We like to support local/small businesses and these are some favorites in The Netherlands:
The Kiwi
Where Puko got his start in life!
A New Zealand owned Amsterdam Bar. Come in for a beer and/or a meat pie(Also have vegetarian options). Good music and Sports. A great Expat and Local crowd and where we met our best friends in the world!
Let them know you know Puko! If you tell the owner you know us she might charge you more!😅
Location: Nassaukade 151/152 1052EJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Black Dog Gastro Pub
The Black Dog Gastro Pub Amsterdam
Puko’s Best Dog Pal has a Pub! Mollie was part of our family in Amsterdam (along with the 2 Brits!). It was quite the site to see 2 Texans, a dog and a cat walk the neighborhoods of the Dam.
The Black Dog Gastro pub was opened in March 2019 by two Brits and one proper Amsterdammer, with the help of some Texan woodworkers and cleaners! The bar which is named after one of the owners Romanian rescue dog Mollie – (who is extremely cute, but a bit of a wierdo – the dog not the owner) has been extremely popular with locals, expats and tourists from day one.
🗺️Location: Spuistraat 223A, Amsterdam, 1012VN
Sjacin Pet Portraits
🐾If you have a pet lover in your life these are beautiful keepsakes. The wood is collected from walks with their dogs around The Netherlands.
Unique Custom Quality Product & Well Priced!: https://www.instagram.com/sjacin_pet_portraits/
Handmade Pet Portraits and other gifts🇳🇱
woodburning/painting of your own pet
Shipping worldwide 🌎
Surprise gift with orders over €25
Duzz Dat
One of our first Dutch friends and the first local where we practiced with Puko in 2018!
A small pub with Darts and Billiard table.
Perfect for Summers as the terrace has tons of sun peaking over the Amsterdam canal houses on Bilderdijkstraat! If you are lucky her handsome tuxedo cat might be hanging around!
🗺️Location: Bilderdijkstraat 151-H 1053KP Amsterdam, Netherlands
Flowers & Powers
💐Our Favorite Flower Shop in Amsterdam (And there are a lot!): Flowers and Powers Website
All the flowers on Puko’s Porch, in the Houseboat, holiday plant decor and all that we ever gave as gifts came from the lovely people when they were on DeClerqstraat in Amsterdam!
🗺️Location: They are moving locations in 2023, but you can find everything in the online link above!
The Burrito-Mexican Restaurant
What is the luck of 2 Texans finding the best Mexican food in Amsterdam right under our first flat! It also was another local place we would practice with Puko!
Burrito Mexican Restaurant has been located on De Clercqstraat since 1990, just outside the tourist center of Amsterdam. With us you can enjoy richly filled fresh Mexican dishes in a cozy atmosphere, such as delicious Enchiladas, the famous Tacos, not to mention the Burritos and traditional Fajitas!
Of course while enjoying Amsterdam’s tastiest Margarita, and enjoying a nice Mexican coffee, for a complete and pleasant evening.
💻Visit their Website to see the menu: The Burrito
🗺️Location: de Clercqstraat 14, 1052 ND Amsterdam