Talent in De Buurt is a platform for local designers and creative souls alike. They once started with 7 creatives from Berchem and now represent more than 100 artists and resourceful entrepreneurs from the area whose collections alternate in the shop offer.
This store is, as it were, a gathering place of original finds and creations sprung from the brains of local talent. New creatives are added every week! Originality and sustainability are the main keywords. Every product is in fact organic or made from renewable or recycled raw materials. What really gets me going here is that you support the local economy with every purchase. The money that rolls over the counter is, invested locally. Moreover, the majority of the profit goes directly to the talent, unlike a normal store, where a designer or maker often only gets a fraction of the total sales amount. Guilt-free shopping here we come!
I usually stop by when I am in need for an original birthday gift. A present with a great story is easily scored here. The products are often handmade and offered in small quantities. They definitely implement the promise of an 'original gift'. Personal favorites are the Redopapers bloc notes that give new life to paper waste for your own creative ideas and the graphic-inspired hand-made jewelry signed Queen Bee. Right down my alley...
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Made by a variety of Belgian and international artists, some look classic; others are modern and, of course, (according to Belgian tradition) some will give you a surrealistic vibe.
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For every purchased book you get 50% off of a glass of wine, and they do have nice ones: up to this point, this place is the only one where I've ever seen orange wine.
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You can sit on the grass, but there are also some loungers for an even more comfortable and chill experience (come early, before they're all taken).
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I recommend any of their pastries as well as their fabulous 'Green Goddess Sandwich' - guacamole, a poached egg, and salmon, what else could I ask for?
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Here the kitchen is completely exposed to the public and you can see the bakers preparing their bread and pastries with a lot of love and craftsmanship.
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It serves tasty middle eastern food, that is effortlessly vegan, as any dish filled with eggplants or lentils will make you forget about meat instantly.
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Whether you're craving Tibetan noodles, Chinese dumplings, or Marrocan pancakes, you'll for sure find something that satisfies your cravings. Price? 5-8€
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A classic is the pizza Calabrese with spicy salami, paprika, tomato, and mozzarella. Ask for some grilled onions on top to make it even tastier (you can thank me later).
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Momo is a dumpling with a spoonful of stuffing wrapped in dough and you can order them steamed or fried. You can go for chicken, pork, shrimp, or veggie.
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"Café Kamiel" in Antwerp has it all - good food, great coffee, a big-sized terrace and the perfect location. I come for their all-you-can-eat spaghetti!
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"Het Elfde Gebod" sits in the shadow of the cathedral and has kept its authenticity and appearance for 40 years... This café also makes its own beer!
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