEATER Linnaeustraat 2 T. 568 85 00 VERzETSMUSEUM SEE DUTCH RESISTANCE MUSEUM VINDINGRIjK THEATER UTRECHTSE dwarsstraat 13 T. 428 63 68 wAALSE KERK (wALLOON CHURCH) OUDEzIjDS ACHTERburgwal 159 T. 623 20 74 wESTERKERK Prinsengracht 281 T. 624 77 66 wOONbOOTMUSEUM AMSTERDAM Prinsengracht opposite nr. 296 T. 427 07 50
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James Cameron’s SANCTUM 3D Sanctum is a fast-paced actionthriller about a team of underwater cave divers on an expedition to the most beautiful, unexplored and least accessible cave system in the world Presented in 3D by James Cameron, Sanctum is an exhilarating and exciting experience. The viewer is literally immersed in a spectacular and dangerous underwater world. The production of SANCTUM 3D was in the hands of James Cameron, responsible for movies such as Aliens, The Abyss, Titanic and, most recently, Avatar. Director was Alister Grierson, the script was written by Andrew Wight, who based the story on his personal experiences. Release in the Netherlands: February 17.
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EYE Film Institute is the new name for the Filmmuseum at Vondelpark. Since January 1, 2010, the Filmmuseum, the NIF [Dutch Institute for Film Education], the Filmbank and Holland Film have merged into EYE Film Institute Nederland.
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THE RED SHOES The famous director Martin Scorsese was the driving force behind the digital restoration of The Red Shoes (Michael Powell, Great Britain 1948), a flamboyant recreation in Technicolor of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen of the same title. Powell situated the story about the ballerina Victoria Page (Moira Shearer), who has to choose between ballet and love, in the milieu of Sergej Diaghilev’s famous Ballets Russes. Beautiful camera work by Jack Cardiff. At EYE Film Institute and Dutch cinemas from December 9.
LE QUATTRO VOLTE A stylistic, refined and poetic portrait of country life in southern Italy, at the Cannes Festival 2010
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Le quattro volte proved to be a favorite with press and public, and won the Europe Cinema Label prize. The film will be shown at EYE and in Dutch cinemas from December 23.
THE AFRICAN QUEEN This is a restored version of the classic from 1951, directed by John Huston and starring Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart. It presents a superb combination of souse Bogart (who won an Oscar) and spinster Hepburn traveling downriver in Africa during WWI, combating the elements and the Germans, and each other. Script by James Agee and director Huston from C.S. Forrester’s novel, gorgeously filmed on location in the then Belgian Congo by Jack Cardiff. Showing from January 27.
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POETRY Guilt and penance, suffering and loss, victims and culprits: Lee Chang-dong created ‘Oasis’ and ‘Secret Sunshine’ around the same themes as ‘Poetry’. This third intimate masterpiece by the Korean director, deservedly awarded best script in Cannes, is the moving story of Mija who, while suffering from dementia and having problems remembering even simple words, enlists in a poetry course. A serenely filmed and subtly acted portrait of a remarkable woman, in which the verbs ‘forget’ and ‘forgive’ are analyzed to the bone. With Yoon Jeong Hee, Ahn Nae-sang and Kim Hira. From February 10.
1. Le quattro volte 2. The Red Shoes 3. Poetry 4 & 5. African Queen
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CINEMA
Distribution and stills: Paradiso Films
Rush has selected a few top movies that can be seen in Amsterdam cinemas this spring and summer.
You Will MeeT A TAll DArk STrAnger Directed by: Woody Allen.
Distribution and stills: De Filmfreak
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Gemma Jones, Naomi Watts, Josh Brolin, Antonio Banderas, Lucy Punch, Freida Pinto. Woody Allen’s most recent movie follows two married couples, parents and their daughter and son in law, as their passions, ambitions and
anxieties lead them into trouble and out of their minds. The characters attempt to dodge their problems with pipe dreams and impracticable plans, but their efforts lead only to heartache, irrationality, and perilous hot water. Release: December 16.
Tournée Directed by: Mathieu Amalric (awarded Best Direction at the Cannes Film Festival).
