BAUT is a successful concept that changes location almost every year. This year, Chef Michiel van den Eerde has found a new home for Baut, in an old chapel at Spaarndammerstraat 460, Amsterdam West. The previous location was Baut Paradijs, an old gas distribution station in Oostpoort, Amsterdam East and was actually our favorite place to hang… Continue reading BAUTiful Concepts
There are quite a few things we can learn from Swedes, like the ability to dress for any weather, appreciation to nature, great taste in interior design, and most importantly cinnamon buns. Of all those things, cinnamon buns are probably the easiest to find in Berlin. And if you are looking for the best ones,… Continue reading Okay Café
Not all sushi is created equal. We found our favourite and want everyone to know about it.
Once you get to Portugal and more specifically, to Algarve in the south of Portugal, all you want to know about is fresh fish and seafood! Fish and shellfish are very important elements to Algarve cuisine with a great range of fresh fish available year round. It was August in Algarve, and I am almost sure that… Continue reading Summer in Algarve, Portugal – Part II – The Fish & Seafood
Forget about Nando’s! If you’re looking for authentic chicken piri-piri, you need to go to Algarve in Portugal – more specifically, to Albufeira and to a small village called Guia. Guia is known for its numerous chicken piri-piri restaurants, and is known locally as "The Capital of Chicken." The very first chicken piri-piri was supposedly grilled here… Continue reading Summer in Algarve, Portugal – Part I – The Chicken Piri-Piri
Does it happen to you sometimes, that a name of a dish or a recipe just pops up in your head and just keeps bugging you until you cook it? So it happened to me with Huevos Rancheros, a Mexican breakfast dish I have never tried before. Strictly speaking, I would not be sure that… Continue reading Huevos Rancheros
You know how some events split your entire life into “before” and “after”? That is exactly what happened to us after trying The Pulpo at Cervecería La Fábrica. We did not plan for it. We were just passing by on the way to dinner, looking for a place to get some vino tinto and may… Continue reading Cervecería La Fábrica
When taking a stroll along Paul-Lincke-Ufer, be sure to stop by the Concierge Coffee. Back in summer 2014 this tiny place hidden away in one of the backyards was turned a to a cafe from an old concierge hut. The owners, Benjamin Pates and Namy Nosratifard, both Bonanza Coffee Roasters alumni, have already made their… Continue reading Concierge Coffee
It is Pfifferlinge* season, and it is a reason to add them to every meal. My current favourite is rarely to be found in any restaurant, but very easy to cook at home. Here is the recipe for 2: 400g chanterelles, chopped 1 zucchini, diced 8-10 sun-dried tomato halves 200g pasta (we like it with… Continue reading Pasta with Chanterelle Mushrooms
In the Ringdijk in the Watergraafsmeer, East Amsterdam, there is a French hidden gem. It was one of those rare warm summer nights in Amsterdam. No wind. No rain. A perfect atmosphere to sit on a terrace. There it was, this cozy corner terrace full of happy people enjoying this amazing evening. It was not… Continue reading La Vallade
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