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L U S T / RecipesDecember 13, 2018
Recipe » Walnut Cake with PearEach month we invite another food blogger to tip us with one of their best recipe’s, inspired from a country or place they have been. Because Christmas is coming up, we’ve asked Benine from Benine’s Kitchen to provide her with a recipe that would perfectly go along with a cup of hot chai tea latte,...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsDecember 11, 2018
Instock serves rescued Christmas dinnersChristmas is just around the corner! It’s the perfect moment to do some (extra) good for your family, friends or maybe even a bit for our planet. Restaurant Instock is the one place where you can combine yumminess with doing a good deed. During Christmas, they will be serving a special holiday menu. I tested...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsNovember 30, 2018
5 x Amazing Turkish Breakfast in AmsterdamWe all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the Turks know this like no other. In Turkey, breakfast is a culinary ritual that contains different cheeses, olives, egg dishes, jams, grilled sausages, fruits and many cups of sugar infused black tea. Lucky for us, Amsterdam has a few places...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsNovember 20, 2018
Marxito is Paris’s latest Hotspot (and it’s pink!)Do you ever want to have street food but fear the quality of the vendors? Also, does the term ‘fast food’ makes you immediately think of oily, fat and bad quality food? Worry not, chef Thierry Marx is about to alter your perception and make fast food great again! Say hello to Marxito by Thierry Marx....Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsNovember 12, 2018
Vondelpark3 Amsterdam launched their new Keto Menu!Vondelpark, one of the most beautiful (green) gems of Amsterdam. A perfect place for a lazy Sunday walk, a giant playground for dogs, or for a really surprising lunch or dinner at Kitchen & Bar Vondelpark3. Even as a local resident, I’ve never eaten here before, so this had to change. Let’s zoom in on...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsNovember 11, 2018
These are the best High Tea spots in AmsterdamWinter is coming and so we start to crave more warmth. One of the things I love during this period is to drink tea. Lot’s of it actually! What better then to enjoy this hot infusion with a bunch of delicious snacks & bites! I’m talking about High Tea. You can enjoy it all year round...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsNovember 9, 2018
The Health Food Wall in AmsterdamThe typical Dutch snack wall concept, has been re-invented into a healthy option; Health Food Wall. And you can find it in Amsterdam West. If you’re not Dutch, this needs a small introduction. The Dutch like to snack. Deep fried croquettes, hot cheesesoufflé, burgers, you name it. If you’re hungry, and crave for a quick...Read more...
Belgium / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsOctober 24, 2018
The Avocado Show is coming to Brussels!We knew it wouldn’t last too long. The popular avocado restaurant that is famous for their instagrammable avo-dishes, is finally expanding abroad. The Avocado Show’s is coming to Brussels! It’s big news because avocado fans have been waiting for the restaurant to open somewhere else after their two locations in Amsterdam. The Avocado Show’s first...Read more...
L U S TOctober 24, 2018
6 Mobile Apps that fight Food Waste, and can Save you Cash!Food waste is a huge problem across the globe. Also in The Netherlands. Did you know we throw away around 45 kilo’s of food per person, each year? That’s such a waste! These apps fight food waste, plus it’s such a great way to save money! Food Waste; the numbers Most of the time, it’s...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsOctober 22, 2018
Madam Pancake in Amsterdam brings pancakes to another levelWith pancake lovers all over the world, we’re happy to announce that Amsterdam can add a new food concept to it’s foodie list called MADAM PANCAKE. Madam Pancake offers American style pancakes, with colorful and tasty toppings. The American pancakes, available in sweet and savoury, are richly invested with the most beautiful toppings; nothing is...Read more...
L U S T / RecipesOctober 12, 2018
Recipe » Healthy Moroccan Couscous SaladWith Marrakech on our minds, we had to share this delicious recipe with you. A Moroccan friend of mine loves to cook and creates the most amazing recipes. One of her dishes I really like is her Moroccan Couscous Salad. The taste is amazing; full of different spices & herbs, fresh and.. healthy! This inspired me...Read more...
L U S TOctober 12, 2018
7 x Weirdest Travel Foods Around the WorldWhen you travel far and wide, you come across the strangest foods. I’ve been to a lot of countries and even though I’m a vegetarian, I see some weird stuff passing around the table. Let’s check out 7 of the weirdest travel foods around the world. 1. Chicken Feet in Hong Kong, China The first day...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsOctober 11, 2018
This Café in Seoul looks like a CartoonWe’ve seen a hello kitty café, a unicorn café, and even a cat café. But have you ever been in a café where everything looks like a cartoon? In Seoul, you can find Cafe Yeonnam-dong, where you literally walk into a cartoon world. The café’s look and feel has been inpsired by the popular Korean TV...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty Hotspots / Top 5 L / USASeptember 18, 2018
5 x The Best Breakfast Spots in West Village, New YorkIn a completely food-obsessed city, the West Village seems to be a breakfast focal point. Not only is the food incredible, but the environment of that particular neighborhood gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling to kick off the start of your day. Instead of skyscrapers, you’ll find brownstone, pre-war buildings complete with classic New...Read more...
