This is Where theSexy, Smart and FunHang Out.

Eat, Drink, Art, Shop, Repeat— an Unofficial Guide to Antwerp.

 

"Try the Sichuan Boiled Fish“水煮魚” at Nishifu."

Photographer / brand manager Cafe Costume, Sze Wai Chan (Marvis).     

@marvismmm
→ 6 INSIDER TIPS FOR SHOPPING, BITES & DRINKS

 

"Luxeparel is not trend-led.We curate based on style, driven by an inherent, individual voice.”

@luxeparel
→ 9 ARCHIVAL SHOPS IN ANTWERP TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR

  

"CAVUSZADE'S HOMEMADE BAKLAVA IS WORTH THE DETOUR."

@sennameloni
→ 4 INSIDER TIPS FOR FOODIES BY PRIVATE CHEF SENNA MELLONI

"VITRINE is always such a cosy and inspiring place. Very spontaneous and real."

@lamatteolarosa
→ 4 INSIDER TIPS BY consultant and commercial director Matteo La Rosa

“In any other scenario I always like black coffee but in Caffenation I most definitely will have Koco Loco—a delicious cold brew with coconut cream. Also Nordica 31, great cold brew, delicious food and immaculate vibes.”

Mexican artist and Antwerp Fashion Department art teacher Amir Torres.

→ CAFFENATION KOCO - Volkstraat 2→ NORDICA31 - Belegstraat 31

"THE CROQUE TINSEL (extra egg, extra avocado) IS PERFECT FOR HANGOVER DAYS"

 

→ @clairevna
→ 8 INSIDER TIPS FOR BITES & DRINKS BY COLLECTIBLE DESIGN DIGGER AND @OBSCURE.CLUB FOUNDER CLAIRE

  

   

Mallée Hoet talks future of luxury eyewear retail and drops her favourite hangouts for coffee, bites & art in Antwerp.

 

→ Huis Hoet - Riemstraat 27→ Interview with cult eyewear specialist Mallée Hoet
INSIDER TIPS FOR THE SEXY, SMART AND FUN?

“GO FOR the MENDITTO DE OSTATU 2019 AT BAR BORDELL."

@barbordell

Thanks for the tip, Nerea!

→ Bar Bordell - Oudemansstraat 34

“Try the Beluga Lentil ‘Risotto’ says chef Lander Hanskens at CAMIONETTE."

@camionette.finedining

"Cooked classically by slow-simmering in stock. The risotto rests on a creamy cashew cream and is topped with a sweet red pepper compote—made by slow-reducing roasted, peeled peppers with vinegar and sugar.”(Oh, and have the Extralucide by Meigoon with that,’ adds owner Boqion De Pooter. ‘A 100% Cinsault.’)

→ Camionette - Regine Beerplein 1

"Have the rather fantastic pasta at the bar of CAFÉ COMMERCIAL."

- ‘slip in before the dinner rush.’

Insider tips by Das Pop lead singer / professional flaneur & sartorial gentleman Bent Van Looy.

→ Click here for Bent's favorite spots in Antwerp

"Iced latté withSmørenbrod avocado at Nordica 31.Yes, please!"

Architect / NATAN ambassador Eva Jorissen.

→ @jorisseneva
→ NORDICA 31 - Belegstraat 31

The 'krentebol' with cheese at Café Betty is peak café core.  

@cafe.betty→ Belpairestraat 28

OH 👀

@louisantwerp
Lombardenstraat 2

    

"At ENSŌ we mix up a selection of designer pieces, vintage garments, and an upcycled collection."

Stylist and manager of ENSŌ Antwerp, Shirley.

@enso.vintage
Shirley's favourits for vintage shopping, antique flea markets and of-grid galleries. (goes live on the 8th of December)

"I love Nectar. They always have the most beautiful flowers. I also enjoy finding good shampoo, candle holders."

(and you should taste the Matcha Yuzu or Matcha with coconut water at Notti, of course:))

→ 8 INSIDER TIPS BY TAN, OWNER / CHEF AT CAFE NOTTI

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Hangouts for the Iced Matcha Latte (with oat milk and superfood add-in) slurping, journaling while gut-healing, New Balance (the 990, 992 or 550) wearing, Sanskrit-whispering, pour-over purist content creator (not afraid of a good cliché).

→ Ping-pong clubs, performative exhibition openings and whipped butterino?!

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Insider Tips for the Joan-Didion-reading-black-coffee-drinking-tote- bag-wearing-Eve-Babitz-quoting-literary-it-girl.

→ Going live on the 1st of December

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New Spots in Antwerp that should be on your Radar 

Going live on the 7th of December.

  

"The Raf Simons X Kvadrat teddybear might just possibly be the ultimate collectible-design gift of the season."

Donum Founder Jos Peeters.

@donum.be
→ Donum - Leopoldplaats 8