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Brussels Brussels, Belgium
  • L’Ogenblik: (NEW) Typical hearty Belgian brasserie fare has visitors returning to L’Ogenblik time after time. Warm décor and the freshest local produce ensure that every meal is a great experience.
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  • Au Vieux Bruxelles: Since 1882, Au Vieux Bruxelles has served up steaming plates of Belgium’s most irresistible dish, moules et frite (mussels and fries). Don’t leave town without stopping by. (32-2) 503 3111
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  • Le Théâtre Royal de Toone: (NEW) Take a trip to see the famous puppeteers at Le Théâtre Royal de Toone performing classic plays. Call ahead to make sure these popular shows are not fully booked!
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  • Botanique: Botanique, a complex of charming venues, boasts frequent performances of rock and jazz, along with indie cinema screenings, photography exhibitions and more.
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  • Java: (NEW) Latin-themed cocktail bar Java is owned by a local music impresario. Brazilian beats are the name of the game, and mojitos and caipirinhas the order of the day. The customers are as vibrant as the bar’s colourful mosaic countertop. (32–2) 512 3716
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  • L’Archiduc: So cool is this Art Deco bar that you have to ring a doorbell to get in. Once inside L’Archiduc, fine tunes and smooth drinks await you.
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  • Belga Queen: The architectural gem that is the Belga Queen makes any drink memorable. The former home of the Credit du Nord bank boasts more than 30 choices of beer.
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  • Karsmakers: (NEW) Sink into a comfy armchair and enjoy an aromatic house blend of coffee at Karsmakers. If hunger strikes there is always a tasty bagel or freshly made sandwich to keep the pangs at bay.
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  • Blomqvists Espresso Bar: The cappuccino and hot chocolate are to die for at Blomqvists Espresso Bar, so pop by for some refreshment after a shopping spree. (32-4) 8823 2067
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  • Chateau de Modave: (NEW)Chateau de Modave will be featuring the stunning displays of florist Dominique Rausin until the end of the December. The castle is set in 450 hectares of grounds and well worth a visit.
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  • Cantillon Brewery: Belgium is famous for its chocolate and beer. Take a trip down memory lane at the Cantillon Brewery, where little has changed since the early 1900s. Lambic, Gueuze, Faro and Kriek beers have been made here by the same family ever since its inception.
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  • Winter Wonders: Every November to January, Brussels hosts one of Europe’s best Christmas markets. Over 240 stalls line the Winter Wonders event, selling belly-warming food and cute trinkets.
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  • Mabru: (NEW) If you want to cook with fresh ingredients that would not be out of place in a top-notch restaurant, book a guided tour to Mabru, the enormous professionals-only market that has been in existence for more than a century.
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  • Taverne Greenwich: Enjoy the hushed-but-fun atmosphere of Taverne Greenwich. In this haunt of the famous surrealist Magritte, patrons engage in serious chess games over a glass of beer. (32-2) 511 4167
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  • Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate: (NEW) At the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate, kids can learn about the history of this sweet treat and see demonstrations from chocolatiers.
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  • Hergé Museum: Fans of the Tintin comics must stop by the Hergé Museum. The place is filled with the comic’s colourful history and inspiration behind the Tintin series.
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