7 questions for Ellis Clay: the new editor of Your Little Black Book!
Cool news: Ellis is the newest editor of Your Little Black Book. She’s going to help Anne to blog about the best hotspots in town.
Ellis (27): “I call myself ‘a writer to be’: currently I’m working on my first novel, but I still have to learn the tricks of the trade. Furthermore, I have a coaching and counselling office for students, I’m a freelance copywriter and I blog for Your Little Black Book. So, it’s fair to say language is my passion. I’m also a list-girl, a reader, music maker and kitchen princes.”
Sunday 7 – Seven questions for Ellis Clay
Perfect Sunday
“On Sunday I prefer to go to the Vondelpark with a newspaper and coffee. I usually listen to some music while I walk around or sit down on one of the benched. Love it!”
Most beautiful spot
“I recently discovered a very nice part of Amsterdam-North. A beautiful area nearby the North Holland Canal. You’ll find amazing houses there next to the water, so guess I see myself living there with a boot next to my front door.”
Favourite Neighbourhood
“The neighbourhood I’m living in, the Helmersbuurt, is my absolute favourite. I have the Overtoom and Kinkerstraat around the corner and yet the area is really quiet. Within walking distance there’s a really good Thai restaurant where I often go to eat or takeaway: the Golden Brown. I furthermore go to Following Lucy when I’m looking for a new outfit. And De Hallen is obviously a super fun spot to go during the weekend.”
Coffee spot
“Honestly, I’m not easy when it concerns coffee. I have to say no to caffeine, milk and soy. And still, I love coffee! So, I usually order a decaf latte with rice or goat milk. And lucky, this is what I can get at Two For Joy on the Haarlemmerstraat.”
Favourite restaurants
“Somethings a girl just wants pizza! I recommend Sotto on the Amstelveenseweg. Furthermore you should go to Op de Tuinen in the Pijp, where they serve delicious organic food. And go to Mossel and Gin in the Westerpark for… mussels!”
Nom Nom Nom!
“Sushi is one of the few dishes I can’t get enough off. You’ll find the bést sushi in town at Kagetsu in the Hartenstraat.”
Food Travel…
“Not so long ago I went to Antwerp with my sister. You’ll find Appelmans there, a really trendy brasserie where you can eat traditional Belgian food and drink réally good cocktails!”
Do you know an interesting Amsterdammer to spotlight on Your Little Black Book? Let us know!
Amsterdam Bucketlist
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.
Let’s get social
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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