Meet the People of Amsterdam. Here we will showcase a different Amsterdam native every week. Every Amsterdam native will share a little about their lives, their favorite spots, and what makes Amsterdam so special to them. Take it all in. After all, the People of Amsterdam know Amsterdam best. This week: Isabelle Kramer, styliste.
What’s your favorite spot in Amsterdam?
Athenaeum is my favorite place in the city because I can completely unwind here. I always find new inspiration for my job and I love to read my magazines there. It is also exactly on the route that I always go when I have a styling job to go to all PR agencies in Amsterdam.
Where can you find the best coffee in town?
In the morning I often work at Toki and go through my e-mails. I always drink a cappuccino there and after that I love to walk through de Jordaan for inspiration.
Where to go for a Sunday brunch?
On Sundays I often go to Lolita to have lunch in de Pijp. They have great lunch there! They are also my neighbors so that’s nice.
Where to go to dancing all night long?
I like the new club Lovelee, but I love festivals in the summer more! You can always find me there.
What’s your guilty pleasure when you’re hungover?
When I’m hungover I always eat pizza, but that’s not a secret for the people around me. You can get the best pizza in Amsterdam at Mangiancora.
Where do you go for your favorite dessert?
My favorite dessert is tiramisu. You can get the best one at Bella Storia.
What’s your favorite store to go shopping?
Baskets is one of my favorite stores in Amsterdam. There you can find the coolest sneakers and clothing. I like Anna + Nina as well. I want to have everything they sell!
Where to go to find the best Dutch local treat?
Van Stapele cookies. These are my favorite cookies in Amsterdam. In the weekend I often go there to buy some cookies. It’s also a good gift. They package it very nicely. Besides that, de Kaasbar also just opened in de Pijp. You can get the best cheese platter and pair it with a good wine there. .
Where to go to spot some art or culture?
I like Moco Museum because they often have new expositions with new talented artists.
Where can you get the best cocktails in town?
At Venster 33 in de Pijp you can get super delicious cocktails. Going for food and drinks with friends there on a Friday is also a lot of fun.
Favorite neighbourhood to stroll around the whole day?
De Jordaan is my favorite neighborhood in Amsterdam. I like to walk past the canals and shop in the 9 Streets.
Where do we get the best rooftop view of Amsterdam? What’s special about that spot?
In the summer I can be found at the rooftop of the Volkshotel. You can sit in the sun, and it’s not that well known so there is enough room :). On sundays you have hot tubs there!
Let’s talk self care. What’s your favorite spot?
Skins is my favorite beauty shop in Amsterdam. I’m in love with their scents and creams. At the Brow Bar in Amsterdam you can get your brows lifted like the Gigi Hadid look, in a natural way. Very beautiful!
