Festive Brochure

Season’s Greetings
T he H olidays B egin H ere
A Grand Unwrapping
To mark the debut of the festive season, join us on December 1st for the grand unwrapping of the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.
Gather in front of our hotel to light up a majestic bow before warming up with hot chocolate & sweet treats!
Festive Culinary Experiences
Executive Chef Sidney Schutte has created enchanting dishes to surpise & amaze for the festive season.
Every day of December the live piano in our grand lobby will lift your spirit as music takes on an air of Christmas carols. Snuggle up in the iconic
Peacock Alley for a festive Afternoon Tea rich in scents, savors & flavors ignited with the flame of the Holidays’ spirit. With the lobby’s Christmas tree
sparkling with lights, the Peacock Alley becomes the perfect setting for the whole family to unite for the December celebrations.
At our Goldfinch Brasserie, we welcome you to relish in a two-course menu that will let the effervescence of Christmas shopping settle. Eat & relax in
a comfortable setting whilst you’re looking over your holiday purchases or contemplating on how to treat your loved ones.
For Christmas and New Year’s Eve, treat yourself to a specially created holiday feast at Librije’s Zusje Amsterdam or Goldfinch Brasserie, for an
unforgettable lunch or dinner sprinkled with a little Holiday dust.
‘T is T he S eason
A Holiday Package
During the season of indulgence, why not treat yourself & your loved ones to an unforgettable holiday experience at the
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam. Let us take care of everything, sit back, relax & enjoy the festive season with those who matter most.
This Holiday Package is available on December 24th, 25th & 26th and includes for two persons:
- An overnight stay in one of our magnificent Premier Rooms, including breakfast.
- An extraordinary four-course dinner in our Goldfinch Brasserie with a complimentary glass of champagne.
New Year’s Eve
To ring in the New Year in style, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam has planned a night to remember*.
Start with a six-course festive menu at Librije’s Zusje Amsterdam or five-course feast at Goldfinch Brasserie.
As the midnight countdown approaches, embark upon a magical ride on a classical saloon boat & sail in the night along
Amsterdam’s beautifully lit canals.
Sip on champagne, eat traditional Dutch treats, embrace your loved ones & look up to gaze at the spectacular midnight
fireworks.\
*Hotels guests are welcome to reserve solely the boat ride.
Ho - Ho - Ho
The Jolly World of Guerlain
Jolly, merry & sparkly - you will find in our Guerlain Spa everything you need for a
pre-holiday shine or a post-holiday detox.
Come to pamper yourself for the December festivites by treating yourself to a body or facial treatment, manicure &
pedicure or a beautiful party make-up.
After the last bite of cake has been eaten and the last glass of champagne drank, come on over for an ‘Amsterdam Cure’,
a signature massage or a plunge in the pool. Relax, detox & start 2016 with a Guerlain breath of fresh air.
Vouchers
A Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam gift voucher is the perfect present for the holiday season.
During the season of miracles, we would be more than happy to create a personalized gift voucher for an overnight stay,
an enchanting culinary experience or a luxurious spa treatment for your loved ones.
24 th - 25 th - 26 th D ecember
5-course Lunch
7-course Dinner
L ibrije ’ s Z usje A msterdam
‘Zeeland Flat' Oyster
‘Goose Liver, Brined Tomato, Shiso,
Rose, Sake
Carabinero
Short Rib, Roasted Bell Pepper, GingerVinegar, Watermelon, X.O. Cream
Blue Lobster Slow Cooked
Tonka Bean Butter
in
Celeriac, Coconut, Pickled Strawberries,
Green Olive
‘Pork Belly in Green Sauce’
‘Friese’ Eel, Pickled Cherries,
Horseradish, Green Tomato
Sweetbread from the Plancha
Meadowsweet, Pineapple, Brown Algae,
Capers, Smoked Snails, Corn
31 st D ecember
6-course
Dinner
Luke Warm Scallop &
Buttermilk
Gouda Gris Sec, Soy-Peas, Combava,
Cockles, Clamshell Mushroom, ‘Wolvarken’
Pork
Perle Imperial Caviar
L ightly Smoked King Crab, Jerusalem
Artichoke
Dover Sole
Leek, Oyster, Lemongrass
Roasted Mieral Duck
Dates, Chicory, Pomegranate, Garlic,
Bergamot
Roasted Mieral Duck
Dates, Chicory, Pomegranate, Garlic,
Bergamot
Flavors of Jasmin
Fried ‘Sticky Rice’, Jasmin Rice Sorbet,
Lime, Lychee
These dishes are not part of the five-course menu
BBQ’d Duck Liver
Butter turnip, Curry, Almond, Beets,
Magnolia
Flavors of Jasmin
Fried ‘Sticky Rice’, Jasmin Rice Sorbet,
Lime, Lychee
Hol
Me
G oldfinch B rasserie
31 st D ecember
5-course
Lunch & Dinner
24 th - 25 th - 26 th D ecember
4-course
Lunch & Dinner
Pan Fried Langoustine &
Vadouvan
iday
nus
Cucumber, Mushroom, Crispy Potato,
Bellota Ham
Pan Fried Langoustine &
Vadouvan
Cucumber, Mushroom, Crispy Potato,
Bellota Ham
K i n g c r a b G r at i n at e d
Vanilla
with
Tomato & Gouda Cheese
Slowly cooked Sole
Slowly cooked Sole
Sweet & Sour Leek, Oyster, Lemongrass
Sweet & Sour Leek, Oyster, Lemongrass
Glazed Duck breast
Glazed Duck breast
Pomegranate, Bergamot, Date
Pomegranate, Bergamot, Date
'Buche de Noel 2015’
Champagne Cremeux
Chestnut, Rum Raisins, Chocolate Biscuit,
Almond, Griotte Cherries
Pistachio, Magnolia, Rose, White
Chocolate
A ll I W ant F or C hristmas I s ...
