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Belgian specialities in Brussels
Belgian specialities in Brussels
Beer:
- Beer Mania, 174-176 Chausse de Wavre-Waversesteenweg, 1050 Ixelles/Elsene, . Claims to have a stock of over 400 beers, but has been overrun by beer tourists. The stock is extensive, but quite pricey in comparison to GB, Delhaize, or Carrefour. Beer Mania is a great place to find out of the ordinary beers. �
- GB/Carrefour. Branches around the city carry a wide variety of beers, including almost all Trappist beer. Selection varies by store. The GB in Grand Place has a large selection and offers prices that are approximately a third of the prices in tourist shops. �
- Delhaize. Similar to GB/Carrefour, but a tad more expensive. �
- Match. Another store similar to GB/Carrefour, but has more of the unusual Belgian beers including Delirium. �
Chocolate:
- Leonidas, (branches across the city), . very popular with the locals. Inexpensive and good quality, at €5.05 for 250g. �
- Neuhaus, (branches across the city), . A bit more expensive than Leonidas and a bit higher quality. Very popular with the locals as well. �
- Marcolini, 39 Place du Grand Sablon-Grote Zavel Plein, . Arguably the best Belgian chocolates and priced accordingly. The country-specific products are difficult to find and quite worth the price. �
- Wittamer, 6-12-13 Place du Grand Sablon-Grote Zavel Plein. Another excellent chocolate maker. �
- Chocopolis, 81 Rue du Marché aux Herbes-Grasmarkt (Between Grand Place and Central Station). Pick and choose your favorite type of chocolates, all at reasonable prices. �
- Maison Renardy, 17 Rue de Dublinstraat 1050 Brussel/Bruxelles, ☎ +32 02 514 30 17. A great boutique shop with delicious chocolate and friendly service. Stop by for a cup of tea or coffee, and get one of their chocolates free with your tea. Still peckish? You're able to bring a whole box home. �
- Godiva, (branches around the city). Not very popular and quite pricey. �
- Chocolate bars. For the frugal, you can buy 100-200 gram gourmet bars of chocolate in grocery stores for about €1 each. Good brands to buy are Côte-d'Or and Jacques, both are Belgian �
Lace
- Belgian Lace. among the best in the world. Several shops are located at the Grand' Place-Grote Markt itself. Beware of some shops that sell Belgian lace even though production was outsourced abroad. Ask for a country of origin if purchasing around Grand Place. �
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