2. DE PIJP
CONNECTION
A global village of inventive minds and fizzing flavours
Sid Loves De Pijp - Hey Buurman - 4
Industrial Design - mister motley - 8
Gastronomy - new dutcH cuisine - 10
Gastronomy - cosmopolitan HotcHpotcH - 13
Icons - at a glance - 14
Art - creativity galore - 16
Talk - storylines - 20
Fashion & Design - down our way - 22
sid lee loves - 24
COVER IMAGE: MOGEEN HAIRSALON STORE FRONT, ARTWORK BY YVO SPREY.
DE PIJP CONNECTION
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3. SID LOvES DE PIJP
HEy
BuurmaN
FROM FLORIS THE FRATERNITY BOY ANd ANdRé THE
ARTIST TO ÖzEM FROM THE ORIENTAL SHOP ANd MIEP
THE MARKET STALLHOLdER, AN ECLECTIC MIx OF
RESIdENTS GIVES dE PIjP ITS MuLTIFACETEd CHA-
RACTER. THE NEIGHBOuRHOOd’S LAIdBACK, FRIENdLY
PERSONALITY IS BEST ExPRESSEd BY THE OMNIPRESENT
“HEY BuuRMAN” - LITERALLY TRANSLATEd AS “HI NEIGH-
BOuR” – WHICH LOCALS CALL OuT TO MOST ANYONE.
WHAT MAKES THIS PARTICuLAR PIjP VIBE, WE ASKEd.
By Alexandra Onderwater
HEY BUURMAN HEY BUURMAN
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4. “It’s like a microchip: neatly students. Soon the area was De Pijp became a working- paste and rip-off Vuitton hand-
compressed and full of activity, dubbed the Quartier Latin af- class neighbourhood with plen- bags. If you wanted to see
with many separate worlds in- ter its Parisian cousin. ty of social housing. And yet, the world on a single street, this
side. People on bicycles, cars, The name De Pijp is proba- many independent artisans would be your destination
trams, and of course the mantra bly derived from the original made their home here, parti- of choice.
of the market. A mango for one sense of the word, a long narrow cularly around Sarpahtipark. In recent years, real estate
euro, ten tulips for three euro, stretch of water. This refers to Asscher diamond cutters, world- prices in the area have sky-
freshly squeezed fruit juices, the Zaagmolensloot, a water- famous for their signature cut rocketed, bringing in a whole
women’s shoes, entertaining way stretching from Amstel and the Cullinan (the world’s new breed of inhabitants. Yup-
gypsies busking for coins . . . It’s to Frans Halsstraat which do- biggest raw diamond that now pies, double-income families
madness,” said local artist Yvo minated the area’s landscape belongs to the British Crown) and the matching kids are
Sprey (see his work on page 18) until 1891. Others stress the set up here. The building can indirectly responsible for the
when we asked him what De resemblance with the word pijp- still be seen on Tolstraat. area’s facial makeover. Hip
Pijp is about. enla (pipe drawer), referring to Over 144 nationalities live in bars, art galleries, and exclu-
Understanding this so-called its typical narrow, stretched De Pijp, and there’s no better sive restaurants and shops
madness requires a little survey streets. place to experience them all have sprung to life amid the
of the history. Today’s De Pijp In 1905, the face of the than the Albert Cuyp market. lowbrow buzz. Fortunately, a
bears some strong marks of its district changed. The water way Open six days a week year- certain kindness and an open,
animated past. was filled and the Albert Cuyp round and featuring 260 stalls, social attitude still prevail.
The area was built halfway market sprung up on the same it’s one of the largest day mar- And although some frown as
through the 19th Century and spot. At that time, De Pijp was kets in Europe. You’ll find rare yet another frappuccino venue
immediately appealed to birds home to some 50,000 people – and exotic foods here, as well opens, it’s typically De Pijp to
of different feathers, among quite a consumer base for street as Indian incense, French an- be ever-changing.
