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THE DUTCH CAPITAL IS... BIKE CITY THERE ARE MORE BICYCLES IN AMSTERDAM THAN THERE ARE INHABITANTS

30 LARGEST STEAM ENGINE A PUMPING STATION – NOW A MUSEUM – THAT TURNED LAND INTO WATER

36 DUTCH RESISTANCE INDIVIDUAL STORIES ON HOW THE DUTCH SURVIVED WORLD WAR II

42 ANNE FRANK FROM HER HIDING PLACE, SHE STILL HAS A VERY POWERFUL STORY TO TELL

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26 HOSPITALITY HOTELS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

46 NEW IN SEASON THE LATEST GADGETS AND FASHION

62 CHEFS IN THE CITY CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS

64 SPECIAL RESTAURANTS AND BARS ENJOY THE VARIETY OF DISHES AMSTERDAM HAS TO OFFER

72 ARTS & CULTURE AMSTERDAM IS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTINGS, THEATRE AND... MUCH MORE

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Okay, yOu’re nOw in amsterdam. yOu’ve prObably seen that peOple mOve arOund in large numbers by bike. yOu might be wOndering hOw that can pOssibly gO well within the rather chaOtic inner city with its labyrinth Of streets, its cars, trams, pedestrians and everything in between.

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Previous pages Where there was once water, there are now bikes – and trams, of course. Yes, even cars.

Page right top Is there anyone who doubts that Amsterdam is a bike city?

Page right below Your bike against the bridge, a flower, and in the background a terrace in Amsterdam. What more can you wish for?

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hy is it that there are more bikes in Amsterdam than there are inhabitants?

Although Amsterdam counted 799,442 inhabitants in January 2014, there were approximately 881,000 bikes. This must mean that the bike is second nature for every Dutch citizen, whether young or old, male or female. the Low Countries Two explanations can be found in the geography of the Netherlands. In the Anglo-Saxon world, the Netherlands and Belgium are referred to as ‘The Low Countries’. The Netherlands is not only a low-lying country (mostly under sea level), but it is also flat. That makes cycling a lot more convenient. Those who have to cycle up a mountain or hill every morning on their way to school, are more likely to use public transport. Hence, the bike is less popular in hilly Belgium.

While public transport accounts for 22 percent of the kilometres covered in the European Union as a whole, in the Netherlands that figure is cut by half: 11 percent.

In city’s such as Amsterdam, approximately 70 percent of all kilometres are covered by bike.

Although public transport in Amsterdam is really well organised, these figures definitely say something about the popularity of the bike: 31 percent of the kilometres covered in the Netherlands is made by bike, in comparison to 7 percent on average in the EU. Another explanation is that the Netherlands is not only flat, but also relatively small and densely populated. The distance between cities and villages is usually not more than 10 kilometres – an ideal cycling distance.

Crowded For a city such as Amsterdam, another contributing factor is simply that it’s crowded. The city owes its existence to the trade of the 17th century. There were no vehicles in the 17th century, at most horse and carriage. There were canals for the boats, though, and they were responsible for Amsterdam’s wealth and prosperity. But in this day and age, the rest of the limited space – the streets lining the canals and everything in between – calls for optimum utilisation. In other words: the car is occasionally used, but the bicycle is the preferred means of transport.

Carrier CyCLes, Cargo bikes As a result, the Netherlands – and especially Amsterdam – knows a variety of bicycles. A carrier cycle (bakfiets), for example, is a bike in which mothers usually bring their children (roofed or unroofed) to school. A cargo bike (vrachtfiets) is a bike used by postal carriers to deliver packages.

If you see this road sign, you know: “I’m on the right path”. That’s also the case if there is such a bike pictured on the path you are on.

Schools arrange their parking lots with bikes in mind: roughly 90 percent of students come to school by bike. Every home has a garage for bikes, though not for the car. Even flats have a bike shed on the ground floor for bicycle storage. simpLy praCtiCaL It’s also interesting to see how the bike erases social statuses amongst the Dutch. Whereas on the motorway a Mercedes Benz driver might find it amusing to pass someone in a Volkswagen, on a bike that difference is almost non-existent. After all, the bike is a practical means of transport: it’s not really made to show off or race with, it just needs to be sturdy – nothing more. Simple.

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ThefT: 55,000 per year Considering the fact that approximately 55,000 bikes are stolen annually in Amsterdam, one must be practical. It is therefore not really smart to by a Rolls Royce of a bicycle. But as a tourist, there’s no need to start panicking. Many residents of Amsterdam use a second bike to travel around the city with and leave their ‘nice’ bike for recreational purposes. This leads other residents to assume that they can temporarily borrow one of the ‘normal’ (largely secondhand) bikes… They’ll put the bike somewhere else again for general use.

Tourists also like to take the bike, especially if the sun shines! They enjoy themselves at a terrace, with their rental bike carelessly parked against a tree (see the yellow bike on the bottom right).

Sightseeing by bike In Amsterdam, sightseeing is also possible on a bike – a group bike, that is. For example, you can explore the Jordaan area with 8 to 15 friends, colleagues or family members on a group bike.

On these special bikes, you have to peddle yourself, but in order to get the most of the city centre, a driver decides which way to go.

The driver will show you the Anne Frank House (see also in this magazine), the canals, a real Jordaan bar or a wonderful courtyard: all interesting places that you may not have noticed otherwise.

If you are in Amsterdam on your own or only with close company, you could book as individual guests. This gives you the opportunity to meet like-minded people.

Whether you book as a group or as an individual, a tailor-made route can always be arranged.

For those of you who would like to have a chat in a bar-like atmosphere, while sightseeing, there are also special ‘beer bike’ tours which take you to the heart of the city, exploring it for an hour or two.

Taking The bike yourself?

Suppose that as a tourist or business hotel guest (why not?), you would like to take the bike.

Should you be forewarned? Yes. Indeed, the bike is a practical means of transport for the residents of Amsterdam. They’re not out ‘sightseeing’, but instead want to get to work as quickly as possible – or to go home. Because cyclists must always commute between cars and lorries, their behaviour is rather assertive. They probably think: I must defend myself, otherwise I’ll be pushed aside. Keep in mind, then, that cyclists do not always observe traffic regulations properly and may sometimes pass you within inches.

To help you on your way as a cyclist, here are five tips to keep in mind: 1. Know where cycling is permitted The city is full of specially designated cycle paths – in total, about 400 kilometres’ worth. They can mainly be found on the right side of the road, are mostly orange/red, and are marked by a white symbol in the shape of a bicycle. An ideal setup, but do bear in mind that there are exceptions, and that this system is not found everywhere. Prudent cycling is therefore strongly advised, especially in the inner city and along the canals. When cycling outside of the specially designated paths, simply go with the flow of the rest of traffic. Usually, large cars or vans will slowly continue behind you until they can find an opportunity to pass.

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1. Business traffic in Amsterdam? By bike!

2. Do remember to lock your bike, if you value taking your own bike on the way back...

2. Watch out for special signs This may sound logical, but there are special road signs for cyclists – how can there not be – which must be observed. If you see a round, blue sign with a white bike, then you’re on the right track: it means that cycling is permitted on that road. In many cases, there are separate traffic lights for cyclists. Their lamps light up in the shape of a bike pictogram. City natives frequently ignore these traffic lights, but as a visitor, it’s probably a good idea for you to obey them.

Trams, cars and pedestrians usually have specially designated traffic lights that don’t always run parallel with each other. There is a system, and the easiest thing for you to do is to stick to it.

3. Look out for tram rails Stay away from tram tracks which have exactly the right width to swallow up a lost bike. Dangerous. If you simply must cross a tram track, make sure you do this with a sharp, preferably perpendicular angle.

And speaking of trams, under all circumstance give them the right of way, whether or not they are coming from the right.

4. Stay out of the way Try to keep up with other cyclists. You can happily bike alongside each other, but make sure that you don’t hold others back. Cycle paths are usually too small for others to pass cycling duos, so cycle behind

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each other, should a rushed Amsterdammer try to pass you. Keep in mind that this rushed Amsterdammer might use his or her bicycle bell. Be prepared for a ‘dingdong’ or ‘ringring’ (even if you’re not on a bike, by the way).

5. Don’t forget to enjoy yourself If you keep the aforementioned tips in mind, Amsterdam is a beautiful city to discover by bike. If possible, rent yourself a two-wheeler. You can do this almost anywhere in the city, especially around Central Station and Leidseplein (Leidse Square). right of way almost every time To emphasise tip number five: In a 2013 episode of the television programme Newsnight, BBC correspondent for the Netherlands Anna Holligan examined the differences between the ease of biking in the Netherlands compared to that in the United Kingdom. In the Netherlands, a helmet is not mandatory, whereas in the UK it is. At a Dutch bicycle dealer, she purchased a helmet that had been lying around the shop for years. The reason? Apparently, Dutch traffic regulations and facilities protect cyclists enough. On roundabouts, for example, a cyclist almost always has right of way (although there are exceptions). Enjoy!

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Celebrating Barbie’s 50th (?) birthday

Different from Queen’s Day?

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This year, the Museum of Bags and Purses will be celebrating the arrival of Barbie in the Netherlands in 1964.

Barbie will celebrate her golden jubilee with the exhibition ‘50 Years of Barbie in the Netherlands’. In the United States, she had already made her appearance in 1959.

The world famous Dutch Queen’s Day, previously celebrated on 30 April, will have a first this year which foreigner visitors can experience with the population of Amsterdam. After the crowning of the new king, WillemAlexander, last year, the Netherlands will celebrate King’s Day for the first time on Saturday, 26 April.

In 2014, the largest, annual Dutch rowing event will take place once again in Amsterdam. This championship of the River Amstel for fours and eights is also known as ‘Head of the River Amstel’.

You will see how the most popular doll ever is a reflection of her time: she keeps up with the latest fashion trends. Barbie began with haute couture, brocade, silk dresses and fur. In five decades she became more and more fashion conscious.

For example, Barbie sported the ‘flower power’ look of the 60s and the glitter disco outfits of the 70s. In the 90s, she even wore designers clothing such as Naf-Naf and Benetton.

On King’s Day, many Amsterdammers love to haggle and bargain, not at all strange, seeing that their city was built on trade. The Vrijmarkt (literally ‘free market’) gives everyone the chance to sell their second-hand goods, thus creating one of the world’s largest flea markets on the streets and parks of Amsterdam. Besides second-hand wares, plenty of food stalls fuel your bargain hunting.

For ‘The Head’ more than 500 participating crews are expected on 22 and 23 March. 4,000 participants will represent rowing Holland. The rowers battle in a large number of divisions, and their ages vary between 15 and 80 years.

Throughout the years, fashion designers such as Donna Karan, Vera Wang and Calvin Klein have created outfits for Barbie’s birthday. Until 4 May, you can celebrate along at the Museum of Bags and Purses.

Furthermore, the city bursts out in royal orange as Amsterdam enjoys the biggest main street party of the year.

It’s a charged atmosphere not to be missed for anyone visiting the city.

‘The Head’ took place for the first time in 1933. That makes it one of the oldest Dutch championships for both beginners and advanced rowers. Women and men row in coxed fours and eights for the same distance of approximately 8 kilometres from Amsterdam to Ouderkerk. The first start is on Sunday at 10.00 hrs in the area of the Nieuwe Amstelbrug (New Amstel Bridge). It will be followed by starts spread out over the entire day until 17.00 hrs.

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HOrTUs BOTAniCUs

Tulip magnificence just around the corner

Yes, also drinking beer!

Most beautiful terrace in Amsterdam

Think of Holland and, as a visitor to Amsterdam, you automatically think of tulips. With millions of tulips in a thousand different varieties, the flower park Keukenhof in the nearby town of Lisse is truly unique.

“All! Or nothing at all!” writes the ambitious brewer and innovator Gerard Adriaan Heineken (1841-1893) to his mother. This statement is typical of the entrepreneur who shortly thereafter – in February 1864, at only 22 years of age – took over a brewery. Just three years later he had a large brewery built on Stadhouderskade.

As a busy visitor to Amsterdam, you can take a break at the gardens of the Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam. There, you can find one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, right in the heart of the city. If you want to admire flowers, smell herbs, look up plant names, or find a nice shady spot on a sunny day, then you’ve come to the right place at Plantage Middenlaan.

This year, the focus of this immense local tulip party will be on Holland itself with exhibitions on the history of the tulip, the 17th century tulip mania in Amsterdam, and modern tulip cultivation. Spectacular features will include a flower mosaic depicting Amsterdam’s canal buildings using 60,000 tulip bulbs.

On Saturday, 3 May, the so-called ‘flower parade’ will visit Keukenhof, passing along the famous ‘Keukenhof Corso Boulevard’. The parade comprises more than 20 floats and over 30 luxury cars abundantly decorated with flowers.

To enjoy the tulip magnificence at the Keukenhof, visit the flower park from 25 March until 18 May of this year. www.keukenhof.nl

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Under Heineken’s leadership, beer production rapidly increased. The exhibition ‘Heineken’s Amsterdam’ at the Stadsarchief Amsterdam (Amsterdam City Archives) shows the growth of the enterprise and of the city of Amsterdam. Heineken emerged as an involved Amsterdammer.

The Hortus is both an intimate garden with an impressive collection of plants and a delightfully welcome flowerfilled breath of fresh air that provides respite from all the noise usually found in a city. A peaceful oasis that invites you to stroll, observe and enjoy.

The exhibition ‘Heineken’s Amsterdam’ held from 7 February until 11 May can be combined with a visit to ‘The Heineken Experience’ – the official Heineken Museum located on Stadhouderskade and boasting multimedia exhibits, brewer’s materials and a tasting bar. Do make sure you reserve before coming.

There is a children’s programme and there are guided tours, but you can also amuse yourself at your own leisure at Hortus. Any which way: a visit to the most beautiful terrace in Amsterdam awaits you, amidst exotic potted plants. Perhaps you’d care for lunch.

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The Dutch going back in history

Visiting a museum for (almost) nothing

Between reality and fantasy

Since 1972, every second Saturday in May has been National Mill Day in the Netherlands. On this day, more than 600 windmills and pumping stations open their doors to the public, also in Amsterdam and in the capital’s immediate surroundings.

In 2014, the National Museum Weekend will be held once again: this year on 5 and 6 April. The Museum Weekend is an annual event in the Netherlands. During this weekend you can visit museums in the Netherlands and Amsterdam with discount and sometimes completely free of charge.

From 9 to18 April, film fanatics will be able to visit the Imagine Film Festival 2014, which will be held this year at EYE, Amsterdam’s new film museum.

For centuries, mills have played an important role in the in the development of the Dutch landscape. Thus, the image of Dutch mills is iconic, even though almost all mills gradually lost their function. Nevertheless, many operating mills can still be admired today. During National Mill Day, visitors can see a mill from the inside. Millers and owners organise all kinds of activities to illustrate that mills are vital, living monuments that deserve to be preserved.

This year, the theme of the Museum Weekend is ‘Catch a Museum’. Each participating museum organises their own unique activity. For example, such an activity can be a separate, temporary photo exhibition with photos from a private collection.

