The Sophisticated Life
  • Home
  • About
  • Travel
  • Food
  • Wine
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
The Sophisticated Life
  • Home
  • About
  • Travel
  • Food
  • Wine
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
The Sophisticated Life
No Result
View All Result
Home Food

Amsterdam Food: Our List of The Best Amsterdam Restaurants

by Nadeen
April 3, 2020
A A
amsterdam food, the best places to eat in amsterdam, dutch food,
Amsterdam, Amsterdam eats, The Netherlands, Things to eat in Amsterdam, Amsterdam food, Amsterdam restaurants, the best places to eat in Amsterdam

Are you planning a trip to Amsterdam and wondering what to eat? If so, this blog post on Amsterdam food and drink will be very helpful. In this post I will review the best Amsterdam restaurants. I will also discuss an Amsterdam walking food tour and food hall.

 I wasn’t sure what to expect in terms of Amsterdam food. The only traditional Amsterdam food that came to mind was Dutch apple pie-which I love.

Some of the food and drink recommendations given to me for my trip to Amsterdam included Heineken beer, herring, gin and tonic and Dutch pancakes.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that Amsterdam had a lot of international cuisine. This in part comes from immigrants from countries they colonized such as Indonesia and Suriname.

amsterdam street
With my friend Karyn in Amsterdam. It is a beautiful and walkable city.

Restaurants on the Eating Europe Amsterdam Food Tour

If you have read the food section of my blog, you know I am a fan of walking food tours. I have done several in Quebec City, Bangkok, Porto Portugal, Melbourne and Puerto Rico.  During the tours you learn the history of the city and eat delicious traditional foods. You also get to burn off some calories.

There are several walking food tours in Amsterdam. It was tough to choose one. Thankfully my friend Monique of An Unstoppable Journey recommended the Eating Europe Amsterdam Food Tour.

Café ‘T Papeneiland
The first stop on our walking food tour

The Eating Europe Amsterdam Food Tour through the Jordaan Neighborhood was amazing. Our tour guide Rene Mastenbroek was very intelligent and friendly. You could tell he was passionate about sharing his love of Dutch history and Dutch food.

Our tour lasted 3 ½ hours during which we had 7 stops. I was so full I could barely eat by the end. Here is a list of our stops and Amsterdam eats.

Café ‘T Papeneiland

Cappuccino & Appeltaart (Dutch Apple Pie/Tart) with Whipped Cream. This Dutch apple tart/pie was loaded with fresh apple slices and was not overly sweet. 

apple tart at Café ‘T Papeneiland

It was interesting having Dutch apple pie for breakfast vs. dessert. But, we were off to a great start. The restaurant is beautiful and historic. I think it is one of the best places to eat in Amsterdam.

Tom’s Bread & More

Stroopwafel. At first glance a plain stroopwafel may not look like much. But, these thin crispy wafer cookies filled with caramel are addictive. They also come in various flavors like chocolate and honey and even with candy on top.

Stroopwafels in Amsterdam
Stroopwafels

(This was not part of the tour but I suggest trying some warm stroopwafels topped with chocolate at Van Wonderen Stroopwafels in Amsterdam)

stroopwafels topped with chocolate at Van Wonderen Stroopwafels
Stroopwafels on speed!

You will find stroopwafels all over The Netherlands. I was shocked to return home and find stroopwafels in Target. They are also sold in airports in the U.S. In terms of Amsterdam food, it is a staple that you have to try.

Swieti Sranang

Suriname is a tropical country that was colonized by the Dutch. It is located in South America right above Brazil. Suriname is also located next to Guyuna and has a Caribbean culture.

During the 17thcentury it was known for sugar production by African slaves. After the abolition of slavery in the late 1800s, indentured servants from Asia were a large part of the work force.

Chicken Satay at Swieti Sranang
Chicken Satay

I was very pleased that we made a stop at a Surinamese restaurant for Amsterdam food. My favorite sampling was the Chicken Satay. It was rich and full of flavor unlike most of the watered-down chicken satays that you will find in America.

