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Amsterdam Weekend Guide April 3, 4, 5 (and 6)!

2 April 2015

Weekend tips for Amsterdam April 3, 4 & 5 (and 6) >>

This weekend it’s time for easter! And that means you guys have an extra long weekend! Huray :-). That’s great news, because there are so many fun things to do in Amsterdam… I’m visiting DGTL & CULY festival this weekend, and so excited to go there!! On Sunday I will have a nice Easter Brunch at Remise47. Do you already know where you’re having brunch? If you don’t: Ive selected some great Easter Brunch places for you! Combine this for example with a visit to the Sunday Market or the Local Goods Saturday Market. Happy easter!! 
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– Cool! AH opened a pop-up store with all their organic products. I cooked some of my fav recipes there last week. Check them out here. The AH bio pop-up is open all week for your Easter shopping!

– Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 it’s time for the  CULY food festival ! The best place to try all sorts of delicious food, or follow some fun workshops.

– It’s LOBSTERWEEK at Razmataz!! The owner and Chef-Kok went to the coast of the Netherlands in Zeeland to get some great Lobsters for you! The kitchen team will prepare them in 3 different ways, so go and try!

PLLEK  has planned some nice bands during the easter days, so you can enjoy some music while you’re having their new spring-menu! Hopefully the sun will come out too.

– Friday it’s time for Happy Oyster Hours at EAST57! Oysters for only 1 euro combined with the best wines!

– Do you love milk? Go and taste different sorts at the De Melksalon. Or follow one of the workshops!

– Have you been to Goldfinch Brasserie yet? Perfect for a chic lunch or dinner. Read the report here >>
– Tips for drinks on Friday!
* G&T Friday at Bar Spek!
* Cafe Tapmarin at the van woustraat has it’s official re-opening! With music from Kris Kross Amsterdam, DJ Alamaison, DJ Mia More en DJ Sheila Hill
* Later in the evening: Fissa at Chapter 21 or Gas op die Dolly at Disco Dolly!

 – Tips for a great Easter brunch! 
– Go for a (classical brunch) klassiek brunchen at PLLEK on Monday the 6th! Classical music (live), combined with a six-course menu. If you just want to pass by for drinks; not a problem! Just make a reservation in advance!

– Sunday April the 5th HUGO’s organizes an easterbrunch. From 12:00 onwards you can join us for eggs, brunch, chocolate bunnies, bloody mary’s, mimosa’s and cava!

– Eastersunday April 5th at Walter’s – the Walter Woodbury Bar. Expect an easterlunch with a badass vibe!

– Visit EGGSTRAVAGANZA at Razmataz! April 5 and 6!

– Ook STEK organiseert op tweede paasdag een gezellige paasbrunch!

– Amsterdam ROEST organizes a neighbourhood-brunch for people living around and in the Czaar Peterstraat!

– Sunday April 5: delicious brunch at Remise47

– Some foodie proof lists to make your life easier! Did you check them yet?
* the coolest hotspots at the Jan Pieter Heijestraat
* 13 new favourite restaurants
* 11 x of the best Italians
* 12 burgerbars you must know
* 17 nicest breakfast spots in town
* 9 x cheese fondue in Amsterdam
* 14 healthy hotspots we love
* 9 cool spots with a fire place
* hotspots in Amsterdam where you can eat gluten free!
* 16 x the best brunch spots
* 15 great bars and cafes in Amsterdam
* 5 spots in Amsterdam for Italian coffee
* 5 favourite hotspots for hot coco
* 36 great coffee bars in Amsterdam
* 18 best cocktail bars in Amsterdam!
* 8 spots for free wifi, good coffee & lunch
* 20 of the newest restaurants in Amsterdam
* 9 best places to drink G&T’s in Amsterdam
* 10 restaurants where parking your car is no problem
* 20 new places for coffee and lunch
* 20 new restaurant hotspots
* 10 favourite healthy spots
* 5 Saturday food markets
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– Celebrate the first day of easter at the Sunday Market!

– And their will be a  Local Goods Saturday Market again at de Hallen.

-On Saturday the 4th of April and Sunday the fifth, there will be some special performances at De Hallen Studio’s in Amsterdam West. On Saturday Chez Stanley: a great performance (with a bar, great service and afterwards a party! ). More into classical music? Visit Podium sessions on Sunday.

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– Did you go to the new expo Bodyart at Tropenmuseum in East yet? This exhibit is all about Bodyart from all over the world. Warning: you might want a tattoo after visiting ;-). Read all about the expo here. Until August 30.

– On the occasion of the publication of Terry O’neils new Rock ‘n’ Roll photobook there will be an exposition with the same title at Eduard Planting Gallery. Come and see a great selection of the stars of the music industry, like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley, Amy Winehouse, Diana Ross and many others.

– Visit these nice expositions at the FOAM photo museum: Broomberg & Chanarin + Geert Goiris – Flashbulb Memories, Ash Grey Prophecies. You also have till next weekend to check the Van Loon family exposition.

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– Hidden gem for you to discover! Gilian Originals for super cute jewelry.

– April 3 & 4 ther will be a  Sample Sale in Amsterdam North
Some brands that will be sold are: KOMONO, Herschel, DRY LAKE en Icon Brand.

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– We’ve been looking forward to it for so long, and this weekend time has finally come to DGTL festival! Hopefully you’ve already bought a ticket, cause it’s sold out :( But maybe you can find one on Ticketswap!

–  Really can’t find a DGTL ticket?  then just visit  DGTL preparty or DGTL afterparty

– Dance to the greatest disco and house music at PAASHAAS in the Chicago Social Club! Sunday 5th of April!

– Rather go out on Saturday? Then visit Mi Casa Es Su Casa in the Chicago Social Club.

Woodstock Bloemendaal opened his doors again last weekend! And here’s a great party as well on Sunday.

– Or choose one of the evenings from the Awakenings Easter Special

– Did you go to the new clubs in Amsterdam yet?! The Warehouse, Club Closure and Radion

PS: more hotspots are in the Amsterdam Little Black Book. A city guide to Amsterdam with the best restaurants, shops and things to do. Always new addresses coming up so check out your online Little Black Book daily for the latest hotspots in town!

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