Distribution and stills: Paradiso Films
Cast: Mathieu Amalric; the New Burlesque stars: Mimi Le Meaux, Kitten on the Keys, Dirty Martini, Julie Atlas Muz, Evie Lovelle, Roky
Roulette. When Joachim, a Parisian TV producer, begins a new life in the US, he leaves everything behind: his children, friends, enemies, lovers and disappointments. Years later he returns to France for a tour with a group of New Burlesque stars, strippers who live in an extravagant, warm and hedonistic fantasy world. www.filmfreaks.nl Release: January 13.
The king’S Speech Directed by: Tom Hooper. Cast: Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Gambon, Geoffrey Rush, Guy Pearce, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall. After the death of his father King George V and the abdication of 86 I Rush on Amsterdam
Prince Edward VII, Bertie, who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife Elizabeth arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Logue. Release: February 17.Films
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Fast Facts
PUBLIC TRANSPORT All of Amsterdam’s tram, bus, and subway lines are shown on a free map provided by the GVB Public Transport (for personalized travel advice,call 09009292). To make use of the public transport in the city of Amsterdam you will need a public transport chip card (the OV chip card). There are several kinds of public transport chip cards: for one day, a couple of days, or 2-7 days, or the one for one hours, which you can buy on the tram or bus itself. Important: you need to check in and out every time you enter or leave a bus, tram or metro. The tickets are not valid on trains run by the NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen-Dutch Railroad). To travel to and from the airport, use the special Schiphol ticket machine at Central Station or visit one of the ATCB information offices to buy a separate train or bus shuttle ticket.
CROSS-CITY PUBLIC TRANSPORT ‘TAXI-BUS’ STOP/GO The Stop/Go service runs from the Oosterdok (location of the new Public Library), via Central Station, to Waterlooplein (Stopera, Muziektheater) and vice versa, follows the longest, most lively and perhaps most beautiful of Amsterdam’s canals: Prinsengracht, which begins at Lijnbaansgracht (Noordermarkt). Oosterdok, Central Station and Waterlooplein are the three fixed 92 I Rush on Amsterdam
stops. Otherwise, the driver will stop wherever you want to get on ( just hail him) or get off the bus. The Stop/Go runs seven days a week, every 12 minutes, from 9.00 to 17.30. Call the GVB Customer Service number 0900-8011 if you need more information.
Meyer’s Rondvaarten offers canal cruises of one hour, departure every 15 minutes (20 minutes in winter). Special arrangements on request - T. (020) 623 42 08 (Damrak jetty 4-5). Water Taxis are not cheap, but offer an enjoyable means of transportation - T. (020) 622 21 81.
BICYCLES
PARKING
Bicycling is a wonderful way to get around Amsterdam. To rent a bike, look in the phone book under ‘FIETSEN - VERHUUR’. A word of warning: always lock up your bike, as bike theft is rife. There is a free bicycle parking area at Central Station.
TRAVELING BY WATER
You are strongly advised not to take your car into the inner city. Parking is expensive and you run the chance of having your car towed due to illegal parking. Paid parking in the city center applies Mon thru Sat 09.00-24.00 and Sun from 12.00-24.00. Stadstoezicht / Parking Authority - T. (020) 553 03 00. CAR PARKS can be found at De Bijenkorf (Beursplein, off Damrak), Byzantium (near Leidseplein), Europarking (Marnixstraat 250), Heinekenplein, Museumplein, Prinsengracht 540-542, Waterlooplein (below Stopera/City Hall), and Central Station. 24-hour GAS STATIONS are at Marnixstraat 250, Gooiseweg 10, Sarphatistraat 225, and Spaarndammerdijk 218. AMSTERDAM TOURISM & CONVENTION BOARD (ATCB)
Canal Bus now boasts 3 routes with 11 stops near the major museums, shopping areas and attractions - T. (020) 623 98 86. Lovers Museum Boat leaves every 30 minutes (every 45 minutes in winter) from in front of Central Station and stops at all the major museums - T. (020) 622 21 81.
