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Discover Duffy’s Tavern on Anna Maria Island
Long before Jimmy Buffet composed Cheeseburger in Paradise, the beach, burgers, and beers have been a staple of Florida life. Since 1971, when Pat and Ed Geyer purchased Duffy’s Tavern, the restaurant has been the Anna Maria Island landmark for the local burger. These days you can see their daughters carrying on the tradition of…
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 9 of 9 · Balthazar’s Keuken · Restaurant
It’s true…Good things come in small packages! Balthazar’s Keuken, located in the heart of Jordaan, is no exception. Since 1995 this cozy restaurant with its home-like dining room serves up a quirky three-course menu. The Vibe Enjoy your quirky 3-course meal in a homey and laid back atmosphere. The open kitchen is entertainment in itself….
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 8 of 9 · The Seafood Bar · Restaurant
The Seafood Bar is a modern seafood restaurant with four locations in Amsterdam. The restaurant offers a wide variety of the highest quality seafood. Founder and owner, Fons de Visscher was a respected fishmonger for 27 years in the Netherlands, when he decided to open a fish restaurant. In 2012 Fons created The Seafood Bar…
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 7 of 9 · Box Sociāāl · Restaurant
Box Sociāāl is an Australian-owned all-day boozy brunch joint. Combining Aussie hospitality with Dutch ingredients, this casual Amsterdam eatery opened in 2018. The Vibe An intimate atmosphere of an accessible gastropub where good food, good fun, and good friends are the key words. Box Sociāāl’s name and vibe derives from the term ‘box social’, a…
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 6 of 9 · Hiding in Plain Sight · Bar
Hiding in Plain Sight (HPS), a jazz-age cool cocktail bar, is hidden on a quiet nondescript corner at the edge of the Red Light District. Hiding in Plain Sight has no signage, so careful you don’t walk right past it. Equally veiled is its next-to-nil online presence. The Vibe The vibe is discreet yet stylish….
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Explore Amsterdam Series · Part 5 of 9 · Amsterdam Duck Store · Shopping
Why is there a store dedicated to selling rubber ducks in Amsterdam? The story goes that the Amsterdam Duck Store was opened after Barbara de Vlam saw how many ducks were selling in her toy shop. Each time she added a different type of duck it would sell. So, in 2015 Barbara literally did get…
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