I do that thing alot where you go over someone's house for dinner, and then you go out for desert. Its a cozy way to handle an evening, and more affordable then eating a whole meal at fancy restaurants.

Lately, my favorite Austrian girl and I find ourselves venturing out into the Jordaan night in search of deserts. Now the Jordaan is Amsterdam's most famous neighborhood and therefore, with some really classy spots that make you wonder if you can afford them and if they're even worth it?

Well she and I have both become fans of Casa Perú. Despite being right on the Prinsengracht in a beautifully kept old corner building, and carrying itself with an air of poshness, the place is actually great to stop in for a quiet drink. Better yet, what we like to do is stop in for a Perúvian desert. My favorite is perhaps not the most exotic.. their chocolate cake. But equally as memorable is their flan.

So keep Casa Perú in mind for drinks and desert when you want something that feels fancy but wont completely bankrupt you. And if actually do have the money, then you might want to go in for a full course meal which smells quite good... as far as my nose can tell.

(located right at the intersection of the prinsengracht and leidsegracht.. walking distance from Leidseplein)