Warm smiles, strong cappuccino, and fresh scones — this tiny coffee stall by Erasmus Hospital is the perfect morning ritual. Quick, kind, and highly recommended.

And for us personally, it’s the simple pleasure of strolling through Vroesenpark with our dog, Andes, culminating in a leisurely break at the pavilion.

"De Ballentent" - the best place in Rotterdam, nay, the whole country to overeat on meatballs. This restaurant is a little piece of heaven and then some.

De Burgemeester in Rotterdam distinguishes itself by the impressive collection of special beers that will get your head spinning...

"Proeflokaal Reijngoud" in Rotterdam's Witte de Withstraat is my favorite pub to show my love for beer, with 16 types of draught and a great terrace.

"Tante Nino" in Rotterdam hosts concerts, movie screenings, art exhibitions and dinners w/ Georgian wine -- all organized by super-artsy Nino from Georgia!