restaurantsrestaurantshttp://www.lifeinamsterdam.com/restaurants/2013-06-19T13:08:56ZSquarespacenew hotspot: the oyster club amsterdamhttp://www.lifeinamsterdam.com/restaurants/2013/6/19/new-hotspot-the-oyster-club-amsterdam.htmlKira2013-06-19T12:57:52Z2013-06-19T12:57:52ZIn the Olympic Stadium bar-restaurant Vak Zuid has been revamped to the new Oyster Club. It’s a great place to:
> impress business clients  ('bring on the Champagne & oysters!')
> impress your high maintenance date (again: 'bring on the Champagne & oysters!') ]]>restaurant of the week: pllekhttp://www.lifeinamsterdam.com/restaurants/2013/6/12/restaurant-of-the-week-pllek.htmlKira2013-06-12T10:23:41Z2013-06-12T10:23:41Zwhat i love about this place

Space, space, space!!! Space to move, space to breathe, space to be yourself. As much as I love living in the city, I feel such a relieve when I can see further than 500m. At Pllek you have that. 

]]>restaurant of the week: jacques jourhttp://www.lifeinamsterdam.com/restaurants/2013/6/5/restaurant-of-the-week-jacques-jour.htmlKira2013-06-05T08:59:33Z2013-06-05T08:59:33ZName restaurant: Jacques Jour
What is it: breakfast, brunch and lunchroom. You can also have a drink here.
Best features: extraordinary ingredients & soda’s plus I dig the underground feel of the place.
Open: Mondays-Saturdays 12h-15h, Sundays from 10h30-18h00

Jacques Jour would fit perfectly in NYC’s meatpacking district. The building looks like an old school, the minimalistic interior is more 70s than 2010 and the menu is piece of paper.  

]]>restaurant of the week: pont 13http://www.lifeinamsterdam.com/restaurants/2013/5/27/restaurant-of-the-week-pont-13.htmlKira2013-05-27T14:50:42Z2013-05-27T14:50:42ZI am so happy that I’m discovering the ‘Westelijke Houthavens’ and its ‘secret’ restaurants - all of them have an interesting story to tell, stunning view, friendly service and good food. What more do you want? 

Particularly on sunny days, one has to come here and enjoy the sublime terrace. The ambiance is so pleasant, it’s easy to think that you are at the Barcelona harbour (or some other holiday destination).

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If you, like me, are not blessed with a French aunt who spoils you with homemade quiches and tarts, then praise Eleonore from À Table! 

what i love about this place

À Table is a cute little breakfast and lunchroom. As most Amsterdam places where you actually feel welcome, it is run by the owner Eleonore. Eleonore is a bit too young to be our aunt, though. Instead she is a charming young French lady with a passion for cooking and already quite well-known within Amsterdam’s French circles.

]]>burrito in Amsterdamhttp://www.lifeinamsterdam.com/restaurants/2013/5/3/burrito-in-amsterdam.htmlKira2013-05-03T15:23:53Z2013-05-03T15:23:53ZIn the time span of 2 months, two burrito places opened in the west part of the centre. And I happen to temporarily live in between these two places. So what else is an Amsterdam blogger to do than do a burrito-comparison-dinner?!

PS please notify me if you've found other burrito places to be reviewed.

The Burrito Maker vs The Original California Burrito Company (TOCBC)

]]>restaurant of the week: scossahttp://www.lifeinamsterdam.com/restaurants/2013/5/1/restaurant-of-the-week-scossa.htmlKira2013-05-01T11:43:41Z2013-05-01T11:43:41ZThe Dutch do not have the habit of visiting hotel restaurants and bars. They’re missing out! 

Some of Amsterdam’s best bars and restaurants are located in the hotels. A few weeks ago, I reviewed the Amsterdam Marriott’s Midtown Grill, a must-visit for any steak lover. And I continuously rave about the Okura Hotel, which has the best Japanese restaurants on this side of the world. 

However, not all hotel restaurants are up-class and expensive. Scossa is such a place. People living in the vicinity should definitely bookmark this post. 

]]>restaurant of the week: l'invitéhttp://www.lifeinamsterdam.com/restaurants/2013/4/24/restaurant-of-the-week-linvite.htmlKira2013-04-24T11:38:57Z2013-04-24T11:38:57ZWith its black and white tiles, brown wooden chairs and white table linen, L’Invité reminds me of a classy French brasserie. Now, what’s better than an undiscovered, unpretentious, reasonably priced brasserie on one of the most beautiful canals of Amsterdam?!]]>restaurant of the week: la viñahttp://www.lifeinamsterdam.com/restaurants/2013/4/16/restaurant-of-the-week-la-via.htmlKira2013-04-16T08:12:53Z2013-04-16T08:12:53ZLa Viña is the best kept secret of the Rivierenbuurt 
Few Amsterdam restaurants get ‘it’ right and I’m pleased to tell, I’ve found another little gem! La Viña is a Mediterranean restaurant where a Dutch lady gracefully ensure all guests get served properly.

what i love about La Viña
I love it that a small restaurant can create such a perfect dining experience. The dishes are well-thought through and well prepared. Then the wines are perfect and Jacqueline is a most professional hostess. 

]]>restaurant of the week: moes eet- en drinklokaalhttp://www.lifeinamsterdam.com/restaurants/2013/4/8/restaurant-of-the-week-moes-eet-en-drinklokaal.htmlKira2013-04-08T10:03:40Z2013-04-08T10:03:40Z

I'm (still) in a been-there-done-that mood. Sometimes you come across a restaurant that does make me excited. Moes is such a place. It's so down to earth and honest... I am but happy to tell you about it.

what i love about this place: honest hospitality & food  

What I mean to say is that the restaurant staff has the genuine ambition to make guests happy. 

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