B&B Magazine 04/2016

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WINTER 2016

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Welcome to Amsterdam

1. In 1850, 30% of the

population in Amsterdam lived by begging.

10 things you need to know 2. The water in the

3. In Amsterdam, people on

4. Amsterdam is the capital

5. Anne Frank’s diary was

6.The amount of locals who

7. The University of Amsterdam has its origins in the Athenaeum Illustre (1632) and, with over 30.000 students, over 5.000 employees and an annual budget of 600 million euros, is one of the largest general research universities in Europe.

8. A quarter of Amsterdam happens to be below sea level. 50 per cent of its land lies merely one metre above sea level. At its lowest point, the city is 6.7 metres below sea level.

9. Tourists from Germany and Belgium often stay in holiday parks, camping sites and along the coast. Tourists from Belgium also often spend the night in inland accommodations. UK tourists opt for hotels and Airbnb locations in Amsterdam.

10. From 2017, homeowners in Amsterdam will only be able to sell time in their place for 60 days in a calendar year.

Amsterdam canals is so clean that Artis Zoo gives its elephants pure drinking water straight from the canals.

translated to 70 different languages and published in over 60 countries.

low income can take their pet to the vet for free once a year.

smoke weed on a regular basis is 5%.

of The Netherlands, but the government of The Netherlands is not seated in Amsterdam, but in The Hague.

Eat

like a local

If you’re looking for the ‘real’ Amsterdam and want to avoid the tourist traps, then look no further. Here are our top ten tips for dining from insider’s Amsterdam.

1 GRACELAND BAR-B-Q Jan van Galenstraat 8 Serving traditional American smoky cuisine coupled with classic sides and dessert. Graceland Bar-B-Q can smoke meat, fish, cheese, oysters, veggies and a whole lot more. All breads, desserts, pickles, sauces and sides are made daily in house.

2 CHINA SI CHUAN KITCHEN Warmoesstraat 17 Each Chinese province has its own recipes. The following Chinese proverb sounds promising: ‘China is the land of food and Sichuan is the country of flavor’.

This restaurant is famous for its spicy cuisine, starring Sichuan pepper in the lead. The extensive menu is a wonderful expedition through the Chinese culinary heritage.

3 DUM DUM PALACE Zeedijk 37 Succulent chicken, beef stew over fries with a crazy good sauce, spicy pork that just tastes excellent, crispy shrimp, and a delicious whiskey sour. All the cooks and waiters are very friendly. This restaurant feels like a family place.

4 BO-NAM Lange Leidsedwarsstraat 53-59 Authentic Vietnamese cuisine with matching wines. The shrimps are great and we also recommend the sashimi, the pulled chicken sandwich or the desserts.

Nice vibe, lovely decor, and great staff.

5 HET WARENHUIS Haarlemmerstraat 65 French international cuisine for all tastes and styles. A selection of colorful small dishes, salads and sandwiches is served. We recommend to share your bites together. And if you don’t like to share: order a pulled lamb burger with fries for yourself.

6 HAPPYHAPPYJOYJOY Oostelijke Handelskade 4 At this place you will find everything that makes you happy in Asia. This restaurant is a cheerful collection of colors and typical Asian flavors. The playful, organized eclectic chaos is inspired by the typical Asian local markets and busy streets and it will make you feel like you’re right in the middle of it all.

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7 LUCKY HOUSE Willemsstraat 22 One of the best Chinese food places in town. Top notch food and very busy with locals queuing up for take away. Very fresh ingredients and unlike so many Chinese food restaurants that serve meals with sauces that are too heavy, Lucky House keeps flavors fresh and light so that the seasonings enhance the taste of your food.

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8 BLUE BOY Spuistraat 3-G-H In a monumental warehouse in the very heart of Amsterdam you can now find this informal restaurant, serving a range of delicate dishes with international allure and gastronomic character. The seasonal menu changes monthly, giving you the opportunity to re-discover Blue Boy’s kitchen at every visit.

