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3 www.bbf.be FOLLOW UP YOUR BBF gUide tO BRUssels - 2016 An introduction The business to Brussels of relocation cover Sunday shopping Welcome to Brussels, the heart of europe Tips for expats in Belgium! Useful addresses The battlefields of Waterloo Interview with an expat

New to Belgium ? At ING all your banking and insurance needs even before you arrive, in your language. Call the ING Expat Center on +32 (0)2 464 66 64 to Brussels Welcome ing.be/expats at the heart of Europe At BBF we’ll be glad to help you settle in with a warm welcoming and professional team who will provide you with every information that you need. As a first introduction to some basic practical information in your new private apartment we decided to create Follow Up, a handy guide for your stay in Brussels. We hope it can be of some assistance, especially during the first days of your arrival. the aim is to give you a basic idea about the area you are living in with these useful addresses in the City. You will also find information about events, handy tips and services of our partners in Brussels. For any further information or to obtain a specialized Brussels expat guide you can always contact your local agency. We wish you a pleasant stay! the BBF team Published February 2016 by Brussels Business Flats Belgium n.v. Avenue de Roodebeek 78 box 9 - 1030 Brussels - www.bbf.be - e-mail: [email protected] We will not be responsible for errors or omissions or any damages, howsoever caused, which result from its use and make no warranty of claims as to the quality or competence of businesses or professionals mentioned. the publisher cannot be held responsible for the views and opinions of the advertisers and contributors, neither for any of the content. ING Belgium SA/nv – Bank/Lender – avenue Marnix 24, B-1000 Brussels – Brussels RPM/RPR – VAT BE 0403.200.393 – BIC: BBRUBEBB – IBAN: BE45 3109 1560 2789. Publisher: Inge Ampe –Cours Saint-Michel 60, B-1040 Brussels – 711159E –12/15 FOLLOW-UP 3 711159E_Annonce_Expat_220x158.5.indd 1 14/12/15 16:49

˜ INDEX ˜ R EXPATICA DATE Introduction to Brussels ......................................................................06 Public transport in Brussels ...........................................................12 A brief description of the areas ...................................................14 Sunday shopping .......................................................................................25 Community help service .....................................................................28 The battlefields of Waterloo 1815 ...............................................32 Interview with an expat ........................................................................34 BBF introduces its newest property Westpark ...............36 The business of relocation ...............................................................38 The Wild Geese ............................................................................................40 Discovering Belgium by guided tour ......................................42 The Brussels Times ..................................................................................44 Brussel events calendar ......................................................................46 Expand your dating horizons. Useful addresses ........................................................................................50 BBF guidelines .............................................................................................54 Register for FREE at: www.expatica.com/dating 10 tips for expats ......................................................................................58 FOLLOW-UP 5 WWW.EXPATICA.COM | THE NETHERLANDS EXPAT SURVIVAL GUIDE 2015

˜ INTRODUCTION TO BRUSSELS ˜ R Not only is Brussels the centre of European politics, the capital has a spoken by 5,5 million and French, spoken some things not to miss out fascinating and old history that dates back eleven decades when it began as by 4,5 million. German is also an official in Brussels a small dukedom. In 1830 Belgium became independent and Brussels language in the Eupen and Malmedy areas became the capital of Belgium under a new king and parliament. on the German frontier. Language is such an Brussels, the heart of Europe, is famous for important part of the political and cultural its complicated bureaucracy, manneken pis In this article we would like to give you some interesting facts of Belgium through infrastructure that the country created an and its waffles, chocolates and fries. But there a mixture of facts, history, cultural traditions and political infrastructure. official language border between the north are lots of things to do and see in the city and south and also a third region which is which even seasoned expats living in Brussels Brussels. Visitors should be aware of the deep sometimes miss out on. Here is a list of must- differences between the flemish and Walloon sees for you: communities. Brussels is officially bilingual A few facts about Belgium is around 11 milion, including more than but in fact is 75% French-speaking. 900.000 non-Belgians. An increasing number of Belgians, The Belgian Comic Strip Centre Belgium was named after a Celtic tribe called particularly the young, speak Dutch and the Belgae who had established themselves in A few facts about Brussels French and have a good working knowledge If you have a walkabout through Brussels, it’s the area by the 2nd century BC. In 1815 with of English and German. hard to miss out the murals depicting the end of the Napoleonic wars, the great Brussels, the capital and adminstrative powers decided to unite Holland and Belgium centre of Belgium, has acquired a strong as the Netherlands at the Congress of Vienna. cosmopolitan and international character, Belgium became an independent state in 1830 even though the city is small compared with with Leopold Saxe-Cobourg, a British citizen London or Paris. and uncle of the future Queen Victoria, as The Brussels region is made up of 19 separate King. Today the country is bounded to the communes. The City of Brussels has about north by the Netherlands, to the east by 150,000 inhabitants and is one of the most Germany and Luxembourg, to the south by international cities in the world. 27% of France, with a western coastline bordering the population is made up of foreigners, the North Sea. not including those who have taken Belgian citizenship. An interesting fact is that Belgium is It houses around 1400 international separated into 3 regions mainly due to organisations and is the site of the European differences in language – French and Dutch Union headquarters. Brussels is the location speakers. The regions are Flanders in the for 40,000 EU employees, 4,000 NATO Basilica of Koekelberg north (Dutch),Wallonia in the south (French) employees and hosts about 300 permanent and Brussels in the centre (Bilingual). There representations: lobby groups, embassies and is a small area called Ardennes that also press corporations. speaks German but it is not an official region. The Kingdom of Belgium covers an area of language 30.510 km2, making it one of the smallest countries in Western Europe. Belgium is An interesting fact about Belgium is that one of the most highly industrialised and Belgians do not share one common language. densely populated countries. The population The official languages are Dutch (Flemish), 6 FOLLOW-UP Mont des Arts FOLLOW-UP 7

antonnot / Shutterstock.com Fries, beer and chocolate Fries, especially when they are served with mayonnaise, are a typically Belgian food you should not miss out on. The art of making the perfect fry is to be found in the type of Belgian ‘Pralines’ potatoes and fat that is being used. But also the process of frying and refrying is crucial. (no calories whatsoever)! Although many disagree, the word on the street is that friterie (or fries shop) “Chez Antoine” at not suitable for Place Jourdan has the best fries. The most hayfever sufferers renomated friterie is Frit Flagey and is the number one destination for that experience. To enjoy real Belgian beer with real Belgians, head to Moeder Lambic! This bar is far cheaper than the touristy places in the center and the staff is famous comic characters. But did you know always ready to help you choose the right beer that Brussels is the comic strip hub of the brand. country? There is a whole museum dedicated to Tintin, the Smurfs and Lucky Luke. Visitors can discover a range of permanent exhibitions, illustrated with original artwork and unique objects and can learn all about the development of European comics, from their beginning up until today. The Musical Instruments Museum … and its Terrace Situated at Place Royale where you will find the main arts museums is the Musical Instruments Museum which is one of the most impressive art nouveau buildings in Brussels. This Art Nouveau building erected in 1899 and designed by architect Paul the famous little Saintenoy has been superbly renovated. fellow ‘Manneke Pis’ It used to house the Old England shops and is famous for its architecture and its collections but it also has an amazing rooftop terrace View from the with a breathtaking view of the city. But the Belgian Comic Strip Center is also the former Koekelberg Basilica Waucquez Warehouse, a gem of Art Nouveau by grand master Victor Horta (1906). Open every day (except on Monday) from 10 Musical Instruments Museum am to 6 pm. 8 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 9

