Bottleshop Chefcounter: introducing Amsterdam’s most culinary hotspot with rotating chefs

Dining with international allure: this dream has become a reality at the brand-new concept Bottleshop Chefcounter in Amsterdam East. You no longer need to travel to Paris, Lima, Copenhagen, Cape Town, or New York for a culinary evening of international level, because the rotating pop-ups at Bottleshop Chefcounter bring the world’s best chefs to our capital city.

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Bottleshop Chefcounter: a new Amsterdam hotspot with a changing concept

The Bottleshop has been housed at the Wibautstraat in Amsterdam East for a while. While Bottleshop is known for its fantastic wines, the second floor of the building – where the Chefcounter recently resides – is dedicated to changing concepts and chefs. The Bottleshop (on the ground floor) offers more than 350 varieties of (natural) wines, complementary snacks, and small dishes from French and Japanese cuisines. As the summer evenings on the Wibautstraat were relatively quiet, the owners brainstormed a new concept for their establishment. And thus, they came up with the ingenious (and innovative!) idea of inviting internationally renowned chefs to their second floor and giving them complete freedom. The evenings were fully booked in no time. To continue accommodating their regular guests, they took over the second floor when the opportunity arose.

Upstairs, guests dine in a large, modern space featuring solid concrete walls, dark oak furniture (crafted by the father of one of the owners), and enormous windows. It’s a remarkable space, enhanced by the lights of the Wibautstraat.

© Bottleshop Amsterdam, @bottleshop.ams en @counter.ams

© Bottleshop Amsterdam, @bottleshop.ams

Menu Bottleshop Chefcounter

So here we have it, a delightful new restaurant in Amsterdam, with a changing menu based on varying chefs at the creative helm. A brief glimpse of the atmosphere reveals that at Bottleshop, you’re treated to exceptional dishes. Think brioche with eel and marinated radish, cooked carrots in ginger, cardamom, star anise, Jura risotto, tuna toast, and langoustine bisque.

Even more exciting is that when there’s no Chefcounter event, you can rent out the upstairs space for parties and gatherings. The menu is then served in a modified format.

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© Bottleshop Amsterdam, @bottleshop.ams

© Bottleshop Amsterdam, @bottleshop.ams

Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour

| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>

Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ 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 several locations in Amsterdam.

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