The best grocery stores Amsterdam

On Nieuwmarkt, an Amsterdam institution. Since 1743, this family-run herbalist's shop has been selling herbs and spices of all origins. 600 different varieties, for apprentice cooks who like to spice up their dishes with unexpected flavors. A visit here is enough to make you feel like a character from the Golden Age, coming for his remedies and creams. The setting is magnificent, with a superb historic ambiance in a neighborhood that's just as historic. Ideal before plunging into the strange delights of the red light district just a few steps away...

Are you missing something when the grocery stores are all closed? Sterk is a benchmark nightshop in Amsterdam. It's the place to go for late-night booze. Sterk offers a good selection of salads and cheeses, but also a long list of wines and spirits, including an impressive selection of champagnes. It has been a veritable institution since 1962. There's another address at Clerqstraat 7, with a pretty red-and-white storefront that can be seen from a long way off.