Belgium: Brussels
Areas in the city:
In a nutshell...
Known as the capital of comic strips, Brussels is also unique for its mix of modern buildings and Art Nouveau style homes.
An animated and festive city, it is not rare to witness a fanfare or a parade in the Grand Place nor is it uncommon to see the Mannekenpis being adomed in a new costume; Brussels is a city for walking.
The city is spread out, with 19 districts depicting many different faces of the capital. Ixelles is famous for its nightlife, where Saint-Gilles, particularly the Maison Horta, is popular with those who are interested in Art Nouveau.
Truly European in character, Brussels offers all the Belgian specialities, from beer to waffles, but Italian and French dishes are also popular. This is a city where everyone can find something of interest.
Brussels : Restaurants
LE FRUIT DEFENDU
Fruit Defendu, between Châtelain and Brugmann places, allows customers to discover their unique dishes with a view of the kitchen. Pascal Frénot is the head chef-owner who prepares an inventive cuisine that changes based on market availability. Seated comfortably in wooden booths or bistro chairs, like typical brassereis in Brussels, one's focus is on the kitchen. Specialties the day of our visit: baked mussels and scallops with leek "tartufata", followed by filet of burbot in saffron, tagliolini on a bed of fennel, and to finish iced spice bread mousse with berry sauce (42€). For lunch a main course dish is available for 10€.
IXELLES 1050
00 32 2 347 42 47
