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30 HEINEKEN MUSEUM YOU WOULD PROBABLY ALSO OBJECT TO THE WORD ‘MUSEUM’

36 AMSTERDAM, BURGER, CAFE QUITE FITTING: A MELTING POT WITHIN A MELTING POT

42 FASHION CITY IS THERE SUCH A THING AS AN ‘AMSTERDAM STYLE’?

54 BE PAMPERED HOW RELAXATION, STYLE AND FUN COME TOGETHER

SECTIonS 12 IN & AROUND THE CITY WHAT’S GOING ON THIS SEASON?

18 SHOPPING A VALUABLE GIFT GUIDE FOR A SPARKLING HOLIDAY SEASON

26 HOSPITALITY HOTELS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

46 NEW IN SEASON THE LATEST GADGETS AND FASHION

62 CHEFS IN THE CITY CULINARY HIGHLIGHTS

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

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While the majority of amsterdam’s most exciting museum’s are located in its bustling centre, the eye film museum, one of the city’s neWer cultural gems, lies splendidly on the north bank of the river ij, just a short ferry ride aWay from amsterdam’s central station.

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Previous pages “We’re not hoping for a miracle, we’re creating one on the spot.” Words spoken by the museum’s director, Sandra den Hamer, just months before the opening of EYE. Photo courtesy of EYE. Right page top EYE’s waterside terrace basks in a soft light as the day rolls into evening. The large, glass panels that divide inside and outside serve to create a feeling of space. Photo courtesy of EYE. Right page below Whether before or after a movie, EYE’s waterside terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine, have dinner or simply relax with a cup of coffee. Photo courtesy of Anastasia Malkin.

rom across the water, the futuristic building already manages to captivate and excite the curiosity – even before the visitor has had a chance to explore everything it has to offer. And there’s plenty to explore: four theatres, more than 1,200 m2 of exhibition space, an interactive basement, a shop and even a restaurant with an inviting waterside terrace. HuMble beginnings What started out as the Dutch Historic Film Archive in 1946, has grown to become what can rightfully be called one of the world’s most significant film museums. Today, approximately 40,000 national and international titles spanning all of movie history, some 700,000 images ranging from slides to film stills, roughly 74,000 film posters from all corners of the globe, and 4,000 sound tracks and sound fragments make up EYE’s impressive collection. As of 1973, a large part of the collection was housed in a monumental building tucked away into Amsterdam’s Vondelpark. There was no place for exhibitions and there were only two theatres. Unfortunately, the museum’s collection and archives were predominantly known among professionals in the film industry and were a secret to many. Enough reasons to seriously consider relocation in hopes of bringing the cinematic world to a larger audience and giving the film museum the space it deserved. grand oPening Although plans for other headquarters had been brewing for a while, it wasn’t until 2004 when Amsterdam’s city council started to take serious steps toward the realisation of the new building. In the summer of 2009, its foundation was laid, and by 2010, EYE was formed after a merger of the Film Museum, Holland Film, Filmbank and the Dutch Institute for Film Education. In April of 2012, all of the ideas and hard work of the previous years would materialise into the grand opening of a dynamic building that much like film, should not only be seen, but also experienced. iconic status Despite its short existence, the sleek, white structure – which is the creative genius of Austrian design firm Delugan Meissl Associated Architects (DMAA) – has already achieved iconic status. Its unique shape is hard to define. While some see in it a winking eye or a bird with outstretched wings, others simply prefer to revel in the way the building seems to change when viewed from another perspective. Inside, sweeping diagonals and dramatic ceilings placed at alternate angles provide the same effect – every corner is a surprise. In the main part of the building, the colour white predominates and creates the feeling of space, while the wooden floors add warmth. A large wall of glass panels divides this central space from the welcoming waterfront eating area, further enhancing its ample dimensions. Spending a good deal of time simply wandering through this area or enjoying a nice meal at the restaurant is relatively easy. Yet this is but a mere introduction to the other highlights that await visitors at EYE. Pale in coMParison Watching a movie at EYE, whether that be at one of the four theatres or in the basement, is an experience that makes a visit to any other cinema pale in comparison. Part of that has to do

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1. In 2009, four years after the design of the Austrian company Delugan Meissl Associated Architects (DMAA) was chosen, the building’s foundation was laid. Two years later, the building was ready, and in April of 2012, it celebrated its grand opening. Photo courtesy of Anastasia Malkin.

with the wide variety of titles and different forms of entertainment. On average, there are 20 screenings per day offering something for everyone – from the latest box office hits, to beautifully restored classics and even cult films. During two Sundays per month, silent films are accompanied by live musical performances, and classic films are regularly introduced by a cinema expert. If you don’t speak Dutch, but are interested in a Dutch movie, stop by on the third Wednesday of the month when Dutch films are shown with subtitles.

2. Geometric patterns decorate the surface of the futuristic building. Photo courtesy of EYE.

In another way, the unique experience is the result of being in an environment that eats, sleeps and breathes movie making passion. No matter when you arrive at EYE, you’re always in for something great. There’s no harm in checking the day’s listings before planning a visit, but popping in with a few hours or an afternoon to spare (and nothing in particular in mind) is also highly recommended. In that case, you might want to head to the basement where three spaces provide an interesting mix of interactive fun.

3. The yellow Pods, located in the interactive basement, are equipped with a Cinemascope screen, earphones and a comfortable sofa. They provide a semi-private space to watch movies alone or with a few other people. Photo courtesy of EYE.

Your inner child At the aptly named Playground, installations invite you tune in to your inner child. As is the case, for example, with Memo Akten’s Body Paint (on display until April 2014). A swirl of the hand, a jump, or the kick of a leg is all that’s necessary to ‘paint’ a coloured pattern on a huge virtual canvas. Although at first, some visitors are a little hesitant, it isn’t long before inhibitions are left behind and most are eagerly dancing or hopping in front of the colourful screen. The Panorama room literally surrounds the visitor with moving images. Seven control panels show thematically arranged movie fragments from the museum’s collection. Love the big names in film? At the ‘Film Star’ panel you can watch a young Brigitte Bardot seductively dancing in Et Dieu... créa la femme, or smile as Shirley Temple sings about animal crackers in the film Curly Top. For a laugh mixed in with a bit of history, don’t miss the fragments from the variety of silent movies shown at the ‘Slapstick’ panel.

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Ceilings placed at different angles, sweeping diagonals and dramatic accents make every corner a surprise. Photo courtesy of Anastasia Malkin.

Shut off the reSt of the world After getting a taste for some of the movies on offer, grab a seat at one of the yellow ‘Pods’, put on a pair of headphones and shut off the rest of the world for as long as you like while watching a film of your choice or exploring more movie fragments. You can also test your film knowledge by taking an informative quiz hosted by a Dutch celebrity. The Pods, which are equipped with a Cinemascope screen, are roomy enough to accommodate two or three people and certainly comfortable enough to make leaving a little difficult. More than delight The purpose of EYE goes above and beyond providing the temporary escape that comes from watching a great movie. The institute is dedicated to promoting film culture in the Netherlands and abroad, and is an international pioneer in film restoration and digitisation. Every year there are exhibitions, festivals and educational programmes that focus on topics such as renowned cinematographers, connections between film and other mediums, and current trends in movie-making. At EYE, film does more than delight and convey information. It is a part of our cultural heritage and a multifaceted art form – one that has finally gotten a location worthy of its merits.

where and when Opening hours Ticket Office: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 to 22:00 Museum shop: daily from 11:00 to 19:00 Exhibition: daily from 11:00 to 18:00 Basement: daily from 10:00 to 18:00 EYE Bar-Restaurant: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 to 01:00 / Friday & Saturday, 10:00 – 02:00 Prices Films: € 10 for adults and € 7.50 for children up to the age of 11. Exhibition: € 8 for adults and free for children up to the age of 11. Combination ticket (movie & exhibition) € 14. Basement: free Please note that all payments at EYE must be made with a debit or credit card. The museum does not accept cash. Public transport Leaving north from Central Station, take the free ferry headed toward Buiksloterweg. Ferries run 24 hours a day.

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AMSterDAM’S JOrDAAn DiStriCt

AMSterDAM? CYCling CitY!

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A permanent exhibition for the city at its purest

400 kilometres of bicycle paths

All his paintings all around you

The district known as the Jordaan, previously a working class quarter, is the definitive model of Amsterdam’s successful urban development. At the beginning of the 19th century, it was a neighbourhood full of bitter poverty; a century later it is one of the most trendy and chic districts in the centre of Amsterdam.

Many world capitals try to emulate Amsterdam as one of the most bicyclefriendly cities on the planet.

The exhibition ‘Re:mbrandt, All His Paintings’ has achieved the impossible: bringing all of Rembrandt’s paintings together in one location – the Magna Plaza shopping centre in downtown Amsterdam.

In its permanent exhibition titled ‘De Jordaancultuur’ (‘The Culture of the Jordaan’), the Jordaanmuseum shows various aspects of that stirring history. The Dutch capital’s most sung about and best documented working class quarter was a breeding ground for many riots, and at the same time, also the place where famous Dutchmen such as football player Johan Cruijff grew up. Many ex-residents still like to visit the lively Noordermarkt for a drink in one of the many animated Jordaan pubs.

With a bike (and some pedal power) you can quickly discover the many gems in Amsterdam’s historic 17th century city centre. Here, pedestrians and cyclists clearly have the upper hand, and most locals swear by their bikes as being the best – and often their only – means of transport. You can hire a fiets (bike) almost anywhere in Amsterdam, and expert guides will show you the city’s top sights. Some companies offer special themed excursions such as historical city tours, a picnic tour, or a more tranquil day excursion in the countryside just outside of Amsterdam.

The project features high-quality, life-sized reproductions of the painter’s entire collection. Using the latest techniques, many of the paintings have been digitally restored so that the reproductions are as close to the originals as possible. The exhibition displays all of Rembrandt’s paintings in chronological order and depicts the master’s great pictorial development. The texts accompanying these developments help to better understand all works on display.

Of course, you can also spoil yourself at the trendy 21st century fashion boutiques and hip, modern art galleries.

If you’d rather venture out on your own, many bike rental companies as well as Tourist Information Centres sell cycling guides and maps of Amsterdam and its surroundings.

Rembrandt van Rijn is regarded as the greatest and most important painter of the 17th century. He produced at least 325 paintings, 300 etchings and 2,000 drawings.

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PrOteCtiOn OF AMSterDAM

tHe DnA OF AMSterDAM

GAtewAY tO tHe CAnALS

Not against water, but with the help of water

What it means will become clear

A ‘Golden Age’ for the Dutch

De Stelling van Amsterdam (The Defence Line of Amsterdam) is a former, circular defence surrounding the Dutch capital. It is 135 kilometres long, consists of 42 forts and four batteries (artillery equipped fortifications), and was built between 1880 and 1914 at a distance of 15 to 20 kilometres from Amsterdam.

Within the space of one hour, the presentation ‘Amsterdam DNA’ offers a fascinating and concise overview of the city’s history. This is done through interactive images, sound, movement and specially chosen objects at the Amsterdam Museum on Kalverstraat. Amsterdam DNA shows and explains the city’s history by using four core values: citizens taking care of the less fortunate, ships that sailed from Asia to America, freedom of conscientiousness with plenty of art, but also oppression, slavery and war.

Het Grachtenhuis (The Museum of Amsterdam Canals) is the ultimate starting point to the city’s canals.

The defence line protected the capital against possible canon fire. In times of danger, it was possible to flood the outer area with a sophisticated sluice gate system. The structure functioned as National Keep: the last place of refuge for government and army. The continuous regional path is a unique hiking route between Volendam and Muiden stretching out over approximately 135 kilometres. For many years, the defence led an anonymous existence and gave flora and fauna plenty of opportunity to develop undisturbed. The defence has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1996. www.stellingvanamsterdam.nl

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One of the highlights of Amsterdam DNA is the portrait of Saskia van Uylenburgh (1612-1642) by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669). With this portrait of his first wife Saskia, Rembrandt exhibits his craftsmanship as master painter. It is believed that Rembrandt started working on this portrait in 1634/1635.

Amsterdam’s canal belt has always been renowned for its beauty, monumental architecture and picturesque character. But aside from that, the canals have also been extraordinary witnesses to the unprecedented economic, political and cultural prosperity of Amsterdam during the Golden Age (as the Dutch refer to their 17th century). The stately mansion on Herengracht 386, which houses the museum, is the place where all of these qualities come together.

In Europe, the painting was shown for the last time in Paris in 1894. This is the first time it will be shown at a Dutch museum.

That is still evident in the exquisitely decorated period rooms on the bel-étage (formal floor) of Het Grachtenhuis. Starting in the 17th century, these period rooms were specially designed in distinguished canal mansions for official receptions and occasions. The rooms attested to the owner’s prestige and status. Up until today, these rooms have been exceptionally well-preserved.

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CAt’S MUSeUM ALOnG A CAnAL

CineMA Or MUSeUM?

FASHiOn HiGH teA

Be aware of the cats, both in 2D and 3D

Take a tour in Tuschinski

Where? At the Museum of Bags and Purses

Housed in a beautiful 17th century canal mansion, Het KattenKabinet (The Cat Cabinet) was established in commemoration of a ginger cat, J.P. Morgan (1967-1984).

On October 28, 1921, the most luxurious movie theatre in the Netherlands opened its doors. Visitors walked over plush carpets into a colourfully decorated fairy tale world.

The Museum of Bags and Purses – the largest in the world with a collection of over 4,000 bags – presents the Fashion High Tea: an afternoon tea with cakes and fancies inspired by the most beautiful bags in the collection of the museum.

The collection shows the most complete possible image of the cat in art and culture throughout the centuries. One can also encounter live cats walking through the canal mansion’s period rooms.