9 MEATLESS DISTRICT Bilderdijkstraat 65-67 A great choice for vegetarians.

They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and their fare is on the lighter side: soups, salads, sandwiches, quesadillas and homemade falafel. Definitely a new hotspot that even meat lovers don’t want to miss.

10 THE ROAST ROOM Europaplein 2 Surrounded by the craftsmanship, open kitchens with beech ovens and the classically designed interior, you can enjoy the best cuts of meat, burgers, charcuterie and sausages from the restaurant’s own butchery.

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De Pizzabakkers Pizza & Prosecco

Antipasti Olive al forno

3,00

De Pizzabakkers | De Pijp 1e Sweelinckstraat 16hs 1073 CM Amsterdam 020-7527850

Pizza

oven roasted olives & almonds

Antipasti misti

plate of Italian delicacies

Antipasti misti per due plate of Italian delicacies for two

Burrata con peperonata

burrata served with ovenroasted bell pepper, capers and Taggiasca black olives Burrata is mozzarella filled with cream

Bruschette

Focaccia Romana

focaccia with sea salt and rosemary Our bresaola, prosciutto and salami are specially imported from Tuscany for De Pizzabakkers.

Pizza Margherita

tomato, mozzarella, basil Or order the deluxe version of this classic: Margherita Burrata tomato, mozzarella, basil, burrata Burrata is mozzarella filled with cream.

We do not bake the burrata to retain the delicate texture and flavours

Salami finocchiona

mozzarella, baked cremini mushrooms, pancetta, onion marmelade, fontina cheese, parsley This is a white pizza without tomato. The pancetta is covered with 3 types of black pepper

12,50

Tartufo

12,50

Coppa di Parma

12,75

tomato, mozzarella, thinly sliced coppa, fresh cherry tomatoes, rocket, pecorino 3,50 Coppa is cured pork shoulder, based on a traditional recipe. It is tender and slightly sweet.

We do not bake the coppa to retain the delicate texture and flavours

Prosciutto

13,00

New: Campagnola

11,00

Caprese

11,75

Spinaci

11,75

tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma DOP, mozzarella di buffala This prosciutto takes at least one year to mature.

While maturing, the ham is marinated in wine and herbs. We do not bake the prosciutto and the mozzarella di buffala to retain the delicate texture and flavours

tomato, mozzarella, gorgonzola, artichoke, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled zucchini, basil 7,75 No cheese? This pizza tastes very good without, we add Taggiasca black olives to make is extra savoury 10,95

tomato, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, homemade green pesto, mozzarella di buffala We do not bake the mozzarella di buffala to retain the delicate texture and flavours 8,75

8,95

tomato, mozzarella, Taggiasca black olives, capers, anchovies

Funghi & pancetta

Da Noi

mozzarella, boiled egg, ham, truffle cream 7,50 This is a white pizza without tomato

tomato, mozzarella, fennel salami from Tuscany

Napoletana

11,75

our signature pizza with mozzarella, bell pepper 8,50 cream sauce, grilled bell pepper, chopped Italian sausage, pecorino

6 crispy bruschette with varying toppings Vegetarian options available Good with all antipasti:

Trentina

7,50 tomato, mozzarella, pancetta, mascarpone, rocket The pancetta from San Miniato is covered with 3 types of black pepper 12,50

tomato, mozzarella, spinach, glazed balsamic onions, goat cheese, pine nuts

Pizza of the month 11,50

Each month a pizza inspired by seasonal ingredients, see the blackboard = vegetarian = we top these pizzas with fresh ingredients after baking

Eat

with a local

At De Pizzabakkers De Pijp you can order the best wood fired oven pizza in town, combined with prosecco and Italian beer in a relaxed atmosphere.

Sheralyn from Suriname meets Amsterdam citizen Lucas.

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Age: 18 y/o From: Paramaribo, Suriname

Lucas

Age: 21 y/o From: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Where are you from?