Viswinkel Zeewater

This is a small shop in Amsterdam with a lot of great Dutch food. I recommend it as one of the best places to eat in Amsterdam.

Our first sampling of Amsterdam food here was raw herring with pickles and onions. I wasn’t a huge fan of it, but others loved it.

Raw herring with pickles and onions
Raw herring with pickles and onions

We then sampled Tulip vodka-Tulpenwodka. You may be aware that The Netherlands are known for their tulips. The colorful pictures of tulip fields in full bloom in the spring are amazing.

yellow Amsterdam tulips

This vodka is made from tulips. I enjoy vodka but I was not sure what to expect. It was actually really good. It tasted like regular vodka with a slight floral aftertaste.

Tulip Vodka
Tulip Vodka

Last but not least was chunks of fried fish called “Kibbeling”. It was fried cod similar to the popular “fish & chips” dish found around the world. The kibbeling is often served with a mayonnaise based sauce. It was crispy and very tasty.

fried fish
This fried fish was so good!

JWO Lekkernijen

If you love cheese as much as I do, you must visit this shop. Amsterdam has an abundance of cheese shops but this one was very quaint and had a lot of selections.

Have you heard of Gouda cheese? It is named after a town in The Netherlands called Gouda. This is because farmers in the area traded their cheese in Gouda.

Amsterdam Gouda cheese

This cheese shop had Gouda cheeses of different ages. I would start with the younger ones and move up to the aged cheeses. Now when I think of Amsterdam food, I will definitely think of gouda cheese!

Louman Jordaan

Although we were getting quite full, we sampled some delicious Charcuterie at this stop. With cheese, butcher, pastry shops, pubs and restaurants lining its streets, The Jordaan neighborhood is one of the best places to eat in Amsterdam.

walking food tour guide with charcuterie plate
Our guide Rene. He was awesome.

Amsterdam Pub

Our last stop was at a popular pub for more Amsterdam food. This time it was comfort food.

The beer was served in Heineken glasses. But I was told it was not Heineken beer lol.

Heineken beer

Heineken Lager Beer was founded in Amsterdam in 1873. You can take a tour of the Heineken factory in Amsterdam but we did not have time to do this.

Along with the beer we were served a dish of sausage with mashed potatoes and carrots. From my research this is called “Hutspot”. It is a mixture of unrelated items such as potatoes, carrot and onions. It can be topped with meats like bacon or beef. In this case it was topped with sausage.

Hutspot in Amsterdam

 

More of the Best Food in Amsterdam

PANCAKES.Amsterdam

This is a chain of pancake restaurants in Amsterdam. It was highly recommended for authentic Dutch pancakes. We visited the location next to the Anne Frank House. Based on its location, it is usually crowded. However, it is one of the best places to eat in Amsterdam.

Before you visit Amsterdam, you should know about the different types of Dutch pancakes. It is a very traditional and popular Amsterdam food.

“Pannenkoeken”

“Pannenkoeken” is another name for Dutch pancakes. Dutch pancakes are thinner and larger than American pancakes. They remind me of crepes. Just like crepes, Dutch pancakes can be sweet or savory.

dutch pancake with bacon and egg
Dutch pancake with bacon and egg. Yum.

The ingredients are often mixed in and cooked with the batter. I tried the bacon and eggs pancake and it was scrumptious. I used syrup with mine just like in the US. Pancakes.Amsterdam also serves stacked American pancakes.

“Poffertjes”

These are small puffy pancakes that you will find all over Amsterdam. Traditionally they are light and sweet and served with powdered sugar and butter. At Pancakes.Amsterdam they are also served with ice cream and chocolate sauce. So decadent!

canal in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a beautiful and walkable city.

Dutch Baby Pancake

You may be familiar with this one since it is served in many pancake houses in America. FYI: It originated in the US in early 1900s so it is not really Dutch at all. And I did Other names for it are Dutch puff and German pancake. It is often compared to Yorkshire pudding or a “popover” and is baked in an oven instead of on the stove. 

