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Sapori-Mediterranei
davyverbeke

Sapori Mediterranei – Italy’s finest flavours

Sapori Meditarranei is a Sicilian-Italian delicacy shop in Anderlechtwe — Everything has a spark of genius to it, but take the warning of the Belgian band!

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Davy

Verbeke

Oct 7, 2024
Lemon Brussels
2-1

Lemon – A tasty Turkish corner

Turkish café for a hearty brunch with unlimited tea and amazing selection of authentic food in the Turkish neighbourhood of Brussels.

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Emilia

D'Ettorres

Sep 5, 2024
Succulente
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Succulente – 100% vegan bakery

As you enter you can immediately smell the sweetness. You name it, they have it. My favourite? Do try the popcorn and caramel cookie!

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Davy

Verbeke

Oct 2, 2024
Les Dodi Brussels
renatariva

Les Dodi – Ice cream like in Italy

It's a real Italian ice cream, there's not much more to say. Good ingredients, perfect texture, Italian flavour, everything homemade.

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Renata

Riva

Sep 16, 2024
Fight Club Brussels
2-1

Fight Club – American Style Pizza

They serve New York style pizza, so thin and huge. You can choose among the classic Margherita, Pepperoni (with spicy salami), and the pizza of the month!

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Emilia

D'Ettorres

Sep 22, 2024
Roru Brussels
2-1

Roru – Sushi rolls and Rice bowls

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Emilia

D'Ettorres

Jun 6, 2024
BATCH Brussels
2-1

BATCH – Brunch and small plates to share

A simple but still refined style characterizes this café, which at night becomes a warm wine bar with small plates to share.

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Emilia

D'Ettorres

Aug 21, 2024
Piscine Espadon Brussels
sarahfilion

Piscine Espadon – Splash away

Piscine l'Espadon has three pools; a normal one, a small one for kids and even a mini heated one for babies and toddlers, with slides!

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Sarah

Filion

Sep 15, 2024
Chez Monsieur Yang Brussels
2-1

Chez Monsieur Yang – Chinese Hot Pot

You order a bouillon, which can have different bases, meat or veggie options. Add the sauces, what you would like to eat and then the magic happens.

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Emilia

D'Ettorres

Sep 15, 2024
Cones Brussels
sarahfilion

Cones – Original Ice Cream

If you are feeling adventurous, go wild! In any case, you can't go wrong with Cones. My recommendations are canelle miel and mascarpone fruits des bois.

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Sarah

Filion

Oct 3, 2024
Minigolf Josaphat Brussels
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Minigolf Josaphat – Fun for all

Fun family activity - check! Original date - check! Fun afternoon with friends - check! Mini golf shouldn't just be known as a camping trip activity!

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Relaxing

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Sarah

Filion

Aug 12, 2024
Chyl Brussels
sarahfilion

Chyl – Healthy Lifestyle

Chyl is a very cute café/restaurant with an excellent plant game. It's the place you bring your girlfriends for a healthy brunch to cure your hangover.

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Sarah

Filion

Aug 13, 2024
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