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Chicago Trattoria

Your new fav Italian place

"Chicago Trattoria" is a modern Italian café serving original Italian cuisine, pizza and weekend brunch.

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Charlotte

Mewis

Dec 6, 2025
Woodpeck 47 Brussels

Woodpeck 47

Discover the Woodpecker Family

"Woodpeck 47", located a stone's throw from the Grand Place, has to be one of the best gourmet addresses in downtown Brussels!

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Charlotte

Mewis

Dec 6, 2025
Les Tissus du Chien Vert Brussels

Les Tissus du Chien Vert

A reference for fabrics

Opened over 30 years ago in the Canal District, 3-floor store "Les Tissus du Chien Vert" is a point of reference for textile lovers in Brussels...

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Petra

Perazzini

Dec 6, 2025

Boulengier

A bakery with a Viennese look

"Boulengier" in Brussels is definitely my favorite bakery. I like the fin de siècle look of the shop-atelier with its marble counters and stained glass!

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Petra

Perazzini

Dec 6, 2025
Musée Van Buuren Brussels

Musée Van Buuren

Journey in a world of Art Deco

"Musée Van Buuren" in Brussels is a private house turned into a glorious museum full of art nouveau masterpieces! A true example of 'total art!'

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Petra

Perazzini

Dec 6, 2025
MICA Brussels

MICA

A successful healthy food grocery

"MICA" in Brussels is a healthy food grocery store that doubles as an amazing restaurant! Among my favorites are the quinoa salad and the fish cakes...

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Petra

Perazzini

Dec 6, 2025
Gare Maritime Brussels

Gare Maritime

Old freight station back to life

"Gare Maritime" is one of those places that make you feel proud to be living in Brussels. It recently underwent full renovation and the result is remarkable...

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Petra

Perazzini

Dec 6, 2025
Saint Octave Brussels

Saint Octave

Cheese & charcuterie

If you're looking for good cheese or charcuterie in Brussels, "Saint Octave" is for you. They're very strict about what they offer in their shop!

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William

Mertens

Dec 6, 2025
Fosbury and Sons Brussels

Fosbury and Sons

Co-working and more

"Fosbury and Sons" in Brussels is a co-working in an impressive building from the '70s. It's worth seeing on the inside and out...

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William

Mertens

Dec 6, 2025
Place d'Arezzo Brussels

Place d'Arezzo

Walk around Ixelles and Uccle

In the communes of Ixelles and Uccle in the south of Brussels you can find some very nice neighbourhoods that are worth a stroll, like "Place d' Arezzo"...

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William

Mertens

Dec 6, 2025
Café Tulipant Brussels

Café Tulipant

Cosy bar

"Café Tulipant" is a cafe bar on Place Fernand Cocq in Brussels. It's very lively with a pleasant terrace - and the food is next-level bar food!

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William

Mertens

Dec 6, 2025
Monticelli Brussels

Monticelli

Italian grocery and counter

If you are looking for authentic Italian products in Brussels, "Monticelli" is the place you're looking for... Go inside for the city's best stracciatella!

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William

Mertens

Dec 6, 2025

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295 Insider Tips from our local Spotters

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Our local Spotters share personal tips and secrets about their city. No AI and nothing sponsored! These unique insights can’t be found in traditional guidebooks. Discover the city through the eyes of a local!

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We focus on hidden gems and unique places that aren’t crowded with tourists. Our Spotters’ tips help you avoid the crowds and have truly special experiences, far from the tourist masses.

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