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South African dishes and house brewed beer at Amsterdam restaurant Lion's Head. Photo by Webster Mugavazi for Table Sage

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Restaurant Culture Tour

2nd Stop: Lion's Head

Owners Shaun and Zandie go wild with their showcase of South African foods and homemade brews.

November 11, 2021

Restaurant Features by Topic

White mezcal negroni cocktail beautifully displayed on bar at best Amsterdam cocktail bar- Flying Dutchmen Cocktails. Image for Table Sage

Amsterdam’s Best Cocktail Bars for the Cozy Season

Warm up at these hot spots that serve the highest quality mixed drinks in town.

Funky interior of Amsterdam best restaurant Local Dealer

9 Finds for Coffee and Food in Oost

Discover Oost with this set of funky, purposeful neighborhood spots.

Plates of delicious bagels for best Amsterdam breakfast or lunch. Article by Table Sage

10 Great Eateries for Easygoing Summer Lunches

Switch up the routine with quick, quality meals from these Amsterdam hot spots.

Outdoor tables of Italian food show Amsterdam best terraces for lunch. Article by Table Sage

7 Amsterdam Terraces You Won’t Want to Miss this Spring

Dine outdoors and soak up the sun while supporting local restaurants.

Fresh Italian lunch sandwich at Amsterdam best of Noord location. Article by Table Sage

5 Spring Favorites in the City’s Noord

Explore the best local restaurants for your needs right now.

Amsterdam female founders add diversity to local restaurant scene. Article by Table Sage

7 Top Amsterdam Eateries Owned and Run by Women

Support local restaurants with women at the helm.

Amsterdam boat hotel Asile Flottant has unique rooms for visitors. Article by Table Sage

5 Valentine’s Meals for the Community-conscious

Celebrate love for partners, friends, ourselves, and the planet.

Amsterdam restaurants work towards sustainability with ecopackaging. Article by Table Sage

5 Conscious Eateries with Standout Eco-packaging

Lessen the impact of your takeaway and delivery.

Amsterdam restaurants strive for sustainability in New Year. Article by Table Sage

6 Sustainable Eateries for a Revitalizing New Year

Start 2021 off right with these healthy, ethical, and plant-forward restaurants.

Amsterdam restaurants make best Christmas dinner for takeaway and delivery. Article by Table Sage

8 Epicurean Meals for a Festive December

Make the most of a Christmas at home with these impressive dinners.

Amsterdam restaurants create special date night experiences for takeaway or delivery. Article by Table Sage

6 Fall Favorites for Date Night in Amsterdam

Staying home can be just as special as a night on the town with these dinners.

Amsterdam restaurants have great American food options to celebrate Democratic victory. Article by Table Sage

5 Stellar, American-inspired Lunches in Amsterdam

Taste the optimism with these afternoon meals for takeaway and delivery.

Restaurant Interviews

Amsterdam brunch restaurant Dignita is also a social enterprise, with delicious meals for a good cause. Interview by Table Sage

Behind the Values: Our Interview with Dignità

The famed brunch spot shares more about their mission and business.

Amsterdam roastery and coffee house LOT61 is a sustainable B Corp. Interview by Table Sage

Behind the Values: Our Interview with LOT61

Team LOT61 discusses their strong mission and big plans.

Amsterdam French bakery is certified organic. Interview by Table Sage

Behind the Values: Our Interview with Noé

On working with family, creating community, using better ingredients.

Restaurant Culture Tour Videos

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3rd Stop: Labyrinth

See how this conceptual cocktail bar creates community with West African soul food, poetry nights, and more.

See Labyrinth on our search page >
South African dishes and house brewed beer at Amsterdam restaurant Lion's Head

2nd Stop: Lion's Head

Owners Shaun and Zandie go wild with their showcase of South African foods and homemade brews.

See Lion's Head on our search page >
The women behind the Moroccan social enterprise, the Couscous bar in Amsterdam

1st Stop: Couscous Bar

Meet the women behind this Moroccan social enterprise as our tasters explore the nation’s flavors.

See Couscous Bar on our search page >
Happy diners sitting outside one of Amsterdam's best restaurants and cocktail bars- Labyrinth

Restaurant Culture Tour

Follow along as we visit 3 of Amsterdam's best African restaurants: Couscous Bar, Lion's Head, & Labyrinth

Impact Articles

Can going vegan solve the climate crisis? Pictured- fresh produce

Is Veganism the Answer to the Climate Crisis?

Analyzing the environmental and health benefits of adopting a plant-based diet.

Personal review of Oatly oat milk. Pictured- a carton of Oatly on a kitchen counter

Oatly: Healthy or Hype?

How a few setbacks and a lot of analysis led us to appreciate the famed oat milk for more than just its marketing.

Amsterdam canal looks foreboding during coronavirus restaurant closures. Article by Table Sage

Restaurants Struggle with Sustainability During COVID

How to mitigate the impact of food packaging during the pandemic.

Restaurant worker hands food to delivery man. Article for Table Sage

Chow Down Without Choking the Planet

The answer is a circular food packaging system.

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