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Foodie Guide to Brussels: Local Tips for Restaurants, Shops, Hotels, and Activities Kindle Edition

by Alison Cornford-Matheson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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With the Foodie Guide to Brussels in your hand, you’ll explore the city’s rich gastronomic tapestry like a local and see a side of foodie Brussels few tourists experience.

You’ve already heard of Belgian beer, waffles, and chocolate. But you may not know Belgium is a secret foodie heaven, with more Michelin stars per capita than France and the entire globe of world cuisines available - and Brussels is at the heart of it all.

Travel writer and photographer, Alison Cornford-Matheson, spent 11 years tasting her way through this gourmet city and shares her favourite restaurants, bars, hotels, shops, and activities for foodies with you.

The Foodie Guide to Brussels will:

Teach you about Belgium’s most loved traditional dishes, and tell you where to eat them
Show you where the locals buy beer, chocolate, waffles, and fries - so you won’t be charged tourist-trap prices
Share the city’s top restaurants - from the Michelin Stars to the best cheap eats and everything in between.
Tell you what to do between meals in Brussels, including the best museums, tours, and classes for foodies
Share Brussels’ best foodie shops and markets for everything from the freshest local products to the latest foodie gadget
List the very best hotels for foodies, with excellent restaurants and proximity to the city’s foodie highlights
Guide you through the perfect foodie day in Brussels
Offer tips on language, tipping, and other restaurant etiquette and tell you the places you should avoid

What you won’t find in this guide: This is not an overview of everything to do in Brussels. If you’re looking for a list of every restaurant, museum, and cooking shop in Brussels, with star-ratings or long-winded menu descriptions, this guide is not for you. If you want the latest flash-in-the-pan, trendy eatery, you won’t find it here, unless it has genuine staying power.

This guide is for you - If you love delicious local food, menus that change with the seasons and availability of fresh, local produce, dining without another tourist in sight, and you want insider tips so you can make the best decisions about how you want to spend your time (and caloric intake) in Brussels.

Included Free Resources:

A detailed Google Map of all locations listed in this guide
The Top 10 Things to Do in Belgium ebook
Our Favourite Food Blogs for Brussels
Sneak-peeks and updates on all of our upcoming guides to Belgium and beyond

Editorial Reviews

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"A must for every foodie in Brussels and an enjoyable read from cover to cover..." - An Amazon.com reader

"... Don't do the generic food tour thing. Take this advice and taste your way through Belgium on your own. You won't regret it." -An Amazon.com reader

"...This is exactly the kind of guide you want to have when visiting a new place. The humourous, light tone makes it very enjoyable, and it's a happy mix of "enjoy your fries on a bench" and Michelin star dishes." - An Amazon.com reader

"The book is both, extensive and detailed at the same time. It is a 'must have' for people visiting Brussels and also for people residing in Brussels. The book gives an in-depth insight into Belgian cuisine, places to eat in Brussels and also 'where not to eat in Brussels'. The writing is lucid and informative, yet engaging, with a sprinkling of humor." - An Amazon.com reader

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B018PVAE1A
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rock Fort Media; 1st edition (November 28, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1042 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0994971710

Best Sellers Rank: #2,161,521 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #57 in Brussels Travel Guides
- #225 in Belgium, Netherlands & Luxembourg Travel
- #239 in General Belgium Travel Guides

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Alison Cornford-Matheson is a travel journalist and photographer and author of the Foodie Guide to Brussels. She called on her background in International Development Studies, Journalism and Photography to found CheeseWeb.eu, a website dedicated to slow travel in Europe and beyond. Alison is a founding member of the Professional Travel Bloggers Association. She contributes to luxury travel website Jetsetter, is an Ambassador and Local Expert for AFAR.com, and guest writes for a variety of travel and expat websites. Alison is a passionate traveller and loves to uncover 'hidden gems.' She is also a foodie, music fan, garden enthusiast, and lover of all furry creatures. You can see all of these topics reflected in her work. Alison is currently slow travelling her way around Europe full-time in a motorhome named Amelia, with her husband, Andrew, and 2 adventurous cats.

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Betsy Talbot

Going to Belgium? Don't leave home without this guide.

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2015

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I first came to Brussels for something other than food. When I discovered the great food there, I made it a point to return...again and again. This quirky little country is a foodie paradise, and this guide gives you the insider scoop on how to enjoy it best. Don't do the generic food tour thing. Take this advice and taste your way through Belgium on your own. You won't regret it.

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Paula Fitzmaurice

This is a book that perhaps promises more than it ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016

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This is a book that perhaps promises more than it delivers. It is a very limited and personal 'foodie' guide to Brussels. Having lived here in Brussels for five years, I would not claim to have a comprehensive knowledge of the restaurant/cafe/food scene but from my experience I could find plenty to add.

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Wonderful Wanderings

So much more than a restaurant directory

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2015

This is more than just a restaurant directory. Alison doesn't only tell you where to go for all kinds of foods (international, budget, Michelin stars...), but also what to eat if you want to eat real Belgian food. The different categories she uses make the book a real reference that you can easily flip open when you want a quick but good tip for a delicious night out or a fun lunch.
I know I'll be using this book next time I go to Brussels!

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Adriana

I am not interested in the touristy restaurants that are usually overpriced and boring. I want to know where the locals eat ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2015

Having this guide, back when I lived in Belgium, would have been a huge help. I can find places to eat online but having an insider's tip is worth gold. I only wish one existed for every city in the world. I am not interested in the touristy restaurants that are usually overpriced and boring. I want to know where the locals eat and pay local prices. One thing is sure, I will never go back to Brussels without this guide in my backpack.

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and it's a happy mix of "enjoy your fries on a bench" and ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2015

This is exactly the kind of guide you want to have when visiting a new place. The humourous, light tone makes it very enjoyable, and it's a happy mix of "enjoy your fries on a bench" and Michelin star dishes. Knowing where one can find traditional home cooking and upscale, trendy meals is one thing, but also knowing what exactly you should order in these locations is key. I find myself now very much wanting to hop on a plane. A must read for foodies, travelers, and dreamers alike.

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Jennifer Mabey

My tummy is rumbling just reading this book!

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2015

A must for every foodie in Brussels and an enjoyable read from cover to cover. My favourite afternoon in Brussels was spent at Dandoy eating waffles and people watching from their summer patio seating. Wine lovers will also love Etiquette and their innovative automated wine-by-the-glass dispensers. Filled with recommendations to take you away from the tourist traps and offers great options to eating well and deliciously among the locals at every price point.

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Monika Lamba Saini

Savour the book!

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2015

The book is both, extensive and detailed at the same time. It is a 'must have' for people visiting Brussels and also for people residing in Brussels. The book gives an in-depth insight into Belgian cuisine, places to eat in Brussels and also 'where not to eat in Brussels'. The writing is lucid and informative, yet engaging, with a sprinkling of humor.

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Chiara B.

Best guide for a true experience of Brussels and its hidden foodie treasures!

Reviewed in Italy on December 1, 2017

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Comprehensive and detailed guide (and entertaing) for Brussels hidden and known best places. Clearly written by a true lover of the city who knows it well

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