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SNAPSHOT
‘Tis the season to enjoy the holiday spirit in Amsterdam: swish swash through the fairylight-festooned ice rink at Museumplein, taste hot chocolate and sneeuwballen (sweet ‘snowballs’) at the Holland Winter Village on Beursplein, and watch a tricks at the Christmas Circus of the Royal Theatre Carré. www.theatercarre.nl
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The Phileas electronic bus leaves for Eindhoven city centre every 15 minutes, €3.50. Non-stop express bus to Amsterdam, €41 return.
FOOD
Ons
Kerkstraat 16, Eindhoven, +31 (0)40 293 8917, www.ons.nu A funky organic spot, Ons offers Mediterranean meals with North African influences and an easy-going appeal that’s hard to resist. Try the baked monkfish with saffron (€17.50) or the caramelised duck breast with figs and watercress puree (€19.5).
Fyra
Noorderstraat 19-23, Amsterdam, +31
(0)20 428 3632, www.restaurantfyra.nl Sporting a cultured, crimson-hued interior, this high-class newcomer features exciting contemporary dishes and a winning wine list. Three-course daily menu, €31.
FRIENDS
Jiu.nu
Willemstraat 9, Eindhoven, +31 (0)40 202 7154, www.jiu.nu Appealing to suits and social butterflies alike, this slick split-level space is great for sampling international wine (by the glass, €2-7) and sharing inspired Chinese specialities.
De Nieuwe Anita
Frederik Hendrikstraat 111, Amsterdam, +31 (0)641 503 512, www.. denieuweanita.nl Just outside the centre of town, this boho-shabby venue attracts mobs of too-cool-for-school urbanites with an eclectic programme of events and fine selection of spirits. Beer is €2.
INSIDER TIP
For an edgy display of modern theatre, virtual performances, dancing and stunts, visit the Winterparade (16-26 December, www.winterparade.nl) at the factory-turned-culture complex of Westergasfabriek in Amersfoort.
Words Anna J. Kutor |