For its interior and ambiance its worthwile visiting La Mort Subite, La Chaloupe d’Or, Le Cirio, Falstaff, Goudblommeke in Papier, Poechenellekelder and Châlet Robinson.. Delirium is a great beer cellar situated near rue des Bouchers, where often tourists who are not really acquainted with the side effects Castle of Beersel of stronger beers, seem to have a good time! just outside Brussels Apparently they won a Guinness record with the most varieties of beer commercially available 2.004, in the year 2004. Green Spaces Although Brussels is a cosmopolitan, it’s one of the most green capitals in europe with a lot of green spaces, offering a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. You will find many parks such as these more important ones: Warandepark, Leopold Park, Bois de la Cambre, Jubilee Park and the parks at Woluwe. And of course bordering the city is the Sonian Forest, a large forest with mainly beech trees stretching over the communes of Tervuren, Audergem, Boitsfort and Overijse. These used to be the hunting grounds of former King Leopold. Well worth a visit is the Arboretum at Overijse. The Botanique boasts a huge collection of rare, beautiful flowers and plants. If you are looking for a park with a little more privacy, visit Woluwe Park in the south of the city. The lake at Etang Mellaerts 10 FOLLOW-UP

˜ PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN BRUSSELS ˜ R Everywhere you find yourself in Brussels you will find some kind of public transport in reasonable walking distance. Most of the public transport in the Brussels-Capital Region is organized by the STIB/MIVB. The network includes 4 metro lines, which Brussels Central and Brussels Midi stations. connect the eastern and western districts of the Moreover there are direct train services to the East, city and pre-metro lines (trams in the tunnels) South, West and North of Belgium. undergorund. Above ground there are 50 bus and 80 tram connections. Nowadays it is possible to Since a couple of years ago it is also possible to travel with a single pass on which you can store rent bikes in the city. The citybikes can be retrieved whatever type of journey best suits your needs. at over 300 bike stations throughout the city. For more information and timetables check www. Villo! tickets can be purchased at the station stib-mivb.be. On the right page you will also find terminals using your bank card. a handy map of the Metro and Pre-metro lines. For more details visit www.villo.be Brussels Citybikes Brussels Tram Art Konovalov / Shutterstock.com Other non-STIB bus lines also operating in the capital are the TEC (Transport en Commun), the regional Walloon services and De Lijn, the Flemish Taxis in Brussels are operated mainly by the regional services. During the weekend, nocturnal two main providers Taxis Blues and Taxis Verts. buses link the key part of the city until 3 a.m. Taxis with a taximeter are permanently available For more info check www.delijn/en in front of the arrivals hall of Brussels Airport. The fare from the airport to the city centre of Brussels Also several railway stations serve Brussels. They is normally around $45. Licensed taxis can be are daily frequented by hundreds of thousand recognized by the blue and yellow emblem. commuters who come to work in the capital by Travellers are advised to avoid unlicensed taxis! train. The airport train station is located below For more details visit: the terminal (basement level-1). Up to 4 trains www.taxisverts.be and an hour connect the airport to Brussels North, www.taxisbleus.be 12 FOLLOW-UP

˜ A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE AREAS ˜ R A birds eye view from Avenue Henri Dunant (1140 Evere) to the centre of Schaerbeek via Woluwe St. Lambert (1200 Brussels) The residential area of Evere is located in the to leave the car behind and decide to come North-East of Brussels and counts a popula- by public transport, the underground station tion of 32.000. It is here in Evere on Boule- Roodebeek has a direct entrance into Woluwe vard Leopold III that NATO headquarters Shopping Center. There is also a direct con- and Eurocontrol are based, they, like many nection to the city centre and other destina- BBF international companies chose this commune tions in Brussels. And if you are a resident at Residences in this area: due to its easy access to Brussels National Woluwe Gardens, you’ll be glad to know that airport. Woluwe Shopping Center is only a 5 minute Century Gardens, walk away. Dunant Residence If you are a resident in Evere it is worthwile Lambermont Residence, visiting the war cemetry with its amazing Eurogardens, Green Gardens, ornamented tombs. Somewhere in the middle Woluwe Gardens, you will find the impressive Battle of the Inaugurated in March 2006, Wolubilis rap- Lambermont Gardens Waterloo memorial which is at the same time idly became an unmissable cultural actor in a crypt containing the bodies of 16 soldiers. the Brussels’ landscape. This project opposite One of them that of Colonel William Howe Woluwe Shopping Centre is a new cultural de Lacey. focal point, around a semi-circular public Not that far away, the little centre of Stockel space, sheltered from the urban traffic. This is also worth a visit. The metro will get you Bordering Evere, the green communes of bright complex consists of several buildings there in no time at all. Here too you can visit Woluwe-Saint-Lambert and Woluwe-Saint- with unified architecture, in stone and white the local shopping mall with its splendid Pierre have splendid parks and lakes such rendering. This is a new 493-seat theatre, and variety of fashion shops or enjoy the weekly as Park Malou and les Etangs Mellaerts to various adjacent buildings mostly contain- market on Place Dumont. attract your attention. If you enjoy walking ing artists’ workshops, homes, shops and or jogging these surroundings will do very restaurants with a cultural focus, an exhibi- Bordering Evere on the west side is Schaer- nicely indeed. Inside Woluwe shopping centre tion room, a few offices and underground beek; a commune that counts approximately car park. On a nice summer day it’s a treat to 112.000 inhabitants. It’s composed of numer- Woluwe Shopping Center on Boulevard de enjoy some great food on one of these enjoy- ous popular and cosmopolitan areas. la Woluwe, one of the larger shopping malls able terraces managed by the Cook & Book. Here you’ll find remarkable sites such as Park in Belgium, has many trendy boutiques and Josaphat and many well preserved Art Deco bistros to distract you on a rainy day. The On the other side of Boulevard de la Woluwe and Art Nouveau houses at and near Square centre is a great place to do some window you will find the ancient water mill of Linde- Ambiorix. If you enjoy the higher standard of shopping and enjoy a coffee break. A park- kemale, dating back to the 12th century. Not Italian food, it’s well worth booking ing garage on the ground floor as big as the only is the water mill an incredibly attractive a table at ‘La Bucca di Bacco’ at Avenue commercial area above, makes it so much historical site but it also happens to house an Louis Bertrand. easier if you are coming by car. If you prefer exquisite restaurant. 14 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 15

˜ A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE AREAS ˜ R A walk from Chaussee de la Hulpe (1180 Uccle) to the city centre (1000 Brussels) Zoniën Residence is situated near the border of the 3 communes Watermael-Boitsfort, Uccle and Ixelles on the South side of Brussels. Located inbetween Bois de la Cambre, (a large park with lakes) and Fôret de Soignes (a large forest of 1.200 acres that stretches over the Brussels, Walonian and Flemish districts) this is an ideal spot for people who enjoy jogging and walking or simply enjoy wildlife and natu- ral surroundings. Certainly a must is to take the ferry at Bois de la Cambre towards the Chalêt Robinson which is a trendy brasserie on a small island in one of the main lakes. Watermael-Boitsfort, the bordering commune is mainly a residential district with 25.000 inhabitants. The centre is quite picturesque and has a diversity of local restaurants such as ‘La Fattoria’, a nice Italian restaurant where you can enjoy your lunch or dinner, and a buffet on the charming patio in summer. The park opposite with its lakes, the Maison Communale (Town Hall) and the tram station are a pleasing sight for the eye and this is what makes Watermael-Boitsfort so attractive for its property. Every Sunday you can stroll around the open market that is held at the Wiener BBF square and enjoy the antiques and brocante Residences in this area: Europcar promotion code : 44946414 on display. Louise Residence,  + 32 2 348 92 02 Dumonceau Residence A bit further on Boulevard du Souverain that Botanique Residence, Riverside Residence m [email protected] will lead you to the commune of Oudergem, Sablon Residence, Zoniën Residence APP www.europcar.be many international companies parade their Jacqmain Residence, Pelican Residence, architectural structures such as Axa Bank and Waterview Residence the round shaped building of Glaverbel. Manhattan View Square Residence 16 FOLLOW-UP EUROPCAR_Follow up 2015.indd 1 4/01/16 15:20