L U S T / T R E A S U R E S / Tasty HotspotsSeptember 10, 2018
Australian Vibes in Utrecht: Surfbar De Rode VoschAustralian restaurant de Rode Vosch (the Red Fox) has been an Australian hotspot in Utrecht city for almost two years. This last weekend they opened a cool surfbar in their restaurant. If Australia is one step too far away, but you do want to have a taste of Australian culture, this is the place to...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsSeptember 7, 2018
HappyHappyJoyJoy South is Open! (And they serve rainbao’s!)Hotspot alert for all Asian food lovers: Julius Jaspers’ HappyHappyJoyJoy has opened her third hangout in Amsterdam! The vibrant ‘De Pijp’, is the lucky place where they’ll bring you the very best of an everlasting Asian food fest. Dim sum, rendang, pad thai, the world’s first “rainbao’s” and off course…ice cold Bintangs. Get ready for...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsAugust 27, 2018
Bardak » Tel Aviv in the heart of AmsterdamHave you ever eaten ‘Grilled Okra’? At Bardak, near The Heineken Experience in Amsterdam, you can discover the taste of the Israeli kitchen. The place is a organized chaos and that’s exactly the vibe they want to create in the restaurant. Get ready for some extraordinary tapas. The owners want to give you the real...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S TAugust 24, 2018
6 x the most Instagramable Sweet Foods in AmsterdamYou must have seen them. The perfect hand shot over the canals of Amsterdam, holding something that looks so yummie, you want to get it instantly. Instead of scrolling through your insta timeline, we’ve selected our favorite insta worthy sweet foods in Amsterdam. Van Wonderen Stroopwafels Kalverstraat 190 To get the perfect shot over the...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S TAugust 8, 2018
Back to Nature Tour with Moer AmsterdamA few weeks ago I was invited to a special ‘Back to Nature’ event. Organised by restaurant MOER, a unique chance to find out where the food on my plate was actually coming from. On the 2nd of September, they are hosting the first event for consumers. MOER is a restaurant in Amsterdam where vegetables...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsJuly 22, 2018
Branie, a surprise Indonesian restaurant with BallsWhen I arrived at new joint Branie, on the Ten Katestraat in Amsterdam, I had no idea what to expect. The front window had a crack in it, and there was only a small sign. You would walk straight past it, to be honest. Once inside, I was welcomed by the owner and the wonderful...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsJuly 19, 2018
The Birdhouse AmsterdamHip hip hooray summer is in the city: the sun is shining (and luckily isn’t going to stop with it), lots of smiling faces in urban parks, and a variety of birds which bring a colourful joy to Amsterdam. Our beautiful capital city in optima forma, thanks good-humoured Mother Nature! Not to mention all the...Read more...
L U S T / T R E A S U R E SJune 19, 2018
Must Visit! Beach Food Festival on TexelLast week, I visited Texel island (the Dutch Ibiza of the North), to get a preview of the Beach Food Festival. I arrived in style by a Bruuzer Texel, which is a speedboat that flies across the water with speeds up to 80km per hour! And if this was only a teaser, they have something...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsJune 8, 2018
SNCKBR IV Utrecht, The largest vegan restaurant of EuropeVegan food is hot hot hot! Everywhere you look, a new vegan restaurant pops up in Holland. We already wrote about the Vegan Junk Food Bar, and some secret vegan spots in Amsterdam. But there’s now also a new vegan restaurant in Utrecht, which is the biggest plant based restaurant in Europe: SNCKBR IV. SNCKBR SNCKBR...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsJune 7, 2018
The Pressroom Amsterdam, Upgraded!INK Hotel Amsterdam just launched their new edition of their very own restaurant, PRESSROOM. It’s not an extreme make-over but definitely an upgrade! Here’s what changed: Interior upgrades The interior only got a few upgrades but just enough to change the atmosphere. It now breaths more “full grown restaurant” instead of only the dining lobby...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsMay 29, 2018
Venster33 » Not a new spot, but definitely a hotspot!Normally when it comes to brand new hotspots, I’m like a fish that sees the bait. As soon as they pop up, I want to drop by. But this time I shine some light on an established one: Restaurant Venster33. I hear you think ‘why not a new spot’? It’s the older family member of...Read more...