Sheralyn: ‘I’m from Suriname, but a few months ago I came here for work.

I’m a professional dancer.’

Lucas: ‘I live in Amsterdam.

I was born and raised in the city centre and I’m pretty sure I will never ever leave this town.’

What are your favorite spots in Amsterdam?

Sheralyn: ‘I really like the IJ-Hallen. I love this flea market where you can meet a lot of creative people.’

Lucas: ‘I love Disco Dolly.

It’s such a great place to hang out.’

What’s your first impression of De Pizzabakkers De Pijp?

Sheralyn: ‘It’s awesome.

The staff is so great and helpful.’

Lucas: ‘And I really like the interior. I’ll come back soon for eat-in or take-out.’

By the way, how is your dinner so far?

Sheralyn: ‘My pizza prosciutto is really a-m-a-z-i-n-g. The pizza crust is thin and crispy and the ingredients are so fresh.’

Lucas: ‘Best pizza ever! I had a Pizza Da Noi with pepper cream sauce, mozzarella, roasted peppers, Italian sausage and it’s lovely. I think I’ll order another one for my roommate!’

DE PIZZABAKKERS DE PIJP Eerste Sweelinckstraat 16.

Open: Sunday till Thursday from 17:00 - 22:00

Friday & Saturday from 17:00 - 23:00.

Don’t hesitate to try this amazing restaurant.

Call +31 20 752 7850 or go to depizzabakkers.nl to make a reservation.

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Knits

For your inspiration A Knitwear collection, including accessoires. Each and every design has a unique touch, is comfortable to wear and design and production takes place in the atelier in Amsterdam.

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Meet

Vincent

Step into Van Gogh’s world! Discover the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum. Avoid queuing, book your tickets online in advance: tickets.vangoghmuseum.com.

Van Gogh viewed The Potato Eaters as his masterpiece. He selected a difficult composition in order to demonstrate that he was well on his way to becoming an accomplished figure artist. He wanted the painting to reflect the tough reality of peasant life.

In May 1888, Van Gogh rented four rooms in this yellow building on the corner of a street in Arles. He planned to create an artists’ house, where like-minded painters could live and work together. We know this work as The Yellow House, but Vincent actually named it The Street.

39 of Vincent van Gogh’s self-portraits have stood the test of time, both paintings and drawings. He created the majority of these works in Paris, where he practiced using new, lighter colours and alternative painting techniques.

Self-portrait as a Painter was the last work that Van Gogh completed in Paris.

The Bedroom depicts Vincent’s bedroom in The Yellow House. He furnished the room himself, using simple furniture and hanging his own work on the wall. The rear wall appears to be slanted, although this was not a mistake on Van Gogh’s part.

Vincent painted Almond Blossom for his newly-born nephew, Vincent Willem. It was one of his favourite subjects: large blossoming branches against a blue sky.

Almond trees come into flower early in spring, making them a symbol of new life.

Van Gogh’s Sunflowers are amongst his most renowned paintings. He painted a total of five large canvases of sunflowers in a vase, using three shades of yellow ‘and nothing else’.

With these works, Vincent demonstrated that it was possible to create an image using numerous shades of a single colour without losing expressiveness.

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AMSTERDAM ART

Hidden treasures

The best hidden art and culture gems in Amsterdam? We selected the city’s best finds for an inspirational rush.

1 SELF-PORTRAIT

Even as an inexperienced young artist, Rembrandt did not shy away from experimenting. Here the light glances along his right cheek, while the rest of his face is veiled in shadow. It takes a while to realize that the artist is gazing intently out at us. Using the butt end of his brush, Rembrandt made scratches in the still wet paint to accentuate the curls of his tousled hair.

Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn Where to see: Rijksmuseum

2 SELF-PORTRAIT

To make this small bust – it is half life-size – the sculptor had to resort to all kinds of tricks with a mirror. Van der Schardt did not portray himself frontally, but with his head turned sideways, as if to avoid looking at the viewer. The nude upper torso alludes to sculpture from Classical antiquity.

