More and more: TOP5 of the month.

1.FOODHALLEN (Bellamyplein 51) DINNER-DRINK TIME

This place is inspired by other markets around Europe like: by "Jorgensens" in Copenhagen, by "Mercado de San Miguel" in Madrid and also by "Borough Market" in London. This market was created for the citizens but also for the tourists to enjoy different cuisines in only one place. You can walk through different "stands" and appreciate all kind of taste. Salt or sweet. Hot or cold.  Spicy or soft. It's literally up to you what you wanna eat but for sure you're gonna find all you want. It's always crowed of people and it's difficult to find a free seat but you should absolutely go there because it's an incredible place to have good time. The atmosphere is really romantic but also easygoing. Annnnnd don't forget to try the cocktails at "Gin&tonic bar" because they are fabulous and pick up one or maybe two of the little sweet pastries. 

2. EDEL (Postjesweg 1) BEER TIME- EVENING 

The terrace on the water make this place unique but I have to admit that also the interior of the restaurant it's really really original. You feel to be at home instead to be in a restaurant and I felt really comfortable. 

I just went to have a beer so unfortunately I didn't taste any plates of their menu but we where there when the sun was going down and the view is amazing. 

I know that the cuisine of this place is organic where possible and they usually use the fresh fruits of each season thanks to their local suppliers. Good people (every ages) and good beers (every types) are the perfect combination to end up your day. 
Cheers and try to enjoy the sunset over there, it's wonderful. 

3. LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN (Spuistraat 266) LUCH TIME

I have been there during one of my day off, actually it was a beautiful sunny day so I have enjoyed the sun outside in the little terrace. 
This place is located in the city center just near-by the shopping street Kalverstratt, I know also that they are located in other 2 different spots in the city and that they are pretty famous in France. Anyway I took an orange juice and a Caeser salad. It was the right meal at the right moment. Really fresh and enough to keep going with my shopping. If you don't have to much time to eat because you are in a hurry it's the right place to go. 

4. VAN'T SPIT (De Clercqstraat 95) DINNER TIME

Do you wanna eat an entire roasted chicken? This is the right place. 
Do you wanna go out for a dinner with your friends but you don't know where? This is the right place. 
Ok, I went on a Saturday night with other 3 friends of mine and it was not so crowded but I mean we were all Italians and we usually eat really late. 
We ordered two entire roasted chicken and all the things that you can combine with like french fries, corns, salads, bread with butter and of course beers for everybody. They will serve everything in the rustic dishes like you can see in the picture. 
We were really satisfied and everything was super delicious so we have decided to come back soon. 
You can enjoy your dinner also outside in the little terrace and ask to the team to advice what's better for you and your friends. Make it sure to end the dinner with an italian coffe, Espresso by Buscaglione coffee.

5. STRANDZUID (Europaplein 22) DAY&NIGHT TIME

Do you wanna go to the beach in the city? This is the place where you rather be in the future. It’s located nearby Amsterdam Rai (exhibition place) and unfortunately it’s little bit difficult to find but you have just go through the buildings and you’ll find out ( I know this is not the perfect description to go there but you can also find it with google maps-use the technology). 

Anyway this place will be “love at first sight” also for you guys. It’s an amazing location to chill and to have fun with friends and at the moment it become one of my fav spot in Amsterdam. You can also play beach volley and maybe also jump in the water. When I went they were organizing a private event so I didn’t have the possibility to enjoy their cocktails or their food but maybe we can do it together? Sounds a good idea? They have big sofas and pillows for everybody. Next my day-off with sun you'll find me there.  

Advice me new places to go I'm addicted to have FUN.
Addiction: FOOD and DRINKS.

ENJOY! 
LIFE IS ONLY ONE!  

Top 5 of places where you should go in Amsterdam.

I wanna create a TOP5 list every month of the best places where you should go to appreciate their good food, good beverages and good vibes.
All the places I will talk about I have already tasted for you guys so I hope you'll like.

1. CAFE GEORGE (Leidsegracht 84 - city center) - BREAK TIME.
A little elegant terrace in a quite zone just near by the canal and in the city center.
I tasted by my self their Cheesecake with ice cream and red fruit combined with a fresh mint tea. But than some friends of mine they tasted the chocolate cake and they were completely in love so now it's up to you what to choose.
I think "delicious" is the right word to describe the taste of everything.
I went for a break but you should go also to have a lunch or a dinner because I saw on the Menù other amazing meals.

2. PLLEK ( TT Neveritaweg 59) - LUNCH TIME.
Different place means also different location.
This fantastic place is located in the north of Amsterdam so you have to take the ferry (just 5 mins) and walking other 2 min.
This place is original and really special because it has also a big terrace where you also lie down on a sort of sofa.
During the weekend if you don't want to wait and you'll be more than two people it's better to reserve a table.
Me and my friend were really lucky and we didn't wait a minute.
We took the same plate, we have decided to had an hamburger with salads but than suddenly we felt in love with the plate of other guests.
Toasted bread with spinach and mushrooms covered by two Benedict eggs.
Can I say "orgasm in the mouth" ? Ok I said. Just to be sure that you understand the state.
Also smoothies of the day and cappuccino are good.

