Tag: brussels

A long weekend in Brussels

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In 30-something years, I still had never visited Brussels. So we used the excuse of Andrew’s 30-something birthday and the fact that one of my cousins lived there to go for a short summer escape. We spent 2 and a half days there and that is all it took for us to fall a bit […]

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Edith Café Belge – Brussels, Belgium

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When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Well, when in Brussels do as the Belgian would and Edith Café Belge is the perfect place to do so! You will find it hidden away from the city centre, in the lovely Uccle area. This area is beautiful and has many eateries and bars so if […]

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De Noordzee – Brussels, Belgium

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If there is one thing Belgians cooked really well it is seafood! So if you like fresh fish and flavours of the sea keep reading because today’s destination is one seafood lovers temple. De Noordzee also know as ‘La Mer du Nord’ is a famous Belgian fishmonger and fish bar. At a corner of Place Sainte-Catherine, […]

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L’Ivre De Cuisine – Brussels, Belgium

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The main reasons we visited Brussels were that 1) my cousins lived there so we couldn’t miss an opportunity to visit the city before they moved and 2) to spend a weekend away for Andrew’s birthday. Birthdays mean of course celebrations which for us usually translate into one tasty dinner. After settling at my cousin’s […]

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Beer tasting in Brussels

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Andrew and I went to Brussels this weekend to celebrate his birthday. In order to make it a weekend to remember, and to fit in a few celebratory drinks, I booked a beer tasting event as a gift. I went for the one organised by Sanderman’s New Europe as the reviews were really good. We […]

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