Lotti’s Café Bar & Grill, The Hoxton Hotel

We had lunch at a cozy Amsterdam café called Lotti’s. It is located in the boutique hotel-The Hoxton. There was a fireplace and sofas. It felt more like a living room than a restaurant.

cappucino
This never gets old 🙂

We had delicious Amsterdam food including the Seafood Chowder, the Hox Cheeseburger, (I assumed Hox is for ‘Hoxton”) and the Lotti’s Benny (benedict with poached eggs, Dutch smoked salmon and hollandaise on toasted sourdough). Everything was really good.

seafood chowder
The seafood chowder
burger and fries
This burger and these fries were amazing!

To give you an idea of other Amsterdam foods, the menu also included: Hox Beef Tartare, Buddha Bowls, Fish & Chips, and Hox Monsieur-a Dutch version of the French Croque Monsieur served with Brioche bread, Dutch Ham and Gruyere.

If I lived in Amsterdam this would be a regular stop for me. It is one of the best places to eat in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Cheese Shops: Henry Willig

You will not will get very far in Amsterdam before coming across a Henry Willig cheese shop. If you love cheese, you will find yourself visiting more than one location during your stay. Especially since there are always samples on display.  

Amsterdam cheese shop display

You can sample coconut cheese, lavender goat cheese, organic extra old goat cheese, organic extra old cow cheese (this name cracked me up and extra old goat or cow anything does not sound too appetizing lol), goat cheese truffle, herbs and garlic cheese, baby sheep cheese and honey thyme cheese.

I am not kidding about the names. I am sure there are more varieties than the ones I have listed. The great thing is you can get packaged cheeses to take back home with you. Trying this Amsterdam food is a must.

De Hallen Amsterdam

De Hallen Amsterdam is an old train depot that is now a multiuse building. There is a food hall, movie theater, library, hotel, art exhibit area and has shops. It is located in the hip “Oud-West” area.

Foodhallen is the food hall space and it is huge with two levels. This is one of the best places to eat in Amsterdam. You can sample traditional Amsterdam food and also international eats and drinks.

Gyro with fries
Gyro with fries. One of the best meals I had in Amsterdam

I had a Chinese bao at Dim Sum Thing then a gyro and fries at the Greek place PITA. Both the chicken and lamb gyros were juicy and delicious and the fries were thick and crispy.  We also enjoyed sampling Spanish tapas.

Spanish tapas
Spanish tapas

I tried bitterballen at De BallenBar. Bitterballen is a traditional Amsterdam food. They are called Dutch meatballs. Bitterballen definitely have a unique taste. I actually tried them earlier that week in Antwerp Belgium for the first time.

Dutch meatballs
Dutch meatballs

Foodhallen has several gin & tonic bars. In Amsterdam you may come across “Genever” or “Jenever”. Genever  or “Dutch Gin” was first used in The Netherlands for medicinal purposes.

Both the Dutch and the Flemish mixed Genever with anise, juniper, caraway and coriander to treat various medical illnesses such as kidney disease, gallstones and gout. As a physician I found this interesting. 

Gin as we know it today become widespread during the “Glorious Revolution” in the United Kingdom in the 17thcentury.

This floral gin & tonic cocktail
This floral gin & tonic cocktail was refreshing

At Foodhallen I had a “G&T Floral” cocktail with raspberries and blueberries. It was so refreshing.

 On the way out of Foodhallen I stopped at the bakery stall for some pastries. You will not go wrong eating almond and chocolate pastries in Amsterdam. Foodhallen is not to be missed on your trip to Amsterdam. It is a great place to sample Amsterdam food.

Indonesian food in Amsterdam: Restaurant Max

Simply put, this one of the best restaurant experiences I have ever had, not just in Amsterdam. Have you ever heard of an “Indonesian Rice Table”? Are you surprised that Indonesian food is part of an Amsterdam food blog post? Let’s pause for a little history lesson.

