Guidebook for Amsterdam
Food Scene
Restaurant I-Grec
121 Jean DesmetstraatBeside the apartment and fantastic 'home cooked' food.
Bagels & Beans
52 RuyschstraatGood Bagels, Coffee, Juices and free wifi
Mchi
1295 IJburglaanReally, really good Asian food along with great service.
Nap Amsterdam
124 Krijn TaconiskadeGreat view, good food and good bar on Friday nights.
Bloem op IJburg
1289 IJburglaanGood quality Italian and a good choice of wines
Krua Thai Classic
22 StaalstraatBest Thai food in Amsterdam
Best steaks in Amsterdam plus a really good location with views back on Amsterdam.
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Loetje aan 't IJ
14 WerfkadeBest steaks in Amsterdam plus a really good location with views back on Amsterdam.
Gouden Kom IJburg
51 DaguerrestraatChinese Restaurant and Takeaway
Essentials
AH IJburglaan
719 IJburglaanSupermarket close to apartment.
Vomar Voordeelmarkt
15 HolendrechtpleinSecond supermarket close by the apartment
Kapper Hizi Hair Amsterdam IJburg - Boek nu online
52 Joris IvenspleinLocal Hair Salon. No appointment required.
Bruna
561 IJburglaanLocal Post Office plus books and magazines. Some in English.
Rabobank ATM
721 IJburglaanATM
Parks & Nature
Diemerpark
Lots of walking and cycle paths, also a children friendly beach.
Entertainment & Activities
ARTIS
38-40 Plantage KerklaanAmsterdam Zoo
Bimhuis
3 Piet HeinkadeBest Amsterdam Jazz Venue
Pathe de Munt
15 VijzelstraatClosest major movie complex
Local beach, very child safe with restaurant, bar, live music and great people watching.
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Blijburg
501 PampuslaanLocal beach, very child safe with restaurant, bar, live music and great people watching.
Shopping
Great Deli. Open 7 days with a good selection of biological foods, bread, milk, cheese and a good selection of wine.
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Eetwinkel Boerenjongens
3 TalbotstraatGreat Deli. Open 7 days with a good selection of biological foods, bread, milk, cheese and a good selection of wine.
Gall & Gall Ijburglaan 659-661
659-661 IJburglaanWine, beer & spirits
D.I.O. Drogisterij/Parfumerie
723 IJburglaanNon prescription medicines, makeup and essentials
De Bijenkorf
1 DamInternationally known department store for all designer goods.
Biolicious
5 Joris IvenspleinLocal Biological market/store
Vinny's Bakery
27 IJburglaanViswinkel IJburg
655 IJburglaanFresh Fish
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing selection of wine and champagne by the glass
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Bubbles & Wines winebar and champagnebar
37 NesAmazing selection of wine and champagne by the glass
Sightseeing
Muiderslot
1 HerengrachtA castle that was first built in 1280. Great attractions for kids.
Fort Pampus
Fort built as part of the Amsterdam Defence line