Amsterdam’s De Pijp
Amsterdam’s vibrant district De Pijp is a hub of both local legacy and innovative young businesses. While tourists flock to the famed Albert Cuyp market, residents flee a few streets down to the serene Sarphati Park. A mesh of flavours,… read more >
Amsterdam’s De PijpAmsterdam’s vibrant district De Pijp is a hub of both local legacy and innovative young businesses. While tourists flock to the famed Albert Cuyp market, residents flee a few streets down to the serene Sarphati Park. A mesh of flavours, trinkets and people colour the streets year round. Out of many, we have selected four try-outs conveniently located in a straight stroll taking you past both the market and the park. Cotton Cake 1ste van der Helststraat www.cottoncake.nl This shop, art and food gallery is Tessa and Jorinde’s dreams come true. The idea was to create a chilled-out environment where people could meet, work, eat and shop. Everything you find in their place is a love-at-first-sight piece. The two young owners have combined their passion for wonderful offbeat items and their desire to see them shine amongst their friends and strangers alike to create this unique venue. The ‘pijpela’ layout (narrow and long), painted in white, provides the perfect canvas for each love story. Tessa’s favourite item, the robust wooden cabinet she found hidden underneath a plastic sheet outside a farmer’s home, gives the café-cum-store a homely touch. Jorinde’s favourite piece stands on top of it; an original retro Faema’s coffee machine from Italy. It is so vintage that the mechanics are completely manual, and the flavour and look are totally worth it. At the back they have placed the ecological café, which looks out over the shop, as it is conveniently located on an indoor balcony. The art displayed along the wall changes every three months and is highlighted with the help of a setting sun coming in through the back windows. All items are made with love and some are fair trade. This young duo brims with ideas, from hosting a Berlin lunch on Sundays to creating more interactive… read more >