Indonesia was the largest Dutch colony. It was part of the Dutch East Indies. The Dutch East Indies Company was based in what is now called Indonesia and was known for trading spice.

From 1603 until after World War II ended, Indonesia was occupied and/or under control of many countries. The Netherlands, other European nations and Japan.  Due to international pressure, the Dutch finally recognized Indonesia’s independence in 1949.

Restaurant Max
Restaurant Max

Between 1945 to 1965, approximately 300,000 Dutch Indonesians emigrated from Indonesia to The Netherlands. They are referred to as Eurasians or “Indos”. Indos in particular are of mixed Indonesian and Dutch descent.

The Netherlands has the second largest population of Indonesians living outside of Indonesia at 1,800,000. Malaysia is the first with 2,500,000. So as you can imagine, the Indonesian food in Amsterdam is plentiful and amazing.

Now back to Restaurant Max.  This restaurant should make all the lists for the best places to eat in Amsterdam. An Indonesian rice table is also referred to a “Rijsttafel”. Rijsttafel in Dutch means “rice table”.

Indonesian rice table
Indonesian rice table

It is a table full of side dishes served with rice. These side dishes can be eggs, fish, vegetables, meat and even nuts. Max, the restaurant owner, was kind enough to describe all the dishes to us.

The sight and aroma of all these colorful side dishes had my taste buds watering. Spices and curry flavors exploded in my mouth. And, the lychee martini was a perfect accompaniment to this great meal in Amsterdam.  

A fancy fruity dessert with cake at Restaurant Max
A fancy fruity dessert with cake at Restaurant Max

The Duchess, W Hotel

The Duchess restaurant in the W Hotel in Amsterdam is an exquisite & romantic atmosphere. The menu items are all tempting. You can expect sophisticated twists on Amsterdam food.

You must get the scallop with mushroom served with Hollandaise sauce. Did you know “Hollandaise sauce” is AKA as “Dutch sauce”? It is a very important part of French cuisine. There is some controversy as to whether it originates from The Netherlands or France.

scallops
We ordered another serving of these scallops because they were that good.

I also recommend the short rib pasta. So succulent and delicious.

Short Rib Pasta
Short Rib Pasta
An assortment of scrumptious desserts
An assortment of scrumptious desserts.

The Dylan Hotel

If you are looking for a great place for after dinner drinks and desserts in Amsterdam, head to The Dylan Hotel. The Occo Bar Brasserie has delicious Amsterdam food in a beautiful atmosphere.

creme brulee dessert
This dessert was a cross between creme brûlée and bread pudding. Yes please!

There is also a full restaurant in the hotel as well as a living room area w a fireplace. And, the bathroom is fabulous so use it even if you don’t have to (lol).

Late Night Eats in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Centrum between Dam Square and the Red Light District has tons of Amsterdam food stalls. Based on the large variety of international spots, it is one of the best places to eat in Amsterdam.

The famous red light district
The famous red light district

I noticed long lines at “Rene’s Croissants” for freshly made Churros. I didn’t get a chance to try them, but I can only assume from the lines that they were good.

For late night Amsterdam eats, also check out The Butcher. They have burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches and French fries.

Grilled chicken sandwich and French fries at The Butcher
Grilled chicken sandwich and French fries at The Butcher

I hope you have enjoyed this review of Amsterdam food, Amsterdam restaurants, the walking food tour, and the food hall. These are some of the best places to eat in Amsterdam.

In conclusion, eat lots of stroopwafels, drink a lot of Heineken beer and gin & tonics, feast on an Indonesian rice table and fill up on cheese 🙂

If you are heading to Amsterdam for the first time be sure to check out this post on Amsterdam weekend bucket list items. I discuss Amsterdam coffee shops (this is not Starbucks :-).

Amsterdam coffee shop

If you enjoyed this Amsterdam food guide, check out my other foodie guides on Brussels, Quebec City, South Africa and Paris.

