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As befits a city close to 1,000 years old, Amsterdam’s recycled buildings are some of its most interesting. Certainly one of the most successful and unusual is a former park greenhouse which is now a deluxe restaurant called de Kas, which uses produce from its own garden. During the warmer months, tables are set outside in the garden. There is a daily fixed menu at €43.50 (five courses). There is also a 'bar’ menu consisting of a main course and a glass of wine for €25.
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As the [name] may suggest, this is an independent outpost of Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen in London. With a tasting menu costing €42.50, it has, so far, failed to wow local residents. Nevertheless, the setting is dramatic and the chic factor is high.
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In good weather, a prime spot in the city is Het Blauwe Theehuis (the Blue Teahouse) located in Vondel Park (it’s actually a pub selling beer and a selection of simple dishes). The restaurant’s main appeal is its large outdoor terrace looking out over the park.
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The building looks like a miniature castle and originally served as the gates to the city when it was built in 1488. Today, Amsterdam’s oldest non-sacred building is an international restaurant, serving well-prepared mains such as filet mignon and tuna steak. Like most busy restaurants in town, the service can sometimes be on the slow side.
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Pier 10 is indeed on a pier, located directly behind the central station in the body of water known locally as 't IJ. It is housed in a small art deco building that used to be occupied by a shipping company office. The restaurant closed for over two years while construction went on behind the station, but reopened in 2005. A three-course menu dinner costs €28.50 and locals are generally happy to see it back in action.
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