The Plug (formerly Utopia)

[nel z bub]

bookings can be made through hostelworld.com

[Lamont]

Hel Nel the new look is great and much more inviting than the "before" picture. I'm super excited to give your shop and your menu a try when I arrive there on Sunday! Do you work the Sunday afternoon shift?

[nel z bub]

I start at four pm until midnight.

[Lamont]

nice I'll make a point to come by after 4pm. cheers!

[weoftenscore6]

Im coming on 6th April, will be one of my stops over the 3 days.

You around then nel?

[Cisco]

Do you work Monday's or Tuesday day shifts (I noticed you said you get a Tuesday eve off for cards)

May be seeing you soon

[alpen rock]

Hello!

Very nice doggy you have here!
The Morrocan hash looks nice also .

I've passed several times in front of "former" Utopia but never bothered to stop by.Now I'll make sure to visit next time.

All the best in your present and future plans!!

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[Bob2]

if there were a few toke and talks around 420, how many people do you think you could fit?? and would you mind your cs full of ACDer's for hours & hours??

[nel z bub]

Always happy to have a full shop.
We can probably sit about twenty four inside, a few more if i get the bar stools that I'd like.
I'm wanting to get a long bench for the terrace which, with a couple of chairs, will make room for six or so on the terrace, with the sun hitting us from 9am till 3pm in the summer.
As far as hanging about for hours, well I'm not going to be a drinks Nazi and I'm sure I wouldn't have to be telling any of you lot off for outstaying yr welcome!
Individually or mob handed you're all welcome.
Look forward to meeting more ACDers in the coming weeks.

[geekymonkey]

I'll see you the first weekend in April! Looking forward to meeting you.

[Lamont]

Had my first visit in here last night. Got to meet Nel z bub and he's an amazingly friendly chap who is also serious about quality weed. Thanks for the warm welcome Nel!

Last night's purchases:
Edelweiss (indica - 10 euros/gram)
Citronella (sativa - 13 euros/gram)
Grand Cru (Moroccan hash - 14 euros/gram)

All three were quality smokes, the Edelweiss was an unusual flavor that I've never had before in Amsterdam or California and provided a wonderful warm indica stone. The Citronella has a nice sativa high without being too racey - great for a wake and bake. The Grand Cru is just an outstanding piece of hash with a wonderful sandalwood smell.

More details coming shortly in my trip report. But I wanted to let folks know that this shop lived up to the recent hype in my book. I will definitely going back for the Super Lemon Haze (they were out last night). The shop has a pleasant vibe with some great tunes bumping...highly recommended for a visit.

[Grumblefoot]

Thanks for the mini report, can't wait to sample the wares in April!

[MrSifter]

I'll be in Amsterdam this Thursday and soon as my bags hit the hotel room floor I'm out my room and down to Utopia

[KerryToker]

will be making my frist stop into this CS in 2 weeks

[nel z bub]

@Lamont- nice to meet you too mate, thanks for your kind words.

So we're pretty pleased with the way things are going and our newest member of staff will be doing her first couple of shifts this week.
This means I am able to take a few days to attend the stag do of an old friend from back home. We're going skiing in Bulgaria and I must admit to being a touch apprehensive about it.
It has been more than a decade since I last went and probably a whole decade before that since i was physically fit enough to be chucking myself down a mountain.
Still, there will be saunas and scenery and I'm looking forward to having a couple of days to chill after what has been a busy couple of months.
I'll be back, hopefully refreshed by the mountain air, and not on crutches, next week.
In the meantime if you're in town I hope you will come by to meet the rest of the team and continue to report back to let us know how we're doing.
cheers