“Koningsdag is our favorite city-wide celebration. The Netherlands are a kingdom so we can’t leave out Willie. Carry something orange with you at all times.” – BARTEK
“Foam is a photography museum with lots of cool exhibitions.” – Tape Toy
NDSM Werf (Wharf) is the best neighborhood to hang in, it’s an abandoned shipping yard across the IJ. Creative place, lot’s of artists and parties. Hop on the free ferry from Amsterdam Central.” -BARTEK
“Oedipus Taproom in the north of Amsterdam is the best brewery, they serve burgers and serve a mean chili pepper flavoured beer – Thai Thai. Our favourite.” – BARTEK
“Karaoke bar ‘The End’ near the Zeedijk is great for amateur performances, it’s crowded every night.” – BARTEK
“SKATECAFE in ‘Amsterdam Noord’ is our favorite local venue to see a show. They built a concrete pool dedicated to skaters, and have live bands performing in it. Ask for Colin – great guy.” – BARTEK
“First try any ‘Kapsalon’ as soon as possible, then order one at the Vegan Junk Food Bar, you’ll be surprised…” – BARTEK
“Our favorite fast food is FEBO. Try to pronounce ‘Diagonaaltje’, they’ll know.” – BARTEK
“Try ‘Ari’, it’s a thrift shop on the Overtoom. The sign says LLEEEELLIJJK, which means ‘really ugly’ in Dutch” -BARTEK
“Our favorite activity would be going to live gigs to a venue like OT301 for example. It has the charm of an underground Berlin bar where you can discover some cool bands.” – Tape Toy
“Dos is a very nice Spanish restaurant where you can order delicious tapas. They are known for their drink Aqua de Valencia. It is an amazing cocktail with lots of fruit!” – Tape Toy
“King’s Day is one the best days of the year! It’s the only day of the year when we are allowed to drink on the street.” – EUT
“White Label Coffee on the Jan Evertsen straat, order the V60 slow drip with Cajamarca Chirinos beans. Full westside hipster.” -BARTEK
“Bloemendaal aan Zee is the best place to stroll the beach. Nudity allowed! Make sure to visit the ‘Woodstock’ beach club, they usually have great local bands playing there.” – BARTEK
“Café De Koe is the best place for any musician to get any variation of gin&tonic you could ever wish for. Tip the bartender big and shout ‘BARTEK'” – BARTEK
“De 9 Straatjes (the Nine Streets) is a whole area filled with new and secondhand boutiques.” – EUT
“The best hangover food is Pizza Bakkers! Go check for yourself when you’re hungover and call me if I was lying! ” – EUT
“Tolbar has the best coffee because they serve white label coffee! It’s a very cosy bar where you can eat really nice food and there is a venue that works together with Paradiso. So it’s a nice place to discover new bands because it’s only 150 capacity.” – EUT
“Concerto is great independent record store that has a wide variety in genres on CD and vinyl. Check out their amazing second hand vinyl section.” – Candy Dulfer
“Concerto is one of the biggest record stores with new and second hand vinyl. There also do small in-store acoustic concerts!” – EUT
“The best record store is Concerto – they sell all of our merch, too!” – Bartek
“Concerto is our favorite record store because Wesley, our guitarist, works there. Once in a while they have some live music in their store… mostly intimate, acoustic live sets. You can also go to Concerto for some nice coffee and cake!” – Tape Toy
“I love the coffee and fresh juices at Koffiespot!” – Candy Dulfer
An upscale Japanese restaurant with unique and delicious cocktails.
“My favorite cocktail is the “Pornstar Martini” preferably the one at Izakaya, Albert Kuypstraat 2-6. They make it with fresh passionfruit and the non alcoholic one is almost just as good.” – Candy Dulfer
“Every Friday night live music with an amazing band and special guests, hot new talent mixed with big stars, I’ve founded the concept with the owner and two friends and whenever I’m in town, you’ll find me jamming on stage with the band.” – Candy Dulfer