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mini-sandwiches, soups, bite- is renowned for its creative,
sized quiches and cakes. Order innovative dishes, and terrific
a selection or try the fixed menu. views of Amsterdam. The place
High tea, gluten-free options. to make an impression.
Black and Blue €€ DK Choice
Steakhouse Map 1 B4
Leliegracht 46, 1015 DH De Kas €€€
Tel (020) 625 0807 Organic
Meat lovers head to this Kamerlingh Onneslaan 3 1097 DE
steakhouse for a fine selection Tel (020) 462 4562 Closed Sun
of organic steaks and Angus beef Dine in a lush oasis surrounded
burgers from a charcoal grill/oven. by plants at this restaurant set
Or try the Cornish hen with in a 1920s greenhouse, or
thyme and lemon. Small terrace. reserve the frantic Chef’s Table
in the kitchen. The Michelin-
Chez Georges €€ starred chef and owner offers a
French Map 1 C3 fixed three-course menu
Herenstraat 3, 1015 BX (vegetarian options available) Grand interior of De Jopenkerk, Haarlem,
Tel (020) 626 3332 Closed Sun based on the seasonal produce which was once a church
A must for gourmands, Chez cultivated in the adjacent
Georges dishes up a seasonal nursery or sourced from local and Creole influences at this
Burgundian menu. Sample the growers of organic food, as well intimate restaurant on “Bacon
daily changing five-course set as meat and fish producers. Street”. Order the Umami menu.
meal and dessert. Ask for
vegetarian options. Fine wine HAARLEM: Ratatouille €€€
selection. Book ahead. International Map B3
Spaarne 96, 2011 CL
Stout! €€ North Holland Tel (023) 542 7270 Closed Sun &
Fusion Map 1 C3 Mon; Wed–Sat lunch
Haarlemmerstraat 73, 1013 EL BLARICUM: Tafelberg € Michelin-starred chef Jozua
Tel (020) 616 3664 International Map C3 Jaring proves that it’s possible to
Indulge in international cuisine Oude Naarderweg 2, 1261 DS prepare delectable and subtly
with inspired flavour combinations. Tel (035) 538 3975 flavoured dishes using ordinary,
“Stout Plateau” offers ten small Opened in the 1930s as a teahouse affordable ingredients. Choose
treats, or try the fresh “Catch on the heath, Tafelberg is now from two to eight courses
of the Day”. Pleasant terrace a full-fledged restaurant with a accompanied by wine.
for people-watching while large terrace that serves as an
having lunch. idyllic resting spot after a walk HEEMSTEDE: Southern Cross €€
in the woods. Expect the odd Australian Map B3
Dutch celebrity. Zandvoortselaan 24, 2106 CP
Further Afield Tel (023) 521 9992 Closed Mon
Azmarino € DK Choice There is no clearly defined
East African Map 5 A5 “Australian cuisine”, so except for
Tweede Sweelinckstraat 6, 1073 EH HAARLEM: De Jopenkerk €€ the grilled crocodile and roasted
Tel (020) 671 7587 Closed Mon Traditional Map B3 kangaroo, this restaurant serves
This restaurant, with traditional Gedempte Voldersgracht 2, world food with a distinct Aussie
African furnishings, serves a classic 2011 WB touch. On balmy summer nights,
menu: enjera (pancakes), a choice Tel (023) 533 4114 book a table on the patio.
of meats (mild to spicy), and some This century-old church has
vegetarian options. Try eggs in been stunningly transformed HILVERSUM: Surya €
red sauce, or enjera with meat into a grand café (on the Indian Map C3
or vegetable sauces. Open on ground floor) and a restaurant Langestraat 126, 1211 HC
weekends for breakfast and lunch. (upstairs) with an in-house Tel (035) 631 9420 Closed Mon
brewery. Most of the mainly Not your average curry house: this
Blauw €€ Dutch meat and fish dishes are eatery features colourful decor and
Indonesian Map 3 A4 cooked with beer, and every long benches with lots of cushions.
Amstelveenseweg 158, 1075 XN course comes with a beer Serves a plethora of Indian and
Tel (020) 675 5000 recommendation. A favourite Nepalese specialities, such as
Blauw is one of the better-known among locals, the restaurant chicken tikka and lamb vindaloo,
and beloved Indonesian restau- can get noisy, especially on as well as vegetarian dishes.
rants in town. The decor is stylish weekend nights.
and intimate, without a hint HILVERSUM: Rex €€
of kitsch. Order the enormous International Map C3
rijsttafel. Worth the trip. HAARLEM: Specktakel €€ Groest 23, 1211 CZ
Fusion Map B3 Tel (035) 631 9529
Ciel Bleu €€€ Spekstraat 4, 2011 HM Former 1920s Art Deco cinema
French Tel (023) 532 3841 turned into a hip club, lounge
Okura Hotel, Ferdinand Bolstraat 333, Expect organic meat, fresh and restaurant, Rex dishes up
1072 LH seafood and exotic game salads, pasta and fish, but is best
Tel (020) 678 7111 Closed Sun prepared in Japanese, Chinese, known for the dry-aged steaks.
Awarded a second Michelin star Italian or French style with Side dishes are extra. Dine on
in 2011, this French restaurant Australian, African, American the terrace in the summer.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 402
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