˜ A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE AREAS ˜ R Queens Gallery In springtime it’s worthwhile to have a walk From the other side of Grand Sablon you in the Floreal, a residential neighbourhood will enter the tourist City Center of Brussels. Foir du ‘Midi’ with look-a-like cottages where Japanese The world-famous Grand Place is not only One street further, Rue des Petits Bouchers is known cherry trees transform the lanes into a riot of a delight of medieval architecture, but also a for its successive restaurants but not really for it’s colour in the early spring time. treat for the eye and a mesmerising place to quality. Nevertheless it’s worth the walk through be with its many cosy ‘brasseries’ such as these narrow streets and to discover the area and to Going further towards the city centre via le Roi d’Espagne, la Maison du Cygne and experience the atmosphere. The magnificent Queen’s Chaussee de la Hulpe and Avenue Louise, la Brouette. Gallery (Gallerie de la Reine) at Marché aux Herbes the so called Champs Elysees of Brussels, is a fascinating place to walk through. Here you will we come to Porte Louise. In this area the also be able to treat yourself to some lovely Belgian overwhelming dome of Palais de Justice chocolates at the elegant Neuhaus chocolate shop. (Courts of Justice) looks upon the City of Brussels. Between Porte Louise and Porte On the other side of Grand Place you have rue des Namur you will find a part of the Brussels Violets wich is known for its Greek and Turkish pitta nightlife: hip hangouts, restaurants, cinemas joints and if you walk a bit further through rue de and on the other side of the boulevard, many l’Etuve you will find the world famous ‘Manneken high standing trendy fashion shops. Matongé, Pis’. Don’t be too dissapointed in his height. the local african area with many Congolese nationals, is also situated in this area. At the other side of Palais de Justice, Rue Haute, the typical Marolien high street has one of the most renowned open markets on Sundays, le marché aux puces or the flea market in English. On Sundays the streets and terraces View from of the local bistro’s are crowded with tourists ‘Kunstberg’ and bargainhunters. This takes us closer to Place du Grand Sablon which is a treat for antique lovers with its many antique shops and a couple of re- nowned chocolate shops and restaurants such as Pierre Marcolini. A place to be seen or rather in french ‘un endroit m’as-tu vu’. In walking distance is Mont des Arts where you can enjoy the serenity of the Contemporary Arts Museum while glancing at masterpieces of the Flemish painters, or if you prefer, the Modern Arts Museum. For some royalty you can have a walk down the Royal Palace, just some steps away. 18 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 19

˜ A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE AREAS ˜ R T he Schuman, Cinquantennaire and European area Rond Point Schuman is situated in the centre Iguanodons found at Bernissart (Wallonia) as of the European Area. Surrounded by the of- well as a great collection of minerals, auto- fices of the European Commission, this neigh- mated dinosaur dummies and plenty of other bourhood is one of international character. educational items to enjoy. This is the heart of the Capital of Europe. Everywhere in this area you will find many But this area is not only one of offices and trendy restaurants and bistro’s with here and buildings. Next to Rue Belliard, the Leopold there an enjoyable Irish Pub, e.g. Funky Mon- Park invites you for a walk around the lake. key, The James Joyce, The Old Oak, the Hairy The Museum of Natural Sciences - situated in Canary and Kitty O’Shea’s. Nearby many the same park - takes you back to ‘maisons de maître’ in Art Deco and prehistoric times when dinosaurs Art Nouveau architectural style ruled the world. Here you BBF surround the two green squares, will find a great collection of Residences in this area: Ambiorix and Marie-Louise. Cinquantennaire Europark Residence, at Jubelpark Eurosquare Residence Jubelpark Residence, Josephine Residence Jourdan Residence, Near Berlaymont building, the impressive Troon Residence monument of the EU, you will find Jubel- Madou Residence park where Cinquantennaire, a giant arcade erected by King Leopold the II for Belgium’s 50th independency anniversary, looks over the beginning of Avenue de Tervuren. This magnificent boulevard which is scattered with beautiful chestnut trees along the track of the yellow trams, leeds you to the lovely village of Tervuren where the majestic beech woods of Fôret de Soignes dominate. Further up this wide avenue is the world famous Palais Stocklet, an architectural masterpiece de- signed by Joseff Hoffman and built between 1905 and 1911. At Jubelpark you can also admire the Museum of Art and History, the Army Mu- Royal museum for central Africa in seum and Autoworld. Tervuren, near to Brussels. For more information see www.trabel.com. 20 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 21

Takashi Images A ‘Peck’ is a dry measure of volume at the market place. It made sense for us to call ourselves Peck 47 as we are on Chicken Market Street. Chickens love a good Peck. Feeling Peckish? Come check us out... We LOVE eggs. We LOVE sandwiches. We LOVE coffee. We LOVE soup. We LOVE salad. We LOVE wine. ‘Place Lux’ We LOVE pretty much all freshly made food! Emilio Pastor de Miguel / Shutterstock.com Emilio Pastor de Miguel / Shutterstock.com Rue des Tongres, within five minutes from You! Cake or Death? Cake please. “Food Made Daily With Love” Jubelpark Residence is a treat for shophop- Rue du Marché aux Poulets, 47 pers and the ideal place to have an enjoyable the Army Museum breakfast at ‘le Pain Quotidien’ or to have a coffee at ‘la Terasse’. Public transport with many easily accessible metro stations in this area will take you to the City Centre in no time. pbombaert / Shutterstock.com If you feel like trying out the ‘best’ chips (frites) in Brussels, have a walk down Place Jourdan and treat yourself at the ‘friture’ on the market square. Here as well you have some nice local restaurants such as ‘Chez Bernard’. But if you are more in the mood for a night out between expats and eurocrats and if you wish to feel the European experience Place Jourdan you will much enjoy Place Luxembourg or rather ‘Place Lux’ as it’s being pronounced in a more snobbish fashion. The square consists largely of restaurants and bars which domi- nate the wide pavements. Why not have a cool beer at Fat Boys, the american sports bar or if you prefer the more trendy Ralph’s Bar which is the better known eurocrats hangout. 22 FOLLOW-UP