‘Imagine’ will be celebrating its 30th edition this year: the festival started in 1984 at the Amsterdam Alhambra Theatre.

Now taking place over the course of several days, it features international guests and an extensive film programming.

Pumping stations work, much less noticeably, every day and can also be visited during National Mill Day (also: Pumping Stations Day).

The Museum Weekend was held for the first time in 1981. Annually, the weekend attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. The Museum Weekend is organised by the museums affiliated to the Museum Association.

This association also distributes the Dutch Museum Pass.

The literally ‘fantastic’ offering is very diverse and includes all kinds of genre films that explore the boundaries between reality and fantasy. According to visitors, the festival sets itself apart with its great ambiance, a richly diverse offering of genre films, interesting programme elements such as the ‘European Fantastic Shorts’, the masterclass, and the infamous Night of Terror at Pathé Tuschinsk theatre. The festival’s first film has already been known: The Wind Rises, a Japanese ‘anime’ by Hayao Miyazaki.

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Fine gardens with a special flower

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Taking you back to the 17th century

Amsterdam has a special bond with the tulip. That’s why Museum Van Loon, together with garden designer Saskia Albrecht, will be organising the Amsterdam Tulip Days once again in 2014. On 3 and 4 May, 15 (mostly private) gardens will be opening their doors and gates for you.

When talking about Amsterdam, you probably would not think of the city as a city with a casino. However, this city of canals, museums, flowers and bikes certainly enjoys the company of a real casino.

In de Olofspoort is a tasting house located in an authentic building with a beautiful crow-stepped gable in Dutch Renaissance style dating back to 1619.

Upon entering, the interior exudes the warm atmosphere of a 17th century tasting house.

On both days, the tulip will be the focus, in some gardens even based on a theme. With this event, Amsterdam aims to give the tulip a place in its unique city history.

After the introduction of tulip bulbs in the 17th century, the bulbs were sold by Dutch merchants, even before they had a chance to emerge through the ground. Ultimately, progressively higher prices for tulip bulbs were no longer achievable. The ‘tulip bubble’ was a fact. The result: the tulip market crashed, merchants landed in poverty, and the history of the city of Amsterdam was forever linked with the tulip. www.tulpendagenamsterdam.nl

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Holland Casino Amsterdam is located right in the centre of the Leidseplein (Leidse Square) entertainment district.

It offers the complete casino experience with slot machines, video machines, table games and bars & restaurants.

To enter the casino you need a valid passport or ID. The dress code is stylish and well-groomed.

Many locals like to go there to have a drink, perhaps because it is more than just a typical Amsterdam ‘brown’ café.

The surroundings of the tasting house breathe the same 17th century ambiance as the café itself. Amsterdam flourished during this ‘Golden Age’.

The casino is open daily from 12.00 until 03.00 hrs. The restaurant The Brasserie – with an overview of the game tables – is open daily from 17.00 until 02.00 hrs. A futuristic and trendy night club, called The Lido Club, is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 20.00 until 03.00 hrs.

At the tasting house, you can choose from approximately 200 different drinks, mainly special or unique Dutch gins (jenever). Some can also be purchased by the bottle. For groups, fun and educational tastings and cultural tours are organised around Old-Amsterdam. The tasting house can be found on Nieuwebrugsteeg 13.

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More than to see and to be seen

Young mothers with a bakfiets (carrier cYcle) full of children biking to daYcare centres and schools. terrace lovers enjoYing their white wine while practising their favourite sport: to see and to be seen. Young women who look like theY escaped from the cover of vogue, complete with the indispensable louis vuitton bag.

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For starters, if you are interested in architecture, be sure to check out the building at number 57 at the corner of De Lairessestraat. Dating from 1919, the building was originally home to the Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum (Dutch Maritime Museum). The wave motives, which still can be seen on its façade, hint back to the building’s original function. It is now home to Christie’s.

Walking through Cornelis Schuytstraat sometimes makes one feel like walking through the trendy SoHo district in New York – but then of course, on a much smaller scale. Come along to some of the wonderful places this trendy street has to offer!

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1. The place for your perfect vintage find: ByDanie. To have, to hold and to love.

2. Have a bowl of Moët et Chandon Champagne ice cream at the IJsboutique and you’ll be in heaven.

Vintage? ByDanie Let’s start with one of the hottest spots on the street.

Since May 2013, the Dutch celebrity stylist Danie Bles has been running her very own Designer Vintage shop from here. At the boutique, Danie sells her collection of vintage designer pieces, which, according to her, add a unique extra touch to every outfit.

Danie has a huge passion for vintage and regularly visits fashion cities like Paris or Milan in search of special finds. Some unique pieces come from her own clientele or the many Dutch celebrities she styles for TV, film, premieres, photo shoots and other events. If you are lucky, you might get to meet her mother Truce in the store. She will help you find the perfect look.

You can also get customised advice by appointment with one of the ByDanie stylists. They will do their utmost best to help you find your personal, unique vintage item! Every piece has a story to tell.

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Champagne iCe? iJsBoutique A spot for truly ‘cool’ treats is Sammy’s and Pebbles’ IJsboutique, which opened last May. The atmosphere is chic, fresh and upbeat. Besides the best ice cream in Amsterdam, you can also get a proper espresso, scroppinos, ice shakes and even ice macaroons. Secret tip: try the Moët et Chandon champagne ice as a luxury treat.

Sammy and Pebbles believe their boutique is such a big success because they sell fantastic products which are organic and made from the best ingredients. Their cosy terrace on Cornelis Schuytplein (Cornelis Schuyt Square) makes the picture complete. Five stars for the IJsboutique!

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1. Dig in at Le Pain Quotidien. Enjoy a nice brunch, and read your favourite magazine at the reading table.

Brunch? Le Pain Quotidien Going for brunch or an organic snack before starting your shopping? Le Pain Quotidien is the place for an extraordinarily cosy break. The founder of Le Pain Quotidien, the Belgian Alain Coumont, had a very simple vision: bread, hearty and wholesome, with a dense slice and a good crust.

2. A smashing new label: Nikkie.

3. Wearing amazing lingerie makes a woman feel complete. You’ll find that and more at Chiviva.

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Coumont had already learnt about bread as a young child while standing on a chair every Sunday to watch his grandmother bake bread. As a young chef in Brussels, Alain could not find the right bread for his restaurant. Passionate about quality, he returned to his roots and opened a small bakery where he could knead flour, salt and water into the rustic loaves of his childhood. He called his bakery ‘Le Pain Quotidien’. Recently, this great concept has conquered the Netherlands. Check it out for brunch, lunch or coffee, and don’t miss out on getting the cookbook written by the chef himself!

new LaBeL? nikkie The Dutch actress, TV presenter and model Nikkie Plessen has recently been shaking up the fashion industry with her sexy, feminine, young and hip designs. Her label ‘Nikkie’, founded in 2011, is committed to women’s apparel that suits mid- to high-end fashion. It is the fastest growing new fashion label in the Netherlands. Nikkie, the first official brand store, opened its doors in September 2013. If you want to be one of the first to wear her stylish pieces, don’t miss out on a visit to Nikkie! nightwear or Lingerie? chiviva A smashing outfit also needs something inspiring underneath. For pretty lingerie, nightwear, bathing suits and more, you should pay a visit to Chiviva. At the shop, you will find a wide selection of sweet surprises; all items come from the best brands and designers. The vision of this store is to set high standards for lingerie and to match it to

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your individual style. The atmosphere is discrete and comfortable. Personal attention and friendly service are guaranteed.

Brands: La Perla, Lise Charmel, Wolford, Aubade, Marie-Jo, Primma Donna, Marlies Dekkers, Chiarugi, Lejaby.

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1. Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses with golden flowers anyone? Get your fashionable sunglasses at Bril.

2. Great contemporary fashion for men and women at ‘Een’ (1) and ‘Twee’ (2) Amsterdam.

3. Ennu used to have a shop window that made it practically impossible to actually see what they were selling.

Fortunately, that is a thing of the past!

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New SuNglaSSeS? Bril The essential accessory for every season: a new pair of sunglasses. At Bril, you can find a high quality assortment of sunglasses and other eyewear, ranging from highly contemporary designs to classically styled glasses. In a professional yet informal atmosphere, customer service is first and foremost.

Founder Hans Korse aims to bring forth the knowledge and experience he gained while working with optometrists at many different hospitals.

Brands: Celine, Dita, Lancier, Mykita, Barton Perriera, Chanel, Prada, Ray Ban, Dolce & Gabbana, and many more.

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New look? ‘eeN’ aNd ‘Twee’ amSTerdam Adding to the city’s already impressive selection of shopping destinations for men and women, last year Amsterdam welcomed two new shops called ‘Een’ (Dutch for ‘one’, the shop for men) and ‘Twee’ (Dutch for ‘two’, for women). The shops, founded by Aebe Ferilli, provide style-conscious shoppers with an alternative to the other traditional retail outlets by offering them a mix of authenticity and sophistication. With a classic interior and vintage furniture, the shop gives a nod to legacy and tradition.

Brands: Gitman Bros Vintage, Barbour, Yuketen, Filson, Penfield, Custom Made, Furansu, Jardin d’Ecrivains, and many more.

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became a more accessible shop that offers supercool fashion for men and women. One thing is certain: if you have expensive taste (and a large wallet) this is the place for you! There is no such thing as ‘mainstream’ at Ennu.

1. Feel cosy in a new outfit from ‘Zondag’.

2. Get inspired by the amazing flowers at Menno Kroon.

Brands: Ann Demeulemeester, Balenciaga, Balmain, Greg Lauren, Isabel Marant, Junya Watanabe, L.G.B. If Six Was Nine, Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Ownes.

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Exotic flowErs? MEnno Kroon Menno Kroon is perhaps the most extravagant and beautiful flower shop in Amsterdam. What you will find there goes far beyond the usual bouquet.

Amazing flowers, giant roses from Ecuador, beautifully exotic plants, and a unique way of presenting them. The equally exciting collection of vases and pottery is certainly worth a look, especially the collector’s items. This store radiates greatness! Are

you a professional? Then please make a personal appointment before of your visit for custom advice and exclusive private shopping. sunday outfit? Zondag ‘Zondag’ means ‘Sunday’ in Dutch, and a true Sunday flair is what makes this store so special. You will find clothes for any occasion, from business suits to party outfits and even comfortable basics. The shop caters to the needs of most ladies, from business women to the trendy student or the expectant mother. Matching boots and handbags are also available. Owner Heleen de Jager bought the building together with her partner a few years ago and transformed it to Zondag with much love, hard work and dedication.

A place to escape to and feel welcome!

Brands: Denham, Goosecraft, Tara Jarmon, Dry Korn, Humanoid, Mads Norgaard, Mali, Parmi, Odd Molly, Spijkers & Spijkers, Swildens, and many more.

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great shoes? Manwood This inviting shoe store with a familial and luxurious atmosphere specialises in high quality footwear for both men and women. The owners, Italian Fabio Bensi and Sandy Houtman, have successfully been practising their fine sense of taste for many years.

Manwood offers a wide range of products, from elegant dress shoes for special occasions to comfortable loafers for lazy days off. Besides exclusive footwear, Manwood also offers leather accessories of the highest quality. Beautifully handcrafted belts, flawlessly designed bags and even a small selection of rough and tough leather jackets.

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1. Santonis for men and women – and much more, at Manwood.

2. Sit down amongst celebrities, and enjoy your highly deserved latte macchiato at Van Dam. Don’t forget to order lunch!

3. Do you love Isabel Marant or Paul & Jo? Then you will love the collection at Buise.

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Brands: Roberto del Carlo, Pedro Garcia, Ugg Australia, Buttero, Sergio Rossi, Santoni. delicious dishes? traiteur en Brasserie Van daM The selection of the highest quality homemade food products at Van Dam perfectly match the pleasant, exclusive atmosphere of Cornelis Schuytstraat. Van Dam’s food collection consists of seasonal dishes from all over the world, from Cornish hen to pastrami, from omelette with truffles to chocolate mousse. The name Van Dam

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has been respected among the true lovers of haute cuisine in the Netherlands for many years. This great combination of luxury take-away and cosy brasserie with Mediterranean flair makes Van Dam a perfect meeting place for a delicious break during your shopping trip. cosMopolitan style? Buise This is a shop to love. It will give you the feeling of entering a boutique in Notting Hill, London. It is spacious with a cosmopolitan touch. Besides ladies wear, you will also find matching accessories to go with your new favourite piece for the next season.

Whether you’re looking for handbags, jewellery or shoes, Buise has it all. Be it business attire, a sexy evening dress or a sports outfit, this is the one-stop shop for everything. The Dutch fashion magazine Jackie calls Buise “the best store in Amsterdam”.

Perhaps the reason why you might just bump into a Dutch celebrity here.

Brands: Paul&Joe, Antik Batik, Joseph, Gotha, Isabel Marant, By Marlène Birger, Juicy Couture, Coast-Weber-Ahaus, French Connection, Woolrich, Les Temps des Cerises, Blue Cult, Maliparmi, Toft en Türmer, Velvet.

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1. Great blue jeans, nice shirts, pullovers and scents for easy living. That’s Blue Blood.

Love for denim? BLue BLood This luxury denim fashion house was founded in Amsterdam in 2002 by Englishman Jason Denham and the Suriname born Steve te Pas. Jason left Blue Blood for his new venture (Denham Jeans), but Blue Blood is still alive and kicking. The name ‘Blue Blood’ was chosen to illustrate the creators’ love for denim.

“We have indigo coursing through our veins,” they say.

2. For real gentlemen only: Hackett London.

GentLemen Look? Hackett London The place for real gentlemen: Hackett London.

The story of Hackett London began in 1979 at the famous Portobello Market in London where Jeremy Hackett and Ashley Lloyd Jennings were combing the market for good second-hand, traditional British men’s clothing. After cleaning and repairs, they were re-selling the items.

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Nowadays Hackett doesn’t sell second-hand items anymore, but instead offers a large range of clothing and accessories based on their knowledge of the style preferred by British men. Hackett opened this exclusive shop on Cornelis Schuytstraat in 2010.

Blue Blood is synonymous with royalty and aristocracy, emphasising love for quality, tradition and craftsmanship. The shop certainly reflects this vision. You will find superior products with remarkable character. On the one side: more flair and a cooler image than traditional luxury brands. On the other side: Blue Blood wants to take the ‘fast’ out of fashion. This will become evident when you enter the cosy shop. At Blue Blood you will also find special perfumes, scented candles and selected jewellery.

SpoiLinG yourSeLf? BaBaSSu For spa and lifestyle lovers, Babassu is a paradise to get lost in! Special perfumes not available elsewhere in the city, yoga mats, eye masks made from silk, kusmi tea and all sorts of ‘must-have’ products to spoil yourself or someone you love.

At the Babassu bar you can enjoy a manicure and pedicure or get eyebrow treatments and make-up advice. Downstairs you can escape into a world of relaxation and rest with massages and other special treatments. Don’t miss out on this place full of zen, and give yourself a break from your hurried lifestyle.

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1. Relax your feet and enjoy a nice pedicure at Babassu.

You might want to stay the whole day.