The theatre was commissioned and owned by Abraham Tuschinski. His three favourite styles – Jugendstil, Amsterdam School en Art Deco – were incorporated into the building’s design by renowned artists such Willem Kromhout, Jaap Gidding and Pieter den Besten.

To begin with, experience this remarkable building by checking out the virtual tour provided on the new website. The tour shows each room in the museum through interactive paintings, images and objects. A number of exceptional cat painters are also spotlighted on the new website. ‘Het KattenKabinet’ includes works of art by Rembrandt and Picasso. The new website also shows you a closeup view of the impressive ceiling in the Ball Room. www.kattenkabinet.nl

Daily tours are organised in the Netherlands’ most magical and beautiful theatre. You see the skylights in which colours slowly change, the rich paintings in the lobbies, the remarkable Moorish and Japanese room, next to the wallcoverings made from rare wood and marble varieties. The theatre offers you an audio tour. A personally-guided tour is also available. www.pathe.nl

After a welcome with a festive glass of prosecco served with a small chicken pie and a trio of three savoury entrees, your table is transformed into a true catwalk parading Bette Midler’s cinnamon red shoes, a yellow marzipan vanilla cake Chanel 2.55, a Moschino bonbon with passion fruit filling, a light petit four with raspberry and cranberry Dior pink, and a pearl macaron with Madagascar vanilla cream. Make a choice from the large selection of loose leaf tea to accompany these fancies. Price € 45 per person, including a glass of prosecco, or € 49.95 including a glass of champagne, excluding entrance fee. Please reserve a table in advance for Fashion High Tea between 10.00-15.00. www.museumofbagsandpurses. com

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PerFUMeS OF tHe PASt

AMSterDAM LiGHt FeStiVAL

DeLiGHtFUL ViLLAGe

It is not a shop, it’s a museum

Just walk and watch

Take the bus to the ‘Zaanse Schans’

You could call ‘Perfumes of the Past’ a shop. But you could also call the building on Binnen Oranjestraat 11 a museum. The collection of the shop consists of classic perfumes that are now almost nowhere to be found.

The Amsterdam Light Festival held in the city centre is a wintry celebration of light for young and old. For 50 days during the heart of winter, Amsterdam’s historic city centre will become the beautiful backdrop for the light and water festival.

The Zaanse Schans is a delightful village on the banks of the river Zaan with characteristic green wooden houses, charming stylised gardens, small hump-backed bridges, tradesmen’s workshops, historic windmills and engaging little shops. This enchanting village has been lovingly established by relocating local houses, windmills, storehouses and barns to form a remarkable replica of a typical Dutch village from the 17th and 18th century.

Regular perfumes change with the trends and as a consequence, a scent that someone may have worn their whole life is suddenly no longer available. Except if you really look around – and that is what they do at Perfumes of the Past. In this shop, supposedly ‘defunct’ perfumes from all the classical houses are available for sale, and if not, they can simply be ordered.

From 6 December to 19 January, different light sculptures, projections and installations by current (international) artists will be in the limelight. The ‘Water Colors’ boat tour will take you through all of the artworks displayed along, in and above the Amstel River.

Visitors are very happy when, after so many years, they finally find that perfume that they were attached to for so long. You could say that Perfumes of the Past is a shop that every city would like to have: a tiny museum, in possession of a very expressive character nevertheless.

The ‘Illuminade’ walking route leads you through the centre of Amsterdam. The festival will bring light to the city during one of the darkest times of the year and will ‘illuminate’ the public with colourful and extraordinary works of art. It will provide a platform for both established names and hitherto unknown talent.

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Apart from the cluster of windmills, characteristic wooden houses and little shops to visit, there are intriguing traditional Dutch crafts such as wooden shoes, pewter and cheese making, plus several fascinating museums, restaurants and even the possibility of taking a boat trip on the river Zaan. The Zaanse Schans is open daily throughout the year and can be reached directly from Amsterdam Central Station. www.zaanseschans.nl

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a valuable gift guide for a sparkling holiday season

SenSual Seduction The year’s end is always a very special Time. while we look forward To geTTing TogeTher wiTh loved ones and enjoying cosy dinners, The sTreeTs of amsTerdam are being beauTifully decoraTed wiTh Thousands of lighTs. here are some fesTive shopping ideas To help you geT The mosT ouT of This holiday season.

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1. statement pieces Odinski Jewels creates pieces that get noticed. The ‘Knockers’ series, for example, features items that are characterised by warm colours, bold designs and chunky sizes. Although daring, the jewellery – made from pure silver and gold – still manages to let the tenderness of the skin shine through. An example of a statement piece from this series is a ring made of silver and red gold that bears a drop-shaped rose quartz originating in Thailand. The soft colour of the stone complements the rosy tone of the gold, while granules on the sides and bottom provide a touch of elegance and sophistication. At first sight, the ring appears rough, but upon closer inspection, you will notice just how refined it truly is. € 550 - Odinski Jewels 2. Delicate hanDmaDe jewellery Influenced by art, antiques and history, Dutch goldsmith Marleen Hengeveld combines old techniques with contemporary designs. This merger results in jewellery with a timeless character. The designs have elements of romance and an eye for detail.

Marleen’s necklaces are made to measure and can be combined with other pieces according to your personal taste. Choose an item made from 14-carat rose gold and combine it with another made from pearls or beautiful aquamarine. For the big spender, a bracelet with diamonds will be just the thing. Necklaces from € 1100 Rings from € 195 to 995 Earrings from € 525 Bracelet with diamonds € 3,500 Detailed prices upon request - AMMA Sieraden

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3. HAND-CRAFTED DESIGNS Born in Leiden in 1978, Dutch jewellery designer Nadine Kieft is a classically trained goldsmith who established her own brand in 2007. In her pieces she combines modern and classic elements with traces of nostalgia. Nature and childhood memories are great sources of inspiration in her designs. All jewellery is hand-crafted at Nadine’s workshop in Amsterdam. She offers everything from romantic rings to original cufflinks. She recently started working with Fairtrade gold. Prices upon request - Nadine Kieft 4. A LONG EVENING GOWN “Feminine without being trashy and luxurious without being loud.” This is the motto of the Dutch fashion house Belaqise. The brand, especially geared toward the young and style-conscious woman, exhibits sophistication, luxury and elegance without compromising on comfort. A beautiful example

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is the long evening gown. For this gown, inspiration has been drawn from the ancient Queen of Sheeba, a royal who was praised for her beauty, strength and intelligence. Belaqise is characterised by feminine silhouettes, composed of clean lines and interspersed with flowing parts. This combination gives everyone the freedom to wear the designs in their own unique way. Price upon request - Belaqise 5. INDISPENSABLE: THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS It’s the holiday season. Who doesn’t like to watch classic movies such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s? And who wouldn’t want to look like Audrey in a perfect little black dress? Price upon request - Belaqise 19 www.cityrush.nl

6. Stay coSy with a cape Step out into the cold in style with this fashionable cape. It will keep even the most sophisticated of ladies warm and comfy. Price upon request - Belaqise 7. Say it with a twinkle Is there something you have always wanted to say to a certain someone, but never dared? A necklace by Naked Design might be the solution. The great thing about these necklaces is that their names are Dutch. Let’s just hope the receiver doesn’t look up their meaning! Examples include ‘Schurk’ (‘Villain’), ‘Asjemenou’ (‘Good heavens!’), and many more.

to Seduce 8. an intenSe aroma It makes the world smell that much better, arouses envy, captures the heart and fans every desire: eau de toilette. Flamboyance and opulence lie at the heart of 1 Million, a fragrance by Paco Rabanne created for the sophisticated, self-confident man. The masculine, sensual scent features a mix of wood, fruit and herbal extracts. It has ingredients such as grapefruit, mint and cinnamon. Eau de Toilette Intense Spray 50 ml, € 82.50 Eau de Toilette Intense Spray 100 ml, € 62.55 - Paco Rabanne

From € 19.95 - Naked Design

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9. For a night out For the holidays this year, Sisley will launch a limited edition of the Oriental perfume Eau du Soir. Free, sensual and daring, Eau du Soir lifts us ladies like a whirlwind. The fragrance features mandarin and sun-drenched grapefruit; delicate flower aromas such as rose and jasmine; and enchanting notes of lilac and ylang-ylang. The finale consists of amber and patchouli, which together form an unmistakably elegant scent.

11. her preFerred scent, always at hand Omnia Crystalline, Mon Jasmin Noir and Jasmin Noir are now offered as elegant purse sprays. So why not add this to your Christmas gift? The woman you love will always have her favourite scent at hand!

From € 211 - Sisley

12. For heroes only With Invictus, Paco Rabanne examines a new dream: the fantasy of the victory, a new hero, and the champion. In Latin, the fragrance’s name means “invincible”. It represents power, dynamism and energy. The fresh and sporty scent is the perfect gift to leave under the Christmas tree for your personal hero.

10. a journey into a Floral world With Mon Jasmin Noir, Bvlgari takes women on a surprising journey through the world of the jasmine flower – the diamond of the fragrance world and a symbol of beauty and luxury. The modern, refined scent opens with notes of cedrat and lily of the valley. Its core consists of a composition of jasmine flowers, sambac and angelwing.

25 ml for € 45 - Bvlgari

Eau de Toilette Spray 100 ml for € 80.65 - Paco Rabanne

Eau de Parfum 75 ml for € 102; 50 ml for € 82 - Bvlgari

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13. FRIEND WITH BENEFITS Jane Iredale was the first to supply the aesthetic industry with a line of makeup with skin care benefits. Jane Iredale’s Dream Tint tinted moisturiser gives you the perfect complexion. The multifunctional CC cream is suitable for every skin colour and has a colour correcting effect. Your skin will get a healthy glow, fine lines will fade and pores will be less visible. From € 39.80 - Jane Iredale 14. LIVE IN FULL BLOOM Spoil a lady with a few items of Jane Iredale’s mineral makeup collection: PurePressed Blush in Awake, PureMoist Lipcolour in Theresa, PureLash Lengthening Mascara in Jet Black, Eye Steppes eye shadow in a shade to complement her eyes, and the Bitty Brow Kit to make the look complete.

Prices upon request - Jane Iredale 15. ORGANIC SKIN CARE FOR MEN Today’s modern man can keep his skin glowing with Weleda’s new line of organic skin care products made with natural ingredients and soothing, essential oils. Give him a complete package of natural products. The shaving cream moisturises the skin with olive oil and coconut, the hydrating cream is light and quickly absorbed, and the aftershave balsam keeps the skin fresh and has a soothing effect.

16. AN INSPIRATION FROM NATURE Origins has developed specific products for the complete male skin care. The gentle grooming products include a selection of the best natural ingredients and provide easy and effective results. • Save the Males™ Multi-Benefit Moisturizer, 75 ml for € 40 • Easy Slider™ Pre-Shave Oil, 50 ml for € 25 • Fire Fighter® to Take the Burn out of Shaving, 50 ml for € 22 • Skin Diver® Active Charcoal Body Wash, 200 ml for € 22.50 - Origins

TO CUDDLE 17. SHAWLS OR CAPES FOR ANY MOOD Liesbeth and Violet of POM Amsterdam have designed shawls in all colours and sizes and for any mood or occasion. They make great, original presents and will make her feel special – after all, she’s wearing Dutch art! • Shawl Knitted Houses € 79.95 (available in various colours) • Shawl Knitted Geo Flowers € 79.95 (available in various colours) • Cape XXL worn in different ways € 159.95 (available in various colours) - POM Amsterdam 17

Shaving cream € 12.95 Hydrating cream: € 11.43 Aftershave balsam: € 12.96 - Weleda 15

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18. THE PERFECT ALTERNATIVE TO A NECKLACE The Dutch fashion label ‘Kop en Staart’ (‘Head and Tail’) features a limited edition scarf made of soft nappa leather and suede. Using a special laser technique, a detailed pink pattern is applied to the leather giving the scarf a luxurious and rich look. The scarf is the perfect alternative to a necklace. This original accessory is available in five different colours (red, black, blue, grey, beige and cognac) and comes in a luxury gift box. Who could resist such a stylish gift? € 139 - Kop en Staart

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19. CLICQUOT IN THE SNOW The cooperation between champagne house Veuve Clicquot and ELAN’s skis and snowboards has resulted in a limited edition of the most innovative ELAN WaveFlex technical skis. To make the look complete, Veuve Clicquot has developed stylish moon boots and a trendy ski jacket. Perfect for the lady who loves the combination of champagne and snow. WaveFlex skis € 420 Boots € 44 Jacket € 99 - Veuve Clicquot 20. FOR DIEHARD SNOW PROS This year, Adidas eyewear has improved its technologies and brought out new colours for their skiing and

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snowboarding goggles. The id2 builds on its award winning success and is launching a new abstract look with the legendary red and black Adidas logo. The pro id2 features an extra wide field of view and an innovative glass change system with five-base filters. The id2 is completely renewed and appears this year in classic white. Pinner goggles are available in transparent green and transparent purple. A great gift for the real ski or snowboard professional. id2 € 175 id2 pro € 195 id pure € 175 Pinner € 116 - Adidas

TO OBSERVE 21. FACE THE SUN The ultra feminine Alisha sunglasses by the trendy label Oliver Peoples features a slightly oversized frame with a subtle cat eye shape. Crafted of mixed media elements, this design has an acetate brow bar and temples with a metal eye-wire and bridge. Inspired by the fashion of the 1960s and 1970s as well as by style icons like German actress Romy Schneider, this glamorous design is retro mod. The Alisha is available in polarised and non-polarised plastic lenses and comes in classic colours such as Seafoam, Soft Peach Rose, and Bone. It’s the perfect gift for any diva. € 335 - Oliver Peoples 23 www.cityrush.nl

22. champagne and sunglasses The Elvin sunglasses by Paul Smith are inspired by late 1970s photos of John Lennon. This statement design is constructed of acetate in a modified teardrop lens shape with a straight top bar and distinctive keyhole bridge. The temple exterior includes black enamel and textured silver circle pins. “Good Day Sunshine,” is inscribed on the temple interior in Paul Smith’s handwriting. The frame is complemented by a sun-shaped plaque inlaid on the temple tip. The Elvin comes in five bold colours with CR39 polarised lenses. What’s not to love? € 244 - Paul Smith

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completely subjective and utterly biased impression of Dutch culture, this one is for you. €14.90 - Greg Shapiro 24. ciTy of Bikes: The sTory of The amsTerdam cyclisT Pete Jordan, author of the wildly popular Dishwasher: One Man’s Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty States is back with a memoir that tells the story of his love affair with Amsterdam, the city of bikes, all the while unfolding an unknown history of the city’s cycling, from the craze of the 1890s, through the Nazi occupation, to the bike-centric culture adored by the world today.