˜ SUNDAY SHOPPING ˜ R After a busy week at the job, it’s already Sunday and you’ve got the whole day free, but don’t really know where to go and what to do. As an expat in Brussels, in your spare time you want to discover the city and find out about what’s going on when and where. Sunday is the ideal day for Sunday shopping. There are plenty of street markets in Brussels, but the best known and most busy is the one on Sunday morning around Gare du Midi. Marché du Midi Approximatly 450 stallholders are involved Surprise yourself by the biggest Sunday making it one of the biggest open markets in market in the city which is held every Sunday Europe. One of the most popular stalls is that morning near Gare du Midi. This market has of the Moroccan pancakes which you make a super wide range of fresh fruits, vegetables, yourself by choosing three ingredients. Served North African spices, olives, cheese, bread with a glass of mint tea, do not hesitate A NEW and fish. The market is big enough to to make this tasty break. You will not be disappointed! entertain an entire Sunday morning. You can also look for clothes, shoes, plants and WAY TO North African music. It has its particular sunday in sablon While tumbleweeds roll over a deserted atmosphere, a blend of a Maroccon Bazar Avenue Louise, a couple hundred meters with some Mediteranian and Belgian touches. DISCOVER BRUSSELS Daily flea market at Place du Jeu de Balle A GEND A — PL A CE TO BE — M A G A ZINE Tupungato / Shutterstock.com www.brusselslife.be FOLLOW-UP 25

˜ SUNDAY SHOPPING ˜ away on rue Haute, rue Blaes, and R in the Sablon, the streets are alive. This neighborhood is scattered with antique dealers, decoration and furniture stores, and many art galleries from 9 am to 1 pm, Parvis Saint-Antoine in Forest from that characterize this area of the city. 8 am to 1 pm, or Place Jourdan until about 2 pm. sunday flea markets Where to replenish your library For those who prefer strolling outside, The libraries in Brussels open up the last day of the bargain shopping, and finding interesting weekend. A godsend! So if you have already devoured objects, Sunday is the perfect day. The flea the last book in your personal library, your day of market in the Marolles on Place du jeu de reading is not lost. Filigranes, Cook & Book, Passa balle is open every weekend until 3 pm, just Porta, Brüsel are just some of the many libraries open like every other day of the week. But that’s on Sundays. not all. The Westland flea market is awaiting you in Anderlecht every Sunday, just like the Where to window shop on sunday one on Place Saint-Denis in Forest. Every flea market treasures It is rare to find a place to spruce up your wardrobe on Sunday in Auderghem there’s a lot of bargain this day of the week. However every first Sunday of the shopping in many different places in this month, the Brussels Vintage Market offers cool retro, district. second and clothing and many other vintage items. Outlets are good a place to go too. Maasmechelen sunday markets Village is open every Sunday. The private sales outlet Dang it, you really want to cook up Caméléon is regularly open on Sunday too. something good, but your grocery store is closed on this day of rest. Afterall Sunday is Brussels’ sunday shopping guide actually the only day you have time to spend We have one more secret. Never leave the house in the kitchen! The markets in Brussels will without the “Brussels Sunday Shopping” guide for all be your solution. The best and most popular youserial shoppers. From Saint-Gilles to Saint-Géry, one is without doubt the Marché du Midi. to the Grand-Place, Mont des Arts, and the Marolles, You will find products from all over the every neighborhood has been scrutinized. world. The huge market in the Anderlecht You will know which streets have stores, slaughterhouse isn’t bad either. Want to eat restaurants, museums, markets, etc. open something organic? Go to Place Flagey from on Sunday! Order this booklet for free 8 am to 2:30 pm, to the Tricoterie from 10 from Atrium Brussel Centrum. am to 4 pm, to Place Homère Goossens from Author: Olivia Regout 9 am to 1 pm, or to the Tanneurs workshops Translation: Olivia Davis from 10 am to 4 pm. Other markets include: The ‘Marché du Midi ‘ Source article: Place Sainte-Catherine from 7 am to 5 pm, Place Reine Astrid in Jette from 8 am to 1 Here you’ll find products pm, Place communale in Watermael-Boitsfort from all over the world. 26 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 27 Kapa1966 / Shutterstock.com

˜ Community Help Service ˜ Recently at a meeting of Abra, (the Association of Belgian Relocation Agencies) I met Rex Parker of CHS for the first time. He gave a presentation to the Arbra members of what his organisation stands for and how it came about. Afterwards at the networking reception I explained him that this was substantial information I wanted to share with our readers of Follow Up. So a couple of days later I was pleased to receive an email from Rex with a similar text presentation as the one he gave at Abra. CHS, abbreviation for Community Help psychiatrists offers confidential support and Service, is a non-profit organisation that professional services. This support is not only provides information, support and mental given to the English speaking community but health services to anyone in Belgium who also to those who choose to use English as a needs help and prefers to speak English, common language. Individual members of regardless of nationality and circumstances. the Clinical Team can also work in Catalan, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, It was set up in 1969 to provide support for Romanian and Spanish. people from the expatriate community but was mainly centred on those with English as The team deals with a wide range of problems, their mother tongue. Brussels has changed including but not limited to children’s learning considerably since then and the community and behavioural difficulties, parenting issues, wishing to use English has widened drug and alcohol addiction, Depression and considerably. Many of those who need anxiety, Acute distress and behavioural change, support from CHS are not only native English couple and family difficulties (including family 95% of parents said BSB speakers, but use English as their first foreign mediation), bereavement, sexual problems language. and burnout. For children and adolescents, * besides various therapeutic possibilities for the was their school of choice One of the key services offered by CHS is a child and/or the family, the children’s team is 24 hour, 7 days a week helpline. This is an specialized in psycho-educational evaluation anonymous, confidential telephone service (testing), a service which is highly valued by “ The French/English bilingual programme is what attracted for children, adolescents and adults and is various international schools in Brussels and operated by volunteers who are trained, Luxembourg. us to BSB and has been an enriching experience for supported and supervised by professionals. It Chloë. She clearly enjoys going to school and has operates in the English language and provides Starting in 2016, CHS will offer such testing general information, support and help in a in French and German as well as in English. fun whilst learning in both languages.” crisis. During 2014, the helpline was called CHS also has an experienced child psychiatrist more than 3,500 times. in the child/adolescent team for evaluation and Your No.1 treatment of psychiatric problems. Another service that CHS offers is the Mental Mrs Nikla Lancksweert who chose BSB school of Health Centre where a professional team of Different parameters may be considered in for her daughter Chloë clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and determining the cost of counselling. choice To find out why, visit 28 FOLLOW-UP * According to a recent independent parent survey www.britishschool.be/whyBSB

Following a discussion with the therapist, a consultation fee is decided on. In some Are you living away cases, health insurance may help cover the cost. No-one from your home culture, is turned away for lack of experience stress at work, funds. loneliness? In 2014 more than 700 new The CHS counseling team clients contacted the Mental Health Centre, of which 39 can help. different nationalities. In 2013 CHS began working with Castle Craig Hospital, a Scotland based Addiction Treatment Centre. In order to maintain the Helpline and More information about them can be found on Mental Health Centre, the organisation relies their website: www.castlecraig.co.uk on different sources of income. These are made by contributions from the CHS Clinical The CHS office, operated by volunteers, Team, donations and contributions from other is open from 10.00 to 16.00 on Monday organisations, sales of publications such as to Friday (10.00 to 13.00 during July and ‘Retiring in Belgium – A guide for Expatriates’ August). Therapists work outside these hours, and an annual calendar. Also fund-raising some offering appointments in the evenings or events (e.g. concerts, quiz nights) and on Saturdays. sponsorship support are an important factor for serving that organisation. The CHS Board is composed of a cross- section of the community with representatives If you would like further information e.g. with from multinational corporations and regard to becoming a volunteer or providing small businesses, churches and community financial or other support, please contact CHS associations. The Clinical Director, at the address, e-mail or telephone number Administrator and a representative from mentioned below. the Helpline are also on the Board. Board members provide an important link between The CHS 2016 calendar, which includes lots of CHS and the English speaking community information useful for expats, is also available in Belgium as they also offer support and - more information is available on the CHS guidance to the administrative office team. website. The calendar costs $10 and helps to The total number of people involved in CHS, finance the 24/7 Helpline. including Helpline, Administration, Board and therapists, is around 60. All these people are unpaid volunteers with the exception of the professional clinical team. CHS Mental Health Centre Unlike the 3 Belgian national language help- Avenue des Phalènes 26 - 1000 Brussels lines, Tele-Onthaal (106), Télé-Acceuil (107) Telephone: 02.647.67.80 and Telefonhilfe (108)) which are subsidised E-mail:[email protected] by the various Belgian state authorities, the Website: www.chs-begium.org CHS receives no subsidy of any kind for its CHS Helpline : +32 (0)2 648 40 14 services to the English speaking community. 30 FOLLOW-UP

