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If there’s something I learned about the Dutch people, is that Appeltaart and coffee are a huge part of the culture. citizenAngelica says: Usually for birthdays, home visits, a visit to the city, or...
View ArticleTREK Festival
This one is for the foodies, the culture seekers and the Life enjoyers. This, my fellow citizens, is to all those who like to have a wonderful time; Smooth vibes, beautiful people, good entertainment...
View ArticleA Swedish Affär
Oh the bitter winds are coming in, And I’m already missing the summer. Stockholm’s cold but I’ve been told I was born to endure this kind of weather. Artist: First Aid Kit Song : Emmylou Album: The...
View ArticleBrouwerij ‘t IJ
Local breweries are established left right and center nowadays. But this one is making a name for 30 years already. Brouwerij ’t IJ is not only a very tasteful local brewery but also a lovely place to...
View ArticleCatch Mountain Bird in Harlem
When we heard Mountain Bird was back at a temporary pop-up space in Harlem (at Tastings NYC), my husband and I knew we had to make a date of it. Mountain Bird was open for about 8 months until a rent...
View ArticleMews of Mayfair
Artists and writers describe a feeling of trying to walk through mud, and struggling with all their might, when at the point of exhaustion and on the brink of giving up, an unwanted distraction...
View ArticleLondon Particular
It may not be widely known, but from time to time we like to head south of the river. And we’re giving you at least one good reason to do the same. The London Particular was the name given to the...
View ArticleBreakfast Club London Bridge
You’ve just had the best nights sleep in CitizenM and you’re staying in London all weekend, so you can’t pass the chance to queue for the Breakfast Club. It’s only a short walk from the hotel! There’s...
View ArticleMarseille
The menu is written on a mirrored wall in the middle of the room, and the whole vibe makes you feel like you truly are in Marseille. The art deco interior is beautiful and you’ll love their simple yet...
View ArticleOdeon, Tribeca
My sister likes to argue with me about the best burger in town, she loves Odeon’s one just too much! Honestly, it is delicious (though I still think Spotted Pig has the edge, sorry sis!) Have a seat...
View ArticleBermondsey Beer Mile
I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday. Beneath the railways in South East London there is a mini rebellion brewing. Five microbreweries, all less than five years old, are making some of the...
View ArticleJuice Brothers
Do you know what a Dragon’s Breath, Dutch Spice or Unicorn’s Blood is? No? ,These are not Middle Earth Locations or Harry Potter Potions. Its just some of the great Cold Press Juices from Amsterdam’s...
View ArticleMurray’s Cheese
Murray’s cheese shop brings you to a whole new world of cheeses. With a selection of over a hundred different cheeses to choose from they might have you speechless. But don’t worry, it’s for all...
View ArticleBriciola Wine Bar
One of the things I find the hardest when visiting a city that’s new to you, is finding great places to eat and drink. Most times you either end up in the touristy area (read: expensive awful food) or...
View ArticleVleminckx Sausmeesters
For more then 25 years I consider myself a self proclaimed quality control master of Vleminckx Sausmeesters. This is one of these jobs were you basically don’t get paid, it’s more like volunteering...
View ArticleSugo
As you all may know from my previous picks I love pizza (not as hardcore as Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love though: ‘I’m in a relationship with my pizza’). When I passed Sugo, I did not have a choice...
View ArticleFig & Olive
They use different oils from all over the Mediterranean and cook dishes that work the best with each, no butter needed. They haven’t got bookshelves, they’ve got ‘oil-shelves’ where you can pick and...
View ArticleGround Support
After shopping in SoHo, you can definitely use some lunch. When I first spent some time in the city, one of my newly met local friends brought me to Ground Support. As I have a weak spot for small,...
View ArticleDe Vergulden Eenhoorn
Being a self described non-foodie I am wondering why another write up about a place to eat? So it’s time for some self psycho analysis. To put it in more laymen terms: what gets me excited to eat out?...
View ArticleDoma
Doma just feels like home (that’s what it means in Czech by the way). It’s so cozy and beautiful. It’s great for a coffee and computer time during the day and a glass of wine with one of their small...
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