23. how To Be orange American Dutchman Gregory Shapiro is a comedian, columnist and awkward Dutch-speaker. During 20 years, Shapiro has catalogued his clumsy assimilation into Dutch culture with Boom Chicago Comedy Theater, Comedy Central and VARA HumorTV. Now, Shapiro teams up with illustrator Floor de Goede to bring you his comedy show in book form.

Pete never planned to stay long in Amsterdam, just one semester. But he quickly falls in love with the city and soon his wife, Amy Joy, joins him. Together they explore every inch of their new home on two wheels, their rides a respite from the struggles that come with starting a new life in a new country. Weaving together personal anecdotes and details of the role that cycling has played throughout Dutch history, Pete Jordan’s In the City of Bikes: The Story of the Amsterdam Cyclist is a poignant and entertaining read.

If you’re looking for an official guide to Dutch culture, keep looking. If you’re looking for one man’s

€ 14.99 - Pete Jordan

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25. AmsterdAm: A History of tHe world’s most liberAl City Amsterdam is not just any city. Despite its relatively small size, it has stood alongside its larger cousins (Paris, London, Berlin) and has influenced the modern world to a degree that few other cities have. Sweeping across the city’s colourful thousand year history, Amsterdam: A History of the World’s Most Liberal City will bring the place to life: its sights and smells; its politics and people. Concentrating on two significant periods (the late 1500s to the mid 1600s and from the Second World War to the present). Russell Shorto’s masterful biography looks at Amsterdam’s central preoccupations. A wonderfully evocative book that takes Amsterdam’s dramatic past and present and populates it with a whole host of colourful characters. This is the definitive book on this great city. € 17.50 - Russell Shorto

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This year, you can enjoy a wide variety of holiday specials at the Hilton Amsterdam. Why not start the festive season with a masterclass at Roberto’s Restaurant? Learn how to prepare an authentic Italian Christmas dinner together with executive chef Franz Conde. Not in for cooking yourself ? Then invite your loved ones to a fantastic Christmas dinner or brunch prepared by the skilled chefs of the Hilton Amsterdam. On New Year’s Eve, a 5-course dinner will be served at Roberto’s Restaurant. Participants can watch the fireworks afterwards from the Executive Lounge overlooking the whole of Amsterdam, while enjoying a glass of prosecco. For an even more special celebration, you could book the Christmas or New Year’s packages for an overnight stay in the comfortable rooms of the Hilton Amsterdam.

In hotels, there is a growing demand for workstations that promote creativity, teamwork and focus. To meet this demand, the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel launched the ‘Future of the Meetings’ programme last October. The hotel has introduced new technologies and meeting rooms. Breakout rooms and foyers have been completely redesigned. The so-called ‘Mobile Check-in’ option will be available shortly. With this option, all guests can check in two hours prior to arrival. They will receive a notification when their room is ready. In addition, the Red Coat Direct App will be launched. Requests can be forwarded to the hotel on the spot via this app during a meeting or event, from catering to climate control.

Conveniently located opposite to the railway station of Hoofddorp, Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is ideal for stopovers or business and leisure trips to Amsterdam and its surroundings, including Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Hampton by Hilton is a new, select service brand where the focus lies on everything a guest expects from a good hotel: a good night’s sleep in a comfy bed; a free, hot breakfast; free WiFi; and a fitness room. Just minutes away from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (by train or with the free hotel shuttle), the hotel is a short ride from Amsterdam’s city centre, the Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre and the South Axis business district.

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Amsterdam Marriott Hotel Stadhouderskade 12 T 020 551 2060 www.amsterdammarriott.com

Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Neptunusstraat 1, Hoofddorp T 023 820 0940 www.amsterdamairportschiphol. hamptonbyhilton.com

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A whole month of Christmas?

In November, the Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam hosted the culinary event ‘Stars, Food & Art’ once again. This year’s theme was ‘The Dutch Masters’. Five renowned Dutch chefs prepared the dishes – each one of them together with a former pupil who also has become a recognised chef himself. Exclusive seats were available for € 650 per cover (six courses, including wine), of which a substantial part was donated to the project of the Red Cross Amsterdam: ‘Together in Amsterdam’. The Dutch (culinary) Masters were Jannis Brevet, Luke Rive, Ron Blaauw, Henk Savelberg and Joop Braakhekke. Jasper van den Hoogen, sommelier of the Grand’s restaurant Bridges, served matching wines during both evenings. The event was organised in cooperation with culinary journalist Lise Timmer.

If you want to enjoy the holiday season in the very centre of Amsterdam, then the Amsterdam American Hotel should not escape your attention. When leaving the hotel, you’ll find the Leidseplein at your doorstep: the perfect square for shopping, eating out, art, culture and entertainment. During the Christmas season, various multicourse dinners are planned at the beautiful art-deco restaurant Café Americain; each one is accompanied by atmospheric, live music. On 25 and 26 December, a Christmas brunch will be served between 12.00 and 15.00. On New Years Eve, you can first enjoy a 3or 4-course dinner at Café Americain. Later that evening, you can enjoy live music at the famous Bar Americain.

Christmas starts early at the College Hotel in Amsterdam. During the whole month of December, two beautiful menus – composed in partnership with Moet & Chandon – will be served, with the accompanying champagne processed into the various dishes. The days before Christmas, there will be two entertaining events. On the terrace, mulled wine will be served at the fire pit next to a manger with real livestock. Or, you can enjoy champagne during a carriage ride through the Old South district of Amsterdam. Besides lovely Christmas menus at the restaurant, there is also the possibility to order a take away Christmas dinner. The dinner can be picked up at The College Bar on Tuesday, 24 December. It is accompanied by explanations on preparation and presentation of the dishes.

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YOU IN AMSTERDAM IS LAUNCHING ITS NEW WEBSITE: WWW.CITYRUSH.NL. THE SITE WILL BE THE PRIMARY REFERENCE FOR TOURISTS WHO WANT TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH EVERYTHING THE DUTCH CAPITAL HAS TO OFFER.

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HOTSPOTS The website offers visitors all kinds of possibilities, and includes the city’s top hotspots. This is the place to be whether you are looking for a certain type of restaurant, a nice hotel, a well-known museum (or maybe a less well-known museum), and much more. After choosing a hotspot, a city map will appear which will be useful when you plan a route to the relevant destination in the city of Amsterdam (and, when applicable, beyond). An easy-to-use search engine will bring you anywhere in no time. EVENTS A list of hotspots is not the only service CityRush.nl offers visitors. The site also features a calendar of upcoming events. If there is time to spare for something special, the site will not disappoint you. Especially because all of these events are chosen by the editors of Rush on Amsterdam. ARTICLES Those who want background information on any of the well-known places in Amsterdam, will also be at the right address. Whether you are interested in the Rijksmuseum (the ‘Night Watch’!), the Van Gogh Museum or the Heineken

Museum... The archive of YOU in Amsterdam is pretty endless. As is the corresponding archive of CityRush.nl. Should you have an endless curiosity for everything that the Dutch capital has in store, then a visit to www.CityRush.nl is highly recommended. 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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When Dr. hartog elion, a stuDent of louis Pasteur, came uP With a sPecial ‘a’ yeast strain in 1886, the quality anD consistency of heineken beer Was guaranteeD. noWaDays, With more than five million bottles breWeD Daily, hollanD’s (anD amsterDam’s) most Well-knoWn Premium Pilsner is solD in more than 170 countries WorlDWiDe.

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Previous pages The brew room where water and barley are heated and filtered to create ‘wort’. Right page Do you want to bottle your own beer? That is also part of the Heineken Experience.

ater, barley, hops and a very special ingredient known as ‘A’ yeast. That’s it. For more than 125 years, this has been the winning recipe for the world famous Heineken beer. And chances are, it won’t change anytime soon either. At Amsterdam’s Heineken Experience, located just a stone’s throw away from the Rijksmuseum and other major tourist attractions, visitors will learn that the history of beer brewing does not involve a museum tour, but is rather a full-sensory experience. every pore of tHe Body In 1868, the foundation of the first Heineken brewery was laid at its present location on the Stadhouderskade in Amsterdam The building, which was designed by Isaac Gosschalk in 1867 and featured stained-glass windows and interiors decorated with elaborate yellow tiles, remained the main brewing location until the 1980s. During that time, it was moved to larger facilities in the small town of Zoeterwoude, near Leiden. The brewery in Amsterdam was converted into the Heineken Experience – a comprehensive visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory and gustatory experience that permeates every pore of the body. overwHelmed What do all of these words mean? After walking through the ‘brewing’ history of the famous beer, the nearly 600,000 visitors that come to the Heineken Experience every year are overwhelmed by the sweet, nutty smell coming from the giant, stainless steel vats and the mixture of steeping water and barley (two of Heineken’s four main ingredients). They can sample the yellow-greenish liquid before hops is added – an ingredient which imparts flavour and aroma. ‘full-monty’ (or ‘total exPerience’) In the next stage of the beer-brewing process, known as the ‘whirlpool’’, visitors can take the ‘Brew Ride’ – a full-monty or total kinesthetic experience similar to a roller coaster ride – where they learn how yeast in the brew mix becomes fermented and turns grain sugar into alcohol. But what is so ‘full-monty’ about this ‘ride’ then? Heat, moisture and coldness are just some of the tactile sensations that are experienced. At the end of the ride, the thirst needs to be quenched with a ‘delicious, bright, Heineken’ (Heerlijk Helder Heineken, a Dutch TV slogan). That’s when the gustatory part of the Heineken Experience comes into play. As visitors exit the Brew Ride, they are guided to a large, red, star-shaped bar where glistening sample glasses are lined up ready to be filled with freshly-brewed Heineken.

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Horses pulling wagons with Heineken beer barrels through the streets of Amsterdam. Back then in the 19th century to deliver beer, now to give you a sense of how it was. Courtesy of Heineken Collection Foundation.

Proost! (ThaT’s To say: Cheers!) Similar to how a wine connoisseur would describe the aroma and flavours of a Chateau Cheval Blanc 1947, a young beer cicerone instructs visitors to hold their glass up to the light; admire the clear, golden hues of the mixture; notice the thick, frothy white head of the beer; and take a good whiff. Most visitors jerk their heads back in disgust. “Yes, that’s right. It smells awful.” The connoisseur continues with a smile: “That froth protects your beer from oxidising. Without it, your beer would be flat and tasteless.” He continues: “Grab your beer and look each other in the eye, because you know what happens if you don’t, wink, wink. And now, Proost! That’s how we say ‘Cheers!’ in Holland.” when and where Address The Heineken Experience, Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE Amsterdam, T 020 5239222. Info.experience@heineken.com Opening hours Monday through Thursday ,11.00 to 19.30. Last entry and ticket sales at 17.30. Friday through Sunday, 11.00 to 20.30. Last entry and ticket sales at 18.30. Closed on 1 January, 1 April, 30 April and 25 December. On 24 and 31 December, the last entry is at 16.00. The visit takes approximately 90 minutes. You will be served two drinks and a taste of Heineken. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. Prices Adults € 18; visitors under 18 are only allowed entrance when accompanied by an adult.

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1. Gerard Adriaan Heineken (1841-1893). The founder of Heineken who purchased his first brewery on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal in 1864. Courtesy of Heineken Collection Foundation. 2. ‘Alfred ‘Freddy’ Heineken (1923-2002), grandson of Gerard Adriaan Heineken. A charismatic personality with an unbridled talent for marketing. Turned Heineken into an international brand name. Courtesy of Heineken Collection Foundation.

it’s a family affair The Heineken story reads like a family history. It all started in 1864 when Gerard Adriaan Heineken bought the brewery, De Hooiberg or ‘The Haystack’, on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal in the centre of Amsterdam. Gerard Gerard was a young, 24-year-old entrepreneur who did not know much about brewing beer. He did, however, have a talent for hiring the best people to brew the beer for him. In the late 19th century, there were hundreds of beer breweries in Amsterdam. At the time, beer was a better beverage than water, which was often contaminated. Unlike his contemporary brewers, Heineken was one of the first brewers that started a laboratory and developed a beer with Hartog Elion’s ‘A’ yeast. This ‘A’ yeast could ensure that each brew was consistent and had the same concentration. This offered a standardisation of the beverage. Besides standardising each brew, Heineken also recognised that beer should be easily transported. Within less than 30 years, Gerard turned his brewery into one of the largest in the Netherlands.

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Henry After Gerard died, his son, Dr. Henry Pierre Heineken, who was a chemist, developed the quality of Heineken beer and introduced modern technology into the beer-brewing process. He also extended the brand-name outside of the Netherlands. Under Henry’s leadership, Heineken became an export beer, exporting beer even to the United States. Only three days after the end of Prohibition in 1933, the first bottles of Heineken were unloaded on to a dock in New York City. freddy In 1941, Henry’s son, Alfred ’Freddy’ Heineken, took over the reigns of the company. Freddy’s charismatic personality turned Heineken into an international brand name. Freddy came up with the half-turned up ‘e’ in the Heineken logo (which resembles a smile) and the catchy TV slogan Heerlijk Helder Heineken, pronounced heer-lick hell-dur hine-e-ken. Every Dutchman watching TV in the last four decades is familiar with the famous slogan ‘delicious, bright, Heineken’.

