Isn't it fun that when a friend comes in town, you get to re-discover all the reasons why you love this city? Some of my preferred activities include riding bikes around Java Island, where it looks like masters-level design students had free reign, and hitting the markets. Particularly the Albert Cuyp market, because although many of the stalls just sell the fake-designer bags you could find anywhere, there are also some special treats. Fresh squeezed juice blends, like orange-coconut cream-pineapple or orange-kiwi, and fresh stroopwafels, hot and gooey and twice as large as the normal ones from the Albert Heijn! Also, Bazar, the converted church now designed with Arabic influence, geometric and beautiful, with delicious mint teas and food at an excellent value. Bazar is in the middle of the Albert Cuyp, located in the building with the golden angel on top. You can see her from both ends of the market. I recommend Bazar for lunch, dinner or just an afternoon tea, although I believe it also may become a bar in the evening..