Last Weekend
21 September 2011 We went to a lunchroom called Bagel Bakery & Burgers in downtown Rotterdam last Saturday. It's quite a cozy place with a modern eclectic decor. The place is partitioned in two eating areas big enough for groups and is child-friendly. If the weather is nice, you can also opt to sit outside but it was rather chilly then so we stayed in.
Mike and Maya both had mini bagel burgers with a side of homemade rosemary fries while I chose a salad meal. The salad wasn't really all that, though. I thought it was a bit bland. I expected the 9 year old balsamic vinegar to have more tang but I barely tasted it so that was somewhat disappointing. I'd rate it 2.5 out of 5. The burgers, however, were a hit. Definitely a 4, says Mike. Next time, that's what I'm going to try!
They have a lovely selection of cakes, too. That's actually what we went there for initially. I really like the lemon curd pie. It's subtle but rich in flavor. It's also not overly sweet; just the way I like it.
Then last Sunday, we visited a couple friends who live a bit outside of Rotterdam. I met her in school two years ago and we stayed in touch since then. It was a relaxed afternoon of friendly games of Mahjong and chitchats over sweets and snacks.
I met their cat called Sausje and it made me want one, too. I'm not much of a pet-person really but I would want a cat that is as cute as this one. Isn't she lovely?
It's been a while since we had a weekend like that and it was nice.