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international yes, but also local Hard rock cafe is just as international as is amsterdam. tHe worldclass restaurant feels at Home in tHe bilingual dutcH capital. englisH and dutcH are just two of tHe common denominators of tHe city and restaurant.

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Page right up What is Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam? A restaurant or a museum or... both? Page right below Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam is... very Amsterdam. The water can be found alongside it and the same goes for a canal touring boat.

msterdam may be a melting pot of some 180 nationalities, but Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam attracts just as many people from all over the world. That may have something to do with the Museumkwartier (Museum Quarter) which is practically right around the corner. The major museums – the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum (Municipal Museum) – can all be found within walking distance. This comparison can also be made in another respect. Amsterdam may be a world renowned museum city, but Hard Rock Cafe is a museum in its own right. A musical museum that is: the tables always look out onto the worn wind-, stringed- or percussion instruments that once belonged to famous pop musicians. Authentic instruments indeed, given away by artists who are willing to donate something to a place where you can casually enjoy a hamburger assembled on the spot or a quirky cocktail. The restaurant (museum?) shares this relaxed atmosphere with the Dutch capital. Anyone who wants to take a picture without ordering a bite or a drink, will only have to mention that in Dutch or English. It’s not a problem at all. completely wrong At the same time, it would be completely wrong to see Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam as a cut-out concept, perfectly situated in a cosmopolitan environment such as that only known in capitals. The history of Hard Rock Cafe tells another story. Founded by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton in 1971, the ‘cafe’ began as an attempt by two American twentysomethings to get a good burger in the British capital. Because Tigrett and Morton were downright music lovers, they named their first restaurant ‘Hard Rock Cafe‘. The intention was to have a low-key eatery, serving hearty American food. This philosophy worked. While the proprietor on Park Lane in London thought that both boys would not hold out for even six months, Paul McCartney and his Wings were swinging next to the famous Ritz Hotel two years later.

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1. The Dutch rock band ‘Golden Earring’ has had worldwide hits such as ‘Radar Love’ and ‘When the Lady Smiles’. Of course, this Dutch rock band also visited Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam. Wearing glasses: singer Barry Hay. 2. Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam is committed to local initiatives in the fight against breast cancer. For example, such an initiative took place in October 2013 during ‘Pinktober’ month. On the far right, Claire Skudder, sales & marketing manager of Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam. The proceeds of this benefit went to the local initiative known as ‘ A Sister’s Hope’. 3. Hard Rock Cafe may be internationally oriented, but the Dutch also like to visit – with or without world championship football.

Football club and... guitar? A year later, the sponsoring of a local football club seemed to produce an unexpected result. Faithful visitors to Hard Rock Cafe were allowed to keep leftover T-shirts with Hard Rock logo at no cost. Nowadays, anyone in Amsterdam who wants to get an impression of the current T-shirt collection, can visit the shop right next to the restaurant on Max Euweplein... In 1979, when renowned guitarist Pete Townshend jokingly hung up one of his prized guitars to mark his favourite spot at the London establishment, he had no idea that with this, Hard Rock Cafe would experience its launch as a museum. What did Eric Clapton – this other guitar legend – do? When he heard about Townshend’s initiative, he had one of his guitars sent to London. The rest is, indeed, history. 72.000 original, once-played instruments are hanging on the walls of the more than 174 Hard Rock venues worldwide. A guitar once belonging to world renowned guitarist Eddie van Halen – the DutchAmerican founder of the rock band Van Halen – is now hanging above the entrance in Amsterdam, for example. take time to be kind Hard Rock Cafe started out with homemade burgers and quirky cocktails. The menu now consists of numerous sandwiches put together on the spot, salads, ribs and vegetarian choices. Smoking and grilling does not take place outdoors but indoors. The young generation who founded Hard Rock Cafe, however, didn’t want to stay indoors. Quite the contrary. Peter Morton, but even more so Isaac Tigrett, considered becoming part of the local community very important. Other things came from the sponsoring of a local football club. After the unintentional sale of Hard Rock T-shirts, came the idea to sell special edition T-shirts with artwork and signatures of individual artists. With this, millions of dollars were raised for a good cause of their choice.

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What you see here are jackets once worn by Michael Jackson. No, this is not ‘merchandising’. This is Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam as a pop museum. Of course, you can also add a little something to your own outfit. But not at the restaurant/museum, but at the shop right next door.

Hard Rock Cafe has many mottos, yet there are two main mottos: ‘Take time to be kind’ and ‘All is one’ (in other words: ‘Love all, Serve all’). We are all people who deserve friendliness and attention. This should be apparent not only in a friendly wait staff at the restaurant, but also in the efforts to help those who are in less fortunate situations at that moment. AmericAn indigenous tribe In that sense, both founders were happy that an indigenous tribe from the south of the United States, the Seminole Tribe, wanted to expand Hard Rock Cafe worldwide with the intention of increasing that sense of community. Connected with its own community, international expansion for Hard Rock Cafe would also mean being able to make more local contributions in more places. With this perspective, an American indigenous tribe from Florida became the owners of Hard Rock Cafe, thus contributing to a very assertive company that did not allow and will not allow itself to be imitated. Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam also makes a contribution to the local community. The international initiative against breast cancer known as ‘Pinktober’ benefits the local ‘A Sister’s Hope’ project in Amsterdam. During American Thanksgiving the

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Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam delivers sandwiches to the homeless of the Dutch capital. Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam collects clothing in exchange for a drink at the restaurant. Like these, there are many other local initiatives. internAtionAl, yet more locAl Local responsibility takes shape in another form at Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam. Sales & marketing manager Claire Skudder regularly travels to countries such as India where she helps orphanages and schools. She works closely with the ‘Streets to Sanctuary’ initiative, saving women from the red light area in Mumbai. “It is very moving to hear a mother say ‘thank you for saving my daughter,’” says Skudder. The ‘All is one’ concept continues to have an international scope, yet is carried out locally. There is no question of an uncommitted marketing hype. Just through the sale of T-shirts alone, the Hard Rock Cafe donates millions of dollars annually to a good cause. No more than the restaurants are fake museums, are the many philanthropic actions only meant to lure customers. Anyone who still has doubts can consult the website for further information – or visit Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam. www.hardrock.com 39 www.cityrush.nl

It’s celebratIon tIme at the amsterdam FashIon Week

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of sTyle and fun It started out as an adventure, and In January 2014 amsterdam FashIon Week WIll celebrate Its 10th annIversary WIth the 20th edItIon. the bI-annual event Was Founded In 2004 and called ‘amsterdam InternatIonal FashIon Week’ at that tIme. In 2011, the organIsatIon Was rebranded. Was thIs because amsterdam became a FashIon capItal?

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he rebranding of AIFW into AFW resulted in a name change, a different company logo and a somewhat different philosophy. Amsterdam Fashion Week became a platform for both the international fashion industry and local consumers.

Amsterdam Fashion Week has indeed become more than just a bi-annual event for fashion professionals. By expanding to four programmes (Catwalk Programme, Downtown Programme, Business Programme and Fashion LAB), AFW reaches a cross-section of the industry, stimulates and supports talent and growth, explores innovation, but also... involves the public. For the public, the Downtown Programme might turn out to be a perfect fit. DutCh Design Furthermore, Amsterdam is becoming increasingly popular for people who want to buy the latest in fashion. Take ‘SPRMRKT’, located on Rozengracht in Amsterdam. Here, you can find a lot of fashion, a special mix of designer furniture, art books and all kinds of changing expositions. Both well-established and vintage labels can be found here; among them Wendy + Jim, Martin Margiela, Marjan Pejoski, Comme des Garçons, Rick Owens and Acne Jeans. Also, on a slightly different note, ‘Droog’ on Staalstraat 7B could and should be mentioned. Droog creates cutting-edge products and organises projects and events around the world in collaboration with designers, clients and partners. Its founder, Renny Ramakers, is an important person in design. She is definitely someone who has put the term ‘Dutch design’ on the map. 42

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1. Dutch fashion design is daring, risky and a bit edgy. A case in point is the show of ‘MaryMe Jimmy Paul’. Photo: Photo Team Stigter. 2. An outdoor catwalk show during the last edition of the Amsterdam Fashion Week. Photo: Photo Team Stigter.

All in all, there is enough reason to speak with Christine van den Bent of Amsterdam Fashion Week. We interviewed her about the upcoming anniversary and about Amsterdam’s role as a fashion city. Q: For the 20th edition of AFW, who and what can we expect on the catwalks? Do you expect the major international fashion labels (for example, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Gucci, Tom Ford, Michael Kors, etc.) to show their new collections at AFW? A: “The 20th edition of Amsterdam Fashion Week will be a very special one. We are celebrating our 10-year anniversary! You can expect some familiar designers to return to the catwalks of Amsterdam Fashion Week. Of course, there will also be some surprising designers and new names showing their collections, yet our focus is and always will be to present Dutch fashion talent. Unfortunately, we can’t say anything specific about the programme yet.”

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Q: How will a visitor to Amsterdam be able to participate in the ‘fashion circus’? Is it possible to visit catwalk shows? And what will be happening in downtown Amsterdam? A: “A limited number of tickets are available for the catwalk shows through the website of Amsterdam Fashion Week. Generally speaking, it is not possible for consumers to visit the catwalk shows of Amsterdam Fashion Week. The very exclusive tickets are only for sale at ‘The Front Row Club’, the online community of the Amsterdam Fashion Week (www.amsterdamfashionweek.com/community). Anyone can become a member of the Front Row Club by signing up for free. As is the case with the Catwalk Programme, we can’t say anything specific about the Downtown Programme just yet.” Q: What is typical ‘Amsterdam Style’? We see people in the city mainly on bikes, and the streets are not exactly high heel friendly? 43 www.cityrush.nl

By expanding to four programmes (Catwalk Programme, Downtown Programme, Business Programme and Fashion LAB), AFW reaches a crosssection of the industry. AFW also stimulates and supports talent and growth, explores innovation, but also... involves the public.

A: “The typical ‘Amsterdam Style’ could be described as a mishmash of different styles. From elegant to quirky, and from sober to over-styled. Although we cycle a lot and our streets are rather bumpy, the fashion-conscious people of Amsterdam choose to look stylish anyway.” Q: When compared to other famous international fashion weeks, such as Milan, London, Paris and New York, Amsterdam has often been seen as an outsider. How would you describe its current position in respect to its big sisters? A: “If you look for a general definition of ‘fashion week’, you will find that fashion weeks are places with a broad mix of business, financial, entertainment and cultural activities, international acknowledgement and unique and strong identities. It is difficult to compare our relatively small organisation and fashion week to our bigger sisters. Paris and Milan are in fact big international fashion platforms. Their strength lies in their history, and this is what makes them powerful and international. One of our strengths is that we aren’t tied to a fixed format laid down by heritage. We facilitate one big venue where all catwalk shows are held. We offer a platform for strong and unique identities. The Global Language Monitor describes ‘Amsterdam fashion capital’ as being creative, original and a bit ‘outré’ (which could be translated as ‘outspoken’ or ‘unconventional’, ed.). What defines us is creativity and originality. We show this by also being a platform for innovation and talent. We are not shy in challenging current fashion systems or mannerisms.” Q: How would you describe Dutch design and how does it distinguish itself from design from other European countries? A: “As already mentioned, Amsterdam as a fashion capital can be characterised as creative, original and a bit outré. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on diversity, sustainability and innovation. Where other European countries may be reserved, Dutch fashion design is daring, risky and a bit edgy. Examples seen at the last edition of Amsterdam Fashion

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1. Christine van den Bent of Amsterdam Fashion Week: “What defines us is creativity and originality. We show this by also being a platform for innovation and talent. We are not shy in challenging current fashion systems or mannerisms.” (Shown here is ‘Individuals by AMFI’, Dutch design) 2. The Global Language Monitor describes ‘Amsterdam fashion capital’ as being creative, original and a bit ‘outré’, that is to say: ‘outspoken’ or ‘unconventional’. (Shown here is ‘Nieuw Jurk’, Dutch design) © AFF Basel CH / AFS Amsterdam NL

Week are the shows of ‘MaryMe Jimmy Paul’, ‘Individuals by AMFI’ and ‘Nieuw Jurk’.” Q: AFW is trying to help young talent find their way in the fashion business. Can you explain a bit about that programme? A: “During the 19th edition of Amsterdam Fashion Week, the new talent and innovation platform ‘Fashion LAB’ was officially launched. In Fashion LAB, promising young designers with small collections are given the opportunity to make use of all the facilities needed to professionally present themselves to the international fashion world. Moreover, an ongoing programme of workshops, lectures and coaching prepares the designers for their definitive breakthrough, supporting them on business related topics. With Fashion LAB, Amsterdam Fashion Week also makes an appeal to the fashion industry to support its talents and to contribute to the shared innovation platform.”

tion growth and shortages of key resources are already affecting the industry. They will bring profound changes over the next years. By sharing our knowledge and network and discussing topics such as sustainability in Fashion LAB, we aim to provide designers with the expertise and tools necessary to make responsible choices. We expect fashion designers to incorporate more and more sustainable practises into modern clothing.” The 20th edition of Amsterdam Fashion Week takes place from 17 – 27 January 2014. Please check www.amsterdamfashionweek.com for more information. The programme of Amsterdam Fashion Week, including the Downtown Programme, will be available at the beginning of December 2013.