them artists, prostitutes and vendors. tiques, homemade Thai curry
HEY BUURMAN HEY BUURMAN
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5. INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Whenever I have visitors from out of town, there Tinkerers, he must have thought. Born in
is one thing I get them first: a bike. Even though Turkey, this Kurd mastered the art of metalwor-
De Fietsfabriek
mIsTEr mOTlEy
trams run regularly through the district and king at an early age. He knew how to get to the
efforts are still being made to create a subway core of a good bike. Not long after he met psy-
connecting the north and south, you just can’t get chology student Dave Deutsch, who at that time
a feel for the city without a bike. worked as a manager in a bike repair shop, their
I normally try to find my friends a cheap set mutual dream for De Fietsfabriek (bicycle fac-
of wheels, since everyone around here believes tory) was born. Today, it’s a co-owned business
in tHe Heart of de pijp, de fietsfaBriek perks up that bikes get stolen often – although statistics
are proving it hasn’t been all that bad in recent
that endeavors to create artisanal crafts with cus-
tomized options and special designs.
tHe street witH a motley gatHering of Bicycles. years. My friends normally end up with a com-
mon second-hand bike, much like mine. Initially
Typically De Fietsfabriek: deliver high qua-
lity bicycles, dare to venture into the unknown
satisfied, they set off to explore the area only and, above all else, listen to your customers. So if
to return disappointed. They’ve spotted a De a dog owner asks for a delivery bike geared for his
Fietsfabriek bike. And they want one, too. best friend, they’ll make one. While the factory
– which employs 30 people – is in Turkey, there is
‘if a dog
a spacious workshop in De Pijp, just opposite the
shop. Here they’ll solve anything from a flat tire
to a mechanical problem.
owner asks
The shop is a kaleidoscopic buffet, with
everything from the popular sit-up-and-beg
upright bicycles and carrier bikes to a mother’s
bike with an extended frame, seating not one but
for delivery two kids on the back. “And that one is without
a chain,” says Deutsch as he proudly points to a
silvery specimen with a cardan axle instead of
Bike geared a chain. “Barely any maintenance.”
All their bikes come with galvanized frames
and, upon request, a powder-coated finishing.
for His Best
These bikes won’t rust; buying one is a lifetime
commitment. A special section is devoted to uni-
que examples, where we spot a carrier bike fully
friend, we
adorned with bling, a bike especially for tall men
called Big Wim, a bike for newlyweds and a fancy
tricycle.
With a price tag up to five times that of your
will make ordinary store-bought bike, you may be surprised
to know that these bikes (starting from 795 euros)
sell like wildfire. But they do. In nine years,
one’ De Fietsfabriek became a million-dollar compa-
ny with shops in Holland, Ghent, Copenhagen,
Berlin, Chicago and even Tokyo.
In addition to jazzing up the streets, the
Things get worse when they met Yalçin company serves a more humble cause. The
Cihangir out on the street. Cihangir, age 40, is company has initiated a fund that sponsors the
a real neighbourhood ambassador. Captivating costs of education for the workmen’s children
personality, engaging smile, and the mastermind in Turkey. As Cihangir explains the program,
behind De Fietsfabriek. he places his shoe on the footrest of a bike we
Says Cihangir: “Before WWII, Dutch never saw before: a cross between a skateboard
bikes were perfect. But with scooters and and a tall circus bike. While he skates off and
mopeds becoming more and more popular, the hoists himself atop, we try to decide which bike
trade came to a dead end. Also, supermarkets we would still like when we’re in our sixties.
started importing cheap bicycles from countries
with cheap labour.” www.fietsfaBriek.nl
MISTER MOTLEY MISTER MOTLEY
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6. GASTRONOMY
New did sid dress up? Quite a bit, but we were outdone
by our waiters. They were dressed to perfection
Dutch
and displayed excellent manners. When my
purse was spotted on the floor, an attentive
waiter immediately brought over an extra table.
Cuisine ‘tHe college
THE WAY TO A MAN’S HEART IS THROuGH HIS STO-
MACH. ALL IT TOOK WAS AN APPETIzER OF CARROT
SORBET, APPLE-jENEVER INFuSION WITH A LOLLY
restaurant
OF GOAT’S CHEESE FOR SId TO HAVE AN INSTANT
CRuSH ON CONTEMPORARY duTCH FOOd.
offers disHes
wHere is sid eating? At the gourmet College Restau- Born of gourmet
dutcH cuisine,
rant in the College Hotel.
wHy? It’s great to have such a broad array of exo-
married witH
tic supper choices in De Pijp, but we wanted to
eat Dutch cuisine and avoid the predictable spuds
for dinner. We were particularly enticed by the
Web site’s description, which says: “The College
Restaurant offers dishes born of gourmet Dutch
cuisine, married with contemporary perspective to
contemporary
offer carefully crafted gourmet fare.” Fair enough.
