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BAIXA/Ign_re Store

Shop minimalist furniture and globally inspired bijouterie at this shared flagship store for jewellery brand Baixa and design studio Ign_re. The former’s surprisingly affordable gold-plated and gold-filled creations exude contemporary cool (earrings from €29), while the latter’s minimalist mirrors, geometric side tables (€249) and clean-lined bar stools promise to make you ‘stay horny’ for Dutch design.

DE CLERCQSTRAAT 78

BAIXAJEWELRY.COM

IGNOREAMSTERDAM.COM

Following a pop-up, Salvo Lioniello recently opened a permanent shop of Salvo Bakehouse, with his Italian pastries such as bomboloni (pictured) and maritozzi.

TWEEDE HUGO DE GROOTSTRAAT 9-11, SALVOBAKEHOUSE.COM

Hannie Dankbaarpassage

Hand-painted animal aquarelles make for original gifts (40 × 80 cm flamingo/parrot wall sticker €33.95 at Mies to Go).

Part of the De Hallen cultural centre, this partially covered street is home to shops such as Gathershop, Denim City and The Maker Store with handcrafted fashion, art and objects with a story. But you’ll also find a bike shop, kids photographer, affordable hairdressing salon and the popular Foodhallen here.

HANNIE DANKBAARPASSAGE 6, MIESTOGO.COM

The Maker Market

De Hallen is a fantastic cultural complex housed in a converted tram depot that’s had something of a facelift. Inside, is a trendy boutique hotel, the largest independent cinema in the Netherlands, and an indoor food court packed with dozens of pop-up eateries for dim sum, fried chicken, pho, tacos and more. Every month, Amsterdam-based artisans are also invited to The Maker Market, where they present their wares to those looking for unique, made-in-Amsterdam items. Discover stands and displays of clothing and accessories, bicycles and furniture, books, prints and other knick-knacks and trinkets to gift or keep for yourself. And, if you missed The Maker Market, you can still stop by The Maker Store from Tuesday through Sunday to browse their collection.

HANNIE DANKBAARPASSAGE 47, THEMAKERSTORE.NL

Pass by cool and minimalistic Borisov for lunch, drinks, dance parties, or a coffee during the day.

RIGAKADE 10, BORISOV.AMSTERDAM

In just a few years, the former wood port of Houthavens has transformed into a climateneutral residential enclave. Inevitably, this has attracted a wealth of food and drink hotspots often with breathtaking river views.