A field guide to getting lost in Amsterdam
Archive for March, 2009
March 31, 2009 at 12:45 pm · Written by herbert · Filed under Eating, Shopping
Located beside the Vondelpark’ west entrance, in front of OCCI (Binnenpret’s concert hall), Pomo Rosso is an Italian take away shop where you can buy basic products from the south of Italy to prepare by yourself a good Italian dinner as well as many Italian typical dishes to take away (like pastas, stuffed and grilled vegetables and other many recipes) daily made by two friendly Italian’s chef.
You can also eat inside real Italian pizzas and saltimbocca which is a typical sandwich from Naples or, according to the weather, compose there your packed lunch for a relaxing time inside the Vondelpark.
Products: pasta (dry and fresh), oil, sauces, olives, mozzarella, cheese, ham and sausages, fresh fruits and vegetables, wine, limoncello and some desserts. Handmade pizza and bread.
Additional services: pizza delivery (but for the moment just in the west area and for medium/big orders); catering and Chef at home; periodical aperitif and products tastings.
Address: Amstelveenseweg 41, 1075 VT Amsterdam
Contact: www.pomorosso.nl
Tonino: +31 06 50417028
Elio: +31 06 128 987 99
open: 12 a.m. – 10 p.m. ; tuesday closed
transport: tram 1, 2
This blog is run by LivingAmsterdam.com, an initiative of Robin Travels to promote the Socially Responsible Tourism.
March 31, 2009 at 12:43 pm · Written by tokyorama · Filed under Going out, Shopping
During closing time in Albert Cuypmarkt, dozens of herons come by to seek some food left overs. Foto tokyorama
One of the biggest outside daily market in Amsterdam is located in De Pijp District in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. The street and the market are named from Albert Cuyp, a painter from the 17th century.
This market began by the free initiative of a bunch of street vendors with hand carts, since when in 1905 the municipality decided to establish a free market to regulate and organize the business. Originally it was running only on Saturday until 1912 when it was decided to open it 6 days por week. Actually it’s still going from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. with 268 market stalls on both side of the street where is possible to buy anything: food, clothes, cameras, souvenirs, gadget, tools.
more info: www.albertcuypmarkt.com
Address: Albert Cuypstraat
Transport: Tram 4, 16 stop at Albert Cuypstraat, 24 stop at Albert Cuypstraat, 25 stop at Ferdinand Bolstraat.
Bus 356, stop at Van Woustraat
Open: 9.00 am-5 pm Mon-Sat
This blog is run by LivingAmsterdam.com, an initiative of Robin Travels to promote the Socially Responsible Tourism.
March 31, 2009 at 12:41 pm · Written by herbert · Filed under Going out, Socializing
Squatted in 1999 by a group of artists, OT301 is now a well recognized multimedia cultural center, located in Overtoom 301. Many activities are organized throughout the week at OT301: an ‘organic cultural kitchen’, movie projections, dance, yoga and trapeze classes, parties and the Tuesday’s Ping Pong Night.
As the official website states: ‘This night combines the best of two worlds! Sports and drinking beer, great isn’t it. Come down to check it out for yourself. We have 3 pingpong tables so everyone can play some games. We also have simple bats and balls. If you prefer a professional bat you should bring it yourself. The perfect night out on tuesday.’
A notable thing is the timer which plays a sound every 10 minutes, letting new people to play. A helpful tool to avoid arguments between players.
This blog is run by LivingAmsterdam.com, an initiative of Robin Travels to promote the Socially Responsible Tourism.
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