The College Hotel at Roelof Hartstraat is not Pijp
anymore – but it’s pretty close.
perspective.’
wHo is cooking? Executive Chef Pepijn Schut, an
tell me a Bit aBout tHe place. The four-star boutique Amsterdam resident for the past 10 years. He
hotel is housed in a historic, former 19th Century grew up in Baarn, a small town near Amersfoort
school building. The restaurant is in what was once that is home to the famous Paleis Soestdijk, the
the gymnasium. The walls of the former bathroom former residence of the Royal family.
remain, and vases and flowers now adorn the open
space. Part of the fun is watching young food wHat did sid eat? The restaurant offers a seasonal
industry students run the place, supervised by menu that changes every other month. At the
experienced professionals. There is a nice garden heart of the menu is Dutch food with a twist.
where we can imagine having a great alfresco dining We started with Dutch Vegetable Garden, a tasty
experience in summer, when outdoor temperatures medley of sweet carrot sorbet, a lolly of goat’s
are warm enough. cheese and an infusion of apple and jenever (Dutch
gin). Then we moved on to one of the icons of
How is tHe atmospHere? Comfortable chic. The in- Dutch cuisine - the cauliflower. It was light and
terior, by Dutch architecture and design agency fluffy, and not served with the usual cheese sauce.
FG Stijl, bears a resemblance to Holland in the Instead, it was accompanied by poached lobster
early days, but in a subtle, modern way. Contem- and caviar made from herring - another Dutch
porary orange lampshades reflect the national holy figure. For my main course, I tried turbot
colour; green velvet comfortable chairs seat up to with shellfish, roasted beetroot, mash and par-
65 people for lunch and dinner. From our table, we sley reduction. My table companion raved about
kept a close eye on the chef and his team, carefully his slow-cooked pheasant with crispy sauerkraut,
crafting flavourful dishes in the open kitchen. cranberries, potato mousse and Dutch spice sauce.
Friday is the best night to spot locals. On week- For dessert, we enjoyed licorice - as a salty sorbet
days, lunch is more of a business affair. with a poached pear in a citron jenever sabayon.
NEW DUTCH CUISINE NEW DUTCH CUISINE
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7. GASTRONOMY
How did it taste? Sublime. It was a sensory tour
through Holland’s culinary heritage. The phea-
Cosmo-
politan
sant and sauerkraut was a true Dutch combi-
nation of ingredients served in a unique way.
The sauerkraut was neither mushy nor mashed,
Hotch-
but crispy and presented in a spring roll. The
accompanying cranberries hinted at a typical
Asian chili sauce. Served in decent portions,
potch
the food was easy to eat while still leaving
us with the energy to bike home. The presenta-
tion was as much a feast for the eyes as for the
taste buds.
THANKS TO VAN GOGH ANd HIS PAINTINGS,
How mucH was tHe Bill? One can choose between HOLLANd ANd POTATOES WILL FOREVER BE
a three-, four- or five-course menu for 42, 47
and 55 euros respectively. The wine list, from 24
SYNONYMOuS. ANd IN ALL FAIRNESS: duTCH
euros a bottle, has mostly wines from Northern dO LOVE MASH. BuT FINdING PROPER KALE
Europe to pair with the food. For the same price ANd SAuSAGE ON ANY MENu IS, YOu COuLd
of our four-course dinner, a couple could eat 27
portions of French fries with mayonnaise and
SAY, quITE A PAIN. LuCKILY, dE PIjP RECENTLY
25 Dutch croquette rolls with mustard. WELCOMEd STAMPPOTjE, A uNIquE HOTCHPOTCH
TAKE-AWAY. BuT WITH SuCH A CuLTuRAL
tHe presen- MEdLEY, IT COMES AS NO SuRPRISE ONE CAN
EAT juST ABOuT ANYTHING FROM AROuNd THE
tation was GLOBE IN THE NEIGHBOuRHOOd. AS A STARTER,
WE dISHEd uP THE FOLLOWING VENuES.
