http://www.spottedbylocals.com/brussels Brussels Spotted by Locals Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:15:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Low cost flights Brussels Airlines is based at Brussels Airport and it operates around 70 routes to destinations in Europe and Africa. This airline offers three types of tickets. The most expensive ticket is the b.flex economy+ as customers are entitled to free in-flight meals, newspapers and free change of booking. The second most expensive ticket is [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/brussels/brussels-airlines The world refers to them as French fries, although there is no population in the world that eats more of them and they are invented here, in this country. You spent all your money in chocolate stores and you’re running out of budget? Or you’re just looking for some quick and cheap snack? Try a [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/brussels/fritland Alright, it’s Saturday evening and you’re going out with a group of friends, you are hungry and longing for great food…but no one thought about making a reservation… Only a couple of steps away from the Grand Place there is already a solution to your problem, in Tapas Locas you simply cannot make reservations at [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/brussels/tapas-locas There are many good Italian restaurants in Brussels, one that I can recommend in the city centre is Rugantino. Whether you are looking for a pizza, pasta, risotto or carne, Rugantino has it all. But it’s not only the food that counts, the reason why I fancy this place is more than the food the setting [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/brussels/rugantino You’re hungry like a bear or eager to score a meat overdose? Head for the best rib thing in town, Amadeo. To tell you a little secret, I personally don’t like spare ribs at all, but when asked to accompany friends or family to this charming all-you-can-eat ribplace I don’t have to hesitate a single second. [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/brussels/amadeo This place might NOT be the typical Greek restaurant with Corinthian pillars and dancing waiters, but it’s definitely one of my favorite spots to score a typical Greek dish when I’m in the Midi region. No fancy inside, this is taverna style Greece. Go into the kitchen to check out for yourself what this day dishes [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/brussels/athenes It’s quiet, it’s small, it’s hidden in between place Jourdan, the Parliament and rue Belliard. It has a pond, few nice buildings, a long history, a few paths to walk around it, benches to rest and nobody will complain if you lay down with your pic-nic basket (as long as you take your trash home!). It [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/brussels/parc-leopold In Brussels you can find cafes on every corner. Typical, busy, smoky, good or bad: you have plenty of choice! However only few serve something local, something typically Bruxelloise. One of them is “Het Warme Water”, near Place du Jeu de Balle in Marolles. They have a few wooden tables, some old pictures, and an interesting menu. Breakfasts, [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/brussels/het-warme-water Going to the hammam is not part of my culture, but I like to explore. So when a friend proposed me to check out the Brussels one, I immediately accepted. Saturday lunch time, lots of women, lots of kids, a smile to welcome you, uhm I like this place. And here I am, with my ticket [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/brussels/le-riad Another one of those typical places (and it’s vegetarian!) which are always pretty packed because the food they serve is very very good! The list of quiches is never-ending and they are always served with salad and bread. If you can’t decide which one to eat, just go by the counter and check them out. Just [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/brussels/arcadi