BAB’s

wine to share

200 avenue chazal,
1030 Schaerbeek
instagram – 0470 62 42 11
wed from 5pm to 11pm
thurs to sat from 5pm till midnight
small plates : 3,50€ – 18€
wines by the glass : 6,50€ – 10€

When we heard that Barbara, the former sommelier from Barge, was opening her own wine bar, we couldn’t wait to check it out. And you should do the same.

Located in the heart of Schaerbeek, the place is warm and incredibly welcoming, reminiscent of the best neighborhood bars. Except here, the wine selection is impeccable, and the small plates are on another level. Since there were three of us, we indulged and ordered a variety from the menu: mimosa eggs with bottarga (€3.50), simple but always effective, black pudding croquettes with creamy apples, a sensation – we almost ordered a second plate -, delicious homemade ricotta with fennel (€9), Belgian ham sliced paper-thin (€12), incredible Opal Coast seaweed tartare (€9), dried for three days – apparently, that makes all the difference –, and delightful mini mushroom arancinis (€10) to finish.

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March 11, 2024 • No Comments
 

Crème

all-day coffee & eatery

30 rue de rollebeek,
1000 Brussels
website – 02 648 27 51
from monday till friday from 9am to 6pm
saturday & sunday from 9:30am till 6pm
pancakes : 13,50€ – 18,50€
all-day brunch : 11€ – 18,50€

Welcome to Crème. After Coco Donuts and just before Bisou, this brunch hotspot, signed by the serial entrepreneur Chloé Sengier, has just undergone a fresh makeover.

As part of this transformation: an interior completely redesigned by Zazie Maquet Studio (Volta, Bisou) featuring green velvet banquettes, lacquered burgundy tables, and a bespoke dessert counter. It’s cozy, warm, and incredibly welcoming, mirroring the vibe of the team and the menu, which includes all the essentials one could expect from a brunch, lunch, or coffee break of this caliber.

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February 26, 2024 • No Comments
 

La Général

mexican taqueria

24 rue général patton,
1050 Ixelles
instagram – 02 280 36 04
monday & saturday, 6pm – 10:30pm
from tuesday to friday : noon – 2pm, 6pm – 10:30pm
closed on sundays
pica pica : 8€ – 16€
platos : 12€ – 22€

Tonight, I’m taking you to La Général, a Brussels bistro transformed into a Mexican taqueria.

Here, every detail has been carefully thought of, especially the decor, which has been curated piece by piece. We’re particularly in love with the large poster of sun-faded palm trees, the paintings of Mexican wrestlers, and the enormous bouquets of flowers—more real than real. It’s only Tuesday night, but the restaurant is packed, and the atmosphere is already buzzing.

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January 26, 2024 • No Comments
 

Batch

559 chaussée de Waterloo,
1050 Ixelles
instagram
from wednesday to sunday
weekdays from 8am to 11pm
weekends from 9am to 12am
no bookings
small plates : 12€ – 19€
cocktails : 11€ – 13€
brunch : 10€ – 14€

It’s been weeks since I’ve wanted to talk to you about Batch. And last night, I went back for the 6th or 7th time in just a few weeks, and joy of joys, they had just inaugurated their new menu. And like the previous one, everything was a favorite.

We did try to pick a favorite – maybe the beef tartare with caramelized onions (€16) or the Hokkaido pumpkin with tahini and zhoug (€14). Although, the confit trout with white butter (€19) was amazing too, and the stuffed cabbage with chestnuts and Parmesan emulsion (€18) was a delight.
There you go, I told you.

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January 12, 2024 • No Comments