Thanksgiving in Amsterdam
For many Americans, Thanksgiving (November 22) is the most important holiday on the calendar. Being away from home during the Thanksgiving period can be tough for some, but, thankfully there is plenty on in Amsterdam. Whether you choose to dine out, pick up some treats, or cook at home... this helpful guide should have you feeling right at home.
Dining out
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American icon the Hardrock Cafe is having a full traditional Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings. Corn chowder, pumpkin pie, turkey and the NFL on television. Reservations required.
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ABC Treehouse is hosting a full Thanksgiving dinner - ABC members and visitors will need to make a reservation.
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Seasons Restaurant will offer a special lunch and dinner menu on the day. Reservations required.
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Cooking studio The Kitchen are running both Thanksgiving dinner and Thanksgiving baking workshops on the 24,25 and 26 November. Book a place to both cook and eat your creations.
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Lovefood - the famous pop-up dining experience will host a special Thanksgiving dinner on the 24th, but be quick, these events always book up fast.
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Smallworld catering is doing a full Thanksgiving meal to-go, complete with pumpkin pie.
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Restaurant Fraiche is doing a four-course meal with wine. All ingredients sourced locally. Only 40 seats available. Reservations required.
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If you just want a little taste of Thanksgiving then pop by Cake Amsterdam. They are making spiced pumpkin chip cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and topped with Thanksgiving decorations.
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De 3 Graafjes cafe will be making large and small pumpkin and pecan pies. Place your orders for pick up.
Doing it yourself
If you live in Amsterdam, and you have a big enough kitchen, then getting all the ingredients will be the main concern. The following locations should help you get what you need:
The Turkey
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Fred & Yolanda de Leeuw (Utrechtsestraat 92) can source the best French Bresse poultry for your big event. Tel. 020-623 0235
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Slagerij Arie van de Raa is in the Gelderlandplein shopping centre, near Amsterdam Zuid. You can order a turkey up to 10kg! Tel. 020-644 1486
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Slagerij Alain Bernard (Albert Cuypstraat 133) is a French butcher and knows his turkeys. Place an order. Tel. 020-662 4572
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Natuurslagerij Rob Rijks (Huidenstraat 11) in the Jordaan offers a great selection of organic meats. Place an order. Tel. 020 - 627 9132
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Marqt supermarket will have some organic birds in stock but they recommend you talk to the butcher about size requirements and have them order it in for you. Tel. 020-422 6311
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Hergo the retail butcher chain with stores across Amsterdam can order a turkey for you.
The trimmings
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Cranberries (veenbessen) are not as elusive as you think... cranberries are grown on the Dutch island of Terschelling. Ask at your local greengrocer or try health food stores De Tuinen, Natuurwinkel or Ekoplaza for organic cranberry jam and syrups.
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Pumpkin pie filling, sauces and gravy mixes can be bought at Kingsalmarkt in Amstelveen. Tel. 020-643 3751
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Eichholtz Delicatessen on the Leidsestraat Tel. 020-622 0305; stock stove top stuffing mixes, pie filling, jelly and more.
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Dirk, Super de Boer, Jumbo and C1000 supermarkets often stock Fluff marshmallow and root beer.
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Tjin’s Toko on the 1e van der Helststraat in the Pijp often carries American products and is open till 20:00 Mon-Sat. Tel. 020-671 7708
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Sligro and Makro are wholesale supermarkets, and if you know someone with a business account, you can easily pick up all the ingredients you need; sprouts, cranberry relish and many alternatives to turkey including pheasant, duck, hare or duck.
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If all else fails you can order it all in from the states: www.myus.com or www.myamericanshopper.com
The equipment
If you have decided to cook, but you don’t have a roasting pan, a turkey baster, thermometer or the required number of pots and pans, then you may want to stop by one of the bigger kitchenware stores in town:
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Duikelman in de Pijp is a large store full of great equipment and accessories.
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De Pittenkoning in the middle of the Albert Cuyp market is smaller, but packed with useful tools.
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Studio Bazar has trendy, colourful and quirky items in their two centrally located stores.
If there is a restaurant, cafe, bar or shop that you think should be on this Thanksgiving list – please email editor@iamsterdam.com with the details.
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