FROM COFFEE TO DINNER OR JUST DRINKS: BAUt PARADIJS IS THE PLACE
Last week Baut opened its newest pop-up restaurant in the east of Amsterdam. From now on you can visit Baut Paradijs for a cup of coffee in the morning, lunch, a drink in the afternoon and of course for an extensive dinner. This new hotspot is just around the corner of the Oostpoort shoppingmall located in Linneausstraat at the Paradijsplein. You can probably guess what Baut owes its name to!
Last week we visited Baut Paradijs for an elaborate try-out; of the atmosphere, and of the food as well of course. Baut Paradijs is different from the previous Baut establishments. It feels more like the first Baut, located in Wibautstraat back then, where Restaurant C is now situated. The building where they’re now located is by all means very cool, as Baut Paradijs is located in the old gas distribution station at the Paradijsplein. In my opinion it almost looks kind of like a church, with a high ceiling and beautiful windows, where you can already see chef Michiel van den Eerde busy cooking from the outside.
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Once you’re inside the first thing that strikes you is the somewhat dark mural. The part where the restaurant is located is on three higher plateaus, and downstairs in the open part you can have a nice drink at the bar. It kind of gave me a homey feel. Like you’re visiting the new community center of the eastern part of Amsterdam where you can simultaneously have a really great dinner. You have a view of the open kitchen from everywhere in the restaurant, and you’re just as welcome for a drink and snacks as you are for an extensive dinner.
MENU X BAUT PARADIJS AMSTERDAM
The menu at Baut Paradijs is like we’re used to of Baut. They take you on a culinary trip through different countries, from The Netherlands to Asia with a stopover in France. This time the oysters are again prominently present on the menu and trust me when I say, you’ll definitely want to try these. I’ve told it before, but I just love gratinated oysters and they are exactly the ones they have at Baut, with mousseline, leek and Hollandaise. Great to start your dinner with!
Depending on how hungry you are, you will probably order about two dishes per person after that. You can share those, but they’re also suitable for one person. We shared of course, because I already spotted some new dishes on the menu that I definitely wanted to taste.
What my favourite dishes were? You’ll see in the pictures below!
STEAK TARTARE OF TENDERLOIN
MACKEREL MISO
SCALLOPS WITH A CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER
TATAKI OF TUNA
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
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Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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