Tasty Hotspots - Wander-Lust

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...
Tasty HotspotsDecember 3, 2018
ĂnĂn Saigon » Vietnamese Streetfood in UtrechtWalking into ĂnĂn, you are instantly hit with the smells and colours of a busy side street in Saigon… or in Utrecht! The vibe is alive and the place is dotted with wait staff running between tables and the kitchen carrying steaming little plates of mouth-watering Vietnamese treats. On top of the tables are typical...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...
City Trips / T R E A S U R E S / Tasty HotspotsNovember 28, 2018
8 x tips for an Amazing Citytrip to LeeuwardenEspecially in autumn and winter time it’s a big YES for me to plan some extra citytrips. Sometimes to refuel my energy level, sometimes to discover new places. For sure I love to book a ticket to a sunny far far away gem, but what about our own lovely homeland? Together with a friend I...Read more...
Amsterdam / Tasty HotspotsNovember 22, 2018
New Restaurant in Amsterdam! The VeronicaschipPretty sure you’ve ever heard of the offshore radio station Radio Veronica, which was settled on the eponymous ship back in the 60’s and 70’s. After a huge makeover and many wanderings later, since five years the pirate ship is docked in the NDSM wharf of Amsterdam. What started with Club Noorderschip, is from now...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 / Tasty HotspotsNovember 14, 2018
Deer Mama Vegan Mylk & Burger BarThe vegan hotspots are currently poppin’ out of the ground like mushrooms, and we don’t mind at all! With the focus on animal welfare and climate change, people are more open than ever to try something vegan. Good news for those who love this “green” trend, because this Friday, Deer Mama Vegan Mylk & Burger...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...
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 / 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 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 / 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...
Amsterdam / Tasty HotspotsApril 26, 2018
The JuiceBrothers open up their 6th location in Amsterdam!We are happy to announce that JuiceBrothers has opened their 6th location in Amsterdam! To celebrate this we were invited to have a workout and lunch launch event at the Koninginneweg 29-31 in Amsterdam. The Story For those who haven’t heard the story behind the JuiceBrothers yet; it all started with four friends who were...Read more...
Amsterdam / Tasty HotspotsApril 23, 2018
Het Huis van Iemand Anders » A different kind of CaféIf you’re looking for a laid back place to eat and enjoy drinks with friends, you should go to Het Huis Van Iemand Anders, which literally translates to The House Of Someone Else. (yes, the crazy Dutch come up with the weirdest names) It started as an office space for a creative agency, then opted...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...
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...
City Trips / Tasty Hotspots / ThailandMarch 12, 2018
The Wanderlust Bangkok City GuideBangkok, the urban jungle that you must experience once in your lifetime. If you are planning a holiday to Thailand, you’re likely to settle in Bangkok for the first few days. Here are 15 things to see and do in just a small amount of time. Chaotic Bangkok Where to Eat There are plenty 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...

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