Schmoke and a Pancake

[moorfield]

The new gig is sending me to Amshterdam for a day next week.

Anyone else there? Any recommendations etc. etc. (other than the predictable red light district)?

[jmo21]

I used to live here

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&...20.81,,0,-20.1

HTH

[jmo21]

Slightly more helpful

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The Grasshopper, steak house, boozer, hash bar - all you need really

Well, it was good 8 years ago when I was there anyway!

[Durbs]

Its all nice really, just have a wander about and enjoy.

Must say it's my favourite city, not for the obvious stuff (married, so not into the hooker thing but do like a schmoke), its just got a certain vibe to it that clicked with me. Red light is normally full of junkies and idiots who hassle you during the daytime so best at night.

I used to stay round Rembrantsplein and go to the coffeeshop called 'Smokey', dont know whether its still there though as not been over for a while. Canal trips sound very touristy but are great - means you see a lot of bits of the city that you wouldn't normally visit.

[KentPhilip]

I'm sat in an internet cafe in Amsterdam as I type, and I can recommend the ''Wok and Walk'' chinese takeaway/eat in. Around 7 euros gives you a carton of noodles or rice with meat, and it tastes awesome.

[KentPhilip]

Slightly more helpful

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The Grasshopper, steak house, boozer, hash bar - all you need really

Well, it was good 8 years ago when I was there anyway!

My hotel room looks out on the Grasshopper - how cool is that

Hookers just round the corner...

[SantaClaus]

I do like the Jordan area of Amsterdam, really pretty there. Best hotel if you want to splash out is the Pullitzer in the same area. It's where Oceans 12 was filmed.

If you want to buy the wife something risque, look up a shop called Absolute Danny. I wont go into detail here!

And Schipol Airport is very nice, makes Heathrow look like Afghanistan.

I always seem to end up in this grand cafe for lunch when I go:

http://www.diningcity.nl/cafedejaren/

[basshead]

I'm sat in an internet cafe in Amsterdam as I type, and I can recommend the ''Wok and Walk'' chinese takeaway/eat in. Around 7 euros gives you a carton of noodles or rice with meat, and it tastes awesome.

I remember that place from last time was there. The rest is pretty hazy Confirmed awesomeness

[Mich the Tester]

The Grasshopper, steak house, boozer, hash bar,...

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[Board Game Geek]

Posted by Santa Claus : Absolute Danny

Cheers for the advice. We're heading to Amster in August and this is now on the list of places to shop.