Oud-West

"Just far enough from Dam Square to be off the main tourist track but easily accessible on foot, by bike, and tram, Oud-West is a lively suburb with a diverse crop of restaurants, boutiques, and concept stores. The neighborhood is a blend of residential pockets served by many Moroccan and Turkish shops and cafes, interspersed with Dutch pubs and other eateries.Since the debut of De Hallen in 2014, the Oud-West has undergone a renaissance. The turn-of-the-century tram depot-turned-cultural hotspot features an indoor food market offering street food from some of Amsterdam’s most respected kitchens, an arthouse cinema, independent creative outlets, and a weekly indoor craft market. The complex injected new life into a district with such architectural treasures such as the Zevenlandenhuizen (Houses of Seven Countries), a collection of homes bordering Vondelpark, each representing a different country.A century before De Hallen opened, vendors were selling fresh produce and plants at the Ten Katemarkt, a small street market with a local vibe where you’ll find snacks like Dutch stroopwafels, Vietnamese loempia, and Indonesian soup that reflect the neighborhood’s multicultural makeup. You’ll find one entrance to De Hallen midway through the Ten Katemarkt, which still offers fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, toys, electronics, and just about anything you might need." - MATADOR_NETWORK