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Local Cuisine
I've made my choice for Zeebanket van Altena as the top fish stand in town. But I can't resist adding an honorable mention for Stubbe's Haring, Haarlemmersluis Bridge (tel. 020/623-3212; tram: 1, 2, 5, 13, or 17), at Singel, a great, centrally located stand for "new herring" and other seafood.
There aren't many better outdoor terraces in Amsterdam than that of Klein Kalfje, Amsteldijk 355 (tel. 020/644-5338; www.restaurantkleinkalfje.nl; bus: 62). This atmospheric little Dutch cafe-restaurant's waterside terrace is at a tranquil spot along the Amstel River, just outside the city limits. It's easier to get here by car or by bike.
Sabrina and Denise of Basilico, Willemsstraat 29A (tel. 020/627-2685; www.basilico.nl; tram: 3), in the Jordaan, rustle up some ace homemade Italian food, but only for takeout. If you have somewhere to eat an Italian meal, or are looking for picnic makings, go for it.
Founded in 1870 as a soup kitchen to provide meals for poor people, De Keuken van 1870, Spuistraat 4 (tel. 020/620-4018; www.keukenvan1870.nl; tram: 1, 2, 5, 13, or 17), has kept a budget outlook at heart while adapting to meet contemporary food trends. In a plain but far from downtrodden setting in the heart of town, it serves traditional Dutch fare supported by some more exotic dishes.
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