L U S T / Top 5 L / USAMay 15, 2018
6 x Amazing Lunch Spots in Los AngelesSarah enjoyed a week of sunshine in Los Angeles recently. Before heading to Coachella, she had some time to wander around and find the best lunch spots. (wandering for hours in the streets of LA makes you hungry!) I found some very nice ones that are worth sharing. Have a look to our Top 6 lunch spots...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 23, 2018
The Vegan Junk Food Bar Amsterdam EastsideBlink once with your eyes and there pops up another new ‘lets-drop-the-animal-cruelty-stuff-and-go-for-plant-based’ vegan spot. This time we say hi to the next big vegan thing which is born and raised in Amsterdam: Vegan Junk Food Bar Eastside which is located near the Dappermarkt. Shake it baby during official opening Spice it up with these vegan...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 21, 2018
Sunday is for Bali Brunch at Mama MakanGetting a bit jealous when you see these Instagram photo’s pass by of people relaxing on Bali? If you haven’t quite saved up yet, you can at least enjoy the flavours and ambience of the tasty and healthy foods of Bali at Mama Makan in Amsterdam. They host a special Bali Brunch on Sunday and...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 19, 2018
Nomads Amsterdam » a New Restaurant Inspired by TravelAmsterdam is home to another restaurant, and this one is directly linked to travel! We welcome Nomads Amsterdam! Nomads is officially opening on the 25th of April but you can already pop in for a experimental bite before they start serving the actual menu. Why is Nomads unique? The restaurant offers a new menu every...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 18, 2018
Restaurant Bridges Amsterdam, had a makeover!One of the hardest challenges living in Amsterdam is finding a comfy bar or good restaurant that isn’t drowning in tourists (yet). Especially at Dam Square: the beating heart of Amsterdam. Leading you too tourist shops, clothing stores and bakeries that practically all look the same. But when you’re in the buzz all day you’re...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 12, 2018
Bar Kantoor » The “Green” spot of Conscious Hotel WesterparkSustainable hotels in Amsterdam, they are poppin’ up like mushrooms. One of the first “green” hotels, Conscious Hotels in Amsterdam, is adding an addition to the family and is opening Conscious Hotel Westerpark on the 13th of April. With that, they are also opening up their hotel bar/restaurant Bar Kantoor and I had an exclusive tasting, so I...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 8, 2018
Hotel Buiten » a community hotspot in Amsterdam New WestAmsterdam New West is one of the area’s outside the city center of Amsterdam that is under massive development. Old flats are being taken down, and new houses are build. With the housing, come new hotspots and one of those is Hotel Buiten. The place to be this summer, if you live in Amsterdam West....Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 8, 2018
15 x Best Terraces In Amsterdam WestThe sun is out and so are the people. During the week, people run out of their offices when the clock hits five and try to find the best spot to enjoy the last sun-rays of the day. In the weekends you need to be quick because the best sunny spots go fast. So where...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 6, 2018
Just in time for spring » Bar Kosta is open!If you live in Amsterdam, and you’ve been around the Overtoom, you must have seen the large terrace on the corner of Surinameplein. It used to be Café Ter Brugge, but it has completely changed it’s look, menu and name. Bar Kosta is just in time for the sunny weather this weekend! Ready for service!...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 4, 2018
The Streetfood Club » a new colorful hotspot in Utrecht!Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a new club in town. The Streetfood Club is the place to go to if you want to enjoy various yummy streetfood and cocktails, and I haven’t even started about the interior. This place because interior is a dream for any Instagrammer The Streetfood Club is located at the Janskerkhof in...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsApril 3, 2018
Sanju Ramen, the finest Japanese broth in UtrechtSanju Ramen is all about the Japanese broth that is getting more popular by the day. They opened back in January 2018 at the up-and-coming Voorstraat in Utrecht, and serve typical Japanese soul food. Co-owner, (and ramen lover) Jeroen invited me to the restaurant and told me all I needed to know about Japanese ramen....Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S TMarch 26, 2018
You can now order Coffee in a Chocolate Easter Egg!With Easter coming up, it’s the perfect time for shops, café and restaurants to wow us with their decorations. But i’m not sure whether anybody can top this one; Amsterdam’s finest coffee in a chocolade easter egg. Yes please! The lovely Maker Café in Amsterdam When I walked in the Maker Café 2 weeks ago,...Read more...