Bonus! Amsterdam Travel Tips

Where to stay in Amsterdam

W Amsterdam, there are two parts to this hotel. We stayed on the bank side. The rooms and bathrooms were spacious and we walked almost everywhere.

Transportation

The main form of transportation in Amsterdam is bicycles. It is also a very walkable city. In addition, you can take Uber, trams and the train. Your main objective while in Amsterdam is to not get run over by a cyclist! I had several close calls.

Amsterdam bikes

What to Wear

Unless you are visiting during the summer, pack sweaters, scarfs, raincoats, rain boots and an umbrella. It is rainy and cool most of the year.

Amsterdam Day Trips

 It is very easy to hop on a train to The Hague, Rotterdam, Brussels or Antwerp Belgium. We did 2 day trips to The Hague and Antwerp. I loved The Hague! It reminded me of Paris mixed with Beverly Hills.

view of The Hague
With my friend Karyn and Monique of An Unstoppable Journey. She lives in The Hague and showed us around. This city is posh.

I have been to Brussels prior and I would recommend it over Antwerp. Antwerp is very seasonal so many stores and tourist attractions were closed.

Antwerp Belgium
Antwerp Belgium

What attractions not to miss

The Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum. Purchase tickets for these in advance.

What attractions you can miss

The Red Light District (I wasn’t impressed).

Enjoy your trip to Amsterdam! 

Subscribe to the newsletter & receive FREE Packing & To-Do lists for your International Vacation!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Tags: amsterdamamsterdam foodthe netherlands
Previous Post

Audacity Fest: the conference the Black travel community needs & deserves.

Next Post

Things to do in Memphis this weekend!

Nadeen

Nadeen

Dr. Nadeen White is a "Blogger by Day, Physician by Night". She is an award-winning travel blogger, Amazon bestselling author and speaker. The Sophisticated Life Blog covers affordable luxury travel, culinary travel and wine. Her domestic and international travel guides gets people to the destinations of their dreams. So, if you are living the sophisticated life or desire to do so, this is the blog for you!

Related Posts

No Content Available
Next Post
things to do in Memphis Tennessee this weekend, Memphis, traveling to memphis, visiting Memphis, memphis vacation,

Things to do in Memphis this weekend!

mosel germany, guide to riesling wine in mosel germany, riesling wines, german wines

A Guide to Riesling Wine in Mosel Germany.

Follow TSL

No Result
View All Result

Meet Nadeen

Hello! I am Nadeen. The Creator and Editor of the Sophisticated Life. Read More

Subscribe for updates!

Subscribe for updates!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Best-selling Travel Ebooks Available for Download

Travel Guides to Your Favorite Destinations

USA Wine Guide for Travelers

Culinary Travel Guides: Food & Wine

Recent Posts

Travel

Staycation Ideas: Canopy Atlanta Midtown Hotel

by Nadeen
March 4, 2021
Travel

Things to do in Atlanta Georgia for Black History Month.

by Nadeen
January 30, 2021
  • Hey 👋🏾 How is everyone doing out there?!!
I came across this picture of me in Phuket Thailand 🇹🇭 and it captures how I’m feeling after this weekend and today. 
Do you see the bewildered look on my face?!!
WHAT IS GOING ON THIS COUNTRY?

1️⃣ Another Black man killed after an interaction with police over a minor traffic violation. The facts are still coming out but apparently “an accidental” use of a gun vs a taser. I just can not. Praying for his family 🙏🏽

2️⃣ A video surfaces of a lieutenant in the armed services being pulled over harassed & assaulted by two cops because they “didn’t see” his taped temporary license plate. This video was so disturbing to watch. This man serves our country and was treated with such disrespect. Even thou I knew he lived I was afraid for his life. I’m afraid for the lives of the Black men in my family!!!! This has got to stop!!! 🛑 

3️⃣ COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise in the upper Midwest especially in Michigan and especially among UNVACCINATED individuals and the irony-younger people-not the elderly-why? Because most of the elderly are vaccinated!! But I still have to argue with people daily about why I support the vaccines 💉. It’s exhausting. People we are still in the midst of a Pandemic and dealing with several strains. Still take proper precautions. 