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Q: If you look at the huge amounts of clothes, which are sometimes produced under appalling conditions, how do you see the future of fashion in terms of sustainability? A: “The future holds many challenges for the global fashion industry. Climate change, popula-

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NEW IN SEASON THREE COLLECTIONS OF THE FINEST JEWELLERY This season, Diamond Point brings you three new jewellery collections. First, there is the ultimate love collection: rings, earrings and pendants with brilliant cut diamonds that give the ‘cupid effect’. Then, there is a collection of fine Indian luxury jewellery. Studio Amrapali has designed a collection where traditional influences are combined with contemporary trends. The silver and 14-carat gold jewellery is handmade in India and is set with the most valuable gemstones. Last but certainly not least: the annual Christmas ring is only available as a limited edition in the festive month of December. It is shaped like a white dahlia, a flower that symbolises femininity, elegance and eternal love. Available at the department store Bijenkorf (Dam Square) and through www.diamondpoint.nl

THE COAT THAT WILL KEEP YOU WARM IN WINTER If you are looking for the finest ladies’ fashion brands, look no further than Van Ravenstein. This season the Jil Sander show collection was especially striking, with beautiful silhouettes in rich fabrics and stunning colours. A great example is a long, winter coat made out of wool and silk, and decorated with a

EMBRACING THE UNIVERSE WITHIN A SINGLE WATCH

gold stripe. The coat was previously seen in one of the designer’s shows on sweaters, skirts and coats.

Christiaan van der Klaauw’s ode to the universe reveals

The coat is very warm and feels extremely soft. For

itself in a planetarium within a watch. The watch is

an impression of the entire winter collection, please

equipped with double barrel automatic movement,

check the website.

giving you the smallest heliocentric planetarium in the

Van Ravenstein, Keizersgracht 359, Amsterdam

world and presenting the orbits of Mercury, Venus,

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Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. The planetarium is embraced by a 40mm case with sapphire glass. Price in the world. It specialises in designing and manufactur-

HANDMADE JEWELLERY FOR BOTH WOMEN AND MEN

ing exclusive handmade astronomical wristwatches.

The jewellery shop BarongBarong The Gallery, located at the end of the

Amsterdam Watch Company, Reestraat 3, Amsterdam

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, next to the Amsterdam Museum, opened its door

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almost two years ago. Its name is derived from a Balinese legend in which

¤ 27.960. The Dutch atelier of Van der Klaauw is unique

physical beauty is harmoniously connected to insights in life. With this philosophy in mind, the collection consists of handmade jewellery wrought in cotton, luxurious silks and edgy leather. The jewellery, meant for both men and women, is skillfully combined with silver, gold plated metal and gemstones in a wide variety of colours, models and styles. All in all, with its countless combination possibilities, BarongBarong’s jewellery reflects indi-

SUITROLLER? A SUITCASE FOR WRINKLE-FREE SUITS Keeping your suit wrinkle-free is no easy feat. That’s why Rollor developed the suitroller. Rolling to avoid wrinkling may sound

vidual beauty. Prices range from ¤ 25 to ¤ 75, although exclusive items may be priced otherwise. BarongBarong The Gallery, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 383, Amsterdam www.barongbarongthegallery.com

absurd, but thanks to the special ‘rollology’ technology, it works! Because there is no pressure placed on the garments, they travel with you without getting wrinkled. On arrival, just hang out your suit and it will be ready to wear. The suitroller was recently launched in Amsterdam where the first copy was handed over to Sigrid Ivo, managing director of the Museum of Bags and Purses. The suitroller has been included in the collection of the museum. Price ¤ 179. At the better fashion and leather shops, as well as through www.rollor.com 46

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EXTRAORDINARY PARKA WITH DIGITAL SIGNATURE The popular Canadian parka manufacturer Canada Goose launches an extraordinary parka created in cooperation with the Canadian digital artist Eepmon. Eepmon’s creations are inspired by moments and observations of the world around him. He works at the intersection of fine arts, design and computer programming. This one-of-a-kind piece showcases the fusion of digital technology and Canada Goose’s heritage of handmade craftsmanship. The parkas are available in a limited edition and can be found at selected stores around the world. Price ¤ 1.375. in the Benelux at tip de Bruin, nieuwendijk 82-90, Amsterdam www.tipdebruin.nl

A TOUCH OF PARADISE, WITH EYE FOR DETAIL Gem Kingdom is known for beautifully handcrafted and superbly detailed jewellery collections. The latest collection will give you a touch of paradise with its colourful wings and various gemstones set in sterling silver and bronze. All Gem Kingshop in Amsterdam. The complete Gem

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Kingdom range consists of both women’s

Green amethysts surrounded by white diamonds and smooth yellow gold –

and men’s jewellery collections.

the sparkling creoles of the Italian jewellery brand now radiate their majestic

Gem Kingdom flagship store,

glamour in Great Britain’s royal family. Recently, the Duchess of Cambridge

Huidenstraat 13, Amsterdam

wore her Al Coro earrings when she visited the South Pacific Solomon Is-

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lands with Prince William. Classic elegance, authentic fashion awareness and

dom jewellery is handmade at the work-

joie de vivre – Kate’s style is reflected in Al Coro’s Italian jewellery design. Price range: ring ¤ 2.999; pendant ¤ 1.699; necklace ¤ 699; earrings ¤ 2.599. Gassan t 020 622 5333 www.gassan.com

ELEGANT SPECIAL EDITION WATCH MADE BY PANERAI Officine Panerai presents a very elegant special edition of watches, the Radiomir 10 Days GMT. The watch has automatic winding and an unusually long power reserve of ten days. The Radiomir 10 days GMT Oro Bianco has a black dial with ecru Super LumiNova dots and hands. The watch comes with a crocodile strap and a folding buckle in white gold. Only 250 pieces have been made worldwide. In the Netherlands, this masterpiece is exclusively available at Reuter Diamonds. reuter Diamonds, Kalverstraat 165, Amsterdam t 020 623 3500

TOO BEAUTIFUL TO WEAR ONLY UNDERNEATH Discover the new Pleasurements lingerie shop, The House of Pleasurements, in one of Amsterdam’s finest shopping streets, the Herenstraat. In this monumental and characteristic building, you will even find high-heeled pumps in the dressing room... Pleasurements is an exclusive online and offline concept store with a unique collection consisting of self-conscious lingerie, ready-to -wear, refined erotic and seductive couture of various designers. Owner Rebecca travels around the globe in search of unusual work of designers. The collection can be worn both in and outside the bedroom. This lingerie is a feast for the eyes and too beautiful to wear only underneath your clothes. The House of Pleasurements can also be visited by appointment, giving you all the time and attention you want and deserve. If desired, the curtains can be closed .. discretion and service at its best! the House of Pleasurements, Herenstraat 29, Amsterdam

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Tip de Bruin

Tip de Bruin exclusive

Tip de Bruin sporTs

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 Nobis Penfield

he number 1 Canada Goose dealer in Europe is situated in the Amsterdam City Centre. Canada Goose manufactures a wide range of jackets, vests, hats, gloves and other cold weather apparel designed for extreme cold weather conditions. The jackets are known to be highly coveted garments and are only sold at select high-end retailers like Tip de Bruin. Now also available, The Limited Canada Goose x Eepmon Sythesis Parka. Tax-free shopping All cards accepted

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

Moschino Creative recreation Moncler

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

reuter DiAMonDs

GeM KinGDoM

western house

euter Diamonds is the leader among the diamond firms in Amsterdam. Owned and operated by the same family for six generations, specialized in diamond jewelry and everything produced by our own team of goldsmiths. We are also the official dealer for Swiss watches such as: Cartier, Breitling, IWC, Jaeger Lecoultre, Officine Panerai and Tag Heuer. We welcome you in a serene and friendly environment, seven days a week. 21 % Tax free for non-EU residents. Opening hours: Mon 12:00–17:30; Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10:15–17:30; Thu 10:15–20:30; Sun 12:30–17:15 Reuter Diamonds Kalverstraat 165 1012 XB Amsterdam T. +31 20 623 35 00 www.reuterdiamonds.nl info@ reuterdiamonds.nl

ewelry in a rich and original style, handmade in Amsterdam. Each design embodies contrasts such as primal yet sophisticated, the ethnic and the ultra modern, history and future, resulting in jewelry with a personal touch and feel. Sterling silver, gemstones, mother of pearl, engraved crystals, porcelain, and rare and odd materials are blended in designs that breath individuality. Mon. 12:00 - 18:00 Tue. - Fri. 11:00 - 18:00 Sat. 10:00 - 18:00 Sun Closed Huidenstraat 13 1016 ER Amsterdam T. 020 - 620 21 93 www.gemkingdom.com www.gemkingdomshop.com

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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the people of the lAbyrinthS

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

f you happen to be in Amsterdam don’t miss the beautiful shop of THe PeoPLe oF THe LAByRinTHS downtown near the Stedelijk Museum, just across the Conservatorium Hotel”. you’ll be amazed by the magical colors and unique designs of this highly exclusive handprinted, hand-dyed collection for women and men. A star collection for the happy few who recognize the inspiration of art in fashion. To give you a complete picture of the tempting world of THe PeoPLe oF THe LAByRinTHS the home store also shows a wide choice of their interior collection. A must for every fashion lover and a joy to visit.

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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All major credit cards accepted Closed on Monday

open 7 days a week!

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

Van Baerlestraat 42-44 1071 AZ Amsterdam T. 020 - 664 07 79 www.labyrinths.nl

MinT Mini Mall

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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

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

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

SHOPPING

G&G special sizes

opening hours: Mo 13 - 18hr Tu, We, Fr 11 - 18hr Th 11 - 19hr Sat 10.30 - 17.30hr

en’s accessories must-haves & gifts, selling Bickley & Mitchell, Buns, von eusersdorff, Gem kingdom, Gi ‘n Gi, Goti, Dr. Gritti, inverni, orlebar Brown, Max Rohr, Royalties-Paris, Swims, Hanna Wallmark, WAnT Les essentiels de la vie, Werkstatt Muenchen and many more exclusive brands.

Tue. - Sat. 11.00-18.00 Sun 12.00-17.00 Mon Closed dE9hEREn Berenstraat 22 A 1016 Gh Amsterdam T. +31 20 330 08 28 www.de9heren.nl

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BETSY PALMER AMSTERDAM

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. 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

REYPENAER CHEESE TASTING

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

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 From 7th September 2012 online booking possible Reypenaer Proeflokaal / Cheese Tasting Singel 182, 1015 AJ Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 320 6333 www.reypenaer.com

SASKYA & CO MADE IN HOLLAND

PLEASUREMENTS

LIEBESKIND BERLIN

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) SASKY & CO Stromarkt 5 1012 SW Amsterdam T: 020 - 420 0840 www.saskyasouvenirs.nl shop@saskyasouvenirs.nl

his is Couture Lingerie with a capital C! The new Pleasurements store in the beautiful Herenstraat is a real candy store with the most special lingerie 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 : Wed – Sat 11.00 – 18.00 Sun 13.00 – 17.00

On Monday and Tuesday and in the evening you can visit our lingerie shop in Amsterdam by appointment only. PLEASUREMENTS Herenstraat 29 1015 BZ Amsterdam T. 020 822 1110 www.pleasurements.com

iebeskind Berlin opened last year in the Huidenstraat 11 and is a very popular brand when it comes to bags and accessories. The brand is known for its casual and unique style; the perfect collection has an exclusive look but is still affordable. The best types of leather are used and the products are finished in a natural way creating a tough and vintage look. Every year 7 new collections are launched; this ranges from handbags to iphone cases and laptop bags. This spring 2013 Liebeskind also launched a fashion clothing line with perfect basics in natural colors. Opening hours : Mon 13.00 – 18.00 Tue – Sat 11.00 – 18.00 / Sun 12.00 – 17.00

Huidenstraat 11 1016 ER Amsterdam T. 020 – 528 5161

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Jewellery • Diamonds • Watches

BarongBarong The Gallery 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

Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 383 Amsterdam T +31 (0)20 223 50 58

YOU

Should take a cruise!

AMSTERDAM

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

187 years of tradition and good taste for the cigar aficionado in a unique art deco interior. Smoking lounge available.

P.G.C. Hajenius, Rokin 96, 1012 KZ Amsterdam tel.: 020 - 623 74 94, info@hajenius.com, www.hajenius.com

Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam offers more than just great food and service. In our famous waterside cocktail bar & restaurant all is done to give our guests an experience that Rocks. Our in-house Events Team offers a unique environment for your function. With two floors and a VIP Private Legends Room we have adaptable capacity and space.

Max Euweplein 57-61, 1017 MA Amsterdam Contact: Claire Skudder T + 31 (0)20 523 7611 amsterdam_sales@hardrock.com www.hardrock.com/amsterdam

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Unwind and... be pampered

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AFTER A LONG HOT SUMMER, THE COLDER MONTHS MAKE THEIR ENTRANCE WITH STORM AND RAIN – BUT ALSO WITH BUSY BUSINESS SCHEDULES, MANY FAIRS AND NUMEROUS CONVENTIONS. HOWEVER, IN AND AROUND AMSTERDAM THERE ARE MANY LOCATIONS WHERE ONE CAN UNWIND OR BE PAMPERED WITH FACIALS, MASSAGES, BEAUTY AND BODY TREATMENTS – OR ENJOY YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASSES. WE HAVE SELECTED A RANGE OF RELAXATION POSSIBILITIES FOR EVERYONE.

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Set over two floors, SoSPA offers a range of services including several treatment rooms, an indoor heated swimming pool with jet stream and jacuzzi, a wet zone with Turkish steam bath (hammam), sauna and showers, a relaxation room and – last but not least – the special SoFIT exercise room.

SOFITEL’S SPA: ANCIENT TRADITIONS MEET FRENCH REFINEMENT Sofitel’s spa, belonging to the renowned hotel Sofitel Legend the Grand Amsterdam, is the ideal place for business travellers to unwind, or for leisure travellers looking for a place to relax and pamper themselves. Combining the relaxing ambiance of an exclusive 5-star hotel with the practical conveniences of urban living can be an exhilarating and rejuvenating experience.