Besides providing tourist information such as hotel reservations, excursions and theater tickets, the Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board (ATCB), often still called by its former name VVV, provides information on excursions, guided walking tours, attractions, restaurants,
BIKE TAXIS An environmentally-friendly means of transportation in the city center is offered by the electrically assisted bike taxi, available every day 11.00-03.00. Just hail them on the street, or call 06 282 475 50 – you will be connected with one of the drivers en route, To make a reservation in advance, call 06 388 226 83 (Richard). www.wielertaxi.nl
shops, parking facilities and public transport. The information offices of the ATCB can be found at several locations: opposite Central Station, on platform 2 inside the station, on Leidseplein and at the Schiphol Arrival Hall.
ELECTRONIC I AMSTERDAM ® CARD In addition to public transport and a roundtrip of the canals, almost all the Amsterdam museums can be visited free of charge with the electronic I Amsterdam Card. Your I Amsterdam Card comes in a sealed package. Whether the card is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours is clearly indicated on the front. Your I Amsterdam Card and Transport Ticket automatically become valid from the moment it is stamped and/on the hour you start using it.; the Card and Ticket will be valid during the following hours. Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board: T. 0900 4004040 (40 eurocents p.m.).
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS • Central Emergency: 112 • Doctor’s Service: 0900 503 2042 • KPN Telecom Information: National 0900 8008, International 0900 8418 • Taxi Central, T. (020) 677 77 77.
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DAM GOOD SOUVENIRS Dam Square Souvenirs
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holland Boulevard: the netherlands at its best a space where millions of passengers can enjoy a pleasant stay, become re-energized and soak up Dutch art, culture and literature: holland Boulevard. even the millions of transit passengers not stopping over in the netherlands will be able to get a taste of all of this.
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order to create an ambience where passengers can feel at home, ‘living rooms’ have been developed on Holland Boulevard - cosy spaces, featuring fireplaces, television sets and even a piano, providing the perfect spot to sit back and relax, with both young and old in mind. Even tiny tot travelers have not been overlooked; there’s a Babycare Lounge that caters to their needs. At KidsForest younger children can play to their heart’s content in tree huts, on climbing frames and slides.
the Bols Genever experience
The world’s oldest distilled brand, an icon of Dutch drinking traditions: the Lucas Bols genever. At Bols Genever Experience travelers can become acquainted with this so very Dutch traditional product. And this inter-actively! Via a virtual bartender on a life-size screen visitors can compose their favorite Bols Genever cocktail, shaken on the spot immediately and tasted at the Dutch Bar. www.bolsgenever.com
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The catering outlets, shops and facilities on Holland Boulevard provide a pleasant and inspiring environment with a touch of all things Dutch. Passengers have the opportunity to view original Dutch master paintings at no charge in the Rijksmuseum Schiphol and to make purchases at a contemporary Dutch Design outlet. There’s also a chocolate outlet, an Aviflora flower shop, a new look Holland Casino, Back to Life on-chair massages and Great Amsterdam Excursions where travelers can book a trip to Amsterdam.
chocolate seDuction at the airport! lounGe 1
Passengers visiting Amsterdam Airport Schiphol can drop in at the Café Chocolat no matter what the time of day to enjoy exclusive chocolate delicacies in all shapes and sizes. Schiphol is the first location in the Netherlands to host this seductive Grand Café, where truly everything is made of chocolate. Here, passengers can take a moment to relax and enjoy the very best chocolate delicacies such as chocolate spoons, chocolate fondue and chocolate mousse. The menu even includes a real ‘Golddigger’, a glass of champagne containing golden chocolate pearls. In addition to the appealing menu, the Grand Café also offers an enormous selection of special chocolate gift items. Café Chocolat is centrally located in Lounge 1 beyond passport control, and is a joint initiative of HMSHost and Schiphol Group.