˜ The battlefields of Waterloo 1815 ˜ Last year it was 200 years ago that the French, British, Dutch and Prussian armies gathered for one of the most famous battles in history The Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815, A huge re-enactment was held near the saw over 250,000 men from at least seven memorial of Waterloo - the Lion’s Mound nations in action. More than 11,000 were left - which King William I of the Netherlands dead and 33,000 wounded. It was one of the ordered to construct in 1820. Thousands largest and bloodiest pre-twentieth-century of spectators were treated on a telling European battles. Here France’s emporer performance of what this battle must have Napoleon Bonaparte was finally defeated by looked like, two-hundred years ago. 4000 the Duke of Wellington, commander-in-chief soldiers, 300 horses and cavaliers and 500 of the allied armies. assistants were involved in the show. The museum named The Memorial 1815 La Haye Sainte, Mont Saint Jean and war Tourism at the battlefield started on June If you missed out on these events don’t worry, is a must to visit and is a very instructive cemetries in the area can be visited by a 19, 1815, when the upper classes arrived there’s still more to discover. place to understand the history of the batlle guided tour map. by coach from Brussels to take a look. It For the 2015 commemorations a brand new of Waterloo. It has an impressive collection has continued ever since and last year’s museum was constructed near the foot of the of objects, costumes and maps and it’s also And if you happen to find yourself in bicentenary was a high point. Lion’s Mound. worth to watch the panoramic 4D film, Waterloo on the 18th of June, you might which is the 21st century’s version of the old see the traditional re-enactment which is a panorama. smaller scale version than the one organised at the bicentenary, but which is being held The current site of the batlle of Waterloo every year by passionate re-enactors from all The Lion of Waterloo which streches from Waterloo to Braine over Europe. facing France l’Alleud and from Ohain to Plancenoit is a remarkable place to discover. The Lion Only 10 kms away in the back garden Mound itself is a steep 226 steps to the top of of Brussels it’s easy to get here by public the tumult with fantastic views of the former transport or by car. battlefield. One can visit the old farm house Le Caillou, where Napoleon spent the night Getting to the Hameau du Lion at the site before the batlle. Or the Wellington Museum of the Battlefield of Waterloo is easy by car which used to be the former Bodenghien inn or public transportation. By car, use exit 25 and which was chosen by the British Military “Butte du Lion” on the Ring O motorway as headquarters for all the army staff and the between Brussels and Mons / Charleroi. Duke of Wellington who spent the night here Free parking is available near the mound. on the 17th and 18th of June 1815. From Brussels and Waterloo, use bus W Further smaller monuments and memorials (stop Route de Nivelles) or bus 365 (stop are scattered throughout the battlefield, Monument Gordon). Braine-l’Alleud is the which has mostly returned back to ordinary closest train station – it is a 3 km walk or farmland. The famous farms of Hougomont, short bus ride (W) to the Hameau du Lion. Reenactment of the Battle of Waterloo 32 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 33

˜ Interview with an expat ˜ Anjali Prasad arrived in August the weather was very more comfortable in Brussels. With a last four years it was not required for us dull which is supposed to be typical for group of expats from the UK we used to to come to the agency as we never had a Belgium (she laughs). When I was going gather at the Cheese Cake Café near Place problem. For people like us (expats) who to leave to a new country for a long stay, Brouckère where you can have breakfast don’t know exactly how long they are everyone I knew in India was hoping that amongst the expat community of Brussels. going to stay, it is a very flexible solution. I would be able to adjust here. Also my family and parents were a bit worried Follow Up: So what are the things you Follow Up: Did you receive any have been enjoying in Belgium? information from other organisations to of the safety aspect travelling as single woman, as you can imagine. Anjali: We (me and my husband) were help you setlle in? given a book about the Belgian artisan Anjali: There is one organistaion called Follow Up: Were there any fellow beers from my colleagues at client place compatriots that you learned to know in Euroclear. So since then we have been Inbelg that helps people from India to setlle in and that organises discovery tours Brussels at that time? trying out a lot of beers but the list we still throughout Europe. Anjali: Yes, it started with the people from have to try out is very long. They also organise events for indian my company but then gradually I started And now my husband is beginning to people here in Belgium sometimes to get in touch with people from India, enjoy the Belgian beers even more than I combined with Indian food and delicacies. Follow Up: Hello Anjali, can you tell me Romania and the USA who also stayed which country you come from and when am. (she laughs) Follow Up: Talking about food, do you you arrived in Belgium? in my building. In 2012 I got married in Follow Up: What do you find to be a cook in your apartment and if yes, what India and my husband joined me here as Anjali: I’m from a small city on the banks well and now lives with me. cultur shock in this country compared to do you cook? Or do you prefer to go to a of the Ganges in the north of India namely Follow Up: Was it it easy to integrate in yours and what do you miss the most we restaurant? don’t have here? Varanasi. I came to Belgium in August Anjali: It’s a mix as well here. Sometimes 2011 and I have completed four years in Brussels or were there any obstacles? Anjali: What I miss the most is my family. I go out for dinner but most of the times I this country now. Anjali: It was a mix. First obstacle was the They came to visit us once here in Brussels, cook at home. language, especially at the town hall, but when they are not here there are times Follow Up: What is the reason of your Follow Up: Ok, I can imagine that you stay in Belgium? as I don’t know French or Dutch. I feel homesick. I go to visit them twice a prefer to cook indian food when you stay But generally I found it quite easy because year. And then off course there is a huge Anjali: I came to Belgium for a business everybody I met was very friendly to me. cultural difference between India and at home? project from my company Cognizant . I have lived in other countries in Europe Belgium. Compared to most of the western Anjali: I have tried cooking dishes from They then provided me with a corporate but in my experience the people that I met part of India which is moving towards a here as well and when we invite people apartment near my work in the city area. in this country were the friendliest. European culture, where I come from it is over at my apartment I prefer to cook a very competitive and hard world without recepies that belong to their country. Follow Up: Is this your first visit to this Follow Up: What actions did you take to country? mingle amongst the expat community and a safety net as you have here in Europe. Last time we invited some Spanish people Life over here is much comfortable as and I cooked them a Spanish meal. the social life of Brussels? Anjali: To this country yes, but I have been where I come from. So that for me is the But it’s true that there are so many good to Europe previously. Anjali: I took some actions but slowly. biggest culture shock. restaurants and we already tried all the Three months after I came over it was the ones in our neighbourhood. Follow Up: Can you describe us what your Christmas season and it was much easier Follow Up: What do you think of BBF and feelings and impressions were the first for me to get to know the area in which what do you find to be an advantage of a week or the first month you were staying I was staying and also to meet people serviced apartment? Follow Up: Thanks for the interview Anjali and enjoy the rest of your stay in Brussels? because of the Christmas markets and Anjali: BBF is like a home for us now in Brussels! Anjali: I remember it very well. When I festivities. So gradually I started feeling and we feel very comfortable here. In the