SoSPA at The Grand finds its roots in the discoveries made by Dutch explorers who lived during the Golden Age (17th century). The spa expresses this heritage with a programme in which ancient traditions from India, Indonesia, Japan, Brazil and Africa meet the refinement and skill of the latest in French cosmetology. This heritage is combined with Carita, a prestigious Parisian skin care brand. Carita’s unique approach with the exclusive Pro-Lift technology offers anti-ageing expertise and an uncompromising vision on luxury cosmetology. Sofitel Legend the Grand Amsterdam Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197 T 020 555 3111 www.sofitel-legend-thegrand.com

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Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam’s spa uses top cosmetics brand Babor, also widely used at many renowned international spas and health resorts. Babor works with natural, vegetable and pure raw materials from the sea and is a very popular cosmetics brand among guests. Natural treatments such as packs, peelings, waxings and masks help bring out your natural beauty. The massages take from 35 to 75 minutes. There is a wide selection to choose from: aroma, chakra, chocolate, or hot stone massage.

AMRÂTH: FORGET THE STRESS OF YOUR DAILY ROUTINE Forget the stress of your daily routine in the Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam: the people of Revive Massage & Wellness bring you a whole team of professionals ready to spoil you with beauty treatments and massages. Are you looking for a relaxing massage, a thorough facial treatment, a treatment for hands and feet, or a special treatment for men’s skin?

Guests of the Grand Hotels Amrâth Amsterdam have free entrance to the hotel’s wellness centre. Included are the use of hotel’s saunas (70 °C and 90 °C), Turkish steam bath and whirlpool and swimming pool (9 by 5 metres) with jet stream and relaxation area. For active guests there is a well-equipped fitness room. The wellness centre is open for hotel guests; the treatments are also available for non-residents. Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam Prins Hendrikkade 108 T 020 552 0000 wellness@amrathamsterdam.com

ments. The first one is ‘Hanakasumi’: gommage (a cream or paste) scented with cherry blossoms and lotus is used to remove dead skin cells. The treatment includes a foot massage using special techniques based on the art of shiatsu. Afterwards, you will enjoy a relaxing body massage. The other body treatment is ‘Oriental Ceremony’: warm oriental spices combined with the freshness of citrus are used to provide a relaxing sensation and calm the senses. Included in this ceremony are a body scrub, gommage, and massage with hot stones wrapped in an herb compress. The warm oils infuse the body with relaxing scents and warmth. OKURA: SPA & WELLNESS JAPANESE STYLE Step out of the daily routine and take a moment for yourself at Nagomi Spa & Health located in Amsterdam’s Hotel Okura. The Japanese word ‘Nagomi’ (meaning ‘to calm down’) represents the essence of the spa. Nagomi Spa uses Sothys products which have set a standard for over 66 years and represent the ultimate in refined sensuality and emotional welfare. They are used across the globe in renowned beauty salons and spas. Besides the various facial treatments, you can enjoy two body treat-

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Furthermore, Okura offers massages, special treatments for men, and other specials. The jetlag programme stands out. The Nagomi jetlag package is designed to reduce the effects of jetlag through a carefully balanced programme of light therapy, nutrition, exercise and relaxation. Professional trainers can guide you during one-to-one exercise sessions and give personal advice. Unwind in the saunas, the Turkish steam bath, the jacuzzi, the solarium, and the pool with jet stream. Hotel Okura Amsterdam Ferdinand Bolstraat 333 T 020 678 7441 www.okura.nl/nagomi

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Spa Zuiver is a modern and exclusive spa with plenty of space (13,000 m2, to be precise). At Spa Zuiver you can unwind, relax and replenish your reserves. Discover the beautiful location, the service, and of course, all the fitness and wellness facilities. For maximum relaxation you can book a night in one of the 31 rooms or suites at Spa Zuiver’s unique wellness hotel. Both sports facilities and entrance to the luxurious spa are included in the price. The rooms are equipped with free WiFi and an iPhone docking station.

spa Zuiver: spaCe and tranquility

Spa Zuiver Koenenkade 8 T 020 301 0700 www.spazuiver.nl

In the bustling metropolis of Amsterdam you will find one of the finest Dutch spa complexes: Spa Zuiver (‘zuiver’ means ‘pure’ in Dutch). Located in a prime location on the outskirts of the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest) you will find all the peace and relaxation you deserve. When you enter Spa Zuiver, you will experience an immediate feeling of space and tranquility.

As all-round professional, Cécilia also offers facials, spray tanning, shellac manicures and hair removal. For Cécilia, sugaring is the natural way to remove hair. Because sugar contains only natural ingredients, it is better than using wax, for it only contains natural ingredients. This method ensures the regrowth is slower and finer. An added benefit is that it will take longer for unwanted hair to grow back. When you walk into Cécilia’s salon, you will feel at home right away. Her friendliness and expertise combined with the fact that she only works with top products will make your stay more relaxed and hassle-free. CéCilia Faure: a very speCial private salon Many celebrities (including Madonna) have discovered the oxygen treatment. It is like a breath of fresh air for your skin. Oxygen is important for cell metabolism, it improves the circulation. After the treatment the skin feels fresh and looks more youthful.

Cécilia & Beauty Van Baerlestraat 160 T 0634 21 1201 info@ceciliabeauty.nl www.ceciliabeauty.nl

The results are instant. One of the few salon professionals to offer this treatment is Cécilia Faure – a true artisan satisfied with only the best results. After many years of having her own successful salon in Paris, she is now bringing her expertise to Amsterdam.

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and sharing yoga with others. In addition to a wide variety of daily yoga classes given by professional teachers, De Nieuwe Yogaschool offers courses, workshops and lectures on a wide array of subjects for both private and business audiences. But there is more. In the relaxing ‘living room’, organic and vegetarian food and drink are served, including daily fresh soups and sandwiches. You are very welcome for coffee or a small breakfast. In the quiet room and also in the peaceful garden you can withdraw for meditation.

De nieuwe yOgaSChOOl: relaxatiOn fOr bODy & SOul The largest yoga school in the Netherlands, De Nieuwe Yogaschool (The New Yoga School), recently opened its doors on Saturday, November 2. The beautiful historic building in the heart of the Jordaan area was once a regular school and has now transformed into a mecca for new and advanced yoga (and meditation) enthusiasts. The founder of the new yoga school is Dutchman Johan Noorloos. His life, his journey, his findings and his ability to translate eastern philosophies to our present life, are the ingredients for his mission: giving

Michiel Kaemingk’s massage studio – also located in De Nieuwe Yogaschool – offers a beautiful spacious studio overlooking a peaceful courtyard. Relax and forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Michiel is specialised in treatments for both relaxation and therapeutic purposes, and uses both western and eastern massage styles. He is also experienced in treating sports injuries, RSI and related complaints, deep muscle tension, and respiration issues. De Nieuwe Yogaschool Laurierstraat 109 info@denieuweyogaschool.nl www.denieuweyogaschool.nl

treatments offer different techniques with emphasis on a perfectly natural result without any traces of cosmetic surgery. The in-store clinic offers cosmetic treatments such as botox, fillers, skin boosters and several medical peelings. The latter works perfectly to repair the signs of ageing, (acne) scars, smoker’s skin and pigmentation problems, while at the same time improving the pore structure.

City Spa SOap treatment StOre(S): helping nature At the two locations of the City Spa SOAP Treatment Store – at the Van Baerlestraat and at the Spuistraat – you can enjoy a variety of beauty treatments: facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and waxings. This relaxing environment is the place to be for everyone who likes to be pampered.

At ‘Doctors at SOAP’ every customer is advised about the number of visits required in order to achieve the best results when using the ‘No Trace Face’ treatments. In general, the costs of treatments is based on age. For a visit to ‘Doctors at SOAP’, it is recommended that you make an appointment at the store of your choice. It is also advised to bring a photo of what you looked like approximately ten years ago. SOAP Treatment Store Amsterdam-Zuid Van Baerlestraat 122 T 020 673 0506 SOAP Treatment Store Amsterdam Centre Spuistraat 281 T 020 428 9660

About a year ago, the ‘Doctors at SOAP’ programme was launched to respond to the international trend of more and more people visiting cosmetic doctors for a subtle result. The so-called ‘No Trace Face’

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RestauRant Reflet Chandeliers, gold leaf, painted wall panels and faceted mirrors. But also: quick steps, soft lounge music and excitingly modern dishes whizzing by. We are at Reflet. Reflet is one of the oldest restaurants in Amsterdam and is located smack in the city centre. The restaurant has not forgotten its old glory, yet has managed to lift itself into the new century with flair. Without breaking with its magnificent ‘belle époque’ style. French and... international Reflet dates to 1885, but the atmosphere and the menu are contemporary. Chef de cuisine Willem-Jan Siebring gives classic French dishes a modern, international twist, while maître d’ Patrick van Vliet welcomes his guests with plenty of feel for hospitality. He serves us a muffin with anchovies as amuse-bouche, paired with a well-chosen Spanish Verdil. We continue with a tuna tartare with tempura-fried langoustine and bell pepper oil. Beautifully served with edible violets. Dishes based on the classics, but innovative in their textures. The wine is always spot on.

Delicious in its simplicity As prelude to the main course, we enjoy a terrine of Barbary duck served with an earthy, red Burgundy Pinot Noir. The wine also manages to beautifully complement the truffle that is subtly incorporated into an entremet of potato foam with quail’s egg, caviar and salsify. After this, we are served a Chilean Chardonnay with our main course: pan-fried brill with seasonal vegetables and beurre blanc. Delicious in its simplicity. We are being spoilt this evening as Patrick pours us a top wine once again – something to help us recover from the culinary explosion. We enjoy a fruity, bubbly Cádameo, sweet and lightly sparkling in our glass. An exceptional partner for the generous chocolate ‘bombe’ that is placed before us. A creation that was tested for weeks by chef Willem-Jan, until he was satisfied – with the spectacular results. The sphere of chocolate melts under the hot chocolate sauce that he pours upon serving.

WILLEM-JAN SIEBRING Willem-Jan’s experience is reflected in his unique mix of classic and modern cooking. He has worked at various traditional restaurants and has spent five years at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen in Amsterdam. At Reflet, he has what each chef desires: time to concentrate on finesse and the liberty to create very personal signature dishes. Reflet is located within NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky and although being independent from it, there is a positive interaction between the always buzzing city and the tranquillity of Reflet.

Restaurant Reflet NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Dam 9, 1012 JS Amsterdam (Car park: St Jansstraat) T 020 554 6026 / www.reflet.nl

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CHEFS text Lizet Deutekom PhotograPhy thijs

RestauRant thijs Restaurant thijs – spelled with a lowercase ‘t’ – has big shoes to fill. Its history goes back to 1915, when F.W. Dikker and Henri Thijs became co-owners of an exclusive delicatessen. In 1921, both gentlemen decided to expand the business with an oyster bar, ‘Bagatelle’. Henri Thijs studied with Auguste Escoffier in Paris, and thereafter, the Amsterdam restaurant achieved national recognition with its innovative French kitchen. In 1957, when both owners had left the business, restaurant Dikker & Thijs became one of the first restaurants in the Netherlands to obtain a Michelin star. Completely renewed Tonight we are at the in 2011 completely renewed restaurant thijs. The ambitions have changed, the ambiance is informal and the menu is unpretentious. But don’t be fooled by its modest attitude. Upon arrival, our host Floris immediately surprises us with a crostini with mild duck mousse, followed by a sampling of starters. They are an example of what chef Khalid Maarouf is capable of creating: a ‘bitterbal’

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(Dutch, deep-fried ball filled with with meat ragout) of foie gras, tuna marinated in soy sauce with seaweed, a marinated beef sirloin with goat’s cheese, and the star of the platter: the ‘delight tomato’. This is a thickened gazpacho coated with tomato jelly – rich in flavour, and especially, “full of love”, according to Khalid. Afterwards, stewed veal’s cheek with crisp, pan-fried sweetbreads and cauliflower puree. Well-balanced Everything is well-balanced, and we are pleasantly surprised with the wines that accompany the dishes. In this case, a lesserknown, Greek, red wine named Nótios which is served lightly chilled. We are very enthusiastic about this round, refreshingly acidic table companion and opt to keep it for our main course. The main course is composed of slowly stewed guinea fowl, Moroccan-spiced lentils and endive wrapped in pancetta. A powerfully sweet dessert follows, paired with a wonderful Riesling. We round off the dinner in a complete state of bliss.

KHALID MAAROUF With his varied work experience and Moroccan background, Khalid manages to leave his mark on the French-Mediterranean kitchen at thijs. He always cooks with local, seasonal products and is up-to-date on the trends and developments of the modern kitchen. That is evident in his dishes which are definitely inspired on the classic kitchen, but at the same time attest to a character of their own. To him, the essence of cooking is to pamper his guests: a simple dish, with top quality ingredients, and perfectly made.

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RESTAURANT & (COCKTAIL)BAR

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Olympisch Stadion 35 t 020 – 570 84 00 www.theoysterclub.nl info@theoysterclub.nl The Oyster Club is a stylish restaurant and bar of international allure, situated in one of Amsterdams landmarks, the monumental Olympic Stadium, built for the Olympic games of 1928. The Oyster Club will provide you with a spectacular and tastefully decorated venue for all your lunches, dinners and/or drinks whilst boasting an amazing view of the inside of the stadium. On the second floor there is a beautiful separate room, very suitable for private dining but also for meetings, seminars and presentations. The menu offers a wide variety of high-end fresh fish- and meat-dishes and of course our specialty: Oysters! There is a choice of 12 types of oysters and various preparations and toppings. Our Asian Sushi Chefs will make you the most exclusive sushi dishes that already have obtained a establised reputation. But also the dry-aged Angus Beef is of unprecedented quality. At the cocktail bar the bartenders will mix amazing cocktails for you. On Thursday till Sunday there is a DJ every evening and on occasion there is swinging live music by various artists with a mix of soul, jazz and pop. The Oyster club features a large parking underneath the stadium as well as a valet parking service from 6pm. See you at the Oyster Club. We would be delighted to welcome you.