as mucH African Azmarino - 2de Sweelinckstraat 6
Arabian Bazaar - Albert Cuypstraat 182
a feast for Assyrian Eufraat - 1ste van der Helststraat 72
Brazilian Samba Kitchen - Ceintuurbaan 63
tHe eyes
Burgers Burgermeester - Albert Cuypstraat
Chinese Szechuan Kitchen - Albert Cuypstraat 29-31
Ethiopian Walia Ibex - 1ste Jacob van Campenstraat 41
as for tHe French Le Hollandais - Amsteldijk 41
Greek Romios - Ceintuurbaan 350
Indian Take Mary - Ceintuurbaan 47
taste Buds. Indonesian Sari Citra - Ferdinand Bolstraat 52
Italian L’Angoletto - Hemonystraat 18
Japanese Yamazoto - Ferdinand Bolstraat 333
any additional comments? Upon entering the premi- Libanese Artist - 2de Jan Steenstraat 1
ses, you pass through the elegant bar, which has Marrocan Mamouche - Quellijnstraat 16
intimate alcoves in which to sit back and relax. Mexican The Taco shop - Tollstraat 200
Organic De Witte Uyl - Frans Halsstraat 26
sid-return factor? We were impressed by the Pizzeria Da Portare via - Frans Halsstraat 63
creative food, the service and the historic ar- Tapas Siempre - 1e Sweelinckstraat 23
chitecture. Can’t wait to see what their version Turkish Orontes - Albert Cuypstraat 40
of a wintry gingerbread man or springtime as- Surinam Albert Cuyp - Albert Cuypstraat 67
paragus will be as they change the menu with Swedish Smorrebrood - Albert Cuypstraat 91
the seasons. Thai Siriphon - 1e Jacob van Campenstraat 47
Tunesian Fatiem - van Woustraat 89
www.collegeHotelamsterdam.com South African Tjing Tjing - Cornelis Trooststraat 56
NEW DUTCH CUISINE COSMOPOLITAN HOTCHPOTCH
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8. 1 3 5
you can spot locals swap seeds, Jacob van Campenstraat meet
ICONS sprigs and sprays. Interesting Quellijnstraat. The unusual
aT a GlaNCE
detail: this could have been layout of these streets is explai-
Central Station, as part of the ned by the fact that little regard
city’s urban expansion plans mid was given to planning when the
19th Century – a decision favou- first two were built. However,
red by the municipality – but as the area became more popu-
ARCHITECTuRAL GEMS, HISTORIC PLACES, A LOCAL HERO, the State decided differently. lated, it became important that
construction follow a more
THE GREEN THING ANd SOME REd LIGHTS: A SELECTION 4 WINdOW PROSTITuTION logical plan. The result? Una- 7
OF ICONS TO GIVE YOu A GLIMPSE OF dE PIjP. Shocked by the ladies in the
windows along Ruysdaelkade?
voidably odd angles and buil-
dings that look like a nice slice
Then you should know that of cake!
1 HEINEKEN BREWERY response to the rational ap- things aren’t as turbulent as they
Once one of the leading com- proach of Berlage, who domi- used to be. Around 1900, prosti- 6 ANdRé HAzES STATuE
panies in the neighbourhood, nated Dutch architecture for tution was ubiquitous in De This popular singer and Pijp-
Heineken’s museum now show quite a while. Features include Pijp, and luxurious brothels and native became a cult figure af-
the history of the infamous odd-shaped windows, curved rendez-vous houses (where a ter releasing Zij gelooft in mij in
beer brand. It was here that façades and the use of symbo- lady could rent a room for a 2000. Every person in the
on January 22, 1864, the first lism and sculptures. The area short time) peppered adjacent country can sing at least some
Heineken beer was brewed. around P.L.Takstraat is a parti- Sarphatipark. Meanwhile, on of the lyrics by heart. A noto-
cularly nice example of perso- the narrow streets around Al- rious lifestyle led to his death
2 ARCHITECTuRE OF nal creativity and fantasy. bert Cuyp, shady clubs opened in 2004, sending the country
AMSTERdAMSE SCHOOL their doors at night. into collective shock. As a final
Amsterdamse School is a great 3 SARPHATIPARK farewell, however, Hazes’ body
example of the typical Amster- This English-country-style green 5 CAKE SLICES was blast into the air, as per his
dam architectural style, which oasis in the heart of De Pijp is “Cake slices” refers to the final wishes. Today the statue
peaked between 1910 and 1925. an all-time local favourite. two triangular buildings where is a place of pilgrimage for
It is considered by some as a Next to the pumping-station, Gerard Doustraat and Tweede loyal fans.