Artist: Johan Gregor van der Schardt Where to see: Rijksmuseum

3 ROSY-FINGERED DAWN AT LOUISE POINT

This work refers to one of Willem de Kooning’s favourite places in Long Island, New York. During his period in Long Island, De Kooning rode his bike daily to Louse Point where he observed the water. In this abstract portrayal of a landscape De Kooning was driven by intuition and memory. The artist’s use of pink is reminiscent of flesh and brings to mind his statement: ‘The landscape is in the Woman and there is Woman in the landscape’. This was De Kooning’s first painting to be acquired by a European museum.

Artist: Willem de Kooning Where to see: Stedelijk Museum 10

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M S EU P LLEIN MUUS E UM MP E IN AM AMSSTTEERRDDAAMM

TICKETS: Adults €12,50 / Students €10,- / Under 16 €7,50 / Under 6 Free / Audio Tour €2,50 TICKETS: Adults €12,50 / Students €10,- / Under 16 €7,50 / Under 6 Free / Audio Tour €2,50 Modern Contemporary Museum, Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam. OPEN NOW! EVERYDAY 10.00 -18.00 Modern Contemporary Museum, Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam. OPEN NOW! EVERYDAY 10.00 -18.00

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SAIL THROUGH HISTORY at the National Maritime museum FREE AUDIO TOURS IN 11 LANGUAGES

Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam

WWW.HETSCHEEPVAARTMUSEUM.NL

AMSTERDAM ART

Hidden treasures

The best hidden art and culture gems in Amsterdam? We selected the city’s best finds for an inspirational rush.

4 SKULL OF A SKELETON WITH A BURNING CIGARETTE

Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette was probably painted in the winter of 1885–86 as a humorous comment on conservative academic practices, before painting live human models, the academic routine would have included studies of skeletons, to develop an understanding of human anatomy - an assumption based on the fact that Van Gogh was in Antwerp at that time, attending classes at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, classes he would later say were boring and taught him nothing.

Artist: Vincent van Gogh Where to see: Van Gogh Museum

5 WOODEN GIANT

Amsterdam’s world famous 350-year-old wooden giant. This statue was made around 1650, to a design by Albert Jansz. Vinckenbrinck. He can turn his head while his eyes are rolling. In 1862, the city of Amsterdam bought the statues of the sworn enemies. Since then, it draws the attention of young and old, locals and foreigners.

Artist: Albert Jansz Vincenbrinck Where to see: Amsterdam Museum

6 OUTSIDER ART MUSEUM

Located in the Hermitage Amsterdam, the Outsider Art Museum (OAM) is the only museum in the Netherlands to display acclaimed works by leading Dutch and international outsider artists.

Address: Amstel 51

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Rembrandt’s First Paintings:

THE FOUR SENSES Rembrandt’s earliest known paintings, The Four Senses, a set of four small panels representing sight, hearing, touch and smell, can be seen in the Rembrandt House Museum from 1 December 2016 to 12 February 2017.

REMBRANDT HOUSE | JODENBREESTRAAT 4 | REMBRANDTHUIS.NL

Rembrandt (1606-1669), The Spectacles Seller (Sight), c. 1624, oil on panel, 21 x 17.8 cm, Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden

Rembrandt very probably painted these works as part of a complete set of the five senses, but so far no trace has been found of Taste, the fifth sense. For a long time only three of the panels in the set were known, but the fourth – Smell – surfaced at a sale in New Jersey last year. The French art dealer who discovered it sold it on to the New York collector Thomas Kaplan. After restoration, this spectacular find was presented at last year’s TEFAF in Maastricht. It is the first

Rembrandt (1606-1669), The Three Singers (Hearing), c. 1624, oil on panel, 21.6 x 17.6 cm, The Leiden Collection, New York

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time the four small panels have been brought together in the Netherlands and – fittingly – in Rembrandt’s former home.

