Eetcafé Wijmpje Beukers

"So you ignored us when we told you to make reservations ahead of time and are now wandering around aimlessly but not in the mood for a late-night kapsalon that comes with layers of fries, döner meat, and molten gouda cheese. You want an eetcafé, a Dutch bistro that caters to the neighbors and focuses on smaller menus, doesn’t take reservations, and in the case of Wijmpje Beukers, usually has ample space on a quiet, tree-lined street. Ease into their rotating menu with a cava or negroni, proceed to pretty appetizers like mackerel with buttermilk, green tomato, and dashi, and get a main like a corvina filet with bone marrow. Order an espresso martini nightcap and wilfully ignore our advice to plan ahead next time as an excuse to come back here." - paolo espanola

"So you ignored us when we told you to make reservations ahead of time and are now wandering around aimlessly but not in the mood for a late-night kapsalon that comes with layers of fries, döner meat, and molten gouda cheese. You want an eetcafé, a Dutch bistro that caters to the neighbors and focuses on smaller menus, doesn’t take reservations, and in the case of Wijmpje Beukers, usually has ample space on a quiet, tree-lined street. Ease into their rotating menu with a cava or negroni, proceed to pretty appetizers like mackerel with buttermilk, green tomato, and dashi, and get a main like a corvina filet with bone marrow. Order an espresso martini nightcap and wilfully ignore our advice to plan ahead next time as an excuse to come back here." - Paolo Española

"Wijmpje Beukers in the Pijp area is like a cozy culinary living room. Drop by for an impromptu dinner (they don’t accept bookings) with a well-shaken espresso martini. The affordable, perpetually changing menu has a mix of meat, seafood, and vegetables, with an emphasis on surprising combos. There are always a few classics available for the less daring eater, such as beef carpaccio with basil pesto and bavette with fries." - Monique van Loon