Author: Katie Ayoub

« BACK NEXT »             Located in the chic Hotel Pulitzer, Pulitzer’s Bar would almost be forgiven if it phoned in its cocktail menu. It’s a stunning space, with a stylish gentleman’s club vibe and plush velvet chairs. But the drinks are revelatory. We sampled two modern takes on classics—the Bloody Mary with fermented, clarified tomato juice (pictured left) and the Old Fashioned based on a brown butter banana bread infusion. Pulitzer’s Bar is known for its inventive flavor combinations in both alc and non-alc creations, like a butter and sage martini, a lacto-fermented...

« BACK NEXT »             Like most European cities, Amsterdam is rich with pastry shops. Patisserie Holtkamp has earned a loyal following among locals, with a long-standing history in the community and meticulous attention to craftsmanship. Its menu offers Dutch pastries like appletaart (apple pie), along with French classics and whimsical creations. The Bananensoes éclair rides the banana trend beautifully, celebrating its mellow color and tropical flavor in a delicate choux pastry, glazed and filled with pastry cream, fresh banana and whipped cream. « BACK NEXT » Amsterdam’s food scene is diverse and exciting,...