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Massimo Gelato (Jan Hanzenstraat 15,) Amsterdam NL

Massimo Gelato Straciatella Gelato, Pistachio Gelato, Ricotta & Figs Gelato Opened by Massimo Bertonasco in 2017 it did not take long for Massimo Gelato to be considered The Netherlands’ best, a heritage begun in Liguria carried forward to flavors made … Continue reading →

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De Kas, Amsterdam NL

De Kas Tomato Broth, Verbena, Red Currants Mas de Janiny Tibo’ ’23 Longuedoc FR on Draft Sourdough, Herb Butter Tapioca Crackers, Celery Dip Radish, Piccalilli, Poppyseeds Little Gem, Strawberry, Pine Nut, Violet Beet, Gooseberry, Pickles, Lavender Vinaigrette, Bearnaise Fried Squash … Continue reading →

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4850, Amsterdam NL

4850 Cardamom Bun Cheese Sandwich – House Sourdough, Gouda, Onion Jam, Butter A one-time Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee 4850 is a neighborhood Wine Bar that offers Ingredient-focused fare for lunch and dinner, plus a high-quality Coffee program alongside Sandwiches as … Continue reading →

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Pancakes Amsterdam (Centraal,) Amsterdam NL

Pancakes Amsterdam Americano – Stroopwafel Dutch Pancake – Syrup, Homemade Apple Crumble, Raisins, Cinnamon Established in 2007 Pancakes Amsterdam is a polarizing entity, the second location in front of Damrak favored by tourists but the original in the Nine Streets … Continue reading →

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Ron Gastrobar, Amsterdam NL

Ron Gastrobar House Pickles House Rolls, Whipped Butter, Pork Cracking Rendang croquette X FEBO, lime leaf mayonnaise Crispy onion, green peppercorn mayonnaise, lime Amsterdam beef sausage – Terrine of duck liver and beef sausage with pomelo and beetroot from Oos … Continue reading →

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Tannay, Amsterdam NL

Tannay 2022 Pinot Beurot Gerald Demuth Amuse – cucumber, pickled cucumber, cucumber meringue, dill oil, zebra tomato gazpacho Sourdough Bread – Dutch butter Grilled Romaine – parmesan, smoked haddock, egg mimosa, pomello, crouton Spinach Ravioli – peas, wild garlic, straciatella, … Continue reading →

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Petit Gâteau, Amsterdam NL

Petit Gâteau Iced Americano Almond Croissant Yuzu White Chocolate Tart, Tarte Tatin, Banoffee Tart Centrally located with an extensive assortment of 1-to-2 bite Tarts Petit Gâteau takes a decidedly French look at Pastry in Amsterdam, though fans looking for more … Continue reading →

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Croissanterie Hans Egstorf, Amsterdam NL

Hans Egstorf Natural Croissant Almond Croissant Chocolate Croissant Double Chocolate Croissant Known as the oldest Bakery in Amsterdam Bakkerij Egstorf is found at Spuistraat 274, hours from 08h00 until 22h00 finding staff making fresh Stroopwafels though the key is actually … Continue reading →

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Sampurna Asli Indonesian Cuisine, Amsterdam NL

Sampurna RENGGINANG Rice Crackers NASI GORENG Fried rice BAMI GORENG Fried noodles TIGA SATE MACEM Combination of skewers chicken, beef, goat / ACAR KETIMUN Cucumber salad AYAM PANIKI Medium spicy chicken in a chili coconut sauce / DAGING SMOOR Tenderly … Continue reading →

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Van Wonderen Stroopwafels, Amsterdam NL

Van Wonderen Stroopwafels Speculaas Stroopwafel Located in Centrum with a ton of foot traffic Van Wonderen is considered by some to serve Amsterdam’s best Stroopwafel, but with a tiny Cookie €11,50 and one the size of most others €13 the … Continue reading →