2. Custom jewellery at Juwelier van der Tuin.

Custom jewellery? juwelier Van der tuin Owner Wim van der Tuin took over his father’s business in 1989. He is a licensed watchmaker and jeweller. The store has a wide collection of designer jewellery and watches. The owner loves his business and is an extraordinary craftsman.

Juwelier Van der Tuin offers custom designed jewellery, gold and silver restoration, and watch or jewellery repairs. The always warm and open atmosphere is very inviting, and the collections are continuously updated with novelties that Van der Tuin finds during his frequent visits to exhibits all over the world.

Brands: (watches) Tissot, Frederique Constant, Bulova, Prisma, Alfex, Jacob Jensen, Rosendahl, Danish Design; (jewellery) Diamonde, R & C diamant, Rabinovich, Pandora; (wristwatch bands) Hirsch, Di-Modell, and handmade item if you wish.

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Menno kroon Cornelis Schuytstraat 11 mennokroon.nl

iJsBoutique Johannes Verhulststraat 107 IJsboutique.nl

ZonDag Willemsparkweg 161 zondagamsterdam.nl

Le Pain quotiDien Johannes Verhulststraat 104 lepainquotidien.nl

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traiteur Brasserie van DaM Cornelis Schuytstraat 10 vandamcatering.nl

Chiviva Cornelis Schuytstraat 29 020 67 222 66

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At the heart of hospitality

Landing on an artificial island

Boat cruise to the city centre

As one of the world’s leading hospitality business schools, Hotelschool The Hague is the driving force behind Skotel: a hotel with 20 rooms located in Amsterdam-West, just a 15 minute tram ride from the city centre.

The rooms have been decorated by wellknown hotel chains such as Accor (Novotel), Starwood, WestCord and Okura. Each one is equipped with WiFi, a flat-screen TV and coffee/tea making facilities.

Visitors to the Skotel are welcomed by a dedicated group of hotel and hospitality management students. Fine dining can be enjoyed at restaurant Le Début. The restaurant prefers to work with organic, local and seasonal products. Both kitchen and restaurant (also part of the hospitality business school) are run by international students under the guidance of their instructors.

The Spanish hotel chain Room Mate Hotels, founded and chaired by successful businessman Kike Sarasola, has chosen the Dutch capital to house its new flagship Room Mate Aitana. The hotel boasts more than 280 rooms and is located on the relatively new artificial island IJ Dok in the IJ River.

Designed by Jan Bakers and decorated by Tomas Alia, the building features a glass façade overlooking the entire city and a marina with more than 60 moorings. Eye for detail, impeccable service and ammenities such as breakfast until noon and free WiFi have already made Aitana a favourite among the many travellers visiting the city every day. The hotel chain is due to open a second hotel in the Dutch harbour city Rotterdam in 2015.

Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City is beautifully situated by the River Amstel and is an ideal base for a visit to football stadium ArenA, music palace ZiggoDome or business area Zuidas. The hotel is only five minutes from the RAI Convention Centre.

Getting downtown with public transport will cost you no more than ten minutes.

Recently, the Mercure Hotel started offering its own ‘boat cruise’. Guests can now sail to downtown Amsterdam (Prinsengracht) to visit places such as the Anne Frank House. The price for a one-way trip is € 5 per person (children € 2.50).

Departure is every morning at 10.00 hrs.

In a highly original way, this service meets the needs of guests who would like to have a direct connection to the city.

Hotelschool The Hague Jan Evertsenstraat 171 T 088 028 1410 www.hotelschool.nl

Room Mate Aitana IJdok 6 T 020 891 4800 www.room-matehotels.com

Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City Joan Muyskenweg 10 T 020 665 8181 www.mercure.com hamptonbyhilton.com

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Artistic suite, culinary touch

Petit Bistro in Amsterdam

Michelin chef for a day?

The exclusive Dom Pérignon champagne brand and the Amstel Hotel have decided to join forces to create a new, three-room suite – the world’s first Dom Pérignon Suite, to be precise. The suite will provide a stage for leading Dutch and international artists and designers to showcase their most exclusive creations.

Among the works on display is ‘Venus Balloon’ created by Jeff Koons especially in honour of the partnership. Every three months, a new limited edition artwork by a different famous Dutch creator will also be displayed.

A special menu combining the exclusive, vintage-only champagne with perfect food pairings has been put together for guests

by Dom Pérignon Chef de Cuisine Bernard Dance and La Rive’s chef Rogér Rassin.

Le Petit Bistro at The Grand opened its doors in January 2014. Adjacent to Restaurant Bridges and overlooking the beautiful garden terrace, the former lounge now boasts authentic Parisian bistro charm.

The interior has a warm, urban atmosphere with marble tabletops, leather chairs and high seating with stools finished with wood and metal. The internationally oriented menu has modern varieties of bistro classics, such as côte de bœuf and crème brûlée.

Executive chef Joris Bijdendijk: “We buy the cows in whole at the Lindenhof and then process them to make different dishes. Our aim is Dutch breeds, but a ‘Gasconne’ deserves a special place on our menu too.” The kitchen is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner and can accommodate 22 guests.

Looking for an interactive team building activity or a chance to let your clients experience what it’s like to be a Michelin-starred chef for a day? At the culinary centre Taste of Okura – part of the renowned Hotel Okura – chefs demonstrate how to prepare their famous dishes. Discover the secrets of Ciel Bleu (Okura’s two Michelin-starred restaurant) and create your own stellar meal. Or take a sushi workshop, and learn how to properly cook rice, slice fish and make the popular Japanese treat yourself.

Tailor-made, themed workshops are also available. Before setting to work in the kitchen, all participants receive full explanation by chef de cuisine Louise O’Hare.

At the end of each work shop, groups can enjoy the fruits of their labour during a special group meal.

InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Prof. Tulpplein 1 T 020 622 6060 www.amsterdam.intercontinental.com

Sofitel Legend the Grand Amsterdam Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197 T 020 555 35 60 www.sofitel-legend-thegrand.com

Hotel Okura Amsterdam Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 T 020 6787 450 www.okura.nl

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While Kevin Costner Was Keen enough to survive in his oWn aquatiC environment in the film WaterWorld (1995), the dutCh Would rather Keep their feet dry. for a Country as Water-riCh as the netherlands, this implies that drastiC measures must be taKen.

TexT Henry salman PhoTograPhy museum De Cruquius

Previous pages Museum De Cruquius is beautifully situated on the edge of the former Haarlemmer Lake.

Page right The cylinder of the steam pumping station De Cruquius has a diameter of 3.66 metres and is therefore the largest in the world.

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he knowledge, expertise and experience that the Dutch have acquired throughout the ages in order to rein in ‘their’ waters are popular the world over. Wherever water issues must be solved, in whichever form, the help of the Dutch is enlisted. From Dubai to New Orleans, from China to South Africa. The reputation of making water of service to man can still be experienced close to home. Namely, at Museum De Cruquius situated in Amsterdam’s neighbouring municipality, Haarlemmermeer.

The museum, with its robust pumping station presents a wonderful and clear picture of how the Netherlands curbed the water of the former Haarlemmermeer (Haarlemmer Lake) and created habitable land in the period around 1850. Therefore, a visit to the colossal steam pumping station De Cruquius, kept in use for those interested, is an indispensable element in every story told about that small country on the North Sea. Thus, we gladly catch up with Elise van Melis, the director of Museum De Cruquius. She manages the world’s largest steam engine.

Open please! nO, ClOseD! In the 19th century, it was not a given that the Haarlemmermeer would be reclaimed.

Those who were for the closing of the enormous water hole lived and worked predominantly in the surrounding cities. The cities of Haarlem, Leiden and Amsterdam feared for their safety as a result of the power of the always unpredictable water.

The local water board district, a special Dutch governmental body charged with water management in its respective regions, was against land reclamation. Open water was necessary for speedy transit, economically important (fishing!) and suitable to ‘pump out’ excess water from the large area. ‘Pumping out’ is the technical term for the artificial manner of transferring water from a place where it is unwanted to a place where it cannot pose a threat. A pumping station, whether or not powered by the sails of a windmill, is the most illustrative and perfect example of this.

King, baCK frOm englanD It is 1836 when, because of the experience with the continually brutal rising water, the surrounding cities of the Haarlemmermeer emphatically call upon King William I to come up with a plan. And yes, the king, having just returned from the strongly industrialising England, ordered that the Haarlemmermeer be reclaimed.

The use of windmills, the obvious Dutch solution, was certainly considered. But the building of the 400 mills believed to be required would cost too much time and money. It had to be done in a faster and more modern way than in the 17th century when windmills had reclaimed large parts of Holland. And it had to be less expensive. Hence, the king suggested that steam machines from England be brought over. Extremely revolutionary, especially for the at the time still pre-industrial Holland. ring Canal neCessary fOr Drainage Labourers from the entire country hurried on over to dig their shovels into the ground. A 60 kilometre long ring canal was necessary to channel the water away. In the meantime, the authorities made plans, raised money, studied steam energy, ordered their colossal Dean &

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1. A map by Willem Janszoon Blaeu, showing the Haarlemmermeer (Haarlemmer Lake) around 1648. Amsterdam Airport is nowhere to be seen...

2. The water buckets, each filled with eight cubic metres of water, suspended from the beams. And that is how the Haarlemmermeer was drained in 1852.

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Gibbs pumping stations and constructed three buildings in Neo-Gothic style to house the costly pumping stations.

Triple sTeam power Together, the three pumping stations would be able to completely drain the Haarlemmermeer within a few years. On the southern side of the lake stood pumping station De Leeghwater, named after the engineer who designed the first plans. Pumping station De Lijnden was erected in the north-east. De Cruquius received its spot in the north-west.

And indeed. After the starting signal was given in 1848, and the pumping stations were put into operation, the lake was transformed into a beautifully dry and fertile piece of land within the space of three years. Officially, the Haarlemmermeer became a ‘polder’: a piece of land reclaimed from the water. The name Haarlemmermeer became the name of both the polder and the municipality that was founded there. an unprecedenTedly powerful pump The imposing pumping station De Cruquius has a capacity that amply exceeds that of hundreds of windmills. An unprecedentedly powerful pump, driven by steam, brings eight beams up and down in opposite directions. Suspended from the beams are water buckets that each pump up eight cubic metres of water per stroke.

A central cylinder with a weight of almost 25 tonnes was pushed upward by increasing the steam pressure. Steam pressure was also necessary for the downward movement. Thus, the cylinder went up and down, each time pumping large quantities of water out of the lake and into the draining ring canal. sTeam now replaced Museum De Cruquius clearly presents how the pumping station operates. Albeit that the steam has been replaced by electricity. That way, museum visitors get a very realistic

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picture of how the Dutch have fought against the water.

2. The water buckets have a diameter of 1.85 metres.

The two other pumping stations, De Leeghwater and De Lijnden, have been either converted or replaced. However, their function is still to keep the polder dry. And that is necessary because water always and forever has the irresistible tendency to seek the lowest point… Currently, the water from the polder is pumped out into the North Sea Canal, the Spaarne river and the North Sea. Hulks of men But there’s more. The various possibilities of steam and steam use, later also employed in agriculture and cattle-breeding within the polder, are given a good place in the showcases of the museum.

There are scale models of various mills, and there are guided tours. More than 250 volunteers let visitors enjoy exciting stories about the hulks of men that left their hearth and home in the early days in order to find work in the reclamation of the Haarlemmermeer. There are notes on these stories in English and a dozen other languages. scHipHol lies below sea level Today, the Haarlemmermeer is a major, influential municipality with 26 districts and centres. And

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An interesting detail is that Schiphol, or Amsterdam Airport, is entirely situated in the territory of the Haarlemmermeer. In other words, if you came here by aeroplane, you landed in a depth of four metres below sea level.

That a leading world airport would be erected here, is something no one had foreseen.

Difficult to pronounce Museum director Elise van Melis is not worried about whether or not you can find your way to her museum: “I am aware that the utterly un-Dutch name ‘Cruquius’ is difficult to pronounce for many foreigners. Nevertheless, people at the major bus stations in Haarlem and Amsterdam know exactly what you mean when you’re looking for a bus headed toward Museum De Cruquius.”

Next to the museum you will find an attractive Tea Room, or Theehuis in Dutch (indeed, spelt with a capital letter), for a pleasing culinary pause. In short, you are more than welcome www.museumdecruquius.nl 35 www.cityrush.nl

worlD war ii Through The eyes of The DuTch

The DuTch ResisTance MuseuM The VerzeTsmuseum (DuTch resisTance museum) in amsTerDam, which was recenTly awarDeD The BriTish TraVellers’ choice awarD 2013, is consiDereD one of The BesT hisTorical museums in The neTherlanDs.

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he museum tells the story of the Dutch during World War II in a thought-provoking, inspiring and moving way, taking visitors through the different periods and phases of the war years, and showing the dilemmas and conflicting emotions that people were confronted with at the time.

One Of the largeSt Since the foundation of the Dutch Resistance Museum in 1985, its collection has become one of the largest in the Netherlands relating to the German occupation and the resistance movement that took place in the years 1940 to 1945. The streets and walls full of photos that make up the decor of the museum, help evoke the climate of the war years.

Many people kept tangible memories of the war and years later donated them to the Resistance Museum. These authentic objects, photos and documents, film and sound fragments, tell the history of those who lived through that period. illegal aCtivitieS The museum shows that part of the population became involved in illegal activities and that the resistance developed gradually. Thanks to a chronological and thematic set-up, starting with a section on the Netherlands in the 1930s, the visitor is given an impression of Dutch society. After that, objects, photographs and documents are used primarily to illustrate the personal experiences of people during the occupation. Everything in the museum is in both Dutch and English: the signs, texts, captions and audio.

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The museum is located in the beautiful Plancius building, in Amsterdam’s ‘Plantage’ (Plantation) neighbourhood.

Turning poinTS In 1940, German troops began a major offensive to overrun Europe. On 10 May, they invaded the Netherlands, which had declared itself neutral. The inexperienced and outdated Dutch army held on longer than the Germans expected. After four days of fighting, Rotterdam was bombed and more than 800 people were killed. The Germans threatened that other cities would follow. Soon, the Netherlands surrendered and the royal family and the government went into exile in England. The Dutch were shocked by the invasion, the sudden occupation, and the departure of the queen.

In the museum’s permanent exhibition, the time of occupation has been divided into four periods.

‘Stage sets’ and wall-to-wall colour photographs show how the Netherlands became impoverished and the atmosphere grim during the course of the occupation. Every period is introduced by a banner linking the developments in warfare with the development of resistance in the country. The periods begin or end with a turning point where the visitors

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literally turn a corner. For example the so-called ‘February Strike’ carried out by working class people in support of their Jewish countrymen, or the Allied invasion of Normandy. The main route illustrates the experiences of the majority of the Dutch population. The side-rooms deal with specific groups and themes. One section of the exhibition is devoted to the former Dutch East Indies, which were invaded by the Japanese in 1942. planciuS Building The museum is housed inside the beautiful Plancius building, in Amsterdam’s Plantage (Plantation) neighbourhood. A house named Plancius – named after the preacher and nautical expert Petrus Plancius, who lived there around 1600 – was once located on this site. The striking, neo-classical style building, was granted a place on the list of Dutch monuments in the year 2000. Plancius was first erected as a club house for the Jewish choral society Oefening Baart Kunst (‘Practice Makes Perfect’) in 1875/76, the years of emancipation of the Jewish proletariat.

