We are so, SO grateful that there’s been a boom in the number of great Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam in the past few years. There’s a wonderful mix of casual and fancy, sushi and yakitori. When it’s sushi we’re after (and when we’re fortunate enough to score a much-coveted reservation), Umeno has to be one of our top picks.

A lovely outpost of one of our favourite coffee spots, set right on Olympiaplein in Amsterdam Zuid. Stop by for expertly brewed coffee from Amsterdam's Five Ways Coffee Roasters and pair it with one of their excellent pastries.

If you like RIJKS you are sure to love Wils*, where you can expect the same attention to detail and fab service. Wils* places an emphasis on the power of fire in cooking, serving either a 4 or 6-course menu as well as offering à la carte. It has become a culinary hotspot, so make sure to book in advance!

Between the stained-glass windows, lofty ceilings, and post-workout endorphins, this another of  Zuid's atmospheric workout studios. Originally founded in San Francisco, CORE40 has built a loyal following thanks to its signature Lagree classes, combining strength, cardio, and core training on the Megaformer.