˜ BBF introduces its newest ˜ property Westpark Established in 1992 - BBF, at the time called Brussels Business Flats - inaugurated their first project together with developer Brussels Projects. Joël Vanmellaert (managing director) Despite the increasing competition in the explains: ‘Our first block of serviced industry, BBF continues to lead the market apartments was built near NATO head- of serviced apartments in Brussels with a quarters according to the demand at the time. considerable portfolio of over 1600 units. Gradually - due to the increasing success In fact, BBF continues to expand with its new of ‘business flats’ - we started building new project Westpark which should be opening its properties in the European area and a little doors soon in Anderlecht.’ later in the city centre. These very atractive apartments are BBF’s In 2007 the company invested with some 50 newest asset and offer a great solution for serviced apartments in Budapest and later on housing the expats and business travelers, they started offering ‘Residential’ apartments working in the business areas of Groot- which are BBF’s unfurnished apartments for Bijgaarden en Anderlecht. The apartments all long term rentals. have free WIFI whether they are furnished ® BBF is proudly offering the StayPoints Guest Reward Program. Join today and start earning points for your stay. StayPoints is a nationwide shared loyalty ® program for both domestic and international independent lodging providers. Make your reservation ® count today and join StayPoints . ‘So where do we stand now?’ continues Vanmellaert. ’The presence of European or unfurnished. Residents with a car will be www.bbf.mystaypoints.com institutions makes Brussels one of the able to use the car park and have easy access most important decision making centres to the ring road of Brussels. Public transport in the world. A great number of NGO’s, and a large variety of amenities such as consultancies, regional representations, Westland Shopping Centre are situated in media, and law firms, among others, have set walking distance. up shop in the Belgian capital in their wake, For more information concerning rental making Brussels a European hub for expats packages for Westpark, please call +32 (0)2 and business travellers alike. 705 05 21 or send an email to [email protected] 36 FOLLOW-UP

˜ The Business of Relocation ˜ R Relocating can be a stressful, confusing experience for even the most experienced of expats. Not only are you being dropped in an unfamiliar location where - chances are - you don’t know a soul, but there are an infinite number of changes large ABRA President and small to contend with too. Isabelle Premont The road to your assignment may have kicked association for relocation agents and other issues are important to both expats and off with an interview with your new employer, expat service providers. Dedicating their every employers alike. Which trends are growing but it takes many steps before you are finally move to helping you settle in swiftly and and which approaches are fast becoming settled in to your new home country. Finding smoothly, these are the professionals that are dated. Sharing experiences and approaches the right accommodation, schools and other at the top of their game. so that we may all continue to grow. Global facilities has a major impact on the success and European conferences, national and local of your assignment, which is why you want Just as any other type of business, relocation meetings; there’s a lot going on in the world to ensure that your relocation is carried out as an industry is forever in motion. The face of relocation. All of it with one single aim: to by experienced professionals. You may have of expatriation changed for good following the improve your experience abroad. found the perfect place to stay with BBF, but global economic downturn of 2008. Where not every expat has the same needs and wants once the standard expatriation lasted an So we hope you’re enjoying your stay. Yes, for their stay abroad. average of 3 or even 5 years, today we see a the Belgians may take a little getting used to, much greater variety of types of assignments. but there is much to discover in the land of the All great adventures From the manager who makes the Belges. Frites-mayonnaise may be the national weekly commute back home, to the dish, but we know how to do fine dining too. start with something new. expert “fire fighters” who come over Whether you’re looking for rich history and for a few short weeks, we are looking world class culture, a good rock concert, a Let Belgium be yours! at the greatest migration since the fall cosy pub, the tranquility of the forest or the of the Roman Empire. fresh air of the seaside, Belgium has it all. With an estimated 600,000 expats in All great adventures start with something new. Thankfully, there is a wide variety of services Belgium alone and an expected 56.8 million Let Belgium be yours! available to expats and employers that expats worldwide by 2017 (0.77 percent of the help new assignees hit the ground running. total global population), the numbers quickly From dedicated expat desks in banking and add up. An estimated 200 million people insurance, to cultural or language training were living and working abroad in 2010, ABRA members have made it their business to excel courses, even English-language media, it can although this number includes people who in all matters concerning relocation. From advis-ing be quite the job trying to make sense of what’s have moved abroad permanently, whether to companies on their international mobility programmes out there and finding the right fit for you. enjoy retirement in the sun or to go in search to helping you and your family find the perfect home, of better economic opportunities. our members will help you along every step of the way. This is where ABRA members come in. Find out more about ABRA and its members by visiting ABRA, short for the Association of Belgian Staying ahead of the pack means keeping your www.abra-relocation.com Relocation Agents, is the professional ear to the ground and knowing what Images: Arne Jacobs SuperFoto © 38 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 39

˜ WILD GEESE ˜ Located just a stone’s throw from the European Commission in the heart of the EU Quarter of Brussels, The Wild Geese is a gastropub with history and stories amongst the expats of the European capital. Now re-opened since December 2014 after a throughout the colder evenings. few years break by a young and passionate team, our aim is to provide outstanding Wholesome, fresh, hearty, food combines seasonal food and great service while retaining unpretentious modern pub flavours with a traditional pub atmosphere. Enjoy a tipple classic french cooking styles inspired by from The Geese’s stellar range of beers, wines seasonal influences, accompanied by a concise and award winning whiskeys, a tempting menu but delicious wine menu. of moreish bar snacks and gastro classics adds the Wild geese Brussels , gastro-Pub. to the experience. The Wild Geese Pub Restaurant offers a broad variety of Belgian and International beers, Avenue livingstone 2-4, 1000 Brussels, Belgium We welcome diners and drinkers alike, with high end spirits and a wide-ranging menu of [email protected], Phone +32 258 868 03 enough space to talk shop, celebrate with topnotch Whiskeys served in casual, relaxed www.thewildgeese.eu loved ones or watch your favourite team with and comfortable surroundings. With a selection of over 200 Whiskeys and We have three seasonal menu’s which change many different Belgian Beers, The Wild Geese every month. We serve a lunch menu, Monday is an Irish Pub like no other. to Friday from 12:00 till 14:30, a dinner menu, Monday to Friday from 18:00 until 22:00 and Our aim is to have the welcoming, friendly a weekend menu, Saturday and Sunday all day atmosphere that belongs to a typical Irish Pub from 12:00. but to take everything to the next level. Live music is also a big deal here in the geese All our products from our fantastic food to with Music often on the weekends and live our House Wines are products that you would Jazz with our Sunday brunch, follow us on normally associate with a pub but we have a Facebook to find out when our “gigs” are on. much higher standard than a normal pub. your best mates drinking a pint or two at our Here we also show all the important sports A busy pub especially during the week, traditional bar counter. events on several screens in a friendly, All our food is prepared fresh by one of reservations are always available by calling or welcoming atmosphere. our five top Chefs who make everything sending a email through the website. Enjoy a drink and soak up the sun on one of Come in and join us for a champions league themselves, it may be a Fish & Chips that you our two terraces, one of which is also a winter match or watch rugby and hurling with a cool order but it will be one of the best Fish & Hope to see you soon, terrace for smokers to relax and unwind even pint of Guinness. Chips that you will ever taste... Neil. 40 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 41