2 4 6
9. ART
CrEaTIvITy
GalOrE
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art and Holland go way Back. tHe dutcH ligHt was made infamous By 17tH century painters like joHannes
CREATIvITY GALORE
vermeer, remBrandt van rijn and jan steen. it’s not surprising tHen tHat a lot of areas in de pijp are
named after famous painters: ferdinand Bol, alBert cuyp, gerard dou, govert flinck, frans Hals . . . given
tHis legacy, creativity galore is practically guaranteed. Here are a few inventive pijpers in tHe limeligHt.
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CREATIvITY GALORE
wHo Ank Daamen makes Drawings, photographs, theatre. And she writes. Best pijp-Buy? Stallholder Jopie sells three mangos for a euro, while calling out, “Everyone is angry with Jopie. Albert is
angry with Jopie. Dirk is angry with Jopie. Three mangos for a euro.” www.ankdaamen.Blogspot.com
10. wHo Yvo Sprey makes Drawings, paintings, music. Check out the graphics on the façade and interior of Mogeen hair salon. favourite Hangout? Sunny afternoons at Yoyo’s, a spacious laid-back
coffeeshop and gallery. www.yvosprey.com
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CREATIvITY GALORE
wHo Victor Duran makes Photos: abstract, portraits, interior and nature photography. special pijp-sparkle? The other day I spotted some digital artwork on a housefront (on Pieter Aertszstraat).
It was a poem presented in fast, travelling words. Just great. www.duranpHotograpHy.com
11. TALK
HENk sCHIffmaCHEr
sTOry-
PHOTOGRAPHER: PHIL NIjHuIS
lINEs wHy a Book? Because there wasn’t one as all-inclusive
as this one yet. And I am a collector by nature.
He is a tattoo artist, painter, as it sHows… your Body is almost a living tattoopedia.
writer, celeBrity, world I know the story behind each and every one of
them. This little monkey, for instance, (Henk
traveler – But first and reveals his underarm) was meticulously tattood by
foremost a collector. an Indian guy squatting on the street with just one
wHenever Henk scHiffmacHer needle and a wooden box.
appears on televison, He judges isn’t tHat dangerous? i mean, it doesn’t sound very
His performance tHe next day Hygienic. I’ve always had an “I’ll be spared” kind of
attitude. I just go with my intuition. And so far
Based on tHe reactions in tHe it has worked. I suffered most during the sexual
alBert cuyp market. “decades revolution, to put it decently.
ago, an italian called me ‘una wHat’s tHat on your Hand? It’s a traditional Samoan
pirata originale!’ now tHe tattoo, very rare. You actually should have both
elderly jump off tHeir Bikes hands done, but well . . . They puncture the skin
with a pig’s tooth and a chisel – a painful, long
to pat me on tHe sHoulder.” procedure. Man-of-war birds and starfish are
common designs. Did you know it’s a proven cure
Meet Henk Schiffmacher once and you won’t for pain and rheumatism? For the latter you have
forget him. A 56-year-old who goes by the to combine it with bloodletting.
nickname Hanky Panky, Henk is large, bold, loud
and bears the obvious marks of a tumultuous life- are you covered all over? No. My belly is mostly
style. His body is a documentation in the flesh: his clear, but my legs and arms are pretty full. It’s not
tattoos are travel stories, ancient traditions passed all knit together tightly. I didn’t get my tattoos in
on for generations. His body art adorns many ce- any specific order.
lebrities, including Kurt Cobain, Pearl Jam, Red
Hot Chili Peppers, Robbie Williams, Herman tHey are a reflection of your life. A boy’s adventure
Brood and Patrick Kluivert. After years working book. But also a cultural inheritance. I am making
in the city center, he recently opened a studio on a will to ensure parts of my body will be preserved.
Ceintuurbaan, where he works with his daughter
Morrison and Tycho Veldhoen. your Hand will stay witH us in formaldeHyde? Among
others. My hand for sure, there are only five hands
you just released tHe first-ever encyclopedia on tattoo like this I know of. It can also be just the skin
art. congratulations! I wanted to recall history, stretched over a sheet of glass.
there is so much knowledge embedded in tattoos.
The book is like a printed Tattoopedia. wHy did you move from tHe red ligHt district to de pijp?
