Street Food in Brussels, Belgium
Boudin is a popular traditional Belgian Street Food
With food trucks and street carts being the next big thing on the food scene, Brussels stands to be at the forefront of the European Street Food movement.
Bia Mara – the Best Fish and Chips in Brussels.
Bia Mara, Fish and Chips in Brussels
With so many expats from the UK residing in Brussels, there has always been an outcry for delicious fried fish, which has largely gone unheard – until now. With the opening of Bia Mara, Brussels, fans of fish and chips in Brussels, can rejoice and sleep easy, knowing their choice is sustainable too.
Go Wild for Game at Smoods Restaurant, Brussels, Belgium
Brussels waffle with caramelized apple and wild duck whipped cream part of the new Smoods Go Wild Menu.
Last week we were invited to visit Smoods restaurant in the Hotel Bloom, Brussels, to sample their new seasonal menu featuring wild game. It was an evening of lovely surprises.
Visiting the Palace of Justice, Brussels, Belgium
Under the scaffolding of the Palace of Justice, Brussels, Belgium
If you’ve spent any time in Brussels, you’ve probably noticed the Palace of Justice’s hulking form, covered in scaffolding, towering over Place Poelaert. But few visitors peek inside this enormous building, even though it is free to enter, and definitely worth a look around.
MexiGo – Mexican Food in Brussels – Update
Tostadas de Pollo al Mole Verde
Ask any international food-lover what cuisine is missing from the endless offerings in Brussels and you’ll get the same answer – Mexican food. Andrew and I have been on a mission to find good Mexican food in Brussels, and now, our mission is finally complete, thanks to MexiGo.
2012 Flower Carpet, Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium
Flower Carpet 2012, Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium
Every other year, for five short days, the Grand Place of Brussels, Belgium is a riot of colour. The bi-annual Flower Carpet appears on postcards, calendars and images of Brussels for years to come, but only those who visit the city during those special days in August are lucky enough to see it in person. This year, early one morning, we were among them.
Dinner in the Sky – Brussels, Belgium
Dinner in the Sky hangs above Parc Cinquantenaire in Brussels, Belgium
Last weekend, we spent an incredible evening, in an intimate setting, eating a meal prepared right in front of us, by a Michelin starred chef, as the sun set over Brussels – All while hanging suspended from a crane at Dinner in the Sky.
The Brussels Tram Experience – Our Review
Better late than never! Here comes our Tram Experience.
It’s not every night you eat a four-course meal while riding around Brussels on a tram, but maybe it should be.
Belgium’s Top Ten Spring Sights for Garden and Nature Lovers | Update
Spring has sprung in Belgium and flowers and gardens are on the to-do list for many visitors in Belgium. This is one of our most popular posts each year so I thought it was about time I updated it. You can find my new comments written in red below.