˜ Discovering Belgium by guided tour ˜ walk you discover all the most famous sites and monuments of the city. Bruges, known as the Venice of the North, because of its peaceful canals is one of the With its mixed cultural communities and colourful history of political division, most beautiful cities in Europe. It was a perhaps it should not surprise us that a closer look at quiet, unassuming Belgium reveals justified motive that prompted UNESCO in an impact on European and global art and culture of remarkable proportions. 2000 to include the entire historical city centre on the World Heritage list. The current city boundaries still coincide exactly with those of the medieval city centre, and the spaces and Born and raised in Brussels, Erik Wauters has its incomparable City Hall and precious Guild structures that were so typical of Bruges in the been a tour manager for more than 20 years. Houses. The Galleries St Hubert, the “Ilôt Ghent is an un-touristy city past have been preserved. Walking along the The last decade he has specialized as a local Sacré”, Cathedral of St Michel, the “Mont des maze of winding cobbled alleys and romantic private guide in fascinating Belgium. Arts” with all his museums, the Royal district canals, you imagine yourself to be in medieval with the Royal Square and Palace, the Sablon times. The wealth of museums is a striking My philosophy is to guide in a light and district with countless antique dealer shops, image of this city’s stirring history. Bruges is pleasant way, informing my guests without the remains of the 12th Century City Wall always beautiful, in the summertime as well as boring them. With the warm sense of humour, and finally Manneken-Pis. The driven tour of in the wintertime. Your guide will show you all which is typical for the people of Brussels. Brussels adds more of the Downtown area, the major highlights of this beautiful city. Never acting as “a comedian”, but never Little Manhattan, the European district – as reciting as “a walking encyclopaedia” neither. the “European Capital” the city is home to Antwerp is a splendid city with numerous “We guide private City tours in the beautiful the European Commission, the Council of architectural highlights, most of which date cities of Brussels, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Ministers of the EU and (the second seat of) from the 16th and the 17th century. Moreover Leuven and Mechelen, steeped in history and the European Parliament – the Cinquantenaire Antwerp is the diamond centre of the World. with great stories and anecdotes to tell. But we park with its museums and Jubilee Arch, If diamonds really are a girl’s best friend, than also organize tailor made special tours in the the District of Laken with the Royal Palace, a lot of ladies will not leave out a visit to the Museum or Art Nouveau district, castle tours, Chinese Pavilion, Japanese Tower and of diamond district around the Railway Station. gourmet tours, chocolate workshops, lifestyle course the Atomium! This area is also the Jewish district in the city tours, beer and brewery tours. Bruges, known as where your guide will take you for a tour and Ghent is an unassuming, un-touristy city the Venice of the North, will give you all the information you need to And last but not least we created personalized filled with university students, linger-as-long- know. Walking through the narrow streets of Battlefield tours to Waterloo (see page 32 - as-you-like cafes, well-priced restaurants this historic city centre, you will form a good 33), World War I tours in Flanders Fields near and exudes vibrant energy. Ghent combines Antwerp idea of how the settlement developed into such Ypres (Ieper) and the Battle of the Bulge tours stellar medieval and other historic sites with a world famous metropolis. (World War II) in the Ardennes near Bastogne. touches of gritty urban reality and the bustling character of a genuine, living city. You’ll get Special tours as Museum, Art Nouveau and City tours: to view some of the best of all these worlds Castle tours; Gourmet tours and Chocolate on a stroll through the Old Centre. Canal workshops; Brewery tours, Trappist, Abbey Brussels is much appreciated by foreigners cruise is a nice way to marvel the sights. Under Beer and Cheese tours; Historical tram and for its lifestyle and it willingly reveals its the watchful eye of Gravensteen Castle or Biking tour are tailor made on demand mainly charms to visitors who take the time to try Castle of the Counts, the city boasts an Opera in the Brussels area, Bruges or on location. and understand it. In this city of contrasts and House, 18 museums, 100 churches and over paradoxes we organize walking and half driven 400 historical buildings. The most visited site / half walking tours. The classical walking tour in Ghent is the famous St-Bavo Cathedral & For more information incorporates all the main sights of Brussels city its beautiful altarpiece, The Adoration of the contact erik Wauters at : centre: the Grand Place, world famous Market Mystic Lamb painted by the brothers Jan and Private Guided Tours Belgium Square, in the heart of medieval Brussels with Hubert van Eyck in 1432. During your guided [email protected] +32 497 415 233 42 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 43

˜ The Need for English Language Press in Belgium ˜ According to a recent report by the Brussels office for Europe & International Institutions and the city’s tourism department visit.brussels, the composition of Brussels is changing drastically. The report titled “Brussels-Europe: The Figures 2016” points out that as many as 1 in 3 of Brussels’ 1.2 million residents are non-Belgian citizens. And according to Fast forward two years, the the Brussels Institute for Statistics and Analysis, (BISA), there are approximately an two brothers are overseeing the additional 400,000 living in the rest of Belgium. 18th edition of the magazine which by now has grown to a circulation of 20,000 copies According to a recent report by the Brussels economic and political affairs but cannot and includes an editorial team office for Europe & International Institutions access other national press due to the language of prominent economists, and the city’s tourism department visit. barrier. Examples include The Moscow Times, philosophers and artists. brussels, the composition of Brussels is The Times of India, The Times of Israel, The Jonadav says that by operating changing drastically. The report titled Japan Times and many more. as a small, hard-working “Brussels-Europe: The Figures 2016” points and flexible unit while out that as many as 1 in 3 of Brussels’ 1.2 The added value is indispensable as it helps to always trying to improve million residents are non-Belgian citizens. And both integrate the local expatriate community the value proposition to the according to the Brussels Institute for Statistics and allow foreign investors, tourists and the advertisers, they have been and Analysis, (BISA), there are approximately worldwide international community to gain able to develop the business an additional 400,000 living in the rest of insight into the country. It also serves as a to where they are today. Belgium. point of contact when international media quickly wants to receive some local insight or The Brussels Times has become known They have learned to do all the tasks The establishment of the European Union and exchange information in a common language. in Belgium today as the country’s English themselves. And coming from a finance its many institutions and agencies in Brussels language press and media. The magazine is background, a lot of it was fairly new to has indeed resulted in one of the expat densest So, when Philippe Van Parijs, a well-known inside most of the hotel rooms in Brussels and them when they first started out as publishers. cities in the world. And the additional presence Brussels born philosopher, appeared live on is exclusively distributed to the EU institutions But running a newspaper is not only about of all the lobbying companies, consultancies, BBC news in front of millions of worldwide and foreign representations. editing and writing - it’s also about general multinationals and NGO’s around the viewers explaining the latest developments and entrepreneurial drive and attention to detail, European institutions has reinforced the trend. sentiments on the “Brussels lockdown” last As for their digital news platform, the online they emphasise. “I remember when we November with The Brussels Times logo next newspaper provides daily news to thousands of drilled a magazine stand to a concrete block Per capita, no other capital has such a large to him, it may not have raised many eyebrows. readers in both Belgium and abroad. And the in Schuman metro. It was a Saturday night and significant expat community, and the However, for the two brothers who initially social media network has grown to become the 12 o’clock and passers-by were cheering us majority of the people from this community started the media company some two years largest one for the expat community with over on in a combination of encouragement and use English as their daily language before ago, it marked a symbolic milestone. 30,000 engaged fans on Facebook. sympathy that we had to work so late. But French and Dutch. it was really great fun and we were happy to “We started this operation with merely 12,000 So what’s next in line for the two brothers? also get some physical exercise as part of the Most international cities around the world euros of savings and published our first “We believe that we have managed to fill an work routine, besides the satisfaction to build have at least one established English language magazine which in the beginning was called important function and are proud of what we something of value”. media. They are of great benefit to the local BxlConnect” says the older brother Jonadav have achieved. Up until now we have worked English speaking inhabitants and also serve as Apelblat. “Everyone in the industry told us mostly with freelancers, but this year we plan “We take nothing for granted and we want to a window into the country for an international that we would be finished by the third issue of on expanding both the editorial and sales team improve and grow much more, so there is lots audience that may be interested in local, the magazine,” the younger one Omry adds. with a number of full time staff.” of work to do,” Omry concludes. 44 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 45