It’s the popular character that appeals to me.
every tattoo relates a story. Originally, tattoos were I love walking around on Albert Cuyp. Pinstripe
used as a means of storytelling – identification, suits don’t mean much to me.
initiation, a ticket to the next world. They still are
in many parts of the word. www.scHiffmacHer.nl
TALKING HEAD TALKING HEAD
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12. mogeen
Whether you opt for bold or bohemian, you can’t go
studio friso
A Pijp resident since three years, Friso Dijkstra is an art
wrong with a hair-do at Mogeen. Mastering the art of director and product designer whose global aspirations are
intuitive cuts and instinctive style makeovers, Mogeen well served by the neighbourhood’s diversity. “It’s like living
creates real hairstyles for real people. Goodbye time-con- in a rural community inside a metropolis.” His Barca bench,
suming-coiffe, hello gorgeous natural style! Immortalize inspired by an upside down fisherman’s boat, has gained
FASHION & DESIGN
your cut with a Polaroid taken in the sturdy booth that is international recognition. We fell in love with his chair called
part of this groovy salon. Sturdy, which consists of two sandcasted aluminium alloy parts.
www.mogeen.nl www.studio-friso.com
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DOWN OUR WAY
DOwN Our way
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DOWN OUR WAY
sid selected tHe pick of tHe crop in tHe Hood.
witH all tHe features of a microcosm, it comes as no surprise
Blond Designstone
tHat de pijp is a Breeding ground for creativity and innovation.
Cups, mugs, plates, teapots, cake-servers . . . When Blond started We are alive and kicking, but when the end seems near, we’ll
seven years ago, it was mostly crockery that the two Blond girls check in with designer Kristian van Kuijk. Van Kuijk designs
garnished by hand. Now, their signature drawings adorn any- unique contemporary gravestones, and they are most definitely
thing from sinks and clothes to books and bedding. Blond’s only the nicest we have ever seen. “Designstone is the founder of
flagship store is on Gerard Doustraat, with an adjoining atelier. contemporary commemoration.”
www.Blond-amsterdam.nl www.designstone.nl
13. sID lEE lOvEs
CTasTE fONk ZaCHT BakkEN mET PassIE
Eat sEE also paGE 13
Dine in the dark.
amstEldijk 55
Inviting, light and relatively
new. The furniture is a medley
Cheerful children’s
clothing store.
The bread of life. Masterly.
alBErt Cuypstraat 51-53
www.ctaste.nl of second-hand lampshades CEintuurBaan 83 T 020 6701376
TaarT vaN mIJN TaNTE and a wooden butcher’s table. www.kinderwinkelzacht.nl
Dozens of homemade cakes saskIa’s HuIskamEr dusartstraat 51
fIETsfaBrIEk
in a setting reminiscent of Dine at a local’s place. T 020 6732487 EsquINJa
Biker’s paradise.
Alice in Wonderland. alBErt Cuypstraat 203 Chocolate for aficionados.
www.huiskamerrestaurant.com 1E jaCoB van CampEnstraat 12
FErdinand Bolstraat 10 TwENTy THIrD GErard doustraat 224
www.fietsfabriek.nl
www.detaart.com Top-notch champagne bar www.esquinja.nl
THE frENCH Café on the 23rd floor of a star
Homemade pate, fish soup with hotel. Offers an unparalleled sPErwEr vINTaGE HOmE
IJskuIPJE Homey vintage emporium.
rouille, steak tartare, mousse view of Amsterdam. Learn to cook, buy a cookbook
Artisinal ice cream take-out in
au chocolat: indulge in all-time or eat your heart out. daniEl stalpErtstraat 97
summer, hotchpotch take-away FErdinand Bolstraat 333
French favourites. GErard doustraat 226 www.vintagehome.nl
when it gets cold outside. www. okura.nl
GErard doustraat 98 www.kookboekenleslokaal.nl
1E van dEr HElststraat 27 www.frenchcafe.nl
CHOCOlaTE Bar
OlIvE & COOkIE
Oldtimer still attracting lots
sENsEs
Browser’s paradise for design, misC
Vegan utopia.
saEnrEdamstraat 67
drink of hipsters. DJs regularly spin
in the pleasant retro coffee-
fashion and architecture.
saEnrEdamstraat 26 ZINGEr PrEsENTs
and-cream interior.
T 020 4707190 www.sensesonline.nl
PIlsvOGEl 1E van dEr HElststraat 62a Contemporary art gallery.
