Yvo van Regetern Altena & Jort Kelder

The Netherlands may not be known for its gastronomic history, but luckily our dear Flemish neighbours are a slightly different story. Rijsel Rotisserie is a bright & airy restaurant with a bit of an industrial vibe that serves some of the tastiest food in town. Though all of their food is delicious, we find it impossible to resist their famous roast chicken.

Don’t get us wrong. We adore being in the city. There is no shortage of fantastic coffee shops or cool restaurants, but sometimes, we really need a breath of fresh air. Luckily, the Amsterdamse Bos is only a short zip on your bicycle away. Pack a picnic basket with goodies from Edible Treasures & Troppo Giovane and spend the day lounging in the sun & diving into the crisp, cool water.

We know the busy streets of Amsterdam can get overwhelming at times, and not everyone has the time to plan an escape to a far away place. If you want to experience a mini retreat away from the craziness, visit De Gouden Reael on the tiny t’IJ ‘island’ Reaeleneiland for a seasonal meal. Their kitchen aims to reimagine traditional Dutch flavours with inventive twists.

This cool, fun streetwear brand has great unique pieces. We love that it was born right here in Amsterdam and never miss an opportunity to stop by their Bilderdijstraat location for fun upgrades to our ever-growing wardrobes.

Despite its diminutive size, Amsterdam has everything to offer that a bigger capital would: a great nightlife, fantastic restaurants &, of course, a glittering, impressive department store. London can keep Harrods & let Paris have Galeries Lafayette. Because we have de Bijenkorf. Carve out a few hours to wind your way through the cavernous space & find something that really speaks to you.

These days, it’s pretty easy to find a great spot to pick up a bottle of natural wine or two, & we must say we’re pretty thrilled about that. But just a few years ago, it was a near impossible feat unless you knew about OG natural wine shop Vleck Wijnen. Today, this wholesaler & importer is still leading the charge in wonderful, exciting natural wines.