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 Coffee + chocolate = Cafe-Tasse! |
15 Rue du Marché aux Herbes Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 502 4907 http://www.cafe-tasse.com/ |
The Café-Tasse Store sells the brand Café-Tasse. This is a combination of two flavours: coffee and chocolate. It was the owner's dearest wish to be able to enjoy chocolate whilst sipping coffee. The wish came true; Café-Tasse was born and is now represented in over thirty countries. The products are prepared with coffee beans covered with chocolate. You will find chocolate coffee, chocolate spread and coffee flavoured chocolate. You can even buy coffee or tea jelly! Everything is beautifully wrapped in wooden boxes in jars. There is an old pine counter in the shop which makes it even more cosy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spain in Brussels |
23 Place de la Constitution Brussels 1060 Belgium +32 (0)2 521 4736 |
Economato Marisol sells exlusively Spanish products. This is a large and much-frequented shop. There is a Spanish bakery on one side and typical Spanish products on the other, such as manchego and chorizo. The shop is near the weekly Marché de Midi, so Sundays it gets very crowded here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 English food and literature |
186 rue Stevin 186 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 735 1138 |
The English Shop is near the European Union buildings; this explains why the surrounding streets have an international touch. The shop assistants here are generally British. They sell English newspapers and magazines, and upstairs you will find an extensive collection of books. There are decorative articles to give your home a romantic English touch. Downstairs, typically English foods are sold. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Near the fish market |
2 Quai aux Briques 2 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 6089 |
Since the 1920s, the waterway that once flowed into this neighbourhood has been drained. What stayed behind was a delightful mix of seafood restaurants and shops. François is an exquisite, traditional restaurant and a local favorite. Beautiful setting, great food. The restaurant also incorporates a top quality fish shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Well-known Belgian chocolatier |
22 Grand Place 22 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 2537 http://www.godiva.com/ |
Where else than on Grand Place would you find the Brussels shop of Godiva, the best-known Belgian chocolatier? There are five other shops in this city, but let us see this one as a symbol. And by the way, though their delectable pralines are still made in Brussels, the firm of Godiva has long ago been swallowed by an American company, makers also of Campbell's soup. A fancy Grand Place tin filled with an assortment including "Coeur de Bruxelles" (heart of Brussels) in milk chocolate costs EUR24. Godiva also has special chocolate gifts for all occasions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Foie gras with wine |
41 Place Sainte-Catherine Brussels 1000 Belgium |
La Ferme Landaise - Les Caves Ste-Catherine. These are in fact two shops in one. La Ferme Landaise (The Farm from the Landes, a region in Southern France) specialises in duck and goose foie gras, hare pâté, smoked salmon and other culinary luxuries. As a good meal deserves a good glass of wine, Les Caves Ste-Catherine has an impressive stock of wine and champagne. This is a beautiful shop, but luxury has its price! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheese: not just for mice! |
22 Place De La Paix Brussels 1140 Belgium +32 (0)2 215 1361 http://www.langhendries.be/ |
There is an enormous variety of Belgian cheeses, and it's something Belgians should brag about. Langhendries does this and sells cheese to the inhabitants of Brussels and, of course, to tourists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sweet, sweeter, sweetest |
31 Rue au Beurre Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 0326 http://www.biscuiteriedandoy.be/ |
Maison J. Dandoy has one of the most famous display windows in Brussels, and they always tempt you with something sweet. Dandoy has been around since 1829 and sells Brussels specialties; it's an authentic shop in a touristic environment. Looking at the window or eating their wares will make much more of an impression than describing them: spiced biscuits, pain à la grecque, currant bread, cinnamon bread, marzipan, ice-cream and sorbets, amongst other things. One look at the window explains more than a hundred words could ever say! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cuts and slices |
28 Rue Melsens, 28 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 512 6178 http://www.bruxelles-gourmand.... |