4️⃣ RIP to @dmx He was only 50 years old. I am 50 years. He was way to young to die. Addiction is a disease and affects way too many people in this country. If you are one of those people or know someone who is, I hope you are able to reach out for help. Please always check on your loved ones. Don’t assume they are OK no matter how much $ they have or strong they seem. 🙏🏽 ❤️ 

AND PLEASE PROTECT YOUR PEACE! I need to do a better job of this myself. It may mean social media breaks, unfollowing, unfriending or blocking toxic people from your life. 
WHEW that was a mouthful. 😆

#blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #blackdoctorswhitecoats #whitecoatsforblacklives #makeitstop #dauntewright #dmx #blacklivesstillmatter #covidvacccine #frontlineworkers
  • As a Black Female Physician it was a pleasure to share my thoughts on the #covid19vacccine with @essence thanks to @kingronthedon 

💉Black people have been reluctant to receive the vaccines which is understandable based on the medical and scientific history in this country. I actually did a report and reenactment of the Tuskegee experiment in college. However, in that case treatment was withheld for syphilis. In this case life saving option is being offered. And Black people have also been disproportionately affected by the disease. 

💉The good news is more and more Black people are willing to and have taken one of the 3 available vaccines in the US! Yeah!! The issue now is providing better access. 

💉In terms of travelers 🧳, not only is it the best way to protect yourself and others, I think the writing is on the wall with many cruise lines requiring it, vaccine passports popping up and countries waving testing and quarantines and some also mentioning requiring it as well. 

If you are a Black globetrotter have you taken it or plan to? If you don’t plan to ever take it and you are an anti-Vaxxer it is OK...this post isn’t for you (see my latest reel 😉😉)

#medicalexpert #blacktravelfeed #blacktravelgram #covid_19 #covidvaccine #covidvaccineadvocate #essencemagazine #essencetravels #blackdoctorsmatter #blackdoctorswhitecoats
  • #TravelTuesday I made this graphic before the CDC announcement last week because more & more studies are coming out showing excellent results on how safe and effective the COVID19 vaccines are at preventing disease & transmission. In addition some countries are allowing travelers to forego testing & quarantine if vaccinated, some cruise lines are requiring it and vaccine passports have already popped up in NYC. 

But the big news came from @cdcgov on 4/2!! They released new guidelines for fully vaccinated people stating that:

“Fully vaccinated people can resume domestic travel and do not need to get tested before or after travel or self-quarantine after travel.

Fully vaccinated people do not need to get tested before leaving the United States (unless required by the destination) or self-quarantine after arriving back in the United States.”

YEAH!!!! Did this convince anyone on the fence about getting vaccinated? 💉

Honestly one of the biggest reasons is still herd immunity. To squash this virus 🦠 and prevent a thousand and 1 strains to pop up we need as many people as vaccinated 💉as possible. 

It really warmed my ❤️ to see all the families reunited & gathered this past Easter 🐣 weekend because of the vaccines. 

I for one can’t wait to start traveling SAFELY again. First up-a solo road trip to @visitasheville in 2 weeks! I have been once but it was a quick trip. I can’t wait to do some more exploring! 

What’s on your post vaccine travel schedule?! 

#medicalexpert #blackcontentcreator #travelcontentcreator #blackdoctorsmatter #whitecoatsforblacklives #covid_19 #covid19vacccine #healthexpert #travelbloggerlife #blackcontentcreators #travelcontent #blackfemaletraveler #solotraveler
  • #HappyEaster ⛪️🐣🐰🐇!!!! Easter brunch looked a little different to us this year but it was amazing nonetheless! 
Italian meatball & breakfast pizza @no246atlanta The breakfast pizza 🍕 had bacon 🥓 and was topped w fried eggs 🍳 So good!!