The three works owned by Kaplan were shown for the first time last summer in The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. At present the four senses can be seen at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. After the show in the Rembrandt House, the works will travel to Musée du Louvre in Paris.

Rembrandt (1606-1669), The Operation (Touch), c. 1624, oil on panel, 21.5 x 17.7 cm, The Leiden Collection, New York

Rembrandt (1606-1669), The Unconscious Patient (Smell), c. 1624, oil on panel, 31.7 x 25.4 cm, The Leiden Collection, New York

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thE fun you can havE with bananas! thE hot waitrEssEs will kEEp your GlassEs full. upstairs you’ll find thE bananEn club. trEat yoursElf to a lapdancE, hanG out with friEnds or cElEbratE a bachElor, bachElorEttE party.

Open 7 days a week 8pm-2am, Fri-Sat to 3am Oudezijds Achterburgwal 37

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Open 7 days a week 7pm-2am, Fri-Sat to 3am Oudezijds Achterburgwal 106-108

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Winter

In Amsterdam

Watch out for Dutch musician Gerson Main (30), who is well-known in The Netherlands as ‘the boy with the winter hat’. And he is completely ready to beat a cold winter in Amsterdam!

MY HAT BRINGS ME

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EVERYWHERE. IF I DON’T WEAR IT, PEOPLE HARDLY RECOGNIZE ME!’ HOLLAND GIFT SHOP Holland Gift Shop proudly and strongly support Dutch brands and products manufactured locally in the Netherlands. Their mission?

Inspire people all over the world with creative and high quality souvenir gifts from the Netherlands and make online shopping in the Holland Gift Shop an enjoyable and convenient experience.

The wide collection Dutch souvenirs and Amsterdam souvenirs at Holland Gift Shop include high quality Amsterdam T-shirts (cannabis T-shirts) and original Amsterdam caps and Amsterdam winter hats, Delfts Blauw and Miffy gifts. Check hollandgiftshop.com

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WINTER IN AMSTERDAM Though average temperature in winter in Amsterdam rarely drops below 0ºC (32ºF), the chilling Amsterdam wind can make it feel like you have just undertaken a journey to the plains of Alaska. Winter in The Netherlands can feel very cold because there is always a lot of wind in Amsterdam. Prepare for winter in Amsterdam by dressing up warm, with gloves, a woolen hat and keep eating Dutch traditional winter food like hutspot en pea soup.

IF THE TEMPERATURE IS LESS THAN MY AGE, I DON’T GET

OUT OF BED!’

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Wasserette Nieuwmarkt Happiness is getting your laundry done!

Do you need to wash and dry your clothes? Keep calm and let Wasserette Nieuwmarkt take care of your clothes.

Laundromat Washing and drying with or without folding or ironing.

Dry cleaning Various clothing.

Cleanse UGG treatment and carpet cleaning included Clothing repairs Fix that gaping blouse!

wasserettenieuwmarkt.nl OPENING HOURS: Monday 8am-18am Tuesday 8am-18am Wednesday 8am-18am Thursday 8am-18am Friday 8am-18am Saturday 9am-18am Sunday closed

Wasserette Nieuwmarkt 020-6241841 / 06-10878342 Monnikenstraat 8 1012 BP Amsterdam

RECIPE

Dutch

Kale hash

A very popular winter dish in The Netherlands: ‘stamppot boerenkool’, or mashed potatoes with kale and smoked sausage. It’s inexpensive and easy to make!

