I am quite a deep thinker…I can be off on a thought and completely oblivious to the world around me. Since the New Year I have been giving a lot of thought to what makes a fulfilling life. This is … Continue reading
I feel very fortunate this year already as I just got back from a week in Berlin where I was attending Bread and Butter for work. It was my first time at the fair and a very cool experience. I … Continue reading
I was really fickle when it came to making a decision about my New Years plans this year. I had a couple great options but for the life of me I could not commit. Much of it had to do … Continue reading
I spent a week at home over the Holidays and it was exactly what I needed…to be wrapped in the loving and warm embrace of my family. I don’t think I was ever out of their presence unless I was … Continue reading
I haven’t really given much thought to the fact that I turn 30 this February until the other day my mom referred to me as a “woman” which I didn’t give a second thought about. Until shortly after she realized this was the … Continue reading
Since moving to AMS a year and a half ago I have learned many things about myself. I have good characteristics such as I am very independent, ambitious and driven and also not so good characteristics like I can be … Continue reading
Last week I had a work dinner at a super cool restaurant, Hotel de Goudfazant, in Amsterdam Noord. I had never heard of this place before and was excited to try it. I love trying new places…I would eat out every night if I could. My co-workers picked the place and I knew they would not lead us astray as they cool Amsterdam locals and I must say they didn’t disappoint.
After about a 20 minute cab ride from the American Hotel we arrived to the restaurant which is in an old warehouse in what seems to be a pretty industrial area, but it was dark out so I couldn’t see. Arriving there felt very Meatpacking before the Meatpacking in NYC became tourist central.
When walking in your eyes are drawn the cars on display in the back and then immediately after to this amazing, massive chandelier in the middle of the huge restaurant…it is a complete work of art and fits the space perfectly. It is situated right over the cool ass brick and wooden bar.
To your right is the open kitchen where you can see the chefs working away and tens of chickens (house specialty) roasting in a huge rotisserie. Also they smoke the fish themselves in a smoker out back. Cool.
We were greeted at the bar with Prosecco and delicious charcuterie plates. Another reason I knew this place was going to be good was the fact that we were there on a Tuesday night around 8:30 and every seat in the house was packed in a place that has to seat well over 100 people.
I had the lobster for a starter and the whole roasted chicken for my main and it was outstanding. A week later my mouth still starts watering just thinking about the chicken. The meal was full of lively conversation and tasty wine, I think my wine glass was never empty, just the way I like it… I ended my meal with a luscious pear tart topped with ice cream and like the rest of the meal it was fantastic.
Since this was a work dinner I didn’t take any photos but next time I will as I am 100% sure I am going to try and get back there again as soon as possible.
Today I am hanging out in my new favorite little koffie huis, Two For Joy, in Amsterdam. I came here for the first time last weekend when I brought Ali and Scott and really liked the vibe. So I decided … Continue reading
My sister…my best friend. We are so different yet so the same. Two peas in a pod. I feel so spoiled to have Ali and Scott here with me. I feel like I need to pinch myself continually….are they really … Continue reading
One of the many benefits of working for a shoe company more specifically a boot and sneaker company is the wide assortment of options available to wear to work each day. I love that I can wear some super cool … Continue reading