Atlanta is an amazing foodie town and I’m so glad so many of our favorite restaurants survived this past year. I know it wasn’t easy. We did do takeout and delivery 📦 during the year to show our support and now that we are both vaccinated we are slowly making our way back to eating out. 
How are things in your city? 

Have a great Sunday!! 
#eastersunday #sundaybrunch #sundayfunday #visitatl #visitatlanta #discoveratlanta #igersatlanta #ig_atlanta @discoveratlanta #atlantabloggers #exploreatl #exploreatlanta #atlantageorgia #atlbloggers #atlantablogger  #foodandwine  #ig_atlanta #igersatlanta  #igerswine  #getinmybelly  #southernfood #soulfood #foodbloggers  #weloveatlanta #foodbloggers #atlfoodies #atlantarestaurants
  • It’s #GoodFriday of Easter Weekend and it has me thinking of all the churches, cathedrals &, Basilicas I have visited around the world 🌎 

I actually have a post on my blog from a few years ago entitled “10 Cathedrals Around the World Worth Visiting” ⛪️ 

One of my absolute favorite places is Sacré-Coeur in the Montmartre area in Paris! I have visited twice and on my last visit in 2017 it was a beautiful sunny 🌞 Saturday! 

Looking at this now It’s crazy to see all the tourists out and about! Swipe left to see the amazing views from here! 

If possible I usually enter churches to light candles 🕯 for loved ones that have passed away especially my Mother who was the originally globetrotter in our family 🌎 The last place I did this was a church in Saint-Emilion in Bordeaux France. Pretty special since she never went there. 🙏🏽

I find churches to be fascinating and gives you an idea of the history of that place and time. If you haven’t read the novel 📚
“Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett I highly recommend it. The decades and generations of families and work that went into building these ancient churches is just unbelievable. 👏🏽👏🏽 Look at La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona-its still not done! 

Do you visit churches ⛪️ when you travel? If so which has been the most fascinating to you?
If you celebrate it-Happy Easter! 

#happyeaster #happyeaster🐰 #easter2021 #goodfriday🙏 #sacrecoeur #sacrecoeurparis #parisfrance🇫🇷 #montmartreparis #parisisalwaysagoodidea #travelcontent #blacktravelfeed #blacktravelgram #visitparis🇫🇷 #travelbloggerlife #instadaily #instamood
  • PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷!! Have you been there? If not Is it on your bucket list? 
I have been three times but have not devoted enough time there. BUT I am excited to go back and use @diningtraveler book “Guide to Puerto Rico” swipe left to take a look at this beautiful book 📚 this is not your typical guide/tour book and I can’t wait to dive in. The people, the food & culture are really captured in these pages. Well done Jessica! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

On my 1st trip YEARS ago to Puerto Rico I spent a few days for my friends Birthday and I actually did one of my first walking food tours thru Old San Juan. It was also one of my first blog posts! It really sparked my interest in how history and cultures intertwined to produce so many different cuisines throughout the Caribbean. 

My other two trips have been associated with cruises with 1 overnight stay last year. It was just enough time to have an amazing dish of shrimp 🍤 Mofonfo!! 😋😋

***If you do decide to travel to Puerto Rico COVID19 PCR tests are required within 72 hours. It is not required for re-entry into the US. Let’s do our best to protect ourselves and residents of the places we travel to from COVID19 disease & outbreaks. Better yet get vaccinated! 😁

#doorsofinstagram #oldsanjuan #sanjuanpuertorico #puertorico🇵🇷 #puertoricogram #travelfly #nomadnesstribe #blacktraveljourney #blackgirlstraveltoo #essencetravels #blacktravelfeed #sidewalkerdaily #blacktravelblogger #blackcontentcreator #travelcontentcreator #medicalexpert #travelexpert #blacktraveler

Black-Owned Businesses & Bloggers

holiday gift guide, black-owned businesses wine and spirit businesses holiday gifts, wine and spirit books, mixers, food

Wine & Spirits Holiday Gift Guide featuring Black-Owned Businesses!

