Archives for “beer”

Eetcafes, Dutch for eating cafe, are very popular in the Netherlands. They are some sort of a cross-over of a restaurant and a bar. They ...


Café Loetje is an Amsterdam institution. Amsterdammers have been flocking to Loetje for a good steak with french fries and a few beers for years ...


Cafe Hesp, one of dutchgrub's Best Amsterdam Terraces, has added Brouwerij 't IJ's Columbus beer to its tap! Its selection of beers on tap, including Weihenstephaner ...


Amsterdam came in at a quite affordable number 29 in the recent Mercer Worldwide Cost of Living survey 2009 – City ranking. The research investigates ...


In May I wrote about Los Pilones in Kerkstraat - a simple and honest Mexican place that delivers exactly what it should: Good enchiladas, tacos, ...


Best Amsterdam Terraces

Amsterdam is a different city when the sun comes out. The locals know all too well that sunny days are precious and head for the ...


Brouwerij ‘i IJ on Tour

Amsterdam microbrewery Brouwerij 't IJ - the perfect spot for a sunny Sunday afternoon in Amsterdam - has a mobile bar! I saw them at ...


The weather in Amsterdam has been great throughout April and May. And Sunday was one of those perfect, lazy afternoons at Brouwerij 't IJ: Sitting ...


When it comes to Mexican food, I am looking for the proven formula: No inventive cuisine but quality enchiladas, tacos and fajitas. In my opinion ...


Last weekend we got a first glimpse of spring. Friday was a beautiful day - sunshine and close to 20 degrees. Like many - I really ...


Each country has its own traditions for the size of a beer. While the age old argument of the merits of the imperial pint versus ...