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 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.

MO – TH 10.00 – 01.00 FR 10.00 – 02.00 SAT 16.00 - 02.00 SUN 12.00 – 01.00 KITCHEN OPEN 12.00 – 23.00 VALET PARKING FROM 18.00 OPEN 362 DAYS A YEAR WIFI AVAILABLE

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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 experience, 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

BRIdgES Inspired by Ron Blaauw RESTAURANT

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. Bridges’ philosophy is to add only a couple of fresh ingredients to the dish in order to let the fish’s character and flavour fully blossom. Every dish retains its purity and is very easily digestible as well. Mainly locally & biologically grown vegetables complete these dishes. 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 65 www.cityrush.nl

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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

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 archi-

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tecture, 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

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.

l’inviTe restaurant

Bloemgracht 47 t 020 – 570 20 10 www.linvitelerestaurant.nl L’invite is an extraordinary Amsterdam restaurant in the heart of the the Jordaan in Old West. Located on one of the most beautiful canals in the Jordaan: the Bloemgracht in a historic canalhouse from 1628 and with a great terrace directly at the waterfront. While entering L’invité le Restaurant you will receive a warm welcome by Chef Richenel and restaurant maître Sjeng. The cuisine of L’invite is 100 percent artisan: pure and organic and because we are working with less fat, less sugar and less salt, the taste is more pure and the dishes are, lighter and tastier. At L’invite you can relax and enjoy the excellent cuisine and friendly service. In the evening there is the Menu du Chef for € 39,50 or you can make a choice of beautiful à la carte dishes – French cuisine with a modern twist. For the Christmas season there is a special festive dinner menu for € 49,50 or an extensive version with champagne, wine arrangement and friandises for € 99,- per person. At the site www.linvitelerestaurant.nl you will find the current menu, a photo impression of the restaurant and you can instantly book a table. open : tue – Sun for lunch and dinner lunch : 12.00 - 14.00 and dinner froM 18.00

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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

bihp art food drinks

Keizersgracht 335 t. 020 - 622 45 11 www.bihp.nl Situated on one of the city’s most beautiful canals, this exceptionally attractive-looking establishment has a somewhat unusual concept in that it combines food and drinks with art. During the year there are several exhibitions in the gallery in the basement: Galerie K335, while during every exhibition works by the exhibiting artist can also be seen in the restaurant. BIHP features a mainly European kitchen, classical base, with lots of interplay between old and new traditions and flavors from all corners of the world. All the food that will be served to you originates completely from our kitchen, even the bonbons and confectionery are homemade. The menu changes on a regular basis and the dishes are cooked with the seasons wherever possible, so you will be guaranteed of a delicious and

honest meal. If you have any allergies or dietary wishes that are quite specific, we kindly ask you to let us know in advance so we can take them into account. To conclude: if you’re looking for good food, a nice ambience and art, BIHP absolutely is the right address for you. 3-courSe menu ¤ 32,95 - choiceS oF FiSh, meaT and vegeTarian KiTchen open Tue - SaT 18.00 – 22.30

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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Société Wunderbar

CHRISTMAS 2013 Trio of salmon: salmon mousse, marinated salmon, rouleau of salmon and marinated cucumber ribbons & Mushroom cream soup & Deer steak with herb crust and red port sauce or Baked cod fillet and “brandade” with Zaanse mustard sauce & Grand Marnierparfait with chocolate mousse, poached peer, gingerbread crumble and caramel sauce € 58,50 per person (excluding drinks) Damrak 93-94 1012 LP Amsterdam Tel +31 (0)20 555 06 66 Fax +31 (0) 20 620 47 16 www.restaurantderoodeleeuw.nl info@restaurantderoodeleeuw.nl

De GouDen Reael

Café restaurant

ining in De Gouden Reael is a real treat. This cozy and friendly restaurant offers very good value for money traditional French cuisine. Unbelievably tasteful food, prepared and served without unnecessary fuss. Everything served is “fait maison”, meaning “homemade” in French. The restaurant is established in a former warehouse built in 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 5.30 p.m. Kitchen from 6 - 10 p.m. Speciality: rotisserie.

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!

Bridges inspired by Ron Blaauw Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197 | Amsterdam | 020 555 3 560 | Valet parking info@bridgesrestaurant.nl | www.bridgesrestaurant.nl

MUSEUM OF BAGS AND PURSES INSPIRED BY THE MUSEUM’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BAGS

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Zandhoek 14 1013 kt amsterdam t. 020 623 38 83 www.GouDenReael.nl

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR RESERVE A TABLE: WWW.MUSEUMOFBAGSANDPURSES.COM TASSENMUSEUM HENDRIKJE | MUSEUM OF BAGS AND PURSES Herengracht 573 | 1017 CD Amsterdam | +31 (0) 20 - 524 64 52 info@museumofbagsandpurses.com

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huis Marseille sochi: let all pictures tell their own story 14 December 2013 – 2 March 2014 Held at Huis Marseille (Amsterdam’s first photography museum), ‘The Sochi Project’ is a striking photojournalistic project about the Russian region around Sochi in the Caucasus on the Black Sea. The Winter Olympics will be held there in 2014. This photography project shows the drastic influence of the Olympic Games on the character of the region. Dutch photographer Rob Hornstra has worked with writer and filmmaker Arnold van Bruggen on ‘The Sochi Project’ for the last five years. Both have visited the small yet diverse area many times, even before Sochi received attention from international media. With his long-term projects and ‘slow photojournalism’, Hornstra tries to make people aware of what is going on in the world. That is why he is not interested in single images; for him it is about a complete photo project through which he aims to bring something across. Besides ‘The Sochi Project’, the exhibition put together by Huis Marseille shows a selection from all of the work Hornstra has done in and about Russia during the last ten years. For example, Hornstra documents a woman who cuts a fish, or soldiers in Chechnya, but also groups of children, patients, workers and artists. “These photos are not really about one place or person,” he says, “they’re more about an archetype of that place or person. I want the image to stand for a greater truth, which viewers interpret for themselves.” www.huismarseille.nl

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Prix de rome 2013: the group of four 25 october 2013 – 26 January 2014

artists and traders from the Ming Dynasty 5 october 2013 – 2 February 2014

On 25 October, an exhibition opened at the Appel Arts Centre in Amsterdam featuring the work of four visual artists who were selected for the ‘Prix de Rome 2013’ award. Christian Friedrich (Germany), Falke Pisano (The Netherlands), Remco Torenbosch (The Netherlands) and Ola Vasiljeva (Latvia) created new work that was assessed by an international jury.

The exhibition ‘Ming: Emperors, Artists and Merchants in Ancient China’ takes place in De Nieuwe Kerk (The New Church) located in the heart of the city on Dam Square.The exhibition tells the story of the Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In collaboration with the Nanjing Museum from Nanjing, an impressive Ming collection is showcased. The exhibition will be complemented by famous Delft pottery from the Gemeentemuseum (Municipal Museum) in The Hague.

The Prix de Rome is the oldest and most important award in the Netherlands for visual artists under the age of 40. The history of the award dates back to 1808 when King Louis Napoléon introduced it to the Netherlands in an effort to promote the arts. Although the award has changed regularly, its goal has remained the same: to trace talented visual artists and promote their further development. The four selected artists were – together with 46 other artists – nominated by a wide group of scouts before being selected by an international jury. As nominees, each one received a work budget of € 7.500. That way, it was possible for them to create new work during a period of five months. This work can be seen at the Appel Arts Centre until 26 January 2014. The jury reached a decision based on the artists’ new work and chose the winner of the Prix de Rome on 5 November 2013: Falke Pisano. He received a sum of € 40.000 and was offered a work period in Rome. www.prixderome.nl www.deappel.nl/exhibitions

Ming – literally meaning ‘brilliant’ – remained successful as a cultural trend, especially in art, culture and trade. For example, you can see the extravagant luxury of the rare yellow and green porcelain that was reserved for the Imperial Court. The common Ming citizen can be recognised in portraits, paintings on silk, and grave objects. Also on display is the characteristic blue-and-white porcelain (comparable to Dutch Delft pottery) which belonged to affluent citizens. The Ming Dynasty was responsible for major cultural, economic and social achievements; even today, it still influences China’s national identity. Hanging in De Nieuwe Kerk are life-size portraits and images – at the time common in China for dignitaries of the court and a way to welcome guests. The Nanjing Museum is one of the biggest museums in China and holds an enormous number of national artistic treasures. The museum successfully withstood the Cultural Revolution. www.nieuwekerk.nl

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1. A Russian woman cutting fish. (c) Rob Hornstra / Flatland Gallery. 2. Erotic painting from the late Ming dynasty. (c) F. Bartholet Collection, Amsterdam. 3. Dutchman Falke Pisano won the Prix de Rome 2013. (c) Daniel Nicolas.

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FOAM AMSterDAM Photographer, filmmaker and designer william Klein 20 December 2013 – 12 March 2014 Foam Amsterdam ends 2013 and enters 2014 with a unique retrospective exhibition on the influential photographer, filmmaker and designer William Klein (b. 1928). The entire museum will be dedicated to his life and career, which spans more than 60 years. Klein’s work had a major impact on photography during the second half of the 20th century. The William Klein retrospective has been curated by Foam and can be seen exclusively in Amsterdam. Klein settles in Paris in 1948, studies art with painter, sculptor and filmmaker Fernand Leger, and meets Alexander Libermann, the legendary art director of the American magazine Vogue. Here, Klein earns a name for himself with his ambivalent and ironic view of the fashion world. The exhibition covers Klein’s groundbreaking work in New York, Rome, Moscow and Tokyo. Much of his independent work, which he was doing at the same time, was just as ground-breaking and controversial. Klein received numerous awards for his work, among them the Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award. In the field of film, William Klein has been just as innovative and influential. Since the 1960s, he has made many feature films and documentaries, and directed more than 250 commercials. Klein’s work has been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide. William Klein always remained his own man: independent, unconventional, enigmatic, contrary and talented in everything. Exhibitions of his work are rare in the Netherlands – the last one was held at the Stedelijk Museum (Municipal Museum) in 1967. www.foam.org

JOODS HiStOriSCH MUSeUM (JEWISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM) Jewish Antwerp through the lens of Dan Zollmann 16 September 2013 – 2 February 2014 Amsterdam and Antwerp have a centuries-old bond with Jewish culture. Therefore, the Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam is devoting attention to the work of the Belgian photographer Dan Zollmann. For years, Zollmann used his camera to follow the lives of pious Jewish fellow citizens in his hometown of Antwerp. He created unique images of their mostly unseen world. Zollmann has won various awards for these images. Many of the people portrayed by Zollmann are Hasidic Jews, an Orthodox-Jewish movement that originated in Eastern Europe during the 18th century. Hasidic Jews maintain a joyful, mystical perspective of Judaism with a strict observance of all the rules and prohibitions of the Torah. Many withdraw from modern life if it conflicts with their own beliefs. Because of their reclusive lifestyle with its autonomous institutions and Yiddish as their common language, most outsiders know very little about this community. Hailing from a Jewish diamond trade milieu, but not an Orthodox Jew himself, Zollmann (b. 1984) knows many Orthodox Jews and is welcome among them with his camera. Images of street life are alternated with intimate images of life inside the home. The exhibition also devotes attention to the conspicuous clothing worn by members of the Hasidic community. www.jhm.nl

JeAnine HOFLAnD COnteMPOrArY Art who are the custodians of our current culture? 14 December 2013 – 8 February 2014 At the end of the 19th century, major cities such as Amsterdam were still dark when night fell. In that darkness, illuminated shop windows became a new and intriguing place of light for those who were walking about. This is represented in a painting by the 19th century Amsterdam artist George Hendrik Breitner: two women who are out for a stroll appear to be amazed by all the illuminated novelties in a window display on Paleisstraat. In fact, such window displays became symbolic beacons of the cultural development and prosperity of the 20th century. Can window displays at the beginning of our 21st century be interpreted as a symbol of decline, hyper-materialism and intemperance? Those who ponder this question will certainly be interested in the exposition ‘Custodians of Culture’ held at the Jeanine Hofland gallery. Young artists show you as passer-by – based on the painting by their colleague Breitner – their new work in the gallery’s window display. Therewith, an intriguing perspective is brought about that among other things, examines who the trustees of our time are. Are artists our cultural trustees? Art critics such as Dave Hickey question this because they believe that the 21st century art world itself is replete with hyper-materialism and intemperance. Walking back to your hotel after a visit to the Jeanine Hofland gallery, you might just wonder if perhaps you yourself are a trustee of 21st century culture, just like the Amsterdam ladies of the 19th century featured in Breitner’s painting unknowingly were. The exposition is curated by Steven van Grinsven. jeaninehofland.nl

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1.The hairdresser, 2010. (c) Dan Zollmann. 2. City landscape, 2008. (c) Dan Zollmann. 3. ‘Smoke + Veil’, Paris 1958. (c) William Klein.

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4. Two women who are out for a stroll appear to be amazed by all the illuminated novelties in a window display on ‘Paleisstraat’ (Palace street). Painting by George Hendrik Breitner, 1895, oil on canvas 121 x 90.5 com. (c) Private Collection The Netherlands Courtesy Jeanine Hofland Contemporary Art/Steven van Grinsven.

