Dining solo in Amsterdam
Sep 16, 2004, 11:21 pm
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Originally Posted by stut
Where's that, ScottC? I'm always keen to try new Indonesian places (especially when Tempo Doeloe are full...)
Sep 16, 2004, 11:57 pm
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I have been to Amsterdam many times alone, and dining solo has never been a problem. Here is an old post of mine from the other bulletin board from 2001! 
Amsterdam city tips
Hope you find it useful.
Amsterdam city tips
Hope you find it useful.
Sep 20, 2004, 11:55 am
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Thanks for all the great suggestions!
For anyone who's interested, based on a recommendation from Time Out, I started with lunch at Halver, 7 Taksteeg just off Kalverstraat in the Dam area. Had a fantastic Caprese sandwich (basil, tomatoes and buffalo mozarella) on fresh brown country bread. Friendly service and good prices.
After some more sightseeing, stopped in for a couple of glasses of beer at Toussaint, Bosboomtoussainstraat 26, about a 10 minute walk southwest of Leidseplein.
By the time I was ready for dinner, I found myself in the middle of the Red Light District and was ready to flee for less seedy surroundings, and thought that Jordaan would be perfect. I headed up Damrak to Radhuisstraat and over to Prinsengracht, where I stumbled across the Jordaan Festival with a band performing on a free stage. I wandered for a while and ended up at Burger's Patio, 2e Tuindwaarsstraat 12. Menu was a bit French and a bit Italian. It was fairly empty at first (just before 7:00 p.m., but filled up quickly. Seemed like a good mix of locals and tourists, with a very lively atmosphere. My only mistake was sitting right under the specials board, so I felt like I was being stared at everytime someone wanted to check out the specials! The service was very friendly and the food was fine. I had a grilled pumpkin and goat's cheese salad, tagliatelle with hare sauce, and the cheese plate. With a couple of glasses of wine, and port with the cheese, came to EUR42.
Cheers.
For anyone who's interested, based on a recommendation from Time Out, I started with lunch at Halver, 7 Taksteeg just off Kalverstraat in the Dam area. Had a fantastic Caprese sandwich (basil, tomatoes and buffalo mozarella) on fresh brown country bread. Friendly service and good prices.
After some more sightseeing, stopped in for a couple of glasses of beer at Toussaint, Bosboomtoussainstraat 26, about a 10 minute walk southwest of Leidseplein.
By the time I was ready for dinner, I found myself in the middle of the Red Light District and was ready to flee for less seedy surroundings, and thought that Jordaan would be perfect. I headed up Damrak to Radhuisstraat and over to Prinsengracht, where I stumbled across the Jordaan Festival with a band performing on a free stage. I wandered for a while and ended up at Burger's Patio, 2e Tuindwaarsstraat 12. Menu was a bit French and a bit Italian. It was fairly empty at first (just before 7:00 p.m., but filled up quickly. Seemed like a good mix of locals and tourists, with a very lively atmosphere. My only mistake was sitting right under the specials board, so I felt like I was being stared at everytime someone wanted to check out the specials! The service was very friendly and the food was fine. I had a grilled pumpkin and goat's cheese salad, tagliatelle with hare sauce, and the cheese plate. With a couple of glasses of wine, and port with the cheese, came to EUR42.
Cheers.
Sep 20, 2004, 1:32 pm
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Sounds like you had a nice stroll. What luck to find a local festival !
Glad to know http://www.timeout.com/amsterdam/ was a help. They do an updated format for every month, so October should be popping up soon: events, specials, etc. They also do most major world cities.
Glad to know http://www.timeout.com/amsterdam/ was a help. They do an updated format for every month, so October should be popping up soon: events, specials, etc. They also do most major world cities.
Nov 10, 2004, 12:49 am
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Cafe de Jaren
http://www.diningcity.com/ams/dejaren/en/index.html
Great bar, relaxed atmoshphere, interesting menu.
It's in the center of the city. Their website has directions.
Great bar, relaxed atmoshphere, interesting menu.
It's in the center of the city. Their website has directions.
Dec 4, 2004, 10:21 am
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www.supperclub.com I loved this place when we were there! It was a fun experience. ^
Dec 4, 2004, 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by Flybride
www.supperclub.com I loved this place when we were there! It was a fun experience. ^
Dec 4, 2004, 11:36 am
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Originally Posted by EEB
Not really a good place to eat on your own though. Better with a group.