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There is no more importation of goods, rubber is scarce (hence the little step wheel at the front and the wooden wheel at the back of the bicycle).

2. Through extensive propaganda, the Germans attempt to ‘convert’ the Dutch to National Socialism. In this propaganda, they use the victory symbol of the Allies, the capital ‘V’, to symbolise their own victory.

3. The part of the museum dealing with the first period of the occupation, from May 1940 to February 1941. The German emphasise their presence on the street; there are German signs everywhere.

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The planTage and The JewS The surroundings of the Plancius building are closely connected with the history of the occupation and the resistance movement. Bordering on the old ‘Jewish Corner’, the Plantage neighbourhood became one of the new areas where many of Amsterdam’s Jews took up residence starting around 1900. In February 1941, the occupying forces ordered the demarcation of the ‘Jewish Corner’ as Juden Viertel (‘Jewish Neighbourhood’). The German authorities considered turning it into a ghetto. This would have meant a forced move for the non-Jewish population (around 46 %).

But because the Germans did not really need a ghetto, the plan was never carried out. A number of measures gradually separated the Jews from the rest of the population. For example, the Hollandsche Schouwburg (Dutch Theatre), near the Plancius building, was renamed the Joodsche Schouwburg (Jewish Theatre) in October 1941. It was “open only to Jewish audiences”. In September 1942, this theatre became a transit house used to gather Jews for deportation. The youngest children were placed in a nursery across the road. The resistance managed to smuggle some 600 children out of that nursery and into hiding places in the provinces of Friesland and Limburg. going inTo hiding Going into hiding was not easy for Dutch Jews. Because the Dutch had no prior experience of wartime occupation, the resistance movement took some time to get off the ground. The extremely efficient population registration also made going into hiding more difficult. In March 1943, the Amsterdam population registry, located across the road from the Plancius building, was destroyed in an attack. It was a spectacular act of resistance that caused a major stir. But it could not stop the continued roundup of Jews. The last Jews were arrested and deported in September 1943.

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1. ‘Tommy’ symbolised the strength of the British army, creating hope among the Dutch (and in the other countries occupied by the Germans).

2. The Dutch children Eva, Henk, Jan and Nelly tell their own personal stories about how they had to endure the war. Their stories are presented in both Dutch and English.

remembrance Day anD Liberation Day When the Dutch talk about ‘the war’, they are referring to World War II. Even though it ended 68 years ago, it is difficult for the Dutch to leave it in the past.

They have two national holidays stemming from the war: Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking) on 4 May, and Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag) on 5 May. On Remembrance Day, the national remembrance ceremony is held at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam, in the presence of members of the royal family and the cabinet. Wreaths are laid by members of the royal family and the cabinet, as well as by veterans and victims’ relatives. Speeches are given, a girl or boy recites a self-written poem, and at 20.00 hours, introduced by the traditional bugle call, two minutes of silence are observed nationwide. A ceremonial procession past the National War Memorial marks the end of proceedings in Amsterdam.

On Liberation Day, also called Freedom Day, the Netherlands (especially Amsterdam) commemorates the German army’s surrender in the Netherlands in 1945 and the liberation of the country just prior to the end of World War II in Europe.

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A unique museum in the Netherlands – if not the whole of Europe – it has been turned into a magical place for youngsters ages 9 through 14. It is a place full of sound, pictures and interactive possibilities.

Children can start their voyage in a time machine which sends them to a square somewhere in occupied the Netherlands. With light and sound, they are given an impression of life on the street during the occupation. There are four main narrators, but there is also room for the voices of other children relating their experiences in short story fragments, touching on subjects or elements which were not (sufficiently) covered in the four main stories.

Realism interspersed with playful elements: this is what the whole exhibition looks like. Needless to say, adults are also more than welcome. Here, too, everything is presented in both Dutch and English.

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APP Yes, there is a CityRush app for your smartphone or tablet too! With this app, you can choose your favourite hotspot or event on a map and – if you would like to do so – read all about it. Let your Apple or Android device calculate the route to the hotspot or event you would like to visit. Know your way around in Amsterdam right from the start!

TOGETHER The site will make one other thing clear. CityRush.nl is an initiative of both YOU in Amsterdam and Rush on Amsterdam (the other famous hotel magazine in Amsterdam).

Both magazines are published by EHAM Publications.

Together, the two magazines are available at about 80 % of the capital’s hotels. Both YOU in Amsterdam and Rush on Amsterdam are renowned for their quality and their completeness. You will not miss a thing.

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High up Wind, Down to Earth CL A A SEN SHIPYARDS

Established in 1985, Claasen Shipyards is one of the leading superyacht builders in the Netherlands. Its impressive fleet includes many Truly Classics and the J-class Lionheart.

Ideally located close to Amsterdam, the yard is renowned for combining traditional Dutch craftsmanship with the latest technologies. Flexible and innovative, Claasen builds classic sailyachts and fast racing cruisers from 18 to 45 metres. It has all key disciplines in-house, including aluminium construction, interiors and painting.

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Asking questions If you travel wIth the bus or tram along the PrInsengracht, the conductor or tIcket offIcer wIll never forget to mentIon the anne frank house. thIs house, though small and mundane, has won Itself a Place In the hearts of all the PeoPle of amsterdam. but why Is that so?

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Page right The Anne Frank House (the house in the middle). The hiding place, not visible in this photo, was located in the annex of this building. This is where Anne stayed with her family. © Allard Bovenberg

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riginally from Germany, Anne comes to the Netherlands in 1933 when she is four years old. Her Jewish family – father Otto, mother Edith and sister Margot – want to escape Adolf Hitler’s national socialist Germany. Otto Frank starts a company in gelling agents for jams and meat spices. Business in the Netherlands is going well, and the Frank family is under the impression that they are safe. good timeS diSappear However, on 10 May 1940, Germany invades the Netherlands. Although the Dutch army is no opponent for the German military forces, the Dutch still manage to stand firm for five days. When the Germans threaten to bomb other major Dutch cities besides Rotterdam, the Dutch government surrenders.

This surrender means a big shock for the Jewish population in the Netherlands, including the Jews that had fled the Nazis since 1933. Anne, who up until that point enjoyes a happy childhood in the Netherlands, writes in her diary that it seems as though good times are disappearing: first there is war, then the surrender, and after that, the arrival of the Germans. not unHappy Otto and Edith Frank are prepared. They promptly arrange a secret hide-out where they go into hiding on 6 July 1942. The hide-out is the annex of a building owned by Otto Frank’s company located on Prinsengracht 263. While work continues in the front part of the building, those that went into hiding are sheltered in its back part. There, they assume to be reasonably safe.

Anne cannot go outside nor attend school. But she can still enjoy life, as is apparent from her diary. In it she writes about a favourite tree which she is fond of admiring, a chestnut tree that stands out beautifully against the blue sky. A blue sky that is adorned by seagulls floating in the wind. When she contemplates this scene, she cannot be unhappy, she writes.

Anne lives in the secret annex with her father Otto, mother Edith, sister Margot and four others: Hermann, Auguste and Peter van Pels, and Fritz Pferrer. Often, emotions run high

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1. Anne Frank: a girl who lived in a very small world during the last two years of her life… © AFF Basel CH / AFS Amsterdam NL – Cris Toala Olivares 2. When Anne heard that Dutch minister Bolkestein wanted to collect diaries and letters to describe and study the war, she rewrote her diary with the notion that it would then be published for a larger audience. © AFF Basel CH / AFS Amsterdam NL 3. TThe bookcase made by Bep Voskuijl’s father to conceal the door to the secret annex. Bep Voskuijl worked at Otto Frank’s company. She was one of his ‘helpers’. © AFF Basel CH / AFS Amsterdam NL – Cris Toala Olivares

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in the small quarters. Still, the inhabitants always manage to put their resentment aside.

They are aided by those who are working in Otto Frank’s office. From them they receive food, clothing, and… a listening ear.

DeporteD On 4 August 1944, two years after their arrival, the inhabitants of the secret annex are betrayed – it is still not certain by whom. This betrayal has extreme consequences: those in hiding are arrested and deported to Auschwitz. Out of the eight inhabitants of the secret annex, only Otto Frank survives the concentration camps. Anne and her sister Margot die in Bergen-Belsen in March 1945.

In the Netherlands, Anne maintains her lust for life up until the very last moment. After the war, she would like to become a journalist and writer. She feels driven to help when, from London, a Dutch minister in exile makes an appeal for people to collect historical material about the war. She would like to share her experiences with a wider audience and starts to rewrite her diary. Until the very end, she keeps up hope for a good outcome. gooD outcome iS not achieveD That good outcome is never achieved by her, her mother or her sister. Otto Frank returns to the Netherlands as a defeated man. He wants to go back to work as quickly as possible so that he can leave the war behind him. But he doesn’t leave the war behind him. He devotes his energy to getting Anne’s diary published. And that is accomplished. The diary becomes a huge success and is translated into many languages. A play and film follow in 1950. Consequently, more people who want to witness with their own eyes where Anne went into hiding, come to the secret annex on Prinsengracht.

People from Amsterdam’s cultural and scientific world, decided to set up the Anne Frank Foundation together with Otto Frank in 1957. The Anne Frank House opened to the public on 3 May 1960.

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1. ‘The Secret Annex’: the first edition of the diary of Anne Frank. © AFF Basel CH / AFS Amsterdam NL 2. Anne Frank at her writing table: in this photo, she was at her house at Merwedeplein in Amsterdam (where she lived with her family before moving to the secret annex). She dreamt of becoming a journalist or writer.

When her father read in her diary that she would have liked to have it published, he approached publishers.

He was successful, the diary was published. © AFF Basel CH / AFS Amsterdam NL

AlwAyS keeping quiet Those who see the small quarters behind the bookcase that concealed the entrance to the secret annex, understand why living there must not have been easy. The people in hiding must stay inside 24 hours a day. If there are workers downstairs in the warehouse, they must not make a single sound.

During the day, the toilet should be flushed as little as possible: the waste pipes run straight through the warehouse.

The small rooms command respect toward those who were forced to stay there for two years. For the young Anne, it is probably the most difficult: she is the liveliest of the group and misses her friends and school terribly. She seeks refuge in her diary, or rather: a collection of diary fragments and story ideas.

This becomes her salvation. world fAmouS diAry After her death, Anne achieves world fame thanks to her diary. The conditions in which she wrote the diary fragments from her small desk, command immense admiration. But also, the way in which she describes her surroundings must be recognisable for many: as though Anne Frank is always present and can suddenly stand next to someone, giving comments about a current movie star – movie stars that appeared on posters that Anne hung in her room.

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Furthermore, she keeps her faith in her fellow human beings. She writes with awe and sympathy about the helpers who not only provided food and clothes, but also birthday presents... www.annefrank.org SpeciAl plAy About Anne frAnk In a theatre specifically built with a single purpose in mind, a play about the life of Anne Frank will be presented as of Thursday 8 May. The play is based on the diaries of Anne Frank.

In the west of Amsterdam, close to the city’s commercial harbour area, a state-of-the-art theatre is being built, giving the opportunity to incorporate an innovative translation system. As of 1 July, this translation facility should give foreign visitors the possibility to experience the play in his/her own language.

The play has been set up in close cooperation with the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel, an organisation in which Anne’s father, Otto Frank, played an important role.

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NEW IN SEASON COLLECTION FOR FANS

BY KHLOE KARDASHIAN Khloe Kardashian introduced her Kardashian Kollection in the Netherlands at the major department store ‘De Bijenkorf’. The collection aims at the young, self-confident woman is exclusively for sale at all branches of ‘De Bijenkorf’ and through the website: www.debijenkorf.nl. Last November, Khloe’s visit to the Dutch department store caused a huge rush. Thousands of fans were present at the launch. Starting at six o’clock in the morning, they stood in long queues in front of the department store. The first one hundred fans who presented proof of purchase from the Kardashian Kollection that morning, were treated to a meet-and-greet with Khloe.

Dam 1 (Dam Square), Amsterdam or www.debijenkorf.nl

CHALLENGING CLASSIC MASCULINE COLOURS For the spring/summer 2014 collection, Canali cleverly mixes its Italian soul with an international spirit. The result is a collection of menswear featuring exclusively designed

FROM TRUCK TARPAULINS TO BAGS TO CARRYING CASES

fabrics that play with prints and challenge classic, masculine

Life is sometimes quite complicated. Everyone wants to

it switches to deeper tones of royal blue and dark red. Fine

be treated equally, yet desires different things. With that

tailoring and craftsmanship are combined with a touch of

in mind, Freitag aims to make one-of-a-kind products

irony and desire for a carefree existence. Plenty of attention

for everyone. The Swiss company gives a new life to

is devoted to accessories. There are shoes, belts and bags in

used truck tarpaulins, resulting in beautiful bags and

all sizes, but also matching cufflinks, wallets and more.

carrying cases. As for smartphones, they are somewhat

P.C. Hooftstraat 60, Amsterdam or www.canali.it

colours. From the powdery shades of honey, otter and grey,

like people: perhaps one can be a little smarter than the other, but all are vulnerable and need protection. smartphones and will make your model stand out in a

WHISKEY WITH A LONG FINISH

crowd. New in the collection is the Freitag F333 sleeve

The third release of the Valhalla Collection

for the Samsung Galaxy S4.

of Highland Park whiskey is dominated by

Available at ‘290 SQM’

Freya, the Norse goddess of love. Freya

(address: Houtkopersdwarsstraat 3) and

was known for her dazzling beauty. She

‘Guus’ (address: Rozengracht 104) or at

was a compassionate counselor, but also

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a passionate and illustrious battle god-

The Freitag protective covers are unique, suitable for all

dess. Highland Park whiskey is inspired

by Freya’s engaging and multifaceted personality which stands model for the attractive single malt – full, rich and complex with a long finish. This vibrant,

LIEBESKIND BERLIN FEELS AT HOME HERE

gold, 15-year-old whiskey has aromas of white chocolate and a touch of tropical fruit combined with a soft, sweet smoki-

Liebeskind Berlin opened a store last year on Huidenstraat. The brand,

ness. The unique, award-winning wooden

which is very popular when it comes to bags, accessories and clothing, is

packaging is decidedly reminiscent of an

known for its casual and unique style. The collection has an exclusive look

old Viking ship. Available at independent

yet is still affordable. The best types of leather are used, and the products

liquor stores.

are finished in a natural way creating a tough, vintage look. Every year

www.highlandpark.co.uk

seven new bags collections are launched. They range from handbags to mobile/tablet cases and laptop bags. Spring 2014 Liebeskind brings lovely new colours and designs for every occasion.

