The Netherlands, AmsterdamFebruary 26, 2017, by Maartje

Escobar Amsterdam (de Pijp)

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, February 26, 2017, by Maartje

Escobar Amsterdam (de Pijp)

No no no no no... the new ECOBAR Amsterdam did not open in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel and nooooooooo, it loosely inspired by Spanish cuisine The restaurant does not belong to Ron Blaauw: the two young men who run the business 'only' receive the much-appreciated 'support' from the chef (he 'does' the menu). We can also appreciate it. Where? At Eerste Sweelinckstraat 10 in the Amsterdamse Pijp, on the spot where De Badcuyp was until recently, around the corner from Albert Cuypstraat. There are pintxos on the bar. And the high tables.

Escobar Amsterdam

Escobar Amsterdam

And that's a lot of fun. Because we went not once, not twice, but about three times before Escobar celebrated his 1rd month anniversary. So yes, we think something about it: we like it. Do you understand? This 'find something' is threefold: first of all, we think the former Badcuyp is very nicely painted and we love all the corners and differences in level in the store - you can easily crawl into it. Although we sat at the bar 3 out of 2 times, that was also nice. Number two: the place is large and cozy (kudos to the friendly staff), which means that you can usually still get a seat (at the bar) (we're not big on making reservations). Number 3 of course goes to the food: big thumbs up. And so Escobar is our favorite tapas/pinxos place in the city, you understand.

Escobar 1 year

Escobar 1 year

Update June '18: Escobar is 1 year old and the company is celebrating it in style, to say the least: they are treating a lucky winner to a return ticket to Colombia. Than? Yes, you read that correctly. A ticket worth €1000 plus €500 pocket money. BAM!

What do you have to do for this? Visiting Escobar – for example this Sunday at their birthday party: EscoFiesta and take a snapshot of yourself and your friends at Escobar and post it on your Instagram with the hashtag #withEscobartoColombia. The winner will be announced via Facebook on June 29!