Monday I went back to the Foodhallen, since Kathryn was eating with work people. Got my NZ Lamb pie again. Place was relatively deserted.
Tuesday we ended back at the Woo Bros for dinner.
Wednesday was a crazy day for me. Combined with Monday and Tuesday, work was unbearable. Many, many hours in MS Project on the stupid Futures project. By Wed night, I was pretty burned out, but I had promised a new acquaintance from our brunch meetup that I’d meet him for a beer. He picked Hannakes Boom, was there from 8:30 to 11.
Thursday, we got adventurous and tried to grill. I bought the hibachi a few weeks back and decided it was time to use it. Our neighbors got a little freaked out by the smoke. And the coal did not get hot enough to cook very fast, so we ended up finishing them in the frying pan (not ideal). at one point, it looked like I had some dragon eggs on my terrace (Featured image 🙂 )
Friday, back at the Foodhallen. Again, Kathryn had a work event, so I tried the Bitterballen place. Foodhallen was PACKED! Had to eat standing up – left asap. No more Friday nights there for me.
Saturday we started the Open Garden Days close to our house. After 4 places we decided to head to the Jordaan to pick up at the other end. Had lunch at the Oude Wester, where I had Goulash but could have had Weinerschnitzel or Hutspot. I’d like to go back
We got back and both of us were lacking energy. I got a spider or mosquito bite the night before in the palm of my hand, it was swollen and hurting from our biking of the gardens. I ended up sleeping a good portion of the afternoon and was uncharacteristically beat. Saturday night, we wanted Indian but somewhere new, so we went to Memories of India, next door to our usual Shiva. Again, we’ve had better.
Sunday, more gardens, after I woke up with a swollen and itchy pinky finger. We decided to skip all museum gardens, especially since we can see them with our Museaumkaarts. We went to the Mayor’s residence and the Waldorf’s garden among others. For lunch, we ate near those at P.King. After a couple more post-lunch gardens, we went home.
Sunday afternoon, Kathryn cleaned a little and I caught up on some World Cup soccer. Sunday night, Kathryn cooked and we watched Big Hero 6. (Starz Play finally added to Fire TV)
Restaurants Visited
Woo Bros
Foodhallen (twice)
Hannekes Boom (drinks only)
De Oude Wester
Memories of India
P. King