INGREDIENTS

✔ 500 tot 600 gram (8 1/2 to 10 cups)

chopped kale ✔ 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) potatoes ✔ 50 gram/3 tbsp. lard or butter ✔ 1 smoked sausage (or several Frankfurters) ✔ 2 onions ✔ 100 to 150 gram (1/2 to 2/3 cup) bacon,

chopped ✔ 1 meat stock cube ✔ freshly ground black pepper to taste ✔ salt (optional, lard, bacon and stock cube

also contain salt, so taste first) ✔ 2 tbsp. white vinegar

Peel the potatoes, cut large ones in half, so that all potatoes are about the same size. Put in a large pan and add as much water as needed to just submerge the potatoes. Add the stock cube. Put the kale on top of the potatoes, and the rookworst on top of the kale. Cover with a lid, bring to the boil and then lower the fire. Let simmer for about twenty minutes, Prick the potatoes with a fork to see if they’re done. As soon as the potatoes and kale are cooking,

start with the bacon and onions.

Heat the bacon in a thick-bottomed skillet. You don’t need to add any fat, but a spoonful of lard of butter won’t hurt. When the bacon fat has melted, add the onions and lower the heat. Stir occasionally, and keep covered. Braise for fifteen minutes.

The onions will caramelize, the bacon won’t burn. If you’d like to have browner onions and crispier bacon, remove the cover for the last minutes and raise the heat.

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The parka With their three big pillars in mind – simple design, great quality and honest production – Teym creates your new favourites. For The Parka, an entire year was devoted to finding the best fabrics Italy had to offer and going on numerous cycling trips through thunderstorms to test the prototype’s water resistance. Visit Teym’s showroom and store at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 256-1 or shop online.

€ 380,- | teym.us

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SOUVENIRS

HEINEKEN EXPERIENCE The Heineken Experience is a self guided tour of approximately 1,5 hours.

You can go in any time during opening hours and the staff will tell you all about the beer along the way! You’ll find the Heineken Experience on Stadhouderskade 78. www.heinekenexperience.com | € 16,-

TULIPS FROM AMSTERDAM

An ode to our roots!

This colourful suit from Opposuits will make wallflowers bloom, look good in any season and doesn’t need any watering. Available in every fancy party shop and online. www.opposuits.nl | € 74,95

AMSTERDAM MEMORY GAME This memory game is devoted to images of Amsterdam. Try and find matching pairs of typical Amsterdam bridges, streets, ladies behind red light windows, houses, architectural details, canal boats, kitsch Amsterdam souvenirs, bikes and shop windows. www.bispublishers.com | € 12,-

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love

from Amsterdam

SECRET MYSTERIES IN AMSTERDAM FOR NINTENDO 3DS

Set in the early 1920’s, Secret Mysteries in Amsterdam is a hidden object / puzzle adventure game which sees you tasked with unearthing the identity of a serial killer. Your journey starts in the Vondelpark and will take you to several other famous locations in Amsterdam.

Collect evidence and catch the killer. www.nintendo.nl | € 11,99

BICYCLE RACE! Rain and bicycles: that’s typical Dutch. So when you are riding your bike, everything is safe with these Amsterdam bicycle bags form Clarijs. It’s made of the same fabric trucks use.

DUTCH PLAYGROUND Very strong and last a lifetime.

Usually childeren love tree houses, but what about www.clarijs-fietstassen.nl | € 69,95 this lovely canal house? It’s a little expensive, but that’s quite normal for a canal house. www.ikenik.nl | € 1.049,95

SPORTS

GAME!

Enjoy the

The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory! Wanna stay warm during the winter?

This one is for all the sports enthusiasts out there…

1 ICE SKATING

No skills when it comes to ice skating? The Jaap Eden ice skating rink is Amsterdam’s largest and best-known ice skating centre, with an outdoor 400-metre rink (open to March), an indoor rink, and a beginner’s corner.

Jaap Eden ice rink, Radioweg 64, www.jaapeden.nl

2 TENNIS

Tennis school Felix Kaplan was founded in 1979 and can be rightly called the oldest of Amsterdam. Former Lithuanian champion and Davis Cup player Felix produced countless high level players and Dutch national champions. Using tennis video analysis will not only allow you to clearly identify areas that can be improved in your tennis game, but also show you how to correct them. You can attend his indoor classes as a drop-in almost every day of the week.