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FA. Stroop, Amsterdam NL

Firma Stroopwafels Pistachio Stroopwafel Located in Centrum with a ton of foot traffic Firma Stroop resides within a block of Van Wonderen, their similar formats decidedly creating direct competition though a back-to-back taste finds the space labeled FA. Stroop the … Continue reading →

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Beef Chief North (at Oedipus), Amsterdam NL

The Beef Chief Fritz Kola Super Zero Fry me a river – 2x 80g signature smash patties with onions smashed into patty, american cheese, smoked cheddar, pickles, comeback sauce on a toasted bun Crucial cauliflower – Crispy beer battered cauliflower … Continue reading →

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Gaijin [2,] Chicago IL

Gaijin Panda Kakigori – Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Milk Syrup, Chocolate Cookies, Chocolate Snowcap Sesame Yuzu Kakigori – Black Sesame Ice Cream, Yuzu Syrup, Strawberry Compote, Honey Sesame Brittle, Snowcap Last visited in 2020 amidst COVID precautions Paul Virant’s … Continue reading →

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The Duck Inn, Chicago IL

The Duck Inn CHAMOY PUNCH – reposado tequila, trois citrus hibiscus, tamarind, apricot, prune, dry chile blend, lime, bitters, acid, salt DUCK WINGS – japanese bbq, crispy rice, cilantro COLLIN’S GRANDMA’S STICKY BUNS BUTTERMILK BISCUIT – rhubarb jam, sea salt, … Continue reading →

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Good Ambler, Chicago IL

Good Ambler Kouign Amann Almond and Cherry Jam Financier Almond Croissant Ham and Cheese Croissant Coffee A relative newcomer to the Chicago bakery scene Good Ambler makes good use of its expansive Fulton Market footprint with an in-house Bakery and … Continue reading →

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Alinea [4,] Chicago IL

Alinea Champagne COMMUNAL – SALSIFY, FIG, SMOKED MUSHROOM SOCARRAT – RABBIT, BOMBA, SOFRITO SAFFRON APPLE CIDER – MANZANILLA SHERRY, ORANGE OSETRA – OLIVE, BLACK PEPPER, BLIS ELIXER CHARRED ARCTIC CHAR – BLIS MAPLE SYRUP, CHAR ROE, CARROT, SMOKE 2023 Romain … Continue reading →

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Minyoli, Chicago IL

Minyoli Oolong Bubble Milk Tea with Tapioca Pearls Taiwanese Fried Chicken – sour plum powder, taiwanese basil Fried Sweet Corn Fried King Trumpet Mushroom Fried Fish Cakes Housemade Taiwanese Mayo, Housemade Chili Sauce, Housemade Hai Shan Sauce Taiwanese Cabbage Ganban … Continue reading →

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Stan’s Donuts (535 North Michigan Avenue,) Chicago IL

Stan’s Donuts Apple Fritter Confetti Cake Mini Donut, Glazed Old Fashioned Mini Donut, Pistachio Old Fashioned Mini Donut Vanilla Cruller Carrot Cake Donut It seems difficult to believe that Stan’s Donuts & Coffee debuted in Chicago over a decade ago, … Continue reading →

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After, Chicago IL

After Lounge 24k Espresso Martini – haku vodka, black truffle pu-erh, sparrow espresso Blossom Punch – tanqueray 10, sakura tea, spring rhubarb, really good cream Crab Cupcakes – king crab, old bay frosting, basil Uncrustable – foie gras mousse, huckleberry … Continue reading →

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Next “Alinea Year 1,” Chicago IL

Next 2023 Romain Reverdy ‘Florilege’ Sancerre BROCCOLI STEM, wild steelhead roe, bitter orange, brioche HEARTS OF PALM in three sections SHRIMP, plum, meyer lemon, vanilla bean LOBSTER, carrot, coconut, curry TOMATO, pumpemickel, provolone, thyme PORK BELLY, peanut, pickled vegetables, basil … Continue reading →

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