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Dining in Amsterdam: Kaagman & Kortekaas

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Kaagman & Kortekaas is the restaurant of chef Giel Kaagman and host Bram Kortekaas, tucked away in a narrow street right in the very touristy downtown area of Amsterdam, near Dam Square. The restaurant’s motto is “Courageous cuisine. Natural craftsmanship. Celebrated hospitality.” They serve a set 4, 5, or 6-course chef’s menu for 69.50, 79.50, or 89.50 euros. The menu is inspired by nature, featuring plenty of vegetables along with meat and fish, though vegetarian options are also possible. True to their ethos, they like to use everything “from snout to tail”. There is an extensive wine list with bottles … Continue reading Dining in Amsterdam: Kaagman & Kortekaas

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How to Enjoy Barolo, King of Italian Wines: Aging, Pairing, Serving

StefanGourmet

As a holder of a Dutch level 4 diploma in wine (vinoloog in Dutch), one of the questions I get asked most often is what my favorite wine is. Although I’m generally a lover of Italian wine, my favorite white wine is French: white Burgundy from Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, and preferably Montrachet Grand Cru. However, my favorite red wine is Italian: Barolo. This love affair started about 20 years ago. I had just begun to enjoy drinking wine, and we were having a company retreat at a conference hotel with a pretty good wine list. The waiter was about to … Continue reading How to Enjoy Barolo, King of Italian Wines: Aging, Pairing, Serving