De Plantage is a bright, elegant brasserie beside Artis where great design.

One of the oldest cinema's of Europe. Stunning Art Deco extravaganza. Make sure you watch a film in the big Cinema 1. 

Small collection of foreign movies with a huge waterside-view cafe.

A tiny record shop that has all the character you'd want.  They also sell produce out front which gives it even more character. 

Her I enjoy the quit and concentrated atmosphere. I go to the library if I need some new input or just want to work somewhere else than in my studio. You can also just go there to relax at one of the beautiful spots in the building. Or have some food at the top floor with a beautiful view over Amsterdam.