Brussels Destination Guide

A taxi to the centre costs about €35. Buses everyEXCLUSIVE
20 minutes, routes 12 and 21 go to Schuman metroLe Chalet Robinson (bois de la Cambre, Sentier de
station in the centre. Tickets: €3.l'Embarcadère, tel: 02 372 9292) For an exotic
FROM THE AIRPORT BRUSSELS RESTAURANTSoccasion head to this chalet on an island...in Brussels.
UP TO €15There may be no heavenly sea views but the wagyu
Fresh and You (134 Avenue de Cortenbergh, tel: 02(Japanese beef) more than makes up for that
732 3113), Sandwiches and pastas are all preparedAFTER DARK
with a fresh-only rule, hence a menu bursting withLOW KEY
seasonal produce.Mokafe (9 Galerie du Roi, tel: 02 5117870)
UP TO €30Located in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, the
La Grenouille Bleue (97 Ruedes Alexiens, tel: 02 514Mokafe has been pulling in locals for more than 70
0005)years, all of them after the perfect Belgian waffle.
Not to be missed in this Basque restaurant is the duckLIVE MUSIC
foiegras marinated in Sauternes wine. For a trulyChe Habana Café (16 Rue des Harengs, tel: 02 503
memorable evening, listen to liveblues music as you5444) Bands perform daily, with Latin music lovers
dine.dancing the night away. Regular events such as
UP TO €50cigar-testings are organised, too.
Rugbyman n°1 (4 Quai aux Briques, tel: 02 5125640)LATE & LIVELY
Seafood lovers head to this restaurant for itsLe Bazaar (63 Rue des Capucins.tel: 02 511 2600)
specialities: daily fresh lobster imported from CanadaAll kinds of music fans come and party in the vault of
and the seafood platter. It's extravagant, but one ofthe famous restaurant Le Bazaar, where in-house and
the tastiest meals you'll probably ever eat.guest DJs mix the tunes.