Always crowded (outdoor) www. chocolate-bar.nl GErard doustraat 134
BurGErmEEsTEr spot around the corner of the vrEDEsPIJP www.zingerpresents.nl
market. Named after the Art deco meets creative bites
The burger is transformed flamINGO
migratory birds who, attracted in a 50s interior.
into a staggering success. Cozy cocktail bar beside the rIalTO
by the fish stalls, used to make 1stE van dEr HElststraat 11a
Nice menu, carefully chosen market. Serves snacks. Perfect Theatre that specializes
a pit stop here flying south. www.vredespijp-artdeco.com
ingredients and everything spot for people watching. in arthouse movies.
GErard douplEin 14
made right at the spot –
even the tomato sauce!
www.pilsvogel.nl 1E van dEr HElststraat 37 CarNaBy sTrEET CEintuurBaan 338
Great vintage store. www.rialtofilm.nl
alBErt Cuypstraat 48
kINGfIsHEr alBErt Cuypstraat 99
www.burgermeester.eu A favourite haunt with indus-
trial looks and a dash of soul. sHop lOvEly aT THE Park
BIkram yOGa
Workout for body and
kITCHEN DEluxE Also serves daily specials.
Mostly Asian home accessories, soul in a hot room.
Customized banquets that FErdinand Bolstraat 24 HuIsraaD bags and jewelry. CEintuurBaan 426
go beyond good food. The T 020 6712395
Sells everything for the home, sarpHatipark 24 www. bikramyoga.nl
experience includes a wine from designer names to vintage www.lovelyatthepark.nl
steward, mixologist and mamBO and upcoming designers. Will
Italian flavours and great mOGEEN
in-house stylist.
coffee around the corner
help you resolve any interior yO-yO’s Hair affairs.
GErard doustraat 82 decoration crisis, S or XL. Coffeeshop with
from the market. FErdinand Bolstraat 1
www.kitchendeluxe.nl GErard doustraat 86 neighbourhood charm.
1E van dEr HElststraat 66 www.mogeen.nl
T 020 6791295 www.dehuisraad.com 2 dE jan van dEr HEijdEnstraat 79
raw fOOD Café ZuIDErBaD
Uncooked delights, also GamBrINus raak wITTEBaarD
On the edge of De Pijp,
take-away. Part of a yoga Typical Dutch cracker Bright, stylish shop with fEEsTarTIkElEN but great place for a splash.
school. Free meditation. barrel. Authentic interior. shoes, bags, crockery, cook- Everything you need
Separate steam rooms and
Low profile food. books, candles and more. for dressing up.
van ostadEstraat 234 private herbal whirpools.
www.unlimitedhealth.nl FErdinand Bolstraat 180 1stE van dEr HElststraat 46 FErdinand Bolstraat 22
www.wittebaard.nl HoBBEmastraat 26
www. gambrinus-amsterdam.nl www.raakamsterdam.nl T 020 6781390
COllEGE HOTEl BINNEN BuITEN BlOND amsTErDam
Contemporary Dutch cuisine Popular café with a relaxed at-
DuIkElmaN Sells all things girly: HENk sCHIffmaCHEr
in an old-school building. titude. Great waterside terrace. High-end kitchenware. clothes, cups, cans, cushions. The king of tattoos.
roEloF Hartstraat 1 ruysdaElkadE 115 FErdinand Bolstraat 68 GErard doustraat 69 CEintuurBaan 416
www.collegehotelamsterdam.com T 020 670 1640 www.duikelman.nl www.blond-amsterdam.nl www.schiffmacher.nl
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14. sid lee wants to tHank…
Sid Lee would like to thank writer Alexandra
Onderwater as well as all participants.
Special thanks goes to Edwin Spier, Marleen Vos,
Frederik Molenschot.
contact information
Ateliers: Montreal
75 Queen Street, Suite 1400
Montreal, Quebec
H3C 2N6
Canada
Phone: +1 514-282-2200
Amsterdam
Gerard Doustraat 72
1072 VV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0) 206 623030
Paris
12 rue du Sentier
75 002 Paris
France
Phone: +33 (1) 44 88 83 90
Toronto
55 Mill Street
Building 5 , Suite 500
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 3C4
Canada
Phone: +1 416 - 421-4200
Austin
Suite D-102
3601 South Congress
Austin, Texas 78704
United States
Phone: +1 512 - 444-3533
Websites: sidlee.com
sidleearchitecture.com
jimmylee.tv