Butchers and egg farmers may conjure up a picture of smelly barns, chopping blocks and marketplaces, but this place isn't like that. Dealing in fine poultry, game and other meats since 1896, these brothers own the most beautiful little shop, with quaint 1950's décor, which matches their carefully-set hairstyles. Stop by for great ideas on meat preparations, and pick up some choice bird or fresh cuts. Locals crowd here, especially on weekends, and the friendly charm of the store and its owners makes it a great spot to meet the townsfolk and get in on their culinary secrets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wine: good for the blood circulation |
181 Rue de l'église Brussels 1150 Belgium +32 (0)2 779 0894 http://www.maxivins.be/ |
Maxi Vins sells wine and champagne. The bottles are standing in the display window on wooden wine boxes; the owners offer a wide range of wines. Since the view of the bottle is insufficient to know whether it is quality wine or not, you can come to the shop every Saturday in order to taste wine for free. The manager advertises a few days in advance just which wines you can taste on Saturday. He also gives a detailed explanation of the wines during the tastings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wine from around the world |
43 Chaussee de Charleroi Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 534 7703 http://www.migsworldwines.be/ |
This is a great shop if you want to gift a bottle of wine to someone, or if you are looking for something special. The shop carries a selection of wines from Spain, Portugal, Australia, Romania, California, France, Italy and South Africa and all over the world. You can also find some bottles of champagne. Prices range greatly as does the variety. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rich Belgian chocolates |
1 Boulevard de Waterloo 1 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 514 1965 http://www.neuhaus.be/ |
This chocolatier has been around since 1857 and is known for its rich and pricy pralines. The chocolatier guarantees satisfaction, however, or your money back. Their slogan is, "In Belgium praline means fine chocolate and Neuhaus means 'the finest Praline'". Pralines come filled with fresh cream, caramel, liquor and fruit. Neuhaus also sells truffles. There are several other locations throughout the city—hit the website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nice little restaurant |
202 Rue Sainte-Lambert Woluwe Shopping Centre Brussels 1200 Belgium +32 (0)2 771 9454 |
On the ground floor of the Woluwe Shopping Centre you will find this wonderful Parisian-style restaurant, to which a quality fish shop is attached. While it is quite small, it has lots of charm and a buzzing atmosphere. The cuisine is French and Belgian (try the mussel menu!) and of a high quality. This is not a restaurant to travel all the way to Woluwe for, but if you're in the neighbourhood, this is a perfect place to dine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A slice of country life |
11 Rue des Sablons 11 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 5154 http://www.painquotidien.com/ |
It's found in Paris and New York, but this internationally renowned bakery is a Belgian invention, and many folks admit that this is still the best bread in the city. In truth, it's not just a bakery, but also a patisserie, delicatessen, snack bar and coffee house. Their farmers' bread is still baked by artisans. This shop (as well as its 10 other Brussels locations) has a provincial atmosphere, decorated with pine furniture and cream-coloured walls. The menu includes a selection of open sandwiches (try the typical cheese platter with radish and onions), salads and tarts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Patisserie Mahieu |
4 Place Dumonplein Brussel 1150 Belgium +32 (0)2 772 7245 http://www.patisseriemahieu.be... |
This establishment is located at place Dumon and is a very famous confectionery for miles around. People from neighbouring villages come here to buy their pastry and who can blame them! The cakes are real works of art and on top of that they taste good. Cakes come in numerous varieties and there is also gingerbread which tastes almost as good as the cakes. Mahieu has become a notion in the confectioner's world and whatever you buy in this shop is bound to be delicious. Maybe you pay a little bit more then elsewhere, but the cakes are worth the money. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Perhaps the best chocolates in the country |
1 Rue des Minimes 1 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 514 1206 http://www.marcolini.be/ |
In 1995, Pierre Marcolini was winner of the World Chocolate Championship (not yet an Olympic sport). He now runs exquisite shops in Brussels. This man may well produce the most expensive chocolates in the world. However, in a recent blind tasting of chocolate Easter eggs organised by the newspaper De Morgen, Marcolini's chocolates proved to be somewhat disappointing. 'Way too sweet', was the common consensus. Not possible, we cry! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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