TV Osdorp, Han Hollanderlaan 1 www.kaplanetics.com

3 GYM

Key to the Vondelgym experience is variety in training under supervision of professional trainers. Clinics, classes and one on one personal training are run on a daily basis. A gym with the atmosphere of a sports club where you can join classes in CrossFit, Running, Heavy bag workouts, Fitness, Yoga/Mobility, Bootcamp and Vondelfysio (physiotherapy). If you feel the need for more personal attention, the trainers can be booked for one on one sessions.

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‘THE

SCORE NEVER INTERESTED ME, ONLY

THE GAME.’ (Mae West)

#AMSTERDAM

Everybody loves

Amsterdam!

‘I’m loving Amsterdam!

And #fauxfur.’ @arianagrande

‘Amsterdam is such a beautiful city. Especially that time when I visit it before my wedding, if you know what I mean.’ @kevinhart4real ‘Amsterdam. Is.crazy! If you ever go, a trip with a canalboat is a must.’ @realleadelaria

‘I’m so in love with this gorgeous city.’ #amsterdamlove’ @adoredelano

‘Iceskating on Museumsquare was really a blast!’ @adamlambert

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WISH LIST

Awesome Airbnb

An old railway cottage, a spectacular house boat and a crane hotel are among the coolest Airbnb places to rent in Amsterdam.

STUDIO ON SPECTACULAR HOUSEBOAT The nautical boutique style studio is situated in the bow of houseboat ‘Tasmania’. It has underfloor heating and is cosy and warm in the wintertime. From the bed, you can look at the stars or the full moon. € 129,-

THE OLD RAILWAY COTTAGE This old railway cottage is partly made of glass, so that it’s like you’re sleeping outside. It’s located in the forest, but it is also near the beach and Amsterdam. € 425,-

FARALDA CRANE HOTEL AMSTERDAM Most romantique suites in Amsterdam with Spa Pool on top of a monumental Crane. € 1.344,-

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BEST IN TOWN

FRESHLY

Squeezed

Here’s our selection of our favorite juice bars in Amsterdam!

LA FRUTERIA Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 141 Fruit juices, veggie juices, smoothies, and several detox juices like wheatgrass and more.

Homemade crepes and waffles with a variety of toppings, fruit and more.

Something healthy and something tasty.

DR. BLEND Herenstraat 23 At Dr. Blend you can find the most delicious and healthiest smoothies, juices, serve the tastiest wraps, sandwiches, salads, yoghurt and many more, made with the greatest passion and care.

JAY’S JUICES Haarlemmerstraat 14 Jay’s Juices has a great selection of juice combinations to suit any mood or hangover. Try the Mr. Cool: a mix of orange, grapefruit and lemon or the Red Devil with hot chiles, tomato, celery and carrot.

JUICE TO BOOST Reguliersdwarsstraat 121 Great place for affordable coldpressed juices, smoothies, Acai bowls and booster Shots. Take a powershot if you dare, it will not let you down.

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ROOTS Heisteeg 8 A healthy take-away restaurant that serves food that your body loves.

Everything is pure, organic, clean and selfmade. There is something for everyone and for every moment of the day. Order the Roots 5, red and pretty. Vitamin C will help you get through these coulder days.

BLENDBAR Prinsengracht 502 Freshly squeezed juice from vegetables and/- or fruits, perfect with a sandwich for lunch or as a healthy beverage to increase energy and attack your thirst.

THE COLD PRESSED JUICERY Herengracht 245 Eat in or take away any of the delicious juices, smoothies and food. Try the 1, 3, or 5 day juice cleanse for an energy burst and to clear the body and mind. All of the products are made with only the best organic and locally grown ingredients.

JUICE&SALAD Oostenburgergracht 185 The first salad bar in Amsterdam that brings its own products from the farm to the city center.

You will find the tastiest and healthiest vegetable and fruit juices, lunch and salads, sandwiches, delicious healthy breakfasts and more.