3. VONDELTUIN (Vondelpark 7) - AFTERNOON-EVENING TIME.
The place is located inside the most famous park in the city called Voldelpark.
You can enjoy the sun until the sunset from their big terrace.
You'll find also families with children but also young people.
They have the choice of some beers and you can also have the typical dutch food (bitterballen or "yellow" cheese) .
It's the perfect place to chill after a biking around the park and enjoying the sun when you're lucky.

4. CHOCOLATE BAR  ( Eeeatw van der Helstraat 62) -DINNER TIME.
Ok, I have to be honest, this place is really one of my favorite place (restaurant) in the city and I'm going to explain why.
First of all is located in my favorite area, De pijp, second because the name is related to CHOCOLATE and third because over there I always had good time and good food.
The local is really romantic and it's perfect for the first date with somebody but you should go also with friends as I have done a lot of time.
I have been there a lot of time but the last was super.
I tasted "the plate of the day", it was salmon with small shrimps, veggies, potatoes and a dutch sauce.
They always offer before your ordination a sort of bread with herbs' butter and their specialities are the desserts (my advice: you should take the chocolate cake served with vanilla ice-cream ).

5. WATERKANT (Marnixstraat 246) - BEER TIME.
A chaotic place near by the canal where you can chill but also make crazy stuff with your friends.
Usually it's always full of people so this is the right place where you can meet new friends.
A huge choice of beers and they are specialized in the Suriname food (you should try one time in your life because the taste is delicious).

I hope that this post will help somebody to choose the right place to go and have a good meal. 

I will taste for you other places just to be sure to give you a good advice. 

ENJOY your time in the city because I DO.

Monday Oh Monday!

Monday Oh Monday you have been so good to me..
At the moment you're my favorite day of the week.
I always had my day off from my job and until now always good weather.
Two days ago I was totally free from everything and I decided to take my bike and go..where? I didn't know but I was in the mood "let's go and enjoy the sun".
I was biking in the middle of nowhere and suddenly something captured my eyes, was the entrance of a park, of the "AMSTELPARK".
Ok, I didn't expect anything but when I just start to look around me I felt in love with everything.
A real love at first sight.
Completely quite, no tourists, few people, a lounge bar to chill near by a little lake, ducks and other animals, flowers and plants in a perfect condition and also a little train (for children) to visit the entire park and also a mini golf for everybody. You can also find a memorial for Dutch soldiers died during the Second War World but also other types of architectures.

 

"SOME PEOPLE DANCE IN THE 

RAIN OTHERS JUST GET WET." 

 

I will go there again and again because Amstelpark became one of my fav spot in Amsterdam.
But.. Which is your fav place in Amsterdam? Let me know because I want to discover and know more and more  about this city but don't forget to follow me and my daily life on Instagram under my hashtag: #mylifeindam or under my profile's name: cmoskiri!




HAVE A NICE DAY :) 

FRIDAY? Salopette is BACK!

FRIDAY? WILL BE THE NEW SALOPETTE'S DAY! 

I have always thought that salopette is not for everybody even for me but actually is not that bad and I got this lovely one from Lee from Bellerose. 

I look younger, maybe 12 years old but certainly well dress. 

I decided to customize it with flowers so it's looks much more girly 
and you? What would you like to do with yours? 

Have a good Weekend I will work also for you!

Do you know a good place to chill? YES, i do!

One of the best places in Amsterdam to hang out with friends is "HANNEKES BOOM".
(you can find more info also on their Facebook's page!)
My first night in the city I went there and it was like "love at first sight".
In my opinion the best part of this place it's outside, colors tables with a fantastic view to NEMO museum and of course near by the water.
The boats can dock to the pier and people can jump to the local.
Few tourists and most of the people are dutch or citizen of the city so you can feel the real Dutch atmosphere.
I have been there a lot of time and after two months I can say that's absolutely one of my fav place to chill during my days off.
Good food, good bears and sometimes also good music (live).
The location is unique little bit hipster but not too much.
You can find families, business man with suits and ties (sometimes) but also young people that really love to share moments.
It's kind of place where you don't need to dress up but just go there how you daily wear.
When sun is up that place is magic and I know also from some friends of mine that during the summer is super cool when they open the terrace.

Now it's up to you!

ENJOY

Which is your favorite Spot in Amsterdam to chill? I'm freaking curious :)

"FAIL, FAIL AGAIN, FAIL BETTER!"

Yesterday was my dayoff from my job and so I decided to spend it going shopping in the city center and I bought this book at "UrbanOutfitters" (super cool shop, you should visit also the website http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/uk/index.jsp).

Ok, it's definitely my BOOK!
In two hours I have finished to read every single quotes and I have found all the advices that I was looking for.. and I wanna advice to buy it because it made my day!

" THE PERSON WHO DOESN'T MAKE MISTAKE IS UNLIKELY TO MAKE ANYTHING!"

"DON'T LOOK FOR THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY. THE ONE YOU HAVE IN HAND IS THE OPPORTUNITY!" 

ENJOY the reading :) 

HAPPY WISHES FROM AMSTERDAM WITH LOVE.

BUONA PASQUA DA REDPASSION! 

HAPPY EASTER FROM REDPASSION!

Finalmente ad Amsterdam è uscito il SOLE. 

E io posso sfoggiare le mie adorate AllStar ROSSE :) 

Finally in Amsterdam the SUN is up. 

And now I can show you my beloved RED AllStar. 

ENJOY THE LIFE! 

Follow me on Instagram to see my day with my hashtag: mylifeindam 

or under my name: Cmonskiri