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A REPRODUCTION OF AN ELEGANT WATCH In 1956, Junghans introduced a clock based on a design by the famous Swiss designer, architect and painter, Max Bill. The clock was obviously inspired by the Bauhaus group and featured a new, simple and elegant design. Because it was such a huge success, Junghans decided to also manufacture watches based on this design. For a few years now, they have been reproducing these watches again.The design has been kept almost the same, breathing the atmosphere of the 50s and 60s. Just like in the early days, the movements are still mechanical, but have been adjusted to current quality standards. The chronoscope on the photo is ¤ 1,545. All models are in stock.

Amsterdam Watch Company, reestraat 3 or www.awco.nl

SIGNATURE BAG FOR SPRING AND SUMMER If you are looking for the finest ladies’ fashion brands, Van Ravenstein is the place to be. New during spring and summer at Van Ravenstein is the signature Jil Bag by Jil Sander. It has a contemporary design, is cut in a rectangular shape, and makes a powerful yet simple statement. Van Ravenstein offers the new range of Jil Sander bags in three sizes and in a variety of beautiful colours as well as in classic black. The craftsmanship and the quality of the bag is noteworthy. Check the website for the entire spring/summer collec-

A COAT THAT REFLECTS LIGHT?

tion at Van Ravenstein.

Keizersgracht 359, Amsterdam,

One of the trendiest fashion brands of this moment, is the

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Italian designer brand Stone Island. The label stands out because of its specialisation in treatment of fabrics and dyeing techniques. A feature of Stone Island is the compass logo that is tied with buttons on the sleeve of the left arm. The jackets are indeed very unique. An example is the ‘Liquid Reflective’ coat, which uses small fragments to reflect light.

The brand is popular among the casually-dressed in Amsterdam and, without doubt, the casually-dresses in the rest of fashion-loving Europe. Stone Island is exclusively available at a limited number of shops. In Amsterdam it is available at: Tip de Bruin, nieuwendijk 82-90, www.tipdebruin.nl

A HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FOR A JEWELLERY BRAND The jewellery brand Choices by DL, designed by Deborah HuismanLeeser, recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. Choices by DL has indeed become a nationally and internationally renowned jewellery brand. The anniversary also plays a role in the Choices by DL flagship store at Gassan Diamonds. A new version of the Classic 1818 ring was launched in the store – a classic ring but with a ‘rocky’ appearance shining through its tough, black coating. Due to the great success of the first sets of earrings, this particular collection has been expanded with an evening line set with white, black or brown diamonds. For more information: Gassan Diamonds, T 020 622 5333 or www.choicesbydl.com

AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF LACE-UPS, LOAFERS AND...

Betsy Palmer carries an extensive range of lace-ups, loafers, ankle booties and comfortable heels in the finest leather/colour combinations. The company has been selling the family-controlled, high-end Italian brand Pantanetti for seven years now. Pantanetti stands for excellent leather quality, authentic craftsmanship with eye for detail and a very comfortable fit. Please come in and check the summer

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n a 3 minute walk from Central Station, you will find one of the oldest High Fashion men’s store in Amsterdam. Famous for there large collections of jackets, jeans, suits & shoes, this is the place for Men who love fashion from only the best brands.

Moncler Dsquared Armani Burberry Woolrich

Iceberg Hugo Boss Dior Kenzo Penfield

Open 7 days a week: Mon - Sat from 09:30 - 18:00 Thu from 09:30 – 21:00 Sun from 12:00 – 18:00

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Tax-free shopping All cards accepted Open 7 days a week: Mon - Sat from 09:30 - 18:00 Thu from 09:30 – 21:00 Sun from 12:00 – 18:00

ight in the centre of Amsterdam you can find a unique High-end Sports men’s store. Tip de Bruin takes the ‘Sport’ to another level. Sports clothing from the high end Fashion labels all on one location. Open 7 days a week!

Tax-free shopping EA7 Boss Green Lacoste Open 7 days a week: Mon - Sat from 09:30 - 18:00 Thu from 09:30 – 21:00 Sun from 12:00 – 18:00

Nieuwendijk 82-90 1012 MR Amsterdam T. +31(0)20 624 94 02 www.tipdebruin.nl

Nieuwendijk 86-88 1012 MR Amsterdam T. +31(0)20 624 94 02 www.tipdebruin.nl

Nieuwendijk 90 1012 MR Amsterdam T. +31(0)20 624 94 02 www.tipdebruin.nl

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MINT MINI Mall

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Wco has been buying and selling rare and exclusive watches all over the world for the last ten 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 Tue-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

int mini mall is a marvelous new place in the Runstraat – one of the 9-streets - for the most original, stylish, cool lifestyle items, trendy accessories and spot on gifts for him, for her and for the little ones.

Brands like Cowboysbag, Kids Case, Rice, Minnetonka, Uno de 50 and so much more !

Visit the store at Runstraat 27 or the webshop.

Opening hours :Tue – Sat 10.30 – 18.00 Sun 12.30 – 17.00 and Mon 12.30 – 18.00

MINT mini mall Runstraat 27 T. + 31 (0) 20 – 627 24 66 www.mintminimall.nl nl-nl.facebook.com/MintMiniMall

Moschino Stone Island Moncler

estern Boots, bags and belts from Sendra.

Largest selection in Europe. More than 500 styles and at least 6000 pairs of boots in stock.

Also exotic boots made of lizard, snake, crocodile, ostrich and shark skin.

Opening hours: Monday through Saturday 10.00 - 18.00 Sunday 12.00 - 18.00 On Line Store: www.westernhouse.com 3 minutes or 240 meters walking distance from Damsquare/Bijenkorf!

12 minutes or 1000 meters walking distance from Central Station!

Oude Doelenstraat 6-8 1012 ED Amsterdam T. 020 - 622 33 29 info@westernhouse.com

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MosCow by Pure brands

The specialist in extra tall and large-sized men’s clothing.

Tax free.

oscow by Pure Brands presents a luxurious and comfortable female style that takes your breath away. in this boutique located in the hart of the 9-straatjes shopping district, you will find a unique combination of the most beautiful Dutch brands like Moscow, Braez, 10Days and Circle of Trust. high quality presented by contemporary brands, made of pure and rich materials. Perfect basics that can be easily combined with the trendy collections

Bugatti Polo Ralph Lauren Pierre Cardin Gardeur Camel Paul & Shark You can park your car at only 80 meters away, at our expense

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Prinsengracht 514 1017 KJ Amsterdam T. 020 - 622 63 39 www.ggspecialsizes.com

runstraat 8 1016 GK Amsterdam T. 020 – 622 58 65 www.purebrands.nl

MArC by MArC JACobs

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Utrechtsetraat 120 1017 VT Amsterdam T. +31 20 752 72 70 www.marcjacobs.com Facebook.com/MMJamsterdam

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The store is open 7 days a week. opening hours : Mon 13.00 – 18.00 / Tue – Sat 11.00 – 18.00 / Sun 12.00 – 18.00

All major credit cards accepted Closed on Monday

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Utrechtsestraat 139 1017 VM Amsterdam T. +31 (0) 528 50 40 www.centreneuf.com

Keizersgracht 359, 1016 EJ Amsterdam T. 020 - 639 00 67 www.van-ravenstein.nl

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Tue. - Sat. 11.00-18.00 Sun 12.00-17.00 Mon Closed

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ust around the corner from the DIAMOND CENTRE on Dam Square in the heart of Amsterdam, BETSY PALMER is a Girls’ Dream come true. This Ladies’ Paradise for fashionable shoes sells feasts-for–feet you always wished to wear but could never find before!

Different in every aspect, the silver-walled Rokin store has a Big City atmosphere, yet offers Sweet Small Town Service by friendly shoe-crazy girls. Basic Business and Serious Partying, Feminine Elegance and Comfortable City Strollers, Sexy Chic, Gala Vamp or Sturdy Walks in the Woods, you’ll find shoes for all your Girls at Betsy’s.

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.

Betsy Palmer Amsterdam Rokin 9 - 15 / OUTLET v. Woustraat 46 T. 020 - 422 10 40 / T. 020 - 470 97 95 www.betsypalmer.com

Foto Professional Nieuwendijk 113 1012 MD Amsterdam T. 020 - 624 60 24 info@fotoprofessional.nl www.fotoprofessional.nl

Reypenaer Proeflokaal / Cheese Tasting Singel 182, 1015 AJ Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 320 6333 www.reypenaer.com

SASKYA & CO MADE IN HOLLAND

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t Reypenaer Cheese Tasting you can personally test and evaluate the flavor, aromas, characteristics and quality of the cheeses, under the guidance of an expert cheese taster. A cheese tasting lasts approximately one hour (maximally 20 people per tasting). Price € 15,- p.p. - is including wine arrangement Opening hours : Sunday and Monday 12.00 - 18.00; Tuesday - Saturday 10.00 - 18.00 Online booking possible

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his modern giftshop is unique in Holland with a clientelle of 75 % locals and expats. Made in Holland and situated, since 9 years, next to the Renaissance Hotel, corner Singel Canal. With it’s homemade collection of; t-shirts (bicycle print), aprons, shawl, bib and kitchen panholders. But also Exclusive: the M.C. Escher Collection and The TRADEWIND TREASURES - a jewelery collection with pieces of 400 years old MING pottery found in a VOC ship. Jewelery made from former money, bags made from bicycle tires, the famous Metrobowl etc. We also offer you personal attention!

Opening times: 11.00-18.00 hrs (incl. weekends) 11.00-19.00 hrs (Thursday) SASKYA & CO Stromarkt 5 1012 SW Amsterdam T: 020 - 420 0840 www.saskyasouvenirs.nl shop@saskyasouvenirs.nl

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his is Couture Lingerie with a capital C! The new Pleasurements store in the Herenstraat is a real candy store with most special luxury lingerie & refined erotics from all parts of the world. With show pieces of exclusive brands such as Bordelle, Chantal Thomass, La Perla, Lascivious and this beautiful sweet pink Made by Niki. A real treat! But be warned, the entire collection of Pleasurements is irresistible ... To fall in love with ..!

Opening hours : Mon – Sat 10.30 – 18.30 Evening: by appointment only.

PLEASUREMENTS Herenstraat 29 1015 BZ Amsterdam T. 020 822 1110 www.pleasurements.com

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100% offline map of the city centre. The GPS locator will tell you where you are and points to where you want to go, without going online. In the app you will find a wealth of information; openings hours, links to websites and how to get there for 130 points of interest. A complete virtual city guide. Download now FREE, including more than € 20,= of discount vouchers. ★★★★★ review by jay s from US Dec 06, 2013 This app is amazing! Being directionally challenged I tend to be lost most of the time. This allowed me not only to see where I was but the map showed me what direction I was headed and it would move like a compass so I could pick the best option. The graphics are excellent and accurate. Best money spent in Amsterdam!

www.themap.nl

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Jewellery • Diamonds • Watches

Rokin 123, 1012 KP Amsterdam. Between DAM square and MUNT Tower.

Phone: +31 (0)20 627 26 25 E-mail: info@milldiamonds.com www.milldiamonds.com

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Should take a cruise!

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 383 • T +31 (0)20 223 50 58 OSKA Willemsparkweg 71 Amsterdam T 020 471 3902 Mon 1 pm – 6 pm Tu – Fr 11 am – 6 pm Sat 10 am – 5.30 pm oska-amsterdam.nl

A la carte Dinner Cruise The Blue Boat Dinner Cruise: the most romantic restaurant in town! Only € 67,50 per person including drinks Every Saturday at 8 PM Ask your concierge for reservations or book online!

Stadhouderskade 30, 1071 ZD Amsterdam +31 (0)20 679 1370 www.blueboat.nl

STORES IN AMSTERDAM: BEETHOVENSTRAAT 9 | KALVERSTRAAT 179 | PC HOOFTSTRAAT 130 | BIJENKORF - DAM 1 SHOP ONLINE WWW.CLAUDIASTRATER.COM

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Want to insult a Dutchman? call him a ‘KaasKop’. ‘cheeseheaD’ has been a Derogatory term for centuries. that’s no coinciDence. hollanD’s biggest export proDuct for centuries has been cheese.

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Previous pages Cheese was a main staple of the Dutch diet already in the 17th century. Floris Claesz. Van Dijck, Still Life of Cheeses (c. 1615) (Courtesy of the Rijksmuseum).

Page right The ripening of cheeses is a labor-intensive craft that requires thumping and turning wheels of cheese twice a week.

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he golden, round-shaped Gouda and red paraffin wax-wrapped Edam have become synonymous with the Netherlands, and the Dutch. Believe it or not, the export of cheeses to the rest of Europe was born out of sheer necessity.

During the Middle Ages, the Netherlands was a poor country when it came to natural resources. There were no precious metals and minerals to be traded for other products.

Besides wind and water, the only asset the tiny country on the North Sea had, were its rich green pastures dotted with Frisian and Dutch Belted Cows.

Cheese quickly became a trade product, or the gold bullion with the countries of the Baltic Sea, which were rich in lumber and grain. With Gouda and Edam, lumber and wheat were purchased to build canal houses and bake bread. Today with 1.5 million dairy cows in the Netherlands, cheese is still the gold bullion of the Dutch economy. In 2010, 752 million kilos (1.657 trillion pounds) of cheese were produced, of which 576 kilos were exported, and nearly half to Germany. is it “gow-da” or “goo-da”?

Gouda is the most widely known Dutch cheese. The cheese – recognised by its yellow, wheel-like shape – got its name from the city of Gouda where cheeses were weighed and traded. There were never any cheeses produced in the town of Gouda, it was only a market town where farmers came and sold their cheeses. Today, foreigners visiting the Netherlands might run into trouble being understood if they ask for ‘goo-da’. The correct pronunciation is ‘gow-da’ with a guttural ‘g’, similar to the Spanish ‘g’. After one American tourist was explained the difference in pronunciation, he comically quipped back in a pseudo Italian accent: “I don’t know gow-da say it, but it’s goo-da to me.”

According to Ron Pieters, cheese master or fromager of Reypenaer Cheese Store on Singel 182 in Amsterdam, “Gouda cheese is not based on any particular taste or smell. The name Gouda only signifies the round, wheel-like shape. The name Edam signifies the cannon-like form.”

In 2010, the Dutch Dairy Board won a seven-year campaign with the European Union to have the two classic Dutch cheeses given a protected status. Now, only cheeses with the label ‘Dutch Gouda’ or ‘Dutch Edam’ are real Dutch cheeses. Before, labels with Dutch Gouda were produced as far away as New Zealand and Canada, and were still labelled Dutch Gouda or Edam. thumping cheese Five generations of the Van den Wijngaard family have been ripening Reypenaer cheeses in their warehouse in the small town of Woerden, better known as the geographical heart of Holland. For more than a hundred years, the family has been ‘thumping’ and turning wheels of cheese twice a week like clockwork. Seasoned fromagers can easily detect if a cheese wheel has accumulated gas during the fermentation process by thumping. When there are pockets of gas locked in a cheese, it turns into Swiss cheese (i.e., leaving holes behind). And the turning and rotating of cheeses, ensures the fat content is evenly distributed throughout the entire wheel. Men who ripen cheese have to be strong because each wheel can weight up to 17 kilos in the beginning. By the time the average cheese has matured, it weights from 12 to 14 kilos, as the cheese releases water during the maturing process.

