Scott is joined by the founder of Hungry Mary Food Tours to talk about all the delicious reasons why you should visit Brussels … and to dissect why this great city still flies under the radar. Mary drops some knowledge about Belgian culture and the city’s iconic sights while also offering up tons of tips on where to eat and drink in the city.
All the great places & some of the main topics that came up on the show:
Hungry Mary Food Tours – book your tour here
Brussels Tourism – get to know the city even more
The Grand-Place – The most beautiful square in Europe according to Victor Hugo and a world heritage site according to UNESCO
La Brouette – Mary’s favorite bar on the Grand-Place
Brussels Waffle vs Liege Waffle – which one is your favorite
Galet – Small shop in Brussels that serves bits of chocolate bars on the waffles
Café Georgette – friterie in the city center that makes their own sauces
Dallas sauce – frites sauce that became popular from a film
Brazil sauce – sweet tomato with pineapple
Andalouse Sauce – creamy and a mix of spices
Samourai sauce – spicy & creamy
Frites Tabora – good frites near the Grand-Place
Patatak – ‘gourmet’ street food and great frites
St. Catherine, St. Jacques, St. St. Gereon – Three neighhorhoods to get the local feel of Brussels
The Atomium – “Atom-shaped” building built for the world’s fair
Art Deco & Art Noveau buildings of Brussels
Toone Bar – Puppet theater and bar, great courtyard
De Dolle Mole – former anarchist bar (one of Mary’s haunts)
Poechenellekelder – great bar right next to Manneken Pis, home to the Manneken Pis Association and the perfect spot to rest and people watch
Manneken Pis – the famous statue of a peeing boy that became a symbol of Brussels (follow him on Instagram!)
Brussels Comic Strip Mural Trail – great way to spend a couple of hours
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