Few bars and restaurants have been more aptly named than De Smeltkroes (The Crucible). Young yuppies, single pensioners and everyone in between enjoy the traditional Surinamese snacks that this spacious place has on offer. The walls are decorated with murals of rice fields, while the speakers spew out sickly sweet pop music. If you haven't got the money for a holiday to a far-off destination, but could nevertheless do with a short trip to an exotic place, you can drop by De Smeltkroes to sample unique atmosphere for only a few euros.
