Cafe The Zen
Heading out into the cold, we made our way to the bus stop, which was conveniently located right outside our flat. This was my first Saturday night in Amsterdam and I was not going to let a little cold weather dampen my spirits. Bundled up, Verse iTal and I headed East to Molukkenstraat where he had another gig lined up! This one was at Café The Zen and was supposed to be easier to find than the last venue. Looking out the window I was slightly worried though, as it seemed we were heading into a residential area, but at our stop we walked confidently across the street as the DJ had instructed. On the corner, as promised, we found the Surinamese owned Café The Zen. I liked the vibe of the café as soon as I entered. Reggae music filled the room and a few people were socializing along the long bar while others sat chatting around tables creating a really vibrant atmosphere. The owner greeted us with a large smile and told us the drinks we just ordered were on the house. The DJ’s ...