Insider tips from the neighbourhood’s creatives and game changers in Brussels.
"La Spiga d’Oro is the best Italian restaurant in town.Far from hype and trends…If you are allowed in."
→ CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERVIEW AND FABIAN'S INSIDER TIPS IN BRUSSELS
"There’s a real“old Brussels” charm herethat I love."
Archival store founder Faycal on his rue de Namur favourites.
"I’m in awe of Akko, a Japanese-inspiredcoffee bar where everything is so well made— from the drinks to the food."
Grain bakery co-founder Victoria Depré spills the beans on her favourites in town.(goes live 3th week of April)
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favourites in Saint-Gilles
by graphic designer and The Paper Goods founder, Lisbeth Antoine.
“I love the Marolles.People are kind, not in a rush, and welcoming."
says PinPin bakery founder Manon.
“Archive Music is a low-key café perfect for grabbing a slice of carrot cake and browse vinyl records at the same time.”
French witer and founder of the Literary Salon Elliot Ibouzidene on favourite haunts in Saint Gilles and posting books on IG (daily).
→ “Start the weekend at Chez Franz on Saturday or Sunday morning with a mushroom and pecorino truffle omelette from Julien Hazard, paired with toasted bread from Fine Bakery."
→ “Finish Sunday with a family brunch at Tussen, with brioche toast topped with wild mushrooms and extra bacon.”
Having your own group of iconic bars in Brussels makes it a bit easyer to pick a spot. Or not? Co-founder of Compagnie ABC, Axel Van Tuijn talks Brussels neighbourhoods, and his personal favourites.CLICK FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE
With “Eight,” a new bagel concept in the works, and two locations of Seven—the leading eatery and specialty coffee spots in Brussels—founders Kenya and Sasha seem to have found the sweet spot between healthy and delicious.
+ their favourites for drinks, dinner and coffee in Brussels.
→ “I love the small cafés, the independent food shops, and the places where artisans put their heart into what they do. One of my favourite spots is Chien Andalou, a cosy, slightly bohemian bar with a warm atmosphere.”
Gilles, founder and curator of Le Comptoir Belge guides us through his Saint Gilles neighbourhood.CLICK TO DISCOVER THE INTERVIEW WITH GILLES + INSIDER TIPS ON HIS Avenue Jean Volders.
With an in-house bakery and top-tier coffee, STELLA in Saint-Gilles is that metropolitan coffee bar where coffee culture and pastry meet. A pear-almond danish and a signature rosewater latte (roots in Syrian culture — used for centuries in sweets and drinks) on the terrace delivering that multicultural urban vibe hit.
FULLinterview with STELLA founder Bassel goes live 3th week of April.