Den Gouden Harynck (Groeninge 25, Brugge) – this is another Brugge restaurant that has earned a Michelin star. It has also been well-rated by ordinary travelers. Dishes served there include crab in an avocado mousse, caviar-stuffed potatoes, fillet of turbot, lamb, asparagus, and finished with apple tart and assorted petit fours. There’s also the lamb […]
De Karmeleit (Langestraat 19, Brugge) – located within an 18th century house, this is one of Brugge’s finer restaurants. Its chef Geert Van Hecke has earned three Michelin stars for his impeccable meals. Typical dishes served here include the dover sole with Zebrugge shrimps, Hare Harlequin (rabbit) with legs stuffed (with goose liver royale), roasted […]
De Bijgaarden (20 Isidoor Van Beverenstraat, Groot Bijgaarden, Brussels) – located toward the outskirts of Brussels, this is one of the city’s finer restaurants, complete with a classy chandeliered interior. Specialties include baked turbot with a lobster-flavored Béarnaise sauce and saddle of lamb with truffles.
Comme Chez Soi (23 Place Rouppe, Brussels) — this gourmet pilgrimage site never fails to impress, with exceptional quality, refined flavors and an ambient Art Nouveau design. The restaurant boasts both a warmly welcoming atmosphere and truly memorable dishes, such as red mullet fillet with karides or beef fillet with black truffles. For dessert, try […]
Cafe ‘t Brugs Beertje (Kemelstraat 5, Brugge) — this is a pleasant and attractive special beerhouse in the centre of Brugge. The Brugs Beertje is not just a pub, but a worthy tasting house where the real beer spirit is enjoyed by the local and foreign guests. The interior with all kinds of beer articles […]
Bonsoir Clara (22 Rue Antoine Dansaert, Brussels) — located in the fashion district of Brussels, this trendy restaurant offers diners a selection of both traditional and international cuisine. The menu features a variety of Belgian, Italian and Asian dishes including cold pea soup, fish lasagne, roast lamb and cod carpaccio.
Café Leopold (Museumsplatz 1, Vienna) – technically, this coffee shop is part of the Leopold Museum, at the heart of Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier. This means that it’s indeed a café during the day (serving not only coffee, but food items such as burgers, falafel, hummus, and dessert treats like strudel). At night, though, it turns into […]
Zur Alten Kaisermühle (Fischerstrand 21A, Vienna) — In summer, diners are drawn to the beautiful garden on the banks of the Danube River, shaded seats under a large awning as well as char-grilled fish and meat dishes. Spare ribs and Italian steak specialties, along with Spanish tapas, are among the items served here. During the […]
Zum Schwarzen Kameel (Vienna) – this is another of Vienna’s finer restaurants (this one has been in existence since 1618). The owners pride themselves on using the finest ingredients. Even the sandwiches they serve are not blasé — the bread used comes from the famed Kasses bakery in the Weinviertel; its ham (made from its […]
Würstelstands (Würstelstads, Albertinaplatz 1, Vienna) – for those tired of dining at pricier restaurants, this würstelstand (sausage stand) gives visitors an alternative means of eating like a local. Located in front of the Albertina Museum, this sausage stand offers a variety of sausages, along with some light food items, locally-brewed beer, and even champagne.