CLUB MONACO POP-UP @ NOMA COPENHAGEN

Chef René Redzepi​ has elevated Nordic cuisine at Copenhagen's Noma by foraging for the best, local ingredients to use in his dishes. Now, Redzepi has sourced high-quality goods of a completely different nature by pulling in a pop-up shop from Club Monaco.

The restaurant is already ranked number one in the world, but for three weeks, until March 13, it's adding another dimension to its world-class dining experience by hosting Club Monaco. The pop-up shop will include Club Monaco clothing, home goods, and books, which will be on sale alongside vintage finds from Paris, London, and Morocco. The wares are nestled in next to Noma's coffee, Koppi Kaffe, and wine bar, Ved Stranden. 

AMSTERDAM RESTAURANT HOT SPOT - ROSE'S CANTINA

Last week I enjoyed this juicy house burger, served with jalapeños, cheddar cheese and bacon, with some friends at Rose's Cantina. Rose’s Cantina—Amsterdam’s first Mexican restaurant—opened her doors in 1982. And, after more than 30 years of serving up spicy food and cold beers, Rose’s introduce a stylish new look; inspired by dishes from all over Latin America with a liberal dose of Mexican to honor Rose’s heritage! You can find Rose's @ Reguliersdwarsstraat 38, Amsterdam

GATEWAY DINER - AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN HOLLAND

Last Sunday I was biking through my town and all of a sudden I stood face to face with an original American Diner. Hidden in the middle of a park close to the centre of Almere. The Diner dates back to the late 40s and it's original place was Philipsburg, NJ. at the border of Pennsylvania & New Jersey in a Philipsburg was the gateway between those 2 States that's why they called it the Gateway Diner.

The legend was that the Rolling Stones ate here in the 1970's and raved about its authentic 'Jersey "diner culture". This was probably a stopping-off point between gigs in NYC and Philadelphia.

After some wandering around through Germany, the Gateway Diner opened it's door in 2010 at it's present location Beatrix Park, Almere. Finally I found my place to get that American Experience and sip on a original made Milkshake......I'll be back. (most pics are mine except the first & last ones) 

NO SLEEP TILL BROOKLYN

Brooklyn Fleamarket

Brooklyn

Smith & Butler, Brooklyn

The Diner, Williamsburg

Williamsburg

My Dream Ride

Facade's on Bedford, Williamsburg

Williamsburg

View from Williamsburg on Manhattan

The last day of my trip, I spent in the streets of Brooklyn & Williamsburg. Did some vintage shopping at the Brooklyn Flea, wish I could ship a container, too much great goodies. After the flea market it was time to pay a visit to the shops for example Smith & Butler on Smith, but also Brooklyn Circus and Steven Alan and others, but that's for tomorrows post. Had a beer @ Diner at Broadway, maybe the outside does't look that interesting the inside is more then that. Close by Diner you can find Hickoree's on the second floor of 6th str. but also that's for later. I strolled over Bedford with all the great facades and hip & trendy people. It was very relaxed to spent a day at the other side of the bridge. 

CHADS THINK'S T.G.I.F.....

Breakfast @ Balthazar

Gant Rugger, Bleecker Str.

Goorin Bros., Bleecker Street

The Palmer Trading Co.

Self Edge, Freeman's & Opening Ceremony signs

Gant Rugger, Prince Street

Lunch @ The Fat Radish

Rugby, Converse & Flight Club

Game Night Yankee's

Nope, that was not what I thought last week, Thank God it's Friday. I had a great day again, lot's of sun. I started the day with a breakfast at Baltazar on Spring Street. Their eggs benedict are amazing. Then I headed to Bleecker Street, where I bumped into Christopher Bastin at the Gant Rugger Store. After a quick chat I followed my way to the Goorin Bros Store. In 1895, Cassel Goorin sold his first hat in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cassel's sons – the Goorin Brothers – continued the tradition of hat making when they moved the family business to San Francisco in 1949. The next stop was Palmer Trading Co. Zack, the manager, told me everything about the collection and how the store was designed. This made me so enthusiastic that I bought a chambray tie with printed fishes myself. This store is worth a detour,  another detour worth is lunch at the Fat Radish on Orchard Street. I treated myself with a bacon cheeseburger with duck fat fries. Did you know that the owners are models in the latest Gant Rugger campaign? I ended the day with a game New York Yankees versus Tampa bay Ray. This was my first ball game...........Go Jeter Go!!