Farms are a mere 10 minutes away from Amsterdam's city center. It's so weird to watch the scenery…read morechange from urban to rural, just like that. Rembrandt Hoeve is a farm of cheese and clogs. We had a hilarious guide at Rembrandt Hoeve Clogs and Cheese. This guy cracked jokes in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. He was kind of flirty, occasionally boastful, occasionally self-deprecating, and did not fail to charm.

This clog/cheese farm is run by one of the most entertaining men I've ever met in my life. It's…read moredifficult to tell if his utter insanity is an act, or merely to show guests a good time, but regardless he will teach you all about how clogs are made, and take the creepiest of photos at your request. Oh, and the cheese is cheap and delicious. I grabbed a huge log of smoked gouda with bacon in it (that helps make the best mac & cheese ever), and I only wish I had grabbed twelve. But then I probably would've been stopped at customs, and they would've taken all my delicious cheese.

This place has been ranked 2nd best in it's category (2012) nation wide for product quality, not…read moretaking into account their huge variety. I have to say the proprietors are a bit 'unusual' in that one might lose sight of a customer completely after a pigeon that just flew in 'ruined' the shop window, when this could be dealt with after having taken care of the customer. But I guess that only adds to the charm (if you're not in a hurry lol). This does not however diminish in any way the quality of their product. Their freshly roasted nuts are delicious, often still a bit warm when just after you bought them. They often have salted and NON salted versions of most nuts. They also have a nice selection of dried fruits and berries and if I remember correctly homemade peanut butter (I still have to try that one though). For a great selection of freshly roasted nuts, dried fruits and the like, this place will not disappoint you.

LOOOOOOVE IT! Or actually everything, but mostly Andrea., uhhh the Prosecco. Hehe…read more So. This group of five is awesome. Four guys and one woman share their biggest passion: Awesome Food, not just good just Awesome. They traveling all over Europe to get that one perfect product. These people know the essence of food and where food is all about. It was really heartwarming to see that their are other crazy people in this world who have a true passion for awesome food. I dreamed about this food last night. Everything was so tasty. Everybody just neeeeeed to try all this food. You can taste the passion and effort the makers put in it. Its a must. This event was a prefect evening with good music and perfect food. The vibe during this event was amazing, everyone was glorifying this team and what they stand for. Can't stop telling that it truly was amazing. All products are handcrafted and mostly family farms and give their knowledge on from generation to generation. All these products you can buy on their website are unique, and nowhere to be found. The stories of the product which one where used that this event, came buy during a speech of Tom (of W.A.L). The products, and stories, can be found on the website of whataboutleo.com. You can read about the philosophy of the big five and of course buy some lovely products which no where else to be found. Its really worth the price. And remember... Each bite starts with a story!

Best thing that I've discovered while living in the Netherlands. First, it is a social grocery…read moreplatform that helps support small, independent food producers who produce incredible quality products. Second, the products are really fresh and probably the best of their kind I've ever tasted anywhere in NL (I literally have travelled all around NL, you name it...I have most likely been there.) Third, it is a company formed by people who care about natural, good food and they care about the independent food producers. As a community we should support companies like this. Four, you definitely MUST try the pesto and their parmigiano cheeses. Last but not least, I think the pricing is much better than your local gourmet Italian shop. I know most Italians are very skeptical when it comes to good Italian products in The Netherlands. However, I've taken some of my most critical Italian friends to their food tasting event, and they are now hooked. Get connected with their Facebook page and attend one of their events if you are still not convinced. I discover them by accident when I attended an Elite Yelp event. I've been a big fan since. Now I'm hungry just thinking about their prosciutto.

What an awesome seafood shop! Staying nearby hotel, this place was a great option to get lunch and…read moresnack. Their kibbeling (basiclly fish and chips but without chips) is delicious and affordable. The service is nice as well!

This was the first time I've tried Kibbelinger, a common snack in Holland. It is deep fried chunks…read moreof fish, Cod being commonly used, and you enjoy it by dipping it in mayonnaise-based sauce. The Kibbelinger here was delicious. The fish had no fishy scent to it. The flavor was plentiful but not too much. The crust was interesting - not as crispy as other type of fried fish. In a way, it was like tempura batter but softer. The crust is good, but not the main character - often, in other cuisine the crust because the focus. Instead, the fish remained the focus of this dish and it was excellent. The mayonnaise sauce was tasty, but a bit too sweet to my liking. In general, mayonnaise in Holland seems to be a bit sweeter. As for the store itself, it had a wonderful line-up of various seafood items. I would love to try other stuff they have displayed in their shelves.

From the owner: People love the good quality and normal prices for the cheese…read more Also our baguette is very populair with mosterd dill sauce.

Haha, all the other reviews say it already: This is Haarlems Secret Weapon, almost to good to be…read moretrue. If mister (racist right wing politician) Wilders wants to arrange for less Maroccan people In the Netherlands, then he has never been here. Very small indeed but packed to the ceiling with more variety of food ware than you can imagine. If you need something from a recipe and you've never heard of it before: Mabrouk has it. The most kind and cheerfull guys are working here, working their butts off and fast as humanly possible :) The check-out line goes through the shop and is sometimes very very long (almost the whole shop) but don't you worry, you'll be next to pay in minutes. Also: do come here when your budget is low, the prices are really moderate. Fresh fruits and vegetables are increasingly biological, the meat still isn't but since Mart Smeets buys his meat here, I guess it's the best! Check the pictures. I just love love love Mabrouk!

I am a new fan of Mabrouk, because of their wide selection of diverse products. I can't believe it…read moretook me so long to finally enter this market. I would pass Mabrouk multiple times, completely oblivious of what a a gem it is. I decided to wonder on in here out of curiousity, and loved everybit of it. My eyes lit up over so many of their products. The only downer about this market, it can get real tight in here. Never the less, Mabrouk has some great products worth checking out and the majority of the items are price reasonable. Surprisingly you will also find a few gluten-free products in here as well.

Most luxurious butcher in The Netherlands. Their window displays are mouthwatering, somehow they…read moremanage to make meat hanging in a window look classy. Chateaubriand is really a specialty place for the highest quality meats, amazing prepared dishes for the rich who don't like to cook, and great catering. You'll pay the price, but the products are well worth it!

From the owner: Kaashandel ARXHOEK b.v. is gevestigd in het historische centrum van Amsterdam; Damstraat 17-19…read more Ons familiebedrijf handelt in kwalitatief hoogstaande kaassoorten uit binnen- en buitenland. Het assortiment bestaat uit authentieke kaassoorten van oorspronkelijke herkomst, die veelal nog echt ambachtelijk worden vervaardigd. Kaashandel ARXHOEK selecteert en importeert dan ook zelf kazen uit diverse landen. De juiste smaak en beleving zijn hierdoor gewaarborgd. Het rijpingsproces van de kazen, dat veel vakkennis vereist, wordt zoveel mogelijk door onszelf gedaan. Kwaliteit in harmonie met onze service vertaalt zich in een grote internationale bekendheid, waardoor onze kazen over de hele wereld reizen. farmhousecheese.nl biedt u de mogelijkheid nader met ons kennis te maken.