Two of the most picturesque areas in Amsterdam, the Jordaan and Nine Streets neighborhoods, located west of the city center near the canal belt, are teeming with charming boutiques. In the ’70s and ’80s, the Jordaan, primarily a district where workers and immigrants lived, began drawing a large number of artists and designers. Now, it is one of the most coveted—and expensive—residential areas, although pockets have resisted gentrification. Read on for the best places to eat and explore in one of...