November 24, 2020
black-owned atlanta restaurants, atlanta black-owned restaurants, soul food, southern food in atlanta, restaurants in atlanta, atlanta food

35+ Black-Owned Restaurants in Atlanta You Should Support!

August 30, 2020
black-owned wineries, black-owned businesses, black-owned wines, black winemakers, black wines, black owned wines, black owned wineries, black podcasts, wine, wineries, winemakers. wine regions, napa valley, wine tasting

45+ Black-Owned Wineries & Businesses You Should Follow & Support.

March 6, 2021
amazing black travel bloggers, black travel, travel bloggers, travel blogs

50 + Amazing Black Travel Bloggers You Should Follow!

February 16, 2021

Explore the U.S.A

midtown atlanta travel guide, discover atlanta, visit atlanta, midtown atlanta, atlanta georgia, planning a trip to atlanta

Midtown Atlanta Travel Guide: Things to Do & See!

March 4, 2021
staycation ideas, canopy atlanta midtown hotel, hilton hotel, atlanta staycation, atlanta midtown hotel, hotel reviews

Staycation Ideas: Canopy Atlanta Midtown Hotel

March 4, 2021
things to do in atlanta for black history month, ebenezer baptist church, black churches in atlanta

Things to do in Atlanta Georgia for Black History Month.

January 30, 2021
atlanta in the fall, fall in atlanta, atlanta fall festivals, atlanta fall events, places to visit in atlanta

Fall in Atlanta: Fun & Fabulous Places to Visit

October 16, 2020
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Myrtle Beach Restaurant Guide for Foodies!

The Best Myrtle Beach Restaurants: A Guide for Foodies!

August 6, 2020
15 fun facts about quebec city canada, travel to canada, canadian

15 Fun Quebec City Facts

August 7, 2018
black-owned atlanta restaurants, atlanta black-owned restaurants, soul food, southern food in atlanta, restaurants in atlanta, atlanta food

35+ Black-Owned Restaurants in Atlanta You Should Support!

August 30, 2020
Polo match in long island, visit long island, exploring long island, a long weekend in long island new york

Weekend Getaway to Long Island: Things to Do

April 3, 2020
Dubai Trip

Dubai Travel Guide for First Time Visitors!

How I spent 5 Days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi! A Desert Safari, Camel rides, Burj Khalifa, High Tea at Burj Al Arab, Shopping in Souks, Visiting the Grand Mosque and so much more!!

How I Spent 5 Days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi!

Visit Jamaica: Land I Love!

Cruising the Mediterranean Sea on Norwegian Epic!

flying during the pandemic, flying during covid19, tips for safe air travel during covid19, is flying safe during covid-19, covid19 travel tips tips for safe air travel, air travel during covid-19, travel tips during covid-19, flying during covid

Flying During the Pandemic? Tips for Safe Air Travel.

April 11, 2021
midtown atlanta travel guide, discover atlanta, visit atlanta, midtown atlanta, atlanta georgia, planning a trip to atlanta

Midtown Atlanta Travel Guide: Things to Do & See!

March 4, 2021
staycation ideas, canopy atlanta midtown hotel, hilton hotel, atlanta staycation, atlanta midtown hotel, hotel reviews

Staycation Ideas: Canopy Atlanta Midtown Hotel

March 4, 2021
things to do in atlanta for black history month, ebenezer baptist church, black churches in atlanta

Things to do in Atlanta Georgia for Black History Month.

January 30, 2021
The Sophisticated Life

  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Travel
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

© 2021 The Sophisticated Life

The Sophisticated Life

  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Travel
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Menu
  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Travel
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

© 2020 The Sophisticated Life

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About
  • Travel
  • Wine
  • Food
  • Contact
  • Work With Me
  • Privacy Policy

© 2020 The Sophisticated Life