Food
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Enjoy Craft Beers like the Baron at Batteliek: Mechelen’s Hidden Gem
In Mechelen there is a microbrewery located in an old church called Batteliek. You can go there for food or for drinks only. Obviously you can order their own beers with your food. If there is something you like you can also buy beer cans to enjoy at home. The Albert Heijn in Mechelen also…
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Dining at La Stanza: A Must-Visit Italian Trattoria in Leuven
A few weeks ago we went for dinner at La Stanza in Leuven for a last pasta dinner the evening before the half marathon EC on Saturday. La Stanza is a traditional Italian trattoria that make their own pasta. It is well known and typically very busy so if you want to eat there it…
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Food Trucks at Nomadland: Quick and OK Eats
After visiting Labiomista we crossed the street to eat at Nomadland. This site is also inspired by ideas from Koen Vanmechelen and has some of his art on display. It holds a picknick ground with a large tent so in case of a drizzle you can still eat without getting wet. There is a food…
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Dining and Stay at Stiemerheide Hotel: A Gourmet Experience
We spent 2 nights at hotel Stiemerheide and had dinner in their restaurant Moonstone. The hotel is next to a golf range so many people come to the hotel to play golf. The hotel has a bistro restaurant and then Moonstone which is a bit more formal. There is also restaurant Kristalijn which is more…
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Dining Experience at Van der Valk Hotel Restaurant
During our recent stay at this hotel we also had dinner in their restaurant. This restaurant is also open to non hotel guests and you can simply make a reservation on their website like at any regular restaurant. The menu is diverse so you should be able to find something to your liking. We tried…
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Family-Friendly Lunch Spot: La Folie Greque Review
Yesterday we went for lunch at la folie grecque in Woluwé-St-Pierre. We went there with friends after a hockey match at Orée which is about a kilometre away. The restaurant is located in a street that you will typically find in small towns or villages in Flanders. If someone would drop you there without you…
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Dining at Brasserie Thijm: A Unique Asian Twist on Belgian Cuisine
Last weekend we went for dinner in brasserie thijm in Schilde to celebrate a birthday. The place is spacious because the terrace is can be closed and heated. We had a table there and the staff switched on the heater above our table upon request. We took the menu which consisted of a starter with…
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Stylish Interiors and Global Cuisine at Manilah Restaurant
Recently went for diner at Manilah. It is located in the centre of Keerbergen and according to the website the building was abandoned for a long time. It is a bit trendy with stylish interior decoration using materials from all over the world. The interior is certainly unique and has a warmth that fits well…
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Bar & Kwizine
Went for dinner in Bar & Kwizine in Rijmenam some time ago. We were without kids so it was a private evening out just the 2 of us. We were tipped to check the place out located in an old house behind the church in the center of Rijmenam. We had good quality food and…
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‘t Kerckevelt
Recently looking for a place to eat on Tuesday evening in the neighborhood. Not easy. We ended up in ‘t Kerckevelt. This is in Steenokkerzeel almost next to Zaventem Airport. It is a nice brasserie with good food and a cosy atmosphere. Food is good and service is very friendly. Inside is a renovated old…