L U S T / Tasty HotspotsMarch 19, 2018
Katfé, the first Cat Café in Utrecht will open soon!Cat lovers around the world listen up! After the success in Amsterdam and other cities around the world, Utrecht is finally coming with a “Cat Café” named Katfé. After a crowdfunding process and help from 65 volunteers around the neighbourhood, they have finally managed to find the right location and the construction has started. Katfé...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsMarch 19, 2018
Spingaren, the restaurant where opposites attractIf you cycle around in Amsterdam, you almost forget how many hidden spots there are. Behind the walls of the many canal houses of Amsterdam, you’ll find restaurants, hotels and businesses. The other day, I had dinner at Spingaren, a restaurant that I could have easily missed when walking by. Time to tell you what’s...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsMarch 17, 2018
The Avocado Show just announced their second location in Amsterdam!Holy guacamole! Just when you think the hype has calmed down a little bit, The Avocado Show is back at it. Again. Celebrating their 1 year anniversary, the’ve just announced their second location in Amsterdam and we know where! Haven’t heard of the Avocado Show? Quick recap; it’s the first Avocado restaurant in Europe and...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsMarch 17, 2018
The Maker Café, unlimited coffee in AmsterdamYou may have heard of the Maker Café, in de Hallen passage in Amsterdam. A wonderful store where local craftsmen and talented creators showcase and sell their products. But only a small amount of people know the Maker Café, that is located on the top floor. We checked it out and ordered a cup of...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsMarch 2, 2018
New in Town: Miss Moneypenny AmsterdamNew month, new hotspots. This time I’m glad to put a spotlight on new culinary kid in town: cocktail bar Miss Moneypenny. I totally fell in love with their catchy, bit mysterious name which I in a split second associated with – of course – James Bond. Pretty original name for a hotspot, but really...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsFebruary 22, 2018
5 x Best Greek Restaurants & Deli’s in AmsterdamIf you know me, you know that Greek food is something you can wake me up for. But because I’ve been to Greece so often, I know exactly how great Greek food is suppose to taste like. As many as they are, it’s a shame that a lot of Greek restaurants in Amsterdam are not...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsFebruary 12, 2018
Joya » Our New Favourite Asian Restaurant!Finger licking (or plate licking) good. That’s how we can describe Joya, our new favorite Asian Fusion restaurant in Amsterdam. Normally we are first in line when it comes to new hotspots in Amsterdam, but due to our busy schedule, we didn’t manage visit Joya until this week. The restaurant has been open since the...Read more...
L U S T / RecipesFebruary 7, 2018
Recipe » Aji de Gallina (Peruvian shredded chicken in a creamy chili sauce)Each month, a wonderful food blogger will share one of their best recipe’s in our LUST section. This month it’s a warm and tasty Peruvian recipe from Paola Holthausen, better known as @cravingsinamsterdam. When I was little, I would always ask my mom to make me this dish. Aji de Gallina. It is such a...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsJanuary 11, 2018
Everything green at Matcha Bar in Amsterdam!Amsterdam couldn’t stay behind, it’s Matcha everything at the new Matcha Bar and we love it! What is Matcha? I first tried Matcha when I was in one of my healthy periods where I would try pretty much any weird superfood. I used Matcha powder in my smoothies but that was about it. I discovered...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S TDecember 11, 2017
New in Amsterdam! Wine YogaSome combinations are a real match made in heaven! What about the mix of yoga and wine? Stop daydreamin’, recently it became reality in Amsterdam. The ladies of Girls Who Drink had spotted this trend in the USA. They guessed it was the right time to introduce it in the Netherlands, my credits to the way...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Tasty HotspotsDecember 7, 2017
Back in Amsterdam » Modern Asian Cuisine, Umami by HanIf you love Asian food, you’re going to be pleased about the return of Umami by Han in Amsterdam. The restaurant concept was first brought to live in Utrecht with then many restaurants to follow. Amsterdam used to have a all you can eat location on the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal but this closed 2 years ago...Read more...
Amsterdam / L U S T / Spots / Tasty HotspotsNovember 21, 2017
The Avocado Show opens up The BackstageSince we wrote about the opening of avocado restaurant The Avocado Show in Amsterdam, it’s been busy times for the 3 entrepreneurs. They knew it would probably be a succes, but they had never dreamed of the international coverage it has gotten so far. David Wolfe, Vice, ELLE and other international platforms have all posted about this popular...Read more...
L U S T / RecipesNovember 10, 2017
Recipes » Dutch Winter MealsFood, food, food, we love it! One of the best things about traveling is that we get to taste different cuisines. We love it all! Asian, Mexican, Italian, French, you name it! But as we are both from the Netherlands, we thought it would be nice to show you some authentic Dutch winter meals! We’ve selected 2 favorites that...Read more...

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