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1. Cheese tasting at Reypenaer cheeses is a serious business. Each sample of cheese is accompanied with a glass of wine or port.

2. Becoming a connoisseur of cheeses or fromager requires not only the gustatory senses, but also the olfactory. The words ‘acidic, milky, sour, barnyardy (it’s a positive), all come to mind.

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60-minute tasting course At Reypenaer Cheese Store, visitors can sample their cheeses during a 60-minute tasting course. Laymen are introduced to six cheeses, ranging from cheeses made from goat or cow milk, and aged four months to three years. Reypenaer’s dark-yellow belegen kaas is considered to be the most flavourful. From this mildly aged Gouda cheese, a slight woody taste comes to the palette. Pieters adds: “That should be no surprise, considering that the interior of the warehouse in Woerden is made of pine.” Reypenaer cheeses are also naturally matured; the temperature is cooled by opening the hatches of the warehouse.

The pièce de résistance from its assortment is called Reypenaer V.S.O.P (Very Special Old Product), a two-year-old cheese made from cow’s milk. On the tongue, it has a grainy and dry consistency, and a rich, earthy flavour. Pieters explains: “80 % of the taste comes from ageing.” When a ruby port is immediately sipped afterwards, the taste buds are overrun with a distinctively dark chocolate flavour. cheese sandwich, please Of the 18 kilos (41 pounds) of cheese that are individually consumed in the Netherlands annually, the Dutch prefer their Gouda to be belegen, a young cheese that has ripened after 20 weeks. It has a lactic taste; it’s clean, wholesome and milky, and it’s soft texture makes it perfect for sandwiches, which is the way most Dutch eat cheese. Cheese on buttered bread is a main staple of the Dutch cuisine and lunches in general. Expats in the Netherlands are often amazed at how Dutch employees prefer to lunch – each and every day – with their homemade sandwiches made with Gouda cheese. turophiles When it comes to buying cheese, Amsterdam locals swear that De Kaaskamer van Amsterdam or ‘the cheese room of Amsterdam’, is the best place in town. In the tiny shop (Runstraat 7) nestled in the Nine Little Streets shopping district, 300 to 400 cheeses are stacked from ceiling to floor. According to manager Tim van Laar, the majority of De

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1. This original Edam is a Slow Food cheese, produced from raw milk.

2. You always wanted to know more about cheese, but you never dared to ask? Here is your chance, at Reypenaer, in the centre of Amsterdam.

Kaaskamer’s cheeses are farmstead, and produced by small dairy farmers that have a passion for cheese-making. He emphasises, that all four employees that work in the shop are turophiles, “we love cheese”. Van Laar adds: “Every time a farmer comes up with a new cheese, we are critical to taste it, because we are continuously looking for the most delicious one. That’s our challenge.”

A lot of AromA Farmer cheeses are made with raw milk, and still contain bacteria that enhances the flavour. Van Laar explains: “Most factory-produced and aged cheeses have a smooth, rubbery texture with a bland taste.

The flavour or farmstead cheese, on the contrary, overwhelms the palette with a creamy flavour and barnyard aroma.” They usually have a grainy and silt-like texture from the particles of lactose because the milk has not been pasteurised like factoryproduced cheeses. Van Laar continues: “The taste, well, that goes without saying: the slightly aged jong belegen (10 weeks old) and belegen (20 weeks old) are rich and creamy. And the more matured extra belegen (30 weeks old) with its orange colour has a nutty flavour.”

Frisian Nagelkaas, a dark-orange cheese speckled with brown stars, that is matured at three years and

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seasoned with cloves. Leidse Komijnkaas is a lighter cheese, seasoned with cumin seeds, and has a lot of aroma.

KAAsKop! (Cheesehead!)

As people become more health-conscious and develop their palette, local cheese made from raw milk is becoming more popular. An influential force in the use of raw milk for cheese-making is the Slow Food Movement, which hopes to retrieve many traditional cheeses that have disappeared after factory-made cheeses started standardising taste buds in the early 20th century.

From its selection of Slow Food cheeses, De Kaaskamer has an excellent Boeren opleg cheese, aged from 18 to 24 months. It also gets its extra flavour from being made in wooden tubs, which has been the traditional way of making cheese in Holland for centuries.

According to rumour, Dutch farmers used traditional cheese tubs during the Napoleonic Wars (18031815) when they did not have other any protective headgear, again in necessity. When French soldiers saw a group of armed Dutch farmers approaching them wearing cheese tubs on their heads, they amusingly referred to them as ‘cheeseheads’. The ‘kaaskop’ was born.

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chefs in the city text Lizet Deutekom PhotograPhy Vermeer

RestauRant VeRmeeR If a restaurant features a Michelin-Star awarded ‘signature’ dish on their menu, then you know you’re in for a treat.

Said dish, a vegetable casserole, was created after British chef Christopher Naylor lost Vermeer’s Michelin star seven years ago. He decided to come up with a new kitchen strategy. Since then, only the freshest Dutch vegetables grown within 10 kilometres of the restaurant, can be found in his kitchen. Naylor was a forerunner of the currently popular ‘Eat Local’ trend.

Today, he works predominantly with products that have a short supply line, mostly outside of the wholesalers. This approach lead to a new Michelin star in 2010.

Refreshing!

At the head chef ’s table in the middle of the kitchen, he tells us that he is working on a roof garden atop the historic building where Vermeer is housed. He also keep bees there. At the table, it appears that most of the wines are organically produced. And in all the dishes, a leading role is reserved for vegetables. Very refreshing indeed!

Various exceptional amuses are served, but the pièce de résistance amongst them is a gazpacho of beetroot. It is complemented by a gel of citrus and red pepper, served at the table with a tarragon and gin ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. The starter, scallops au gratin with tarragon and Swiss chard, pickled fennel and a crustacean sauce, is served with an outstanding, white Pinot Gris from the Alsace region.

Afterwards, we enjoy a delicious fish with white wine: gurnard with anchovies and garlic puree, including a touch of lemon and artichoke – and that together with a robust Spanish Ribeiro.

Superstar Then comes the superstar of the evening, the vegetable casserole. Made out of differently prepared seasonal vegetables and paired with an olive crumble, beetroot syrup and lettuce sauce, this dish stimulates all the senses. We almost forget to enjoy the subsequent lamb – that’s how impressed we are.

Shortly before the dessert of chocolate custard cake with rum, we are surprised with

a dessert amuse. Seaberry foam with white chocolate sauce, caramel croutons and dried olive. A uniquely tart, sweet combination that really startles you awake.

A compliment, by the way, for the expert guidance of maître d’ Erwin Essing and junior sommelier Wesley Schipper. We enjoyed a superb culinary evening in an extremely relaxed ambiance. We are fans.

CHRISTOPHER NAYLOR After working with Albert Roux in London, Amsterdam and New York, Naylor settled in Amsterdam. His culinary journey continued with the famous Robert Kranenborg in restaurant La Rive**, Vossius*, and Le Cirque*.

Christopher began his reign over the Vermeer kitchen in 2005.

Restaurant Vermeer / NH Barbizon Palace Prins Hendrikkade 59-72 1012 AD Amsterdam T 020 556 4885 / vermeer@nh-hotels.com

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De VrienDen Van Jacob ‘Cooking is painting with flavour’. This is what is written on the box in which the amuse to our savoury high tea is served. It is the motto of chef Alain Alders, who has been calling the shots at ‘De Vrienden van Jacob’ for the past 11 years. And with that, he earned himself a Michelin star in 2005.

Painting with flavour. You can enjoy that at an equally picturesque location on the outskirts of Amsterdam. ‘De Vrienden van Jacob’ is situated in the classical country estate Duin en Kruidberg. The country estate, dating back to 1909, is also known for its restaurant and hotel.

Refined The kitchen of ‘De Vrienden van Jacob’ is not so much classical as it is refined.

Alain prefers seasonal, local products and uses them in modern French dishes with a Mediterranean touch. Our taste buds are boldly awoken by the aforementioned amuse: a sophisticated set of small taste sensations such as a broth (the ‘tea’) served with a flavour capsule of your choice to dissolve in it – presented at the table by the chef himself.

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What follows is an amuse of North Sea samphire tartare with wakame, couscous and an ice pearl of fennel. Deliciously melting flavours that do not bore. Tonight, the wine is served to us by maître-sommelier Ruth Engels, who has just started working here this week. Something which is not evident, judging from her exceptional explanations course after course.

The German Steingrüble made from the Gutedel grape is crisp, minerally and pairs perfectly with our first course: a salad of lobster with diced and fried black pudding, avocado crème, and a gel of sushi vinegar.

After that we move on to a spicy South African Cape Rock served with the braised turbot. It is presented with risotto, bouillabaisse pearls, and, once again, fennel.

Duo-dessert?

The main course is an entrecôte of North American beef with hash, marrow and Madeira sauce – paired with a Spanish Juan Gil Monastrell. A duo-dessert awaits us, with two types of dessert wines. One of them is an ‘apple pie’ (written between single quotes because it is taken apart into its

separate components). The second dessert is a chocolate cake with a molten interior served with blood orange ice cream. Bittersweet and refreshing at the same time. The homemade friandises offered with coffee turn out to be too much for us after all. But what a delight to taste so much passion for flavour!

ALAIN ALDERS Executive Chef Alain Alders worked, among other places, at restaurant ‘De Kersentuin’ in Amsterdam and at the Amstel Hotel. He was an intern at some of Europe’s renowned restaurants, including the three Michelin-starred Akelarre in San Sebastián, Spain. In 1997, he began his career as head chef at Country Estate Duin en Kruidberg. A few years later, he was given the opportunity to begin a top restaurant at that location. It obtained him a Michelin star in 2005.

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special restaurants & Bars Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197 T. 020 - 555 35 60 info@bridgesrestaurant.nl www.bridgesrestaurant.nl At Bridges, inspired by Ron Blaauw it’s all about fish. Always the best fish and only when in season. Executive chef Joris Bijdendijk presents a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood, both in our restaurant and in the Raw Bar. Oysters, lobster sandwiches, delicate fish tartar and ocean fresh fish, everything prepared while you watch. You can eat in the restaurant as well as dine in the exclusive privacy of the Private Dining, with view of the Vinothèque, the climatized domain of the sommelier and his fine selection of wines.

Our Executive Chef Joris Bijdendijk serves modern and trendy dishes in Restaurant Bridges with an emphasis on seafood and fish, mostly Dutch organic produce with a French twist. Bridges was awarded a Michelin star in November 2013. At the Raw Bar, located in the heart of our restaurant, one of our chefs prepares dishes creating lively interaction with our guests. Bridges’ Cocktail Bar offers exclusive wines and vintage champagnes by the glass. International cocktails, shaken by our professional mixologists, together with wine flights will be served matching bites. Our sommelier Jasper van den Hoogen tastes and selects the wine in the Vinothèque. He serves specially composed wine arrangements and vintage champagnes. Most wines can be ordered per glass.

LUNCH MO-FR: 12.00-14.30 LUNCH SAT-SUN: 12.30-14.30 DINER: 18.30-22.30 vALET pARkINg

sYriANA RestauRant

Akersluis 8 T. 020 - 669 09 33 www.syriana.nl info@syriana.nl Syriana, a restaurant with a Syrian-Lebanese kitchen, a cuisine that is relatively unknown to restaurant visitors and continues

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to amaze people. The tastes are a class apart, you could say we are dealing with a new culinary taste maker. People like the kitchen because it has many appetizer courses, called ‘mazas’ - very similar to the Spanish tapas. In the restaurant you can also enjoy the unique Arab high-tea with lots of Syrian and Lebanese sweets & treats. Lunch, brunch and cocktails are being served during the day and at night a delightful dinner with Arab tapas-dishes.

The Lounge with the 1001 night decor on the first floor or the Eden room at the ground floor can be booked for parties, meetings, large dinners and business events. Suggestions can be made for menu, entertainment and theme’s.

New at Syriana is the “All you can eat concept”- you can eat 6 rounds and order 4 dishes per round from the in total 56 dishes with a choice from vegetarian, meat- or fishmaza’s.

So you can explore the Libanese kitchen in a fun way. Price : € 19,50 during weekdays and € 22,50 on Friday and Saturday because of the live music and performance of a Belly dancer.

For after dinner cocktails & shiska please visit the Club Lounge Syriana Deluxe. kITCHEN OpEN DAILy FROM 12:00 - 22:00 OpEN 365 DAyS A yEAR SEE yOU AT SyRIANA!

loNg purA RestauRant

rozengracht 46-48 T. 020-623 89 50 info@restaurant-longpura.com www.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 by our traditional Indonesian dressed staff. Enjoy the abundance of our famous rice tables or varied à la carte menu. To stimulate your dining ex-

perience, all our food is prepared using fresh ingredients. Also very suitable for family -and business dinners. kITCHEN OpEN MON - SAT 18:00 AND 23:00 SUN 17:00 THROUgH 23:00 OpEN 365 DAyS A yEAR wIFI AvAILAbLE

de BelhAmel RestauRant

Brouwersgracht 60 1013 gX Amsterdam T. 020 622 1095 info@belhamel.nl Restaurant De Belhamel is located at the junction of two of Amsterdam’s most beautiful canals, the Brouwersgracht (“Brewers’ canal”) and the Herengracht (“Gentlemen’s canal”). It is one of the city’s prettiest spots, quietly situated at the edge of the Jordaan area and offering splendid views on both canals. In summer dinner is served outside in these lovely surroundings. Not only the location, also the restaurant’s interior is unique: the venue is entirely decorated in the early 20th century Art-Nouveau style, with many original details.

The restaurant and entresol give a view over the canals, the bar offers a fine opportunity to enjoy an aperitif before dinner. In addition to our fine dining, De Belhamel is Amsterdam’s place to be for hot and cold lunches. Our hospitality and friendly aura draw a pleasant mix of professionals and local residents. De Belhamel is perfect for a business lunch or dinner and also hosts anniversary, wedding and birthday celebrations. The magnificent view from the high, wide windows in the façade will make you feel surrounded by Amsterdam’s beauty while you enjoy lunch or dinner at this restaurant. The restaurant’s cuisine has French - Italian bearings, but the menu also offers traditional Dutch dishes. We are looking forward to welcoming you at De Belhamel.

SUN - THU: 12.00 - 16.00 AND 18.00 - 22.00 FRI AND SAT: 12.00 - 16.00 AND 18.00 - 22.30

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nes 37 T 020 - 422 33 18 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!

Mon-Sat 15.30 - 01.00 Sun 14.00-21.00 Kitchen open - 00.45

Hard rock restaurant

Max Euweplein 57-61 Amsterdam 1017 MA T. 020 523 7625 Amsterdam_sales@hardrock.com www.hardrock.com/amsterdam Hard Rock International is getting ready to launch their new Menu in April 2014, drop into the Amsterdam location to be the first to try some new dishes and some old time favourites! This is Hard Rock!

Classic American Food, made in house from scratch. It doesn’t get any better than this, the freshest ingredients, sourced directly by our chefs and transformed into a feast fit for a rock star. Get your napkins ready, because our fork-tender signature

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smokehouse specialties are marinated in awesomeness before they’re slow-cooked, right here in our own in-house smokers.

