The last time Anthony Bourdain was in Amsterdam was 40 years ago, and he slept in the park. Tony has just 36 hours to explore the city… this time with a slightly different mindset.
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Tony Also Recommends: Vondelpark
"A great place to hang out after you order takeout."
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Tony Also Recommends: Koan Float
"Floating on a canal not to your liking? Try a sensory deprivation tank at Koan Float in the Centrum District."
Herengracht 321, 1016 AW Amsterdam
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Café Sound Garden
Tony gets to this “pretty relaxing” hipster café by boat and enjoys a beer.
Marnixstraat 164 – 166, 1016 TG Amsterdam
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Tony Also Recommends: Paradox Café
"A quaint little coffee shop in the Jordaan."
1e Bloemdwarsstraat 2, 1016 KS Amsterdam
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Wildeman Café
This is a bar for beer lovers. Ron, Tony and friend enjoy a beer, sausage and cheese -- while they sit outside and people-watch.
Kolksteeg 3, 1012 PT Amsterdam
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Tempo Doeloe in Centrum
Tony and his new friends from Amsterdam head to Tempo Doeloe, one of the best Indonesian restaurants in the city. Tony samples a number of fantastic dishes and is pleasantly surprised by a couple of extremely spicy combinations.
Utrechtsestraat 75, 1017 VJ Amsterdam
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Tony Also Recommends: Blauw aan de wal
“The approach seems dodgy, but once you get here you find yourself in a tasty oasis amongst the brothels and the sex shows. The kitchen serves up Mediterranean dishes using fresh local ingredients.”
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 99, 1012 DD Amsterdam
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