Podcast Episode 30: Bookalokal's Beer Lover's Dinner in Brussels
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In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Evelyne White gives us a tour of the culinary scene in Brussels and tells us how we can find a dinner party with a homecooked meal using her newly launched social dining network, Bookalokal. We discuss the appeal of moule frites (mussels & fries), the potency of "blanche" beer and how real Belgians do waffles.
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Shop at Place du Chatelain and the Noordzee Mer du Nord
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Hoegaarden is good "blanche"
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Try a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich from the Keep on Toasting food truck
Brussels Dining Districts to Explore:
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Downtown - Grande Place
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Ixelles
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St. Katherine
Brussels Food Events:
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Belgian Brewers Weekend (August / September)
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Tram Experience
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Dinner in the Sky
Food for Thought:
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Q: What is the #1 reason why people visit Brussels?
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A: Food!
Out of the Frying Pan Picks:
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Favorite Restaurants to Take Out-of-Town Guests to: La Piola
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Most Romantic Restaurant: Comme Chez Soi
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Best View: The Restaurant on top of the Musical Instrument Museum
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Favorite Place to Get a Waffle: Any street truck
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Favorite Place to Go for Dessert: The chocolate shops at Place du Grand Sablon
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Best Beer Selection: Delerium Café
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Favorite Place to Watch the World Cup: Michael Collins Irish Bar & Restaurant or Fat Boys Sports Bar & Grill