Home cooking, Japanese style pop by the iconic 1989 spot that is AN for that fresh sushi roll. We know what we're craving. 

Wherever we are, wherever we go, we rarely miss an opportunity to check out charming local bookshops. There are many great ones in Amsterdam (Athenaeum, Van Rossum, Scheltema), but the most unique probably has to be Mevrouw Hamersma Kookboekenwinkel. Dedicated entirely to cookbooks, this charming shop is THE spot for budding cooks and master chefs alike.

You'll forget all about the bicycles whizzing by and the canals snaking through the city when you sit down at Bouchon du Centre for lunch. "Amsterdam, who?" you'll ask. This Lyonnais rustic bistro is warm & welcoming, with a menu brimming with bouchon staples like andouillette, boudin noir & oeufs en meurette. Don't forget to order a bottle of Beaujolais!

With all the eating and drinking you’re likely doing when you’re in Amsterdam, we wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to work up a little sweat. Sometimes, we love participating in group classes where we can play off of the energy of others, but other times, we prefer to get our heart rates going in a more intimate setting. That’s when we head to Soda Bodyfit, a personal training studio run by celebrity trainer Radmilo Soda.