Food and drink
Rijsttafel, pancakes, fries with mayo and cheap drinks.
Finding the best restaurants in Amsterdam is easy with this interactive map
Recently I wrote about the best Amsterdam blogs that I am aware of, and one that I mentioned there deserves a special look from anyone who considers themselves a “foodie” or even those who want to…
Best Amsterdam blogs: Photos, travel advice, food, and expat issues
Are you looking for some specialized Amsterdam advice or maybe a new point of view? The list below should provide you with some worthwhile options in quite a few categories.
BootsnAll launches BootsnAll Today - A new daily travel news and features section
You probably don’t realize it, but WhyGo Amsterdam is actually part of a big group of travel sites that are part of the BootsnAll Travel Network.
Best French fries in Amsterdam
The French fries or chips are probably the most famous single food items in Amsterdam, and they are likely the easiest to find as well.
Vodka Museum in Amsterdam
Just newly opened in October, 2008, the Amsterdam Vodka Museum adds itself to the collection of tourist attractions aimed squarely at adults in this city.
Cheap drinks and happy hours in Amsterdam
Amsterdam deserves its reputation as one of the great party cities of the world. The perception that “anything goes” is mostly due to the infamous Red Light District as well as the even more infamous…
Places to eat in Amsterdam
Most every first-time visitor to Amsterdam is really psyched to be heading here, but with the possible exception of the French fries thing, very few people know what or where they’ll be eating.
What to eat in Amsterdam
Those who are Amsterdam-bound for the first time often wonder what types of food the city is known for and what they should try that isn’t common elsewhere.
Area website announces new photo feature
The Amsterdamlogue tech crew were recently able to pull themselves away from their ongoing Wii 'Action Girlz Racing' tournament for just long enough to tell me about a new feature.
Pancakes - Dutch local cuisine?
I’m not sure how this happened, but one of the few menu items on offer in Amsterdam that is considered “local” is the pancakes.
Go to a great party, drink free beer, win a plane ticket
No, this isn’t a hyper-aggressive timeshare sales pitch, it’s the annual BootsnAll Holiday Party! If you can make it to Portland, Oregon on Saturday, December 1, be sure to join us if you can.
FEBO - late-night dining at its...latest
Dutch cuisine is not a big draw for visitors to Amsterdam. In fact, it’s hard to even sort out what Dutch cuisine actually is, even for the locals.
Amsterdam Canal Cruises - a great first impression
As corny as they may sound, I’ve come to the realization while visiting over 100 cities that taking a simple bus tour upon arrival for the first time is the best way to get oriented in a hurry.
French Fries Drowning in Mayo - It's True
You probably remember the conversation in Pulp Fiction about the French fries in Amsterdam, where they discuss that the most common condiment served with them is mayonnaise.
Rijsttafel (aka rice table) - Amsterdam’s only must-try dish
I’m going to be honest here. Amsterdam is not a great culinary destination. It’s not Paris or Rome, and even London has a better collection of great restaurants these days.