The Jordaan stories
Asian fusion with some funky beats
The Jordaan neighborhood has built itself a name when it comes down to getting a good bite out. Bordering the bustling Haarlemmerbuurt area is a snack and dine route which always brings us to our absolute favorite go to restaurant De vrouw met de baard, translated The bearded woman
As the outdoor slogan describes; Street Food from Brooklyn to Bali is owned and runned but the magical duo Mas van de Putten en Carl Lemette included help from Tamara and family dog Robbie, surrounded...
Coffe to go or to stay?
The Jordaan neighborhood holds the address to many coffee to go and stay spots. To drink when it’s alone or in company, coffee is also in Dutch culture a fun tasty habit. Besides the gezellige small cafe’s who brew a hot cup of Joe or in Dutch a kopje koffie many coffee concepts incl. their hipster baristas serving you your daily caffeine (or decaf) intake.
Black, latte, macchiato, Americano or a flat oat white? You name it! At Luuks coffee they got your coffee intake needs covered. This relatively...
Beauty and brains
That beauty and brains work together proofs Juno Bruijnen, the Jordaan born and raised law student at UvA law school comes from the family who were the first famous puppeteers on the Dam square.
Like Juno explains what makes the Jordaan neighborhood so special?
It´s my home, my childhood, my family, My heart is in the Jordaan and will always be here.
We ask her how she styles her Jordaan items?
I love wearing oversized sweatshirts with just a sporty outfit so I can share my sweatshirts with my father,...
Amsterdam, a place to call home
For centuries Amsterdam has become a new home to many to call their new home. Already during the golden ages people from all over the world settled in the fast growing Northern European city. Many different cultures and religions and all walks of life lived next to each other and still do, this is the result of the open minded city Amsterdam is.
Amsterdam is an appealing city to foreigners who for a short or longer stay call the Dutch capital home. Besides the many tourists from all over the globe that visit yearly many young...
The wandering eye
You probably agree that Amsterdam is very caracteristique and Insta worthy. The canals and the canal houses, large or almost doll size small, cute little bridges, the blooming flowers in spring, landmarks like the Westertoren that peeks out over the Jordaan rooftops, hidden pittoreske streets, the inspiring people themselves, Amsterdam always has its story to tell.
Amsterdammer with Jordaan blood running through his veins is Jerry, a high end pastry chef and also a talented photographer. When he has the chance in the morning on his way to work and going back home in the evening or...