MAMOUCHE, LUNCH AND DINNER, NEW STYLE

After a thorough renovation, the reopening of (Café, Restaurant Mamouche) has become reality. Mamouche new style, the familiar concept in a modern fashion , which resounds in its whole style, from graphic design to interior. A balanced mix of old and new. The craft of former days uniquely brought together with the prevailing standards of design and our food and dining culture.

EAST MEETS WEST

In 2002 café-restaurant Mamouche opened its doors in the famous Amsterdam neighborhood ‘de Pijp’, within walking distance of the Albert Cuyp Market. Mamouche promises: making the Dutch familiar with the Moroccan food culture in a contemporary and modern way. Over the years, restaurant Mamouche fulfilled its promises and it became a concept in "de Pijp". So stunning are the subdued interior and the thought that has gone into the font and graphic design detail of menus and signage, that Mamouche was awarded the Dutch Design Prize for house style in 2003. The walls are smothered in raw plaster and their stormy hue is offset by the warmer tones of copper-foil-candlesticks and wood furniture. Bakker is an experienced designer and was part of the first DKNY interior line alongside Elle Deco ex-editor, Ilse Crawford. Mamouche is also winning acclaim for its cuisine and it’s insists on traditional ingredients, such as couscous cooked in rosewater, dressed with fine almond oil from Argane and tossed with unlikely sea-bass. Yet it was, especially in this rapidly changing and trendy industry, (time to renovate). With that mission experienced interior designer Stef Bakker went to work. The result: Modern sleek shapes and graphic prints mixed with the atmosphere of old days. It is reminiscent of the Parisian brasseries where designers, stylists and creative people, create and relax. Mysterious, intimate and warm by use of light and the earthly elements: fire, stone, wood and metal.

KITCHEN

The cuisine is still characterized by a combination of North African and Western European cooking, particularly French... The basics are defined by the style of cooking from Maghreb, the overlapping area between Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. This style is very elaborate kitchen, characterized by its purity and simplicity, complimented with refinement and surprising combinations of sweet & savory and sweet & sour. Additional to traditional Arabic dishes, French influences will be found on the menu. Furthermore daily changing specials are offered with fresh products from the market. Mamouche insists on working with organic products, both seasonal and local.

ATMOSPHERE

Mamouche represents a cosmopolitan culture, with a combination of North African, Western European and Amsterdam influences. Moroccan mystique and elegance, Parisian style and attention , together in a multicultural society that characterizes Amsterdam. A contemporary, modern translation of the authentic Moroccan and French cuisine and culture. Modern standards and philosophy from a traditional culture, shown in every aspect, but definitely not pretentious, arrogant or stiff. Mamouche means 'my darling' and this is reflected in its overall appearance. The intimate, warm interior, the home for guests and the loving preparation of its dishes. Welcoming and caring, as you would expect from a Moroccan mother.