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BiJBeLSMUSeUM (BIBLE MUSEUM)

SteDeLiJK MUSeUM (MUNICIPAL MUSEUM)

StADSSCHOUwBUrG (CITY THEATRE)

erasmus in Amsterdam (not in rotterdam) 28 October 2013 16 February 2014

Malevich and the russian avant-garde 19 October 2013 2 February 2014

Spectacle with or... without words? 1 and 2 March 2014

For years, artist Neel Korteweg has been inspired and fascinated by writer, philosopher and theologian Desiderius Erasmus. After painting a portrait of Erasmus for the first time in 2006 (a request from her father), she could not get the Dutch thinker out of her mind.

Since the beginning of the 20th century, Kazimir Malevich and the Russian avantgarde movement have had a huge influence on the development of the arts. The Stedelijk Museum (Municipal Museum) in Amsterdam recognised this early on and purchased many of Malevich’s work in the last century. In 1989, this resulted in an astounding overview exhibition of his work which attracted much international attention.

Can you create fascinating theatre with 11 actors, one musician, and with ‘Murmel, murmel’ as only text?

Korteweg travels to Basel, where Erasmus died in 1536, and studies the original texts of De Lof der Zotheid (In Praise of Folly), his internationally known book on folk superstitions and the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. After that she makes paintings, hundreds of drawings and a short film: Stroom der Zotheid (Stream of Folly). Erasmus is always the source of inspiration. She portrays him as a student, as an older man, as an Asian youngster clad in a shirt with poppies, or as an androgyne with feminine features. A selection of Korteweg’s most beautiful drawings and paintings can be seen at the Bible Museum. The exhibition is called ‘Erasmus in Amsterdam’. Although Erasmus was born in Rotterdam, to a certain extent, Korteweg now gives him a place in Amsterdam. A book bearing the same name has been published on Korteweg’s preoccupation with Erasmus. It features collaborations by 20 authors; among them Dutch writers such as Leo Vroman, Barber van de Pol, Kees Fens and Gerrit Komrij. In turn, they were also inspired by Neel Korteweg’s works of art on Erasmus. www.bijbelsmuseum.nl

In 2013, it has happened again. This is probably the first time this year that such a large-scale collection of Malevich and his artistic contemporaries has been shown in a single location. All the more reason to consider a trip to the Stedelijk Museum. Malevich (1879-1935) was an artist, theorist and teacher. He was also an activist who tried to support the revolution well before the Russian Revolution of 1917. With this, Malevich envisions nothing more and nothing less than a new being; his expectations are high. From his rapidly developing artistry, he sets the highest standards for himself and his environment. After navigating through all of the well-known painting traditions – from Impressionism to Cubism – he develops his most famous concept, ‘Suprematism’. Next to a spiritual approach, Malevich envisions Einstein’s theory of relativity. As theorist and teacher, he gives focus to the theory of relativity through form and colour. This can be seen at the exhibition. Through explanation, you can follow Malevich step-by-step. His drawings unravel his world of thought and feeling.

Judging by the critique following the premiere of ‘Murmel Murmel’, the answer is ‘yes’. The Berliner Zeitung, a Berlin daily, writes: “That during an hour and a half, it manages not to bore, but rather that it invigorates the disposition, refreshes the mind, stirs the heart, brings happiness and a positive mood – that is a true theatre miracle.” If you want to witness this theatre miracle yourself, visit the Amsterdamse Stadsschouwburg (Amsterdam City Theatre) on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 March. The German theatre group Volksbühne am RosaLuxemburg-Platz will be performing on those days. The illustrious Berlin Volksbühne will take charge of the Amsterdam theatre for an entire week with the programme ‘Brandhaarden 2014’ (Hotbeds 2014). At the city theatre, the Volksbühne will treat audiences to performances, films, concerts, debates and parties – and that during four evenings. Three of the performances are Germanspoken with Dutch surtitles. The fourth performance, with no other text than ‘Murmel murmel’, can be understood universally. The Volksbühne has existed for everyone (not just for the theatre elite) for approximately 100 years. The theatre group is socially involved, has the courage to go against the stream – and is, in short, rebellious, engaged and anarchistic. The Volksbühne does not put any famous Germans on stage with the idea of ‘a fun night out’. Because, as far as artistic director Frank Castorf is concerned, the biggest danger is “that we become trendy”. Consider that a warning.

www.stedelijk.nl/malevich www.ssba.nl/brandhaarden

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1. Erasmus as a boy, with, perhaps, some feminine features. (c) Neel Korteweg. 2. Erasmus being transparent. (c) Neel Korteweg. 3. This painting depicts women who are bading (Malevich, 1908-1909). Collectie Stedelijk Museum Khardzhiev-Chaga. 4. Suprematism: self-portrait of Malevich in two dimensions, 1915. Collectie Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. 5. Three of the performances by the German ‘Volksbühne’ are German-spoken with Dutch surtitles. The fourth performance, with no other text than ‘Murmel murmel’, can be understood universally.

it’s just like calling your mother ‘granny’! “Don’t you notice anything different?” My girlfriend stares at me with questioning eyes. “Of course, sweetheart,” I swiftly answer. “You’re even more beautiful than usual.” No matter how generous my compliment, she keeps staring. “Well, of course. You have a new outfit.” In Amsterdam, she purchased a beautiful, black pair of trousers with a shiny, deep-cut shirt. The trousers had modest, wide legs. “Exciting,” I thought, as my youth whizzed past me in a flashback. The widest legs definitely came with the prettiest girls.

Fashion is, I believe, intelligently looking back while looking ahead! Combining tidbits of yesterday with patterns of tomorrow. A delicate balance, however, due to the triteness of wearable fashion and the lack of triteness of unwearable, extravagant and especially titillating frivolities.

Fashion also represents – if perhaps quite possibly unintentionally – the transience of time. The actors in films of the 70s and 80s wore clothes that were too tight on top and too wide on the bottom. And that’s like calling your mother ‘Granny’!

In Amsterdam our fashion climate is, especially in these wintry times, dominated by the drab, woolen raincoat with high-raised collar. So, I have three tips. Buy yourself a nice wardrobe in one of the city’s many delightfully warm fashion shops, allow yourself to be colourfully inspired by Malevich’s avant-garde art of days gone by at the Stedelijk Museum (Municipal Museum), or visit transience at the city’s modern film museum. The EYE also wants a little something!

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AMSTERDAM TOURIST INFORMATION

Besides providing tourist information such as hotel reservations, excursions and theatre tickets, the Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board (ATCB) provides information on excursions, guided walking tours, attractions, restaurants, shops, parking facilities and public transport. The information offices of the ATCB can be found at several locations: opposite Central Station, on platform 2 inside the station, on Leidseplein and at the Schiphol arrival hall. ATCB – T 0900 4004040 (40 eurocents p.m.)

I AMSTERDAM ® CARD

In addition to public transport and a roundtrip of the canals, almost all the Amsterdam museums can be visited free of charge with the electronic I Amsterdam Card. You’ll also receive a 25 % discount at restaurants and tourist attractions, free admission to the Holland Casino, and, among other things, a free guided tour of the Amsterdam Diamond Group. You can buy the card for 24, 48 or 72 hours. ATCB – T 0900 4004040 (40 eurocents p.m.), also: www.iamsterdam.com

INTERNET

Internet stalls of the telephone booth type can be found all over the city centre. The WiFi identifcation ‘Hotspot Amsterdam’ allows you to connect to the internet from various locations with a wireless enabled desktop, laptop or smartphone within range of a hotspot zone. www.hotspotamsterdam.com

MAKING PHONE CALLS To call abroad from the Netherlands, dial 00 followed by country code, area

code and number. For the country codes, please see the Tele Info section in the Amsterdam phone book. The Netherlands country code is 31. For most public phones you need a phone card, available from post offices, ATCB offices (= tourist offices), tobacconists, some supermarkets and department stores.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

• Central emergency: 112 • Doctor’s service: 0900 503 2042 • KPN telecom information: national 0900 8008 international 0900 8418

BANKS

Banks are open on weekdays from 09.00 through 16.00 or 17.00 hrs. Most banks are closed on Monday mornings. Some larger branches stay open later on Thursday evenings.

CHANGING MONEY

Money and traveller’s checks can be changed at banks, some hotels and specialised exchange offices such as GWK (at Central Station) and SUNRO Change.

TAXIS

There are fewer taxi stands than there used to be, but these days it is much easier than before to hail a cab on the street. TCA Amsterdam Taxi Centrale – T 020 677 77 77 (or 777 77 77) Electric Taxi Company Taxi-E – T 881 00 44 44

HIRING BICYCLES

Bicycling is a wonderful way to get around Amsterdam. To hire a bike, look in the phone book under ‘Fietsen-verhuur’. A

word of warning: always lock up your bike, as bike theft is rife. There is a free bicycle parking area at Central Station.

BICYCLE TAXIS

An environmentally-friendly means of transportation in the city centre is offered by the bicycle taxi. You can hail them on the street or reserve one by telephone. www.wielertaxi.nl – T 06 1859 5153 (or 06 2824 7550) www.amsterdambiketaxi – T 06 454 13 725

TRAVELLING BY WATER

In Amsterdam, travelling by water can be done in all sorts of ways.

Canal Bus

stops near all the major museums, shopping areas and attractions. T 020 626 55 74, address Weteringschans 26, www.canal.nl/bus

Lovers Museum Boat

leaves at the front of Central Station and stops at all the major museums. T 020 530 54 12, address Prins Hendrikkade 25, www.lovers.nl

Meyer’s Rondvaarten

offers canal cruises and special arrangements on request. T 020 623 42 08, address Damrak jetty

Water Taxis

are not cheap, but offer an enjoyable means of transportation. T 020 535 63 63, address Stationsplein 8, www.watertaxi.nl

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You are strongly advised not to take your car into the inner city. Parking is expensive and wheel-clamping is too, at least € 64. You also run the chance of having your car towed due to illegal parking. It will cost you a minimum of € 180 to get you car back! Paid parking in the city centre applies Monday through Saturday 09.00-24.00 and Sunday from 12.00-24.00 hrs. Car parks can be found at ‘de Bijenkorf ’ (department store near Beursplein, off Damrak), Byzantium (near Leidseplein), Europarking (Marnixstraat 250), Heinekenplein, Museumplein, Prinsengracht 540-542, Waterlooplein and Central Station. Stadstoezicht / Parking Authority – T 020 553 03 00

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

GVB, Amsterdam’s public transportation company, provides integrated metro, tram and bus service throughout the city and its surrounding areas. Since 2010, a comprehensive chipcard ticket system allows you to travel on the metro, trams and

buses, using just one card. The so-called ‘OV chip card’ is available at the GVB office in front of Central Station, at railway station ‘Amsterdam Lelylaan’ and at railway station ‘Amsterdam Zuid’. The chip card is also available at the ATCB tourist offices, many supermarkets and most tobacconists. When travelling by tram, single-trip chip cards are available from the conductor (please walk to the rear end of the tram). GVB travel info – T 0900 9292, also: www.gvb.nl

SCHIPHOL AIRPORT

How do you travel to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport?

By car:

Schiphol Airport is only 20 minutes by car from the centre of Amsterdam. The airport is centrally located on the motorway network in the country’s urban agglomeration of Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. All these cities are rather close at hand, while the rest of the country is easily accessible via the A1, A2, A4 and A9 motorways.

By train:

Schiphol can be reached by train from the city centre in 10-15 minutes. There are also excellent rail connections to the airport from the rest of the Netherlands and from abroad. Schiphol has a stop for the highspeed train, too, taking you to Antwerp, Brussels and Paris. Train tickets are sold at the Netherlands Railways counters and ticket machines at Schiphol Plaza. There are money changing machines here if you need coins.

BUSINESS CENTRE SCHIPHOL

All business and secretarial services are available at Schiphol Airport, including offices and meeting rooms – T 020 653 24 80. Also: Schiphol Information – T 0900 0141

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The magical universe of the Quay Brothers

Dark anD mysterious EYE Film insTiTuTE prEsEnTs a major ExhiBiTion on ThE ExTraordinarY work oF ThE QuaY BroThErs. ThE EnigmaTic and dark BodY oF work BuilT up BY ThE amErican idEnTical Twins includEs sTop-moTion animaTion and drawings.

he exhibition shows the films of the brothers amidst many of their special sources of inspiration, including artifacts such as scientific collections, curiosity cabinets, and early 20th century drawings by psychiatric patients. AnimAted films Stephen and Timothy Quay (b. 1947) left the US for London in 1969 after studying at the Philadelphia College of Art. The brothers have a keen interest in Central and Eastern European culture, and their inspirations range from the powerful graphic design found in surrealistic Polish poster art from the 1950s and 1960s, to Polish and Czech filmmakers, to the art of psychiatric patients. Since 1979, the Quay Brothers have integrated all of these influences into their own animated films, for which they design the sets, create the characters, make the figures and develop their semi-mechanical movements, do the lighting, camera work, and the editing. Street of Crocodiles was chosen by Terry Gilliam (who is both a well-known film director and a world-famous animator) as one of the ten best animated films of all time. From the 1990s on, the Brothers frequently worked with renowned theatre,

opera and festival directors, while also collaborating with choreographers and composers in order to develop theatre, dance and opera projects. diorAmA boxes Strange and fascinating scenarios about life and death abound in the universe of the Brothers Quay. Like alchemists, they breathe new life into their collections of curiosities and inanimate materials. In addition to their films, the exhibition also features small installations and wonderful diorama boxes (called ‘dormitoria’) containing the sets used to make their films. MoMA in New York City presented a major exhibition of the work of the Brothers Quay in 2012, but EYE in Amsterdam goes a step further. It is the first museum in Europe to devote extensive attention to the Quays’ universe. Besides their short films and film fragments, the Black Drawings are on display: beautiful sculptural sets and other material from the Quays’ studio. The Quay Brothers 15 December 2013 - 16 March 2014 www.eyefilm.nl

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