French

Brasserie van Baerle. Elegant slice of Paree in ’dam, with comely garden and laudable matching wines by the glass. Van Baerlestraat 158 / Museum Qtr / T: 3, 5, 12, 24 Roelof Hartplein / 020 679 1532 / lunch Tue-fri, Sun, dinner daily / brasserievanbaerle.nl

Gartine. Hidden organic delight, tops for brek and tea too. Taksteeg 7 / Centre / T: 4, 9, 14, 16, 24, 25 Spui / 020 320 4132 / 10am-6pm Wed-sun / gartine.nl