Dutch Kitchen Bar & cocKtails
This new catering establishment on Schiphol’s Holland Boulevard is characterized by an outspoken Dutch ambience and a mixture of Dutch folkloric elements (such as the staff’s costumes) and trendsetting techniques in the area of architecture and fashion. Here, departing or arriving travelers can taste authentic Dutch specialties such as such as ‘poffertjes’ or miniature pancakes, ‘kibbeling’ or small chunks of fried battered cod, and croquettes. Everything is prepared exclusively with local, organic products and prepared freshly on the spot in the open kitchen. The crockery of the Dutch Kitchen was designed by Royal Delft, the producer of the world-famous original ‘Dutch blue’ earthenware. Another eye-catching characteristic of the Dutch Kitchen is the fashion show column, displaying creations by prominent Dutch designers. The Dutch Kitchen Bar & Cocktails was designed by HMSHost, world leader in the field of innovative restaurants and shops, in collaboration with international architects Creneau International.
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SCHIPHOL NEWS
HMSHOSt OPENS FIrSt LA PLACE ExPrESS At SCHIPHOL AIrPOrt
PLAzA (bEFOrE PASSPOrt CONtrOL) La Place, part of Vroom & Dreesman, the popular Netherlands department store chain, brings its Express concept to one of the busiest areas of Schiphol. HMSHost’s culinary team will create delightful, fresh dishes made from organic ingredients at La Place Express. As with the recently opened Dutch Kitchen Bar & Cocktails, La Place takes special care to source products and ingredients from local Netherlands producers. The assortment of dining choices includes freshly filled paninis, made from dough which is kneaded and baked on site. Oven fresh viennoiseries, and a wide variety of fruit and vegetable juices, organic iced teas, lemonades and vitamin waters are also available. Customers can buy salads and fresh meals from La Place Express 24 hours a day as well as dine on the spot, or take the meal home or to the office. From its Schiphol Plaza location in advance of passport control, the new quick service restaurant is accessible to everyone—from travelers to meeters & greeters, and airport staff.
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AIrPOrt LIbrAry
Since late August Schiphol boasts a permanent library. And even though their claim that they are the world’s first airport to have a library is not entirely true – Nashville, Tennessee, US, was the first, way back in 1962! – what they are presenting here can certainly be called unique in the world. Travelers who are transferring or who simply have a little spare time, can read books here in 29 languages, listen to music and watch movies. There are translations of books by Dutch authors as well as books on Dutch architecture, visual art and photography. Borrowing books is not possible – they are an airport, after all! – but you can read as long and as much as you like. The library is obviously meant as a cultural visiting card of Holland, and for those who wish to get a taste of Dutch culture in a short time, this is an ideal spot. Travelers can watch short films on Dutch national heritage, from the Delta Works and Dutch Design to Anne Frank and the Amsterdam canal belt. One can also browse through photo books on the Netherlands and download music by Dutch artists. The Airport Library is located behind passport control on Holland Boulevard, the connecting corridor between the E and the F gate, and is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
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On Holland Boulevard, there is also an auxiliary branch of the Rijksmuseum. So, before or after your chocolate and/or Bols genever, go and look at some magnificent paintings. This winter, until March 21, there is an exhibition of Dutch winter landscapes: DUTCH WINTERS. The changing of the seasons is one of the oldest themes in Western European art, with the winter undergoing nature’s most spectacular metamorphosis. Several works from the Rijksmuseum collection present an exceedingly varied and sublime picture of winter. The 17th century ice scenes by Hendrick Avercamp from the Rijksmuseum collection are considered to be among the most famous examples of winter landscapes. Undoubtedly, the Enjoying the Ice on exhibition at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schiphol is an icon of its genre. Winter landscape by Barend Koekoek represents the romantic period of the 19th century. The winter scene of Two Girls in the Snow by Isaac Israels and, serves as the perfect finale for the winter landscape genre. From the intervening period, we encounter works by great masters such as Jacob van Ruisdael. The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schiphol, Holland Boulevard, in the area beyond passport control between Piers E and F. The museum is open daily from 07.00 until 20.00, and access is free of charge. It houses a permanent exhibition of ten works from the Rijksmuseum collection by Dutch masters from the Golden Age and a temporary exhibition is also displayed three times a year. There is also a Rijksmuseum Shop.
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