Librije’s Zusje Amsterdam
December 24 , 25 & 26 2015
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December 31st 2015
Five-course lunch
Wine pairing
€ 145.00
€ 87.00
Seven-course dinner
Wine pairing
€ 185.00
€ 115.00
Six-course dinner
Wine pairing
€ 220.00
€ 110.00
Goldfinch Brasserie
December 24 , 25 & 26 2015
Four-course lunch & dinner
Wine pairing
€ 75.00
€ 45.00
December 31st 2015
Five-course lunch & dinner
Wine pairing
€ 95.00
€ 58.00
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Afternoon Tea
December 1st 2015 Janaury 4th 2016
Festive Afternoon Tea
Including a glass of Champagne
€ 52.50
Boat Tour
December 31st 2015
With champagne &
traditional Dutch treats
€ 125.00
C hristmas S wing
A Celebration To Remember
May it be for a corporate celebration or a private party, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam offers the perfect setting to celebrate
the holiday season in style.
All seven function rooms are convienently located on the lobby level overlooking the canal or garden, and are ideal for
an intimate dinner or a business gathering. With a festive menu created by Executive Chef Sidney Schutte & a dedicated
team of event planners, host the merriest event of the year at the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam.
For the whole month of December, conferences & corporate events will be sprinkled with Christmas treats.
As a way to spread the jolly holiday spirit, all guests attending meetings & banquets will receive a
complimentary aperitif & amuse-bouche.
T he B est T ime
of
T he Y ear
Sinterklaas Is Coming To Town
On December 5 , the Netherlands celebrate Saint Nicholas - or Sinterklaas. Arriving on a
steamboat from Spain, he bestows chocolates & treats upon the ‘very good kids’ whilst leaving
the naughty ones with a lump of coal.
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On November 14th, Sinterklaas makes his spectacular entrance into Amsterdam by sailing down the
Amstel River with more than a kilometer of floats and boats. He then heads off to Dam Square
for an afternoon of musical festivities.
November 14th
Sinterklaas’Parade
November 19th
Turn On The Lights Ceremony
on Dam Square
November 26th - January 17th, 2016
Amsterdam Light Festival
Christmas Markets
Treat yourself or your loved ones at one of Amsterdam’s many Christmas Markets!
Christmas Tree on ‘Dam Square’
The four kilometers of Christmas lights will be lit up on November 19th during an enchanting
illumination ceremony.
December 1st
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Unwrapping
December 5th
Sinterklaas
Amsterdam Light Festival
Watch Amsterdam light up as the historical center becomes the décor for this stunning celebration!
December 12th - 22nd
Various Christmas Markets
A H oliday C all A way
From reservations to organizing a holiday surprise for your loved ones, our team would be delighted to assist you in preparing
for the most wonderful time of the year.
Unforgettable Experiences
Should you have any questions, desire to purchase a gift voucher or make a reservation,
please call +31 (0) 20 718 4643
or send an email to restaurants.amsterdam@waldorfastoria.com
The Festive Season
For Christmas & New Year’s events at the Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam,
please contact our Groups, Conferences & Events team
by calling +31 (0) 20 718 4641 or send an email to events.amsterdam@waldorfastoria.com
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Herengracht 542-556
1017 CG Amsterdam
Tel: +31 (0) 20 718 4600
Fax: +31(0) 20 718 4636