Often overlooked by its French and German neighbours, Brussels is bursting with life. Whether you’re traveling for food, architecture, or museums, there’s something for everyone here—from crispy frites and mitraillettes straight from a food truck fryer to colorful, architecture straight from the art deco era, this unpretentious city is full of surprises.
Take a closer look at the capital of Belgium and you’ll quickly see why it’s becoming a veritable foodie destination. The innovative restaurant and bar scene alone is worth the trip to Europe’s best-kept secret.
If you come to Brussels, you eat frites. That’s just how it goes. Maison Antoine is voted by locals and tourists alike as the best fries in the city. Fried at a low heat, and then thrown into a second frier at a much higher heat, Belgian fries are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside—making them the perfect vehicle for lots and lots of mayo. If you’re brave (or hungover) try a mitraillette—a baguette stuffed with cabbage, fries, and your choice of sausage, pork or falafel. There’s no seating, but most bars surrounding Maison Antoine allow diners to take a seat at their terrasse—just make sure to order a beer.
Fan of fungus? Head to Cafe des Spores immediately. This unpretentious French restaurant uses market fresh mushrooms in every single dish—even the dessert. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy, while each course is just as innovative as the last.
Like fries, Brussels a city packed full of proud chocolatiers. Skip the commercial exports in the Grand Place and head to Maison Renardy in the trendy Ixelles neighbourhood. Family owned and operated, Maison Renardy offers a fun selection of handmade chocolate—from Cognac and darjeeling tea, to candied ginger and fresh pistachio. It’s also known to locals as the cafe with the best hot chocolate in the city. Even if you’re more of an espresso drinker, a cup of steaming hot chocolate is a must.
Ramen? In Brussels? Yes! Here us out. Menma is the little sister to Michelin-starred Kamo. Their use of fresh ingredients, hand-pulled noodles and thick, satisfying Tonkotsu broth is inarguably one of the best in Western Europe.
Who doesn’t want to eat mussels in Brussels? Aside from the catchy Instagram caption (you’re welcome), this well-known Belgian delicacy is best sourced from the Noordzee market. Here, you’ll also find anything from razor clam to Irish oysters. White wine and champagne is also available. We recommend grabbing some seafood snacks and a glass of wine, and posting up at one of their outdoor tables.
Naturally leavened pizza has become increasingly popular in North America lately—but it’s equally appreciated across the pond. If you’re in the mood for a great pie, head to Nona. The
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Located roughly halfway between Paris and Amsterdam, the city of Brussels is often overlooked in favor of those two European tourism heavyweights. But Brussels has much to offer in its own right, and is a terrific base from which to explore some of Belgium’s most beautiful cities. During my recent visit to the unofficial capital of Europe, I had the pleasure of staying at the historic and charming Hotel Amigo, a member of the Rocco Forte family of hotels and The Leading Hotels of the World.
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Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its new generation of sleeper trains - a response to demands from travellers for less pollutant alternatives to planes and petrol or diesel cars.
When it comes to flying in business class, no one does it quite like Air France. Known for their Francophile food options—which begin from the moment you step into their lounges, stocked with petite macarons, croque madames, and classic French cocktails, such as the Kir Royal—amenity kits with products from French brand Clarins, and impeccable service, a flight with the airline is like getting a little slice of la vie française. Although already an excellent experience, this past summer, the airline began rolling out updated business-class cabins, starting with flights from Paris to New York City. But things just got even better: This month, Air France is offering travelers the chance to win a pair of free tickets to experience their business-class offering for themselves.
Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its new generation of sleeper trains - a response to demands from travellers for less pollutant alternatives to planes and petrol or diesel cars.
If you think Nashville is all country music, honky tonks, and unapologetically decadent Southern food, well, you’d be right — but it’s also so much more than that. The Southern city on Tennessee’s Cumberland River is packed with endless attractions including an out-of-this-world nightlife scene (with great karaoke, naturally) and a mouth-watering contemporary dining scene.
Within minutes of meeting Rodney Hines, the founder of Seattle’s Metier Brewing Company, I learn he’s accomplished more in a few decades than most would dream of doing in a lifetime. After attending Bates College in Maine, Philadelphia-born Hines scoped out potential new locations across the country for City Year, the nonprofit supporting students and schools in under-resourced communities.