The Pleasures of Amsterdam

Smoked fish is synonymous with Amsterdam, so I had a wonderful, varied plate last night. Herring, salmon, halibut and mackerel. All really delicious.The restaurant was a boutique Italian place with a real farm to table vibe.But before dinner we stopped at the hotel bar and were wowed by Jelmer, a bartender worthy of the Savoy.

I tried the spirit of the country, Genever. Excellent stuff! Smoother than even Irish whiskey, and perfectly blended into an old fashioned.Chaz and Brad kept pace with their respective cocktails and we met a local rum distiller who let us taste his wares. Interesting gentlemen and cocktails.After dinner Chaz and I headed to a Coffee Shop while Brad went back to the bar. Let me just say that I haven’t heard Steely Dan sound like that since 1982.

No photos — no manual dexterity. Let’s just say it was a good time had by all.

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