Love me tender? One bite of our slowcooked, authentically Memphis pulled pork, chicken or brisket and you’ll know why we’d never trust something as important as this to anyone else. Just one of the exciting new additions to a classic menu is, Margarita Madness - Air Mexico Take flight with a sample of three signature mini margaritas! Choose 3: Wildberry, Pomegranate, Watermelon, Blue Curacao, Mango or Cucumber. Accompanied by a personal-sized-portion of chips & salsa.

ReStauRant: Sun - thuRS: 11:30 – 24:00 (Kitchen cloSeS at 23:30) FRi - Sat: 11:30 – 01:00 (Kitchen cloSeS at 00:30) MeRchandiSe: Sun - thuRS: 10:00 – 24:00 FRi - Sat: 10:00 – 01:00

mappa restaurant

nes 59 T. 020 – 528 91 70 www.mappa.nl In 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.” Authentic Italian food is what Mappa offers, and the restaurant is proud of the fact that all its home-made dishes are made from fresh, biological products. Mappa is mainly known for its variety of pasta dishes, but besides the pastas it also has some beautiful antipasti (starters) and a few fish and meat specialties. The menu at Mappa is changed regularly to ensure creativity and quality in the kitchen. Needless to say, good Italian food goes hand in hand with beautiful wines.

The wine list at Mappa is predominantly Italian, from small vineyards in Puglia to

great wine masters such as Walter Massa.

The interior of Restaurant Mappa is stylish in a timeless way; 60 people can be seated here. The staff at Mappa is friendly and always ready to help. As hospitality is very important to Mappa, you are guaranteed a wonderful evening out at the restaurant. opening tiMeS Kicthen: Mappa iS happy to welcoMe you Monday - wedneSday FRoM 18.00 - 22.00 thuRSday - SatuRday FRoM 18.00 - 23.00.

ReSeRvationS RecoMMended.

sazanka restaurant

Hotel Okura Amsterdam Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 T +31 (0)20 678 74 50 www.okura.nl www.sazanka.nl Nowadays, many people are familiar with the customs of teppanyaki; the Japanese art of cooking at a hot griddle in front of guests.

Teppanyaki’ literally means ‘grilled on an iron plate’ (teppan = iron plate, yaki = grill).

In Japan this is probably the oldest method of preparing food, invented when the Japanese grilled their fish on a shovel above an open fire.

At Sazanka Restaurant of Hotel Okura Amsterdam the teppan chefs demonstrate that their exquisite cooking is a far cry from the ‘show-and-throw’ spectacle often associated with teppanyaki cuisine. Fish, meat and vegetarian dishes, side dishes and desserts are presented with gastronomic allure, in which the quality of the ingredients is of central importance.

Dining at Sazanka guarantees you culinary enjoyment, and above all an entertaining time – whether there are just two of you, or you visit in a group. There are 11 griddles in all, offering places for groups of up to ten people. It is also possible to reserve a private room. lunch: gRoup lunch on RequeSt dinneR: 18.30 – 22.00

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sociÉtÉ wunderbar

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Corner: rokin 84–Enge Kapelsteeg 3 T 020 – 370 34 48 www.societewunderbar.nl info@societewunderbar.nl I Wonder………..

Is it a bar? A restaurant? A cocktailbar? A club? It’s Société Wunderbar. A place with a cozy, stylish and metropolitan ambiance, where you will be surprised by great food and drinks. The chef, Frits Berends, created a menu based on his international experiences, using authentic, fresh and organic Dutch products. The bar serves all kind of drinks like different kind of gin tonics, aperetivo’s from all over the world, specially developed cocktails, a very distinctive wine list and our unique collection of Grand Cru Champagnes.

Société Wunderbar is located on a prime location in the heart of the city, the Rokin.

The beautifully restored building used to be the residence and office of Prince Hendrik, husband of Queen Wilhelmina, around 1910. The somewhat hidden entrance is in the Enge Kapelsteeg, connecting the Kalverstraat and the Rokin with on that side also a very nice open air terrace. Come and enjoy food and drinks, mingle with the cosmopolitan Dutch and international crowd and let yourself be entertained by the enthousiastic staff. Please note the very special artwork by street artist Max Zorn, who specially made this piece for Société Wunderbar.

Enjoy Tue – Thu 1600 – 0100 Fri – SaT 1600 – 0300 Sun 1500 – 00.00

open cafe / restaurant

Westerdoksplein 20 1013 AZ Amsterdam T. 020 – 620 10 x10 reserveren@open.nl www.open.nl Café Restaurant Open, a great example of modern architecture on the railroad swing bridge “19S” dating from 1920. You imagine yourself on the water with a panoramic view

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over the IJ, surrounded by the architecture of the new Amsterdam where both the crisp daylight as the atmospheric evening light have free reign. In warm weather, the special window construction opens via a unique fan system and both inside and on the terrace you can enjoy the beautiful transparent and open character. Open is for everyone - business or private from the city or neighborhood or visiting - for dinner or a glass of wine. The open kitchen is characterized by passion for fair and fresh seasonal products. You can enjoy a well balanced and pleasantly priced modern style European dinner menu. Open is situated on the edge of the Jordaan, within walking distance from Central Station and by car, public transport and even for small cruise ships within easy reach. OPEN is accessible to everyone via elevator or stairs via the terrace.

3-courSe dinner menu ¤ 34,and 4-courSe dinner menu ¤ 44,KiTchen open daily : 18.00 – 22.00 / Sunday cloSed Bar : mon – Thu 17.00 – 01.00 and Fri and SaT 17.00 – 03.00 / Sunday cloSed

pont 13 restaurant

Haparandadam 50 T. 020 - 770 2722 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 startingpoint. 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. Pont 13 imports wines, meat and home-canned fruit from the beautiful Italian region Le Marche, where owner Rene has a little farm. open during chriSTmaS holiday and Serving a FeSTive mulTi-courSe dinner lunch daily From 12.00 - 16.00 dinner daily From 18.30 - 22.00

LuciuS Seafood restaurant

spuistraat 247 T. 020 624 18 31 www.lucius.nl Lucius seafood restaurant is already for more than 38 years a reliable address for the true gourmets who love fish. A seafood restaurant where quality and atmosphere are the most important thing. Whether you like a simple piece of grilled salmon or rather be surprised with a special fish specialty, we welcome you all! As from day one, Lucius has always been a place for national and international guests.

For many years we are receiving guests from all over the world. We provide our guests a menu in nine languages. Of course we are also visited by guest from our local area and the rest of the Netherlands and many of them have been loyal guests for years.

Together with our employees we do everything to let you experience a wonderful evening. You are welcome seven days a week between 17.00 and 24.00.

KiTchen open mo-Su 17:00-24:00 reServaTionS recommended

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De gouDen Reael

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ining in De Gouden Reael is a real treat. This cozy and friendly restaurant offers high quality traditional French cuisine and rôtisserie. Unbelievably tasteful food, prepared to perfection and served without unnecessary fuss. All dishes are “fait maison” (“homemade” in French).

Prices are moderate.

The restaurant is established in a former warehouse dating back to 1648, situated in one of the best preserved parts of Golden Age Amsterdam, 1 mile West of Central Station.

Have dinner downstairs in the café, or on the entresol under the beam ceiling.

Open: Daily at 4 p.m.

Kitchen from 5.30 - 10 p.m.

Zandhoek 14 1013 KT Amsterdam T. 020 623 38 83 www.goudenreael.nl facebook.com/goudenreael

ucked in the most lively part of de Pijp, near the Albert Cuyp Market, it’s worth the trip for the most unique pizzas in Amsterdam. Think thai curry, cuban pork or grilled eggplant & houmous on a pizza. Try our delicious organic pizzas with one of our own brew beers or wines. To eat in our rock ‘n roll restaurant or to take out.

From April until October we can provide you with a ‘Pinknick’: order your pizza at the restaurant, take our balloon, find a nice&sunny spot in the neighboring Sarphatipark and we will find you!”

Open: Sun-Thu 17:00-24:00 Fri-Sat 17:00-02:00 Gerard Douplein 8 1072 VE Amsterdam T. 020 - 670 32 74 www.pinkflamingopizza.com

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ust around the corner of the Heineken Experience you’ll find Barça. We serve a wide variation of lunch, tapas, salads, main courses and deserts. Imagine this with the best cava’s, wines, beers and cocktails. In short: ideal meeting place for world travelers, businessmen- and women as well as the locals and creatives.

Sun – Thu 11pm – 1am Fri - Sat 11pm – 3am Bar Restaurant, food, cocktails & lots of sunshine

Marie Heinekenplein 30-31 1072 MH Amsterdam T. 020 - 470 41 44 info@barca.nl www.barca.nl

Our Executive Chef Joris Bijdendijk serves modern and trendy dishes in restaurant Bridges with an emphasis on sea food and fish, mostly Dutch organic produce with a French twist.

In November 2013 Bridges has been rewarded with a Michelin star. A chef prepares dishes at the Raw Bar creating lively interaction with the guests.

Bridges Cocktail Bar is the heart of the restaurant, offering exclusive wines and vintage Champagnes by the glass. International cocktails, shaken by our professional mixologists, together with wine flights will be served with matching bites. Our sommelier tastes and selects the wine in the Vinothèque. He serves specially composed wine arrangements and vintage Champagnes. Most wines can be ordered per glass. Sea you!

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30 and 31 May; 1 June 2014 During the ‘Open Art Studio’ days in Amsterdam’s Jordaan district, you will be able to see the artworks of more than 60 artists in their own workshop. These artists work together in the ‘Open Art Studios Jordaan’.

The organisation has set up a new joint plan for 2014 centred around a specific theme: money.

Money is rarely a subject in the art world due to its association with crude commercial aspects. Therefore, it makes it all the more interesting to see how artists depict ‘money’ as a general theme. Do they have a predilection for money or do they hate it?

What can you buy with it, and is it simultaneously alienating?

The more than 60 participating artists were asked to create one work each having to do with the theme ‘money’. You can see these works during the main exhibition. There you can experience the different artistic interpretations of the theme together with your own associations about it. At the main exhibition, visitors can take part in a professional guided tour. The Open Art Studios Jordaan will organise this exhibition at the Westerhuis on Westerstraat 187.

Apart from the main exhibition, you can, of course, visit the artists’ studios to look for a piece to display in your home or office.

The main exhibition is also an art auction.

You can bid on an artwork and register to bid at the art auction held on 1 June 2014, the last day of Open Art Studios Jordaan. www.oajo.nl

FoaM aMsterDaM rethinking of war photography 21 March – 1 June 2014 For visitors interested in art photography, Foam Amsterdam presents ‘The Enclave’

by Richard Mosse, a confronting multimedia installation. Infiltrating armed rebel groups in a war zone, Richard Mosse, Trevor Tweeten (filmmaker) and Ben Frost (sound artist) travelled in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo throughout 2012. At this Foam exhibition, six large screens represent the enduring conflict situation in Congo.

The war zone in Congo is plagued by frequent ambushes, massacres and systematic sexual violence. ‘The Enclave’ is the culmination of Mosse’s attempt to rethink war photography.

Exploring aesthetics in a situation of profound human suffering, ‘The Enclave’ immerses the viewer in a sinister and challenging world. Shot with infrared film, the screen results are vibrant, with psychedelic magenta coloured sites of a jungle war zone.

The heart of the project is, as Mosse states, an attempt to bring “two counter-worlds into collision: art’s potential to represent narratives so painful that they exist beyond language, and photography’s capacity to document specific tragedies and communicate them to the world”.

staDsschouWburg (CITY THEATRE) shakespeare starts his journey in amsterdam 29 and 30 april 2014 On Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April, Hamlet will be seen at the Stadsschouwburg (City Theatre) in Amsterdam. In honour of Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, London’s Globe Theatre will be travelling all over the world with their most popular play.

Amsterdam is scheduled to be their first international stop.

On 23 April 2014 (Shakespeare’s actual 450th birthday), the Globe Theatre will start a two-year-long world tour. The goal is to play Hamlet’s tragedy in every country on the seven continents. Artistic director Dominic Dromgoole: “We’re not going to leave anyone out. Antarctica?

Fuck yes!”

Therefore, this will be the first actual world tour in theatre history.The performers will travel by boat and aeroplane, jeep and train. They will play in theatre and jungles, town squares and beaches.

The Globe Theatre in London is an exact replica of the theatre for which Shakespeare wrote his plays and in which he also performed. The old Globe opened in 1599, the new one in 1997. In an Elizabethan setting, the audience will become acquainted with the work of the world’s most famous playwright.

Richard Mosse (1980, Ireland) holds an MFA in photography from Yale University School of Art. In 2011, he was awarded a Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, with a supplemental stipend.

In Amsterdam, the performance will be surtitled in Dutch. Tickets are available through www.ssba.nl and at the box office of the City Theatre.

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1. Artist Cartrien van Amstel in her studio, talking about her work to all who might be interested.

2. ‘Drag’, 2012, a photo depicting a jungle war zone. © Richard Mosse/ Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York 3. On 23 April 2014 (Shakespeare’s 450th birthday), the Globe Theatre will start a two-year-long world tour. The goal is to play Hamlet’s tragedy in every country on the seven continents.

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MUsEUM VAn LOOn Children’s portraits: then and now 28 February – 9 June 2014 Since 1636, the Amsterdam merchant family Van Loon has had portraits made of its children. During the course of time, this has led to an extraordinary collection featuring a wide variety of children’s portraits by artists such as Dirck Santvoort, Nicolaes Maes and Thérèse Schwartze. All of the children’s portraits at Museum Van Loon – from monumental works to intimate miniatures – will be shown to the public for the first time in 2014.

The motive behind the exhibition are the three contemporary children’s portraits recently made by painter Katinka Lampe of the young generation of children.

Lampe’s portraits are characterised by great precision and beauty, though they are not exact representations. While visiting Museum Van Loon, Lampe was struck by the similarities between her own work and the historical portraits in the collection.

Lampe was preceded by other famous artists. There are works by leading (children’s) portrait painter Dirck van Santvoort (1610-1680), but also works from his contemporary Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693), one of Rembrandt’s pupils who had a much broader oeuvre.

Furthermore, work by Thérèse Schwartze (1851-1918), who also painted portraits of the Dutch royal family, and whose work was shown extensively at the Van Loon Museum in 2011, is also on display.

ArTZUiD 2014 A sculpture route for the young Until 20 March, also from 15 June ‘ArtZuid’, the longest sculpture route in the Netherlands, was successfully brought to a close in September 2013. The freely accessible outdoor exhibition attracted approximately 380,000 national and international visitors within the space of four months.

They walked or biked along the 2.5 kilometre-long sculpture route in the Amsterdam neighbourhood Oud-Zuid (Old South).

Some 80 schools and academies visited the third edition of ArtZuid. Thousands of school children made use of the free educational material. Because of that success, the organisers of the biennial festival came up with an immediate sequel for this year: ‘ArtZuid Junior’.

‘ArtZuid Junior’ is a unique art and educational project in which 33 schools and artists will be participating. Together with the artists, talented pupils will design sculptures. Each school will select five gifted pupils who will get the most out of their talents with the help of their ‘own’ artist. In several master classes, the artist will help the pupils develop a concept and make a miniature model.