LITE/DARK Utrechtsestraat 22 Urban food is healthy, fresh and energizing. It fulfills all your body’s needs to perform best in a fast moving urban environment.

Urban food also fits a lifestyle in which your lite and dark sides are balanced, as to enjoy the ultimate quality of life.

JUICEBROTHERS Van Woustraat 151 Using organic fruits and vegetables and other natural ingredients, JuiceBrothers creates the tastiest, healthiest recipes you can imagine.

These immunity-boosting, antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory blends nourish and promote overall well-being.

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QUIZ 1

THIS GIRL IS NOT ONLY VERY BEAUTIFUL, BUT SHE’S ALSO FAMOUS IN HOLLAND. WHAT IS HER PROFESSION? A She’s a model B She’s an actress and television host C She is a ballet dancer D She rules as Holland’s most popular royal

(Photo RTL/William Rutten)

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WHAT’S THE AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN AMSTERDAM IN DECEMBER, JANUARY AND FEBRUARY? A -10 ℃ / 14 °F B 0 ℃ / 32 °F C 6 ℃ / 42,8 °F D 15 ℃ / 59 °F

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AND WHAT’S THE AVERAGE RAINFALL IN AMSTERDAM IN THESE MONTHS? A 10 mm B 20 mm C 40 mm D 60 mm

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HOW MANY SUBWAY RESTAURANTS ARE LOCATED IN AMSTERDAM? A 10 B 15 C 20 D 25

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HOW MANY NIGHTS A YEAR TYPICAL AMSTERDAM AIRBNB HOSTS HAVE GUESTS? A 14 B 28 C 45 D 60

FUN & PLAY

WHICH CELEBRITY BOUGHT AMSTERDAM’S MOST EXPENSIVE APARTMENT FOR € 24.5 MILLION THIS YEAR? A Brad Pitt B Kim Kardashian C Beyoncé Knowles D Justin Bieber

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WHAT’S THE FIRST NAME OF THE HEIR APPARENT TO THE THRONE OF THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS? A Amalia B Alexia C Ariane D Eloise

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HOW MANY TIMES AFC AJAX WON THE EUROPEAN CUP/ CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TITLE? A1 B 2 C 3 D 4

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THE NUMBER OF WHICH TOURISTS COMING TO THE NETHERLANDS SOARED BY ONE-THIRD LAST YEAR? A Chinese B Russian C British D Turkish

Greetings from Amsterdam CHECK YOUR ANSWERS! (1B, 2C, 3D, 4A, 5B, 6D, 7A, 8D, 9C, 10A)

WHAT ANIMAL ARTIS ZOO WELCOMED AS A BRAND NEW RESIDENT IN NOVEMBER? A Gorilla B Elephant C Giraffe D Dolphin

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Amsterdam Essential

While working in the Middle East as a dialogue facilitator, Debra Barraud discovers the vital importance of dialogue and the power of story telling. After returning to Amsterdam Debra, inspired by Humans of New York and Humans of Tel Aviv, decides to create Humans of Amsterdam. After four years of hard work the blog counts over 400.000 loyal online fol- lowers world wide. The photographs are intimate and spontaneous portraits of men, women and children in the city of Amsterdam, humans in all their diversity.

Some of them born and raised in Amsterdam, others merely visiting but in total they pay a warm tribute to an international city with an effervescent energy. Filled with so many photos and stories this book is an exceptional and warm portrait of Amsterdam. From cover to cover Humans of Amsterdam is beautiful, challenging and moving.

Available via www.humansofamsterdam.nl

COLOPHON B&B Magazine Haarlemmerdijk 73-1 1013 KC Amsterdam +31 (20) 7705211 info@mokummagazine.nl

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EDITOR IN CHIEF Martijn van Stuyvenberg

ART DIRECTION Evelyne Dielen

PRINTER Printerface, Leiderdorp

EDITORS Robert Plat Martijn van Stuyvenberg James McDonald

MARKETING & SALES Remco Buma remco@mokum magazine.nl

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