Francis Ferent
I love multi-brand stores because of their diverse range of styles and designers. Francis Ferent on Avenue Louise in particular, sells a few of my favourite fashion creators: Sonia Rykiel, Vanessa Bruno and Marc Jacobs. … continue reading.
Cool Bun
Lately, Brussels has seen the opening of many ‘fancy burger joints’. A while ago, I had dinner at one of the first ones: Cool Bun in Saint-Gilles. Loved it! … continue reading.
AM Sweet
A quiet ‘tea room’ packed with fancy tea jars and a whole range of sweets. That’s all you need after a busy day, right? … continue reading.
La Luna
La Luna probably is the most charming and authentic Italian restaurant in town. A limited menu of homemade food, funny waiters and a real mama overlooking both kitchen and restaurant. … continue reading.
Senteurs d’Ailleurs
I’ve been a fan of this high-end beauty shop for a while now. They recently moved from one corner of Avenue Louise to another, and are located in a bigger shop. Bigger means more exclusive brands and more products to choose from! … continue reading.
Les Penates
There’s nothing not to love about Les Penates: the food and drinks are tasty, the interior looks nice and the garden is a real bonus on sunny days. … continue reading.
Brasserie Verschueren
Right in front of the church on the bustling Parvis square in Saint-Gills, you’ll find Brasserie Verschueren in a listed Art Nouveau building. The bar has got an interesting past and its very own special atmosphere. … continue reading.
La Vaiselle au Kilo
The largest and most affordable range of plates, cups, glasses and cutlery is to be found at La Vaiselle au Kilo in Rue Haute. … continue reading.
Atchoum
I never deliberately go vintage shopping, it always just happens. On a stroll through Les Marolles, I popped into Atchoum – a shop specialised in beads and pearls – and left with a vintage chair to go with my desk.Moeder Lambic
I’m not the best beer drinker in the world, but I don’t mind a glass of crisp geuze on sunny days. Moeder Lambic serves all sorts of authentic beers, in other words: the place to be to discover new brews. … continue reading.