Mar 30, 2010 
Amstel Intercontinental Hotel - in the Amstel Lounge overlooking the river Amstel I was introduced to the concept High Tea. The hand-made shrimp croquettes, the royal setting and the excellent explanation about the teas have never been equalled by any other venue. Don’t forget to polish your shoes and bring your creditcard! Amstel Intercontinental Hotel, Amstel Lounge, Prof. Tulpplein 1, Amsterdam. T. 020.622 60 60If the Amstel Lounge is fully booked and you really need to entertain guests formally, you can safely rely on Hotel l’Europe’s High Tea experience. Excelsior Hotel l’Europe, Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2, Amsterdam, T. 020.531 17 05
The cutest and most likely smallest tea room in Amsterdam is Gartine. Gartine used to be a secret hiding place right in the touristy centre, but now is picking up great popularity. A small, medium and large High Tea are served (E9.95-E18.95), as well as breakfast and lunch. Gartine, Taksteeg 7, Amsterdam. T. 020.320 41 32
De Bakkerswinkel has almost become a household name for breakfasts, lunches and high teas in Amsterdam. There are three branches in town, each with a ‘homey’ feeling, fresh bread and lovely cakes. High Tea menus range from E13.50-E28.95 De Bakkerswinkel (Centre), Warmoesstraat 69, Amsterdam. T. 020-489 8000. De Bakkerswinkel (South), R. Hartstraat 68, Amsterdam, T. 020.662 3594. De Bakkerswinkel (Westergasfabriek), Regulateurshuis 1, Polonceaukade 1, Amsterdam, T. 020.688 0632
A friend recommended Bickers aan de Werf to relax, chat and nibble. Bickers a/d Werf is set on Amsterdam’s main waterway: ‘t Ij. The ambiance is supposedly easy going and casual, and service friendly and fast. Sounds like a place worth trying out in Amsterdam! E20 for a complete High Tea (see menu online, book min. 1 day in advance). Bickers aan de Werf, Bickerswerf 2, Amsterdam. T. 020.320 29 51.
Happy Easter 2010!
xo
Kira, hostess with a flower.
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