Café Garçon is doing its darnedest to transform its corner of Oud-Zuid into Little Paris. We are big fans of its stunning contemporary-classic interior and quintessential French menu. Classics such as niçoise salads, escargots and blinis with smoked salmon are done solidly if not superbly, but it's a great spot for a casual dinner.

A good facial is a transformative experience, but there’s only so much a good cleanse and a great cream can do. For something a little deeper, a little more rejuvenating, book an appointment at Medical Laser Center on the Cornelis Schuytstraat. Though everyone on staff is talented and professional, we always book our botox with Leonie and laser treatments with Tanja.

These days, a simple manicure is not enough. If you spend a few minutes scrolling through your Instagram explore page, you’ll see tons of incredibly detailed, design manicures. Want one of your own? Book an appointment at Lakwerk, Amsterdam’s first nail art salon. Though any of the nail techs are terrific, there’s truly nothing like an appointment with founder and nail art wiz Jessica Scholten.

Run by its host neighbourhood, Oud-Zuid, the ZuiderMRKT is a charming, bustling market bursting with fresh and organic products grown and harvested by local farmers. No matter the season, whether meat, veggies, or dairy, there’s always a great variety of top‑quality ingredients.