All models will be judged by a professional jury. But you can also vote yourself.

Each miniature model has a corresponding number; that way, you can SMS the number of your favourite model. The names of the winners will be known on 17 March 2014.

MUsEUM HET rEMBrAnDTHUis rembrandt or... not?

1 February – 27 April 2014 How do connoisseurs recognise an authentic Rembrandt, and what distinguishes his work from that of his pupils and contemporaries? Attributing works to artists has always been an interesting part of art historical sciences.

The fascinating exhibition ‘Rembrandt, or Not? Old Drawings, New Names’ focuses solely on the criteria employed by an art historian when making an attribution.

Starting 1 February at the Amsterdam museum Het Rembrandthuis (The Rembrandt House), you will be able to gain insight into this specialised work through 60 drawings.

During the exhibition it is as though the visitor is looking over the shoulder of the specialist, hence discovering the intimate characteristics of the artist’s hand.

Amongst the works on display are drawings

by Rembrandt and booklets of his pupils and contemporaries. What all of the works have in common is that they have been analysed by art specialist Peter Schatborn in the last decade. During the course of his career, Schatborn became one of the world’s leading experts on Rembrandt drawings. For decades, he has also been closely associated with the Rembrandt House.

‘Rembrandt, or Not?’ is a collaborative project between the Rembrandt House, the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and the Fondation Custodia in Paris. Thus, the exhibition brings forth 60 drawing from the 17th century of exceptional quality.

Katinka Lampe previously exhibited her work, among other places, at De Kunsthal in Rotterdam. Her work is collected nationally and internationally. Lampe’s style of painting is controlled and smooth. In a sensitive yet unsentimental manner, she renders her portraits with a high level of abstraction.

Therefore, in combination with the other shown historical portraits, more room is created for the personal associations of visitors to this special exhibition.

The Vondelpark was consciously chosen as the place of exhibition. The large city park located in the heart of Amsterdam will celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2014.

‘ArtZuid Junior’ will therefore be given the theme ‘My Vondelpark, Our Vondelpark’.

The winning miniature models will ultimately be rendered in large format.

They will be scattered throughout the park and can be admired.

You can make use of an explanatory audio tour available in Dutch and English, and recorded by Peter Schatborn himself.

Furthermore, two public lectures will also take place, and a comprehensive catalogue in Dutch and English will be available. In it you can find colour illustrations of the exhibited objects with explanations of the various aspects that are involved in art historical research for each piece.

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1. Portrait of a young girl painted by Dirck Santvoort in 1636.

2. Portrait of a young girl painted by Katinka Lampe in 2012.

3. ‘ArtZuid Junior’ is a unique art and educational project in which 32 schools and artists will be participating.

4. This drawing is by Rembrandt: Two men talking, b/w chalk, 118 x 98 mm, Berlijn, Staatliche Museen, Kupferstichkabinet

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HOLLAnD FEsTiVAL Artist driven, leading to a broad(er) horizon 30 May – End of August 2014 The Holland Festival is the international performing arts festival of the Netherlands and Amsterdam, featuring world renowned artists. Since 1947, the annual festival has been offering a diverse variety of performing arts and plenty of music, usually in connection to other art forms.

Thus, the Holland Festival has been an international concept for decades offering ‘serious pleasure’ for the largest and most diverse audience possible. Present at many different locations in the capital, the HF has a timely and high quality character every year anew.

For each edition of the Holland Festival, the focus of the event is determined by the work and development of artists from every corner of the world. Therefore, the festival defines its content as ‘artist driven’: artists are followed over the course of several years and are supported in the creation of new work.

At the same time and on a creative/content level, the Holland Festival is always on the lookout for new forms and work that appeals to a broad (partly new) audience.

A representative preview already provides a hint: an adaptation of the international theatrical success: War Horse.

War Horse tells the story of British teenager Albert, whose beloved horse Joey gets confiscated to use in fighting during the First World War. When Joey is sold for use in the war, Albert follows him (putting his own life at risk) in the hopes that he’ll be reunited with his horse once again. Both people of flesh and blood, and horses, perform in the play. The horses, however, are puppets developed by the famous Handspring Puppet Company from South Africa.

The animals are made of steel, fabric, leather and cables. The puppeteers make the horses move, breathe, snort, gallop and prance. They still manage to portray noble animals that steal your heart while exposing the folly of all warfare. www.hollandfestival.nl

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real women with a cinematic touch 1 March – 21 April 2014

Together with the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar (Alkmaar is a city located approximately 50 kilometres above Amsterdam), the Amsterdam Museum will be organising an exhibition around the 16th century master painter Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen. Van Oostsanen’s oeuvre laid the foundation for the flourishing success of the Dutch art that followed in the 17th century. The unique retrospective ‘Van Oostsanen: The First Dutch Master’ brings together masterpieces from the whole world.

Photographer Miles Aldridge’s new solo-exhibition at Galerie Alex Daniels-Reflex Amsterdam consists of 24 large-scale works in colour and one in black-and-white. Known for his beautiful, glamorous women who seem to be living in perfect worlds, Aldridge always transmits a certain cinematic feeling.

Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen (1470-1533) is the first Amsterdam artist we know by name. His oeuvre shows a clear stylistic development, from the late Middle Ages to the early Renaissance. Van Oostsanen, at the time a celebrated artist-entrepreneur with clients in and out of the Netherlands, leads a productive workshop on the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam.

The works of Van Oostsanen, his contemporaries and family members, can be found at three locations in Amsterdam and Alkmaar.

Beginning with the Amsterdam Museum, Van Oostsanen’s oeuvre here will tell you a lot about life in the Netherlands during the late Middle Ages. His rare sketchbook contains 48 pages of stunning portraits, cityscapes and figure studies. The sketchbook, which comes from a collection in Berlin, can be seen digitally by visitors. With it you will ‘travel’ through Van Oostsanen’s medieval country as it was around 1500.

“Miles sees a colour-coordinated, graphically pure, hard-edged reality,” says famous film director David Lynch about his work.

But when you look closer, the worlds of ‘his’ women aren’t as perfect as they seem.

It’s a dream that could just as easily turn into a nightmare: perfect appearances and blank expressions could be interpreted as passivity.

The way Aldridge portrays them, women appear in a state of contemplation. This leaves the viewer wondering what’s going on in their heads.

The tension between the exterior perfection and the internal turmoil powers these photographs. “A slightly uncomfortable quality is what I’m after,” Aldridge says explaining himself, “I don’t feel like making happy pictures about beautiful models being content. These pictures, they’re pictures of humans, not mannequins. They’re troubled, wounded and confused, questioning who they are now that they have everything they want.” In his tension-filled photographs, “these women are more complicated than being purely beautiful. They have this deep, dramatic life”.

At the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar (Municipal Museum Alkmaar) you will find an art historical survey of Van Oostsanen’s life and work.

There, the work Noli me tangere is accompanied by many other paintings, drawings and objects. At the Sint Laurenskerk (Saint Laurence Church) in Alkmaar, you can see The Last Judgement dating to 1518. Restored in 2011, the vault painting connects Van Oostsanen with Alkmaar and is an important impulse for this unique retrospective.

Miles Aldridge (1964) studied at Central St. Martins, London. He directed music videos and became a fashion photographer in the 1990s. His work mixes autobiographical themes with wide influences, ranging from photographer Richard Avedon, to film directors like Hitchcock, Lynch and Fellini. Miles Aldridge’s work is published in numerous magazines like American Vogue, The New York Times and Numéro.

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1. The puppeteers of the famous Handspring Puppet Company make horses move, breathe, snort, gallop and prance.

2. Jacob van Oostsanen, self-portrait, 1533; 37,9 x 29,5 cm, original from the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.

Currently to be seen in the Amsterdam Museum.

3. Miles Aldridge , ‘Actress’, chromogenic print, 67 x 101 cm.

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When spring comes, i Will send you tulips from AmsterdAm… In a split second after hearing this love-serenading and very typically Dutch tune from 1957, all of the Netherlands was lying at the feet of its singer, Herman Emmink. The radio smelled of tulips and all the pierements in the city flipped open their organ books to this colourful and odoriferous page.

Oh… you’re not familiar with a ‘pierement’?

Sorry, but it’s so common to me. A ‘pierement’ is a handsomely elaborated street barrel organ, a typically Dutch way to let our folk music be heard. The pipes, mostly wooden, are supported by drums and their roll. By hand, a person winds the organ books perforated to the measures, tones and drum roll, much like they would a music box.

Why is it that us Dutch fall for this naive, almost complete innocence? Are we sentimental? No. Rather, we are sober. Although…? If it’s about football, our royal house or our cultural heritage, we can sometimes surpass ourselves. Our national character means that we bow to anything that a ‘pierement’ can play.

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Our spring, although always stubborn, does not affect the urban beauty of our capital, relying as Amsterdam does on both its indoor enjoyments and its outdoor scents. Yes, Amsterdam has it all. So, savour our spring and let it entertain you. The next time, I will send YOU tulips. From Amsterdam!

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The gaTekeepers of today’s amsterdam In ancIent tImes, It was the gatekeeper who held the keys to the house. he greeted guests as they arrIved and attended to theIr needs. In the 12th century, ‘concIerges’ appeared In the castles and palaces of europe. there, they would remaIn Important members of the household staff for centurIes to come.

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List of hotels in Amsterdam with Golden Keys concierges American Amrâth Amstel Apollo Barbizon Palace Convent Crowne Plaza (city centre) Crowne Plaza (airport) De L’Europe Die Port van Cleve Eden Manor Krasnapolsky Marriott Mövenpick Okura Pulitzer Renaissance Rembrandt Square Swissôtel The Grand The Dylan Victoria

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In 1929, the legendary Parisian concierge Ferdinand Gillet envisioned a multinational network of concierges when he founded Les Clefs d’Or (The Golden Keys). Through the years, the organisation has spread to 43 nations and comprises more than 4,000 members worldwide. The spirit of this global network is embodied in the organisation’s motto: In Service Through Friendship.

As new concierges enter the profession, they are made aware of this long tradition of hospitality. They are also informed about the responsibility that comes with wearing the Golden Keys: providing guests with memorable and successful travel experiences.

The crossed Golden Keys (worn on lapels) are the international symbol for Les Clefs d’Or. Those who wear the Golden Keys are professionally trained concierges who have the skills and contacts to open doors for guests throughout the city and, indeed, the world. The Clefs d’Or concierge is trained to guide, inform and advise guests during their stay. Whether it be a simple request or a complex problem, the concierge can be of help.

In Amsterdam, 22 concierges proudly wear the Golden Keys, as can be seen from the list of hotels provided with this article. To give you an impression of the hospitality offered by Amsterdam’s Golden Key representatives, we asked three of them to share their experiences.

Meet Amsterdam’s oldest and youngest Golden Keys concierge, as well as the only female Golden Keys chef concierge. aad van den berg Aad van den Berg is chef concierge at the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam and the oldest Golden Keys concierge in the city. After his hospitality experience in London, Paris and Berlin, Aad van den Berg settled in the city’s Grande Dame on the Amstel in 1992: the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam. He never left.

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can explore and discover the most beautiful spots by bike or boat. Sailing through the canals is his passion, and one of the many tips he offers his guests.

night. For this guest, she arranged a complimentary private guide to bring her to and from a selected restaurant every evening.

2. Mireille Deenik is chef concierge at the Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam. Mireille is the only female chef concierge (and Golden Keys concierge) in Amsterdam.

The biggest change in his line of work was the rise of the internet. Together with his colleague Marcos Kosma, he started a website in the 90s (www.abconcierge.nl). The site has become a popular source of information on any topic that has to do with the city. From church services to art to literature and entertainment – you name it.

Maurits Den Dulk Maurits den Dulk is concierge at the Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam. At only 26 years of age, Maurits is the youngest Golden Keys concierge in Amsterdam (just a little bit younger than Mireille Deenik).

3. At only 26 years of age, Maurits den Dulk (l.) is the youngest Golden Keys concierge in Amsterdam.

Together with colleague Ron Stoevelaar, he is proud that Hotel Pulitzer has won the Dutch Hotel Award 2013.

Mireille Deenik Mireille Deenik is chef concierge at the Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam. Mireille is 26 years old and the only female chef concierge (and Golden Keys concierge) in Amsterdam.

After her studies at the Higher Hotelschool, she worked within the concierge department in a resort in St. Lucia for three years. After her stay in the Caribbean she applied for the job of chef concierge at the Grand Hotel Amrâth.

Going the extra mile is very important, and Mireille encourages her team to get to know their guests in order to truly make a difference in their experience.

For her, it’s never a problem to take hotel guests and visitors of the Grand Hotel Amrâth – the former Scheepvaarthuis (Maritime House) – on a short tour, should time permit. Her fondest memory was the gratitude of an elderly guest from Australia who didn’t dare go out on the streets for dinner at

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After attending hospitality business hotel school, he was an intern at the reception of Hotel Pulitzer.

After his internship, he continued to work in this hotel. The adjacent desk of the concierge caught his attention, and when someone became ill, he took over. He has been working as a concierge for almost three years now.

He is always interested in providing new and exciting tips for guests. Last summer, this led to a ‘Facebook battle’ with his head concierge Ron Stoevelaar.

After 20 days, Maurits was the winner with the most ‘Likes’. In August, after five years of desk experience and two years as a concierge, he received his Golden Keys.

The most unique event he ever organised for guests was a photo session from the sky, in order to take aerial pictures of tulips. For this, he arranged a limo service to Rotterdam where a helicopter was waiting to take participants on a flight over the flower fields. www.hotelconcierge.nl 79 www.cityrush.nl

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cinema Remake The exhibiTion ‘Cinema Remake’ aT eYe Film insTiTuTe shows The woRk oF FilmmakeRs and visual aRTisTs who use exisTing Films as a poinT oF depaRTuRe FoR The CReaTion oF someThing RadiCallY new.

A striking example of a radical new approach in filmmaking can be found in Maljkovic’s ‘Recalling Frames’ (2010). Courtesy of Annet Gelink Gallery, Amsterdam; b/w print from collage on negative.

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inema Remake’ demonstrates how the phenomenon of ‘remake’ has led to remarkable results, cinematographically as well as in the visual arts fringes.

Wells’ renowned movie The Trial (based on The Process by Franz Kafka) as the basic principle for a totally original, personal interpretation. He does this with stills from the movie in combination with recent photographs of the modernistic building in which parts of the film were originally shot, as well as a 16 mm projection and its soundtrack.

Unwritten laws Belgians Ana Torfs and Nicolas Provost and Croatian David Maljkovic are among the filmmakers and artists who use existing, often iconic movies to unravel film language and make the viewers conscious of the codes and unwritten laws of films. In short: to create their personal commentary.

Besides the above-mentioned artists, there is work by American Cory Arcangel who extended Dennis Hopper’s movie Colors (1988) to a 33-day long abstract play of lines of coloured pixels.

striking example A striking example of a remake is Recalling Frames (2010) by David Maljkovic, in which he uses Orson

Cinema Remake 26 March – 1 June 2014 www.eyefilm.nl

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