Starbucks is making good on its threat to open more stores in Amsterdam. In our opinion Starbucks serves poor quality coffee at high prices, and that’s not our only beef with this chain store.

When in Amsterdam, do as the locals do, and get a lekker bakkie koffie at a koffiehuis or brown cafe. »

Last Saturday saw the finale of the Prinsengrachtconcert (Concert at the Prinsengracht) — part of an annual series of concerts on and around Amsterdam’s canals.

The concert traditionally finishes with an ode to Amsterdam, a Dutch song called “Aan de Amsterdamse Grachten.” »

In our opinion Starbucks Amsterdam = no stars and too many bucks.

While the chain has some fans true coffee connoisseurs will continue to shun Starbucks and instead opt for a good cup of coffee at local coffee hot spots such as Al Ponte and Lungoccino. »