What to do in Amsterdam on February 6, 7 & 8?
When writing this Amsterdam Weekend Guide I’m at beach bed overlooking Clifton Bay in Cape Town. Not bad! Luckily for you there’s so much to do in Amsterdam too. Never a dull moment! So ignore the cold and go outside to check out the cool things from the Amsterdam Weekend Guide!
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– Amsterdam West has a new hotspot! Did you check out Morgan and Mees already?
– There’s a new kid in town that is perfect for drinks! And if you’re there anyway make sure to taste a burger too :-). Meet Frits!
– Go drinking and dancing at Soso Lobi at the Waterkant on Friday the 6th!
– I would have loved to run a project like this when I was a student at the UvA. Students opened a Happeteria in Amsterdam. I have no clue if the food is any good… but it’s for the good cause so a little shout out for them anyway ;-).
– YAY! The new restaurant of the former Chefs of Daalder is now open. Read all about Guts & Glory here!
– Tender chickens at this rotisserie in Amsterdam! Meet Kip in het IJ on the East side of town.
– MUST EAT! Sunday Roast at restaurant Nevel on Sunday February 1.
– CATCH UP ON THE LATEST HOTSPOTS NOW:
* Nevel
* Caffènation Amsterdam
* Vijfnulvijf
* Bar Bra
* Cafe Carbon
* Mana Mana!
* SLA at the Middenweg.
* Wild!
* Thrill Grill
* Le Coq
* My Little Patisserie
* Eddy Spaghetti
– Some foodie proof lists to make your life easier! Did you check them yet?
* 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
– Is it a joke… or not? Disco grocery shopping in Amsterdam! Friday 9 pm. Check the Facebook page for the info and location.
– Always fun! The IJ-hallen Flea market in Amsterdam North. Saturday and Sunday, go early for the best finds.
– If you like design and then especially vintage design there’s a fair in the Kromhouthal in Amsterdam North you don’t want to miss: Design Icons. Feb. 7 & 8!
– Sunday there’s an apperitivo at Radion. With live jam sessions, food and drinks. Free entrance!
– One of the coolest tours to do for locals in Amsterdam! A Street Art Tour around Amsterdam.
– The popular Dutch TV show DWDD is organising a pop-up exhibit in Amsterdam at the Allard Pierson Museum curated by the hosts of the show from the collection of 10 museums in The Netherlands. Until May 25!
– If you think the selfie is a new invention, you’re wrong. Self imaging is from all ages. Discover it at the expo ‘Look at me’ at the Tropenmuseum. Until March 15.
– Now at Arcam: City Hotels an expo about 15 hotels that are housed in unique buildings with a story like the Volkshotel. Until April 12.
– Cool for the ladies! The expo Forever Vintage at the Museum of Bags and Purses.
– Check out this new expositions at photo museum FOAM:
* Araka, Photography of the after life | Until March 11
– Shop for the new season! Do you know concept store SETS at De Pijp?
– “Try before you buy!” that’s what it’s all about at Lena. The first fashion library in Amsterdam!
– This one is for the party peeps: Club Closure at the Rozengracht.
– The best party for the Sunday: Thuishaven!
– My favourite clubs in Amsterdam for techno: Studio 80 & Canvas.
– A bit older crowd, great tunes and good vibe: Disco Dolly.
– Always fun: cocktails and dancing at Chapter21!
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!