BRUSSELS EVENTS CALENDAR YEAR ROuND Brussels, be sure to check them FEBRuARY 1am. MNF will end with a great APRIL The Modernika exhibition Sunday 24 April - Brussels events offers visitors an opportunity out during your stay. Cultural Heritage Day afterparty at Bloody Louis. www.cactus-co.be/english www.museumnightfever.be to (re)discover Modernist and A celebration of our Cultural Nature Brussels Greeters From 5 to 7 February Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 Nature in April & May International Style architecture. Heritage, traditionally held If you would like to discover the Salon du Chocolat March - 24 hours cycling The Haller woods are 552 hec- Taking as its starting-point on the first Sunday after the Belgian countryside and the Get to know your new home Third Belgian edition of the tares and are the remainders the legendary Expo 58, with Easter Holidays, focusing on green belt surrounding Brussels turf with a local. Through the chocolate fair with Belgian at the Bois de la Cambre of the Coal wood that grew its contribution to spread- the movable (objects) and the on foot or by bike, then the na- sustainability project Brussels and international partici- The 30th edition of the ‘24 in the area during the last ing the American way of life intangible (stories, traditional ture walks map provided by the Greeters local residents who pants.The Salon du Chocolat hours cycling in the Bois de ice age. You will find a great in Belgium, the exhibition techniques and skills). Zuid-Dijleland nature reserve love their city will take you off will offer once more a large la Cambre’ is one of the most variation of trees and wildlife demonstrates the various ways www.faronet.be is the ideal tool for you. With the beaten track and invite chocolate experience to visitors, important gatherings of scouts in the green belt surrounding in which the American dream 300kms of paths and small you to see the capital through including: demonstrations of and guides in Belgium. For Brussels. From the middle of manifested itself. roads you can plan your route, their eyes. Expect to be taken chocolate recipes and tastings, 24 hours they ride tours on April until the start of May the www.atomium.be/modernika MAY stopping for refreshments at to favourite spots and original a chocolate Fashion Show, the a bicycle in the Bois de la wild forest hyacinths will be in Wednesday 13th April local places along the way. destinations as the Greeters presence of the best chocolat- Cambre. Each group registers full bloom covering the forest www.toerismevlaamsbrabant. welcome you to share their iers and pastry chefs, exhibi- 1 or 2 bikes that will be riding in a beautiful blue carpet. Brabantse Pijl From 28 April to 2 May be/en www.groenegordel.be passion for the city during an tions, chocolate sculptures and on the asphalt track around the Alternatively visit the castle Fans of bicycle racing will love Brussels Tango Festival - authentic, genuine and free much more. lake in the forest. grounds of Groot-Bijgaarden in the 54th Brabantse Pijl, this various locations in Observatory encounter. www.brussels.salon-du- www.24heuresvelo.be Dilbeek where 1,5million bulbs semi-classic race goes through Brussels The observatory MIRA in Grim- www.brusselsgreeters.be chocolat.com From 5 to 13 March are planted every year. much of Flemish- Brabant and The festival is an annual bergen is open to visitors every Brussels Card Eurantica Fine Art Fair www.natuurenbos.be the competitors will certainly get-together with contemporary Wednesday and Sunday (except From 5 to 14 February be grateful for your support! creation from all over the world. bank holidays) and organizes The Brussels Card is the best ANIMA 2016, Festival of Mechelen Opening of the Royal www.debrabantsepijl.be Lots of cultural and artistic regular lectures on astrology way to discover just about cartoons and animated This indoor fair features col- Greenhouses - Laeken Sunday 24 April events are planned in the city. and the cosmos. Look at the everything the capital of Europe films - Flagey Centre lection objects presented by www.brusselstangofestival.com sun through special telescopes, has to offer. The card offers you 150 antique dealers and art 10 km of Brussels admire the Milky Way and free entry to over 30 museums galleries from all over Europe. The 10.000m is one of the most From 6 to 8 May become a stargazer! for a period of 24, 48 or 72 The eclectic range of objects important races of the Memo- Food Truck Festival www.mira.be hours. Additionally you get includes furniture, sculpture, rial. Of the 50 fastest 10km City centre unlimited free use of trams, clocks, weaponry, glasswork, races ever run, 24 (!) of those Fifty Belgian, Dutch, French Film - Cinematek buses and underground in ceramics, art nouveau, art took place in Brussels. After and Luxembourgish food trucks The Royal Belgian Film Archive Brussels as well as exclusive deco, coins, and pre-Columbian a beautiful course through descend in the centre of Brus- was founded in 1938 as a offers in designers boutiques, art. Designed by the architect the parks of Heysel follows a sels for this gourmand festival. charitable foundation with shops, exhibitions, restaurants The International Animation www.eurantica.be Balat (Victor Horta’s teacher), spectacular indoor finish in the Starting at 11 a.m. (until 11 the aim of establishing and & attractions. Buy your card Film Festival is for all of the Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 these greenhouses are one of concerthall Palais 12. p.m.), take the time to treat maintaining a collection of online at: family, with more than 300 dif- March - Made in Asia Brussels’ most remarkable www.sport.be/brussels10k yourself to hamburgers, hot- movies with a particular www.visitbrussels.be ferent animation movies from monuments. This magic place Saturday 23 and Sunday dogs, organic food, yoghurts, aesthetic, technical and around the world. Brussels Expo will please both aficionados of 24 April - Brussels Design Belgian and world cuisine, historical value. Expect great www.animafestival.be 19th century architecture and Market indoor chocolate, insects, mojitos, art house, suspense and film JANuARY green-fingered plant enthusi- tajines, and the list goes on! noir classics such as Luchino asts. These highly impressive Tour & Taxis www.brusselsfoodtruckfes- Visconti’s ‘Death in Venice’ or MARCH greenhouses with their soaring tival.be Paul Michael Glaser’s ‘Running Saturday 30 January ironwork are home to a wide Man’. Daily showings at vari- Manneken-Pis and the range of flora and many rare Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 ous Brussels locations. Oruro Carnival Saturday 5 March species. May - Iris Celebration - www.cinematek.be On Saturday 30 January 2016, Museum Night Fever www.monarchie.be various locations in from 9 am till 6 pm, Manneken- MNF is about 24 museums Having drawn in more than Brussels Bicycle Pis will wear the costume of the coming out of their usual 160 exhibitors and 43,800 Ends 10 april - Exhibition Concerts and fireworks displays Join the Cactus & Co network Bolivia Diablada. Manneken- context for an evening. Daring, visitors in a single week-end Modernika - Atomium on the Place des Palais the and get cycling in Brussels. Pis, the symbol of Brussels lively, cheerfully iconoclastic in 2014, Made in Asia is the The Brussels Design Market is whole weekend. Sunday They organize regular events folklore, gets a costume at and 100% relevant to its time. biggest meeting place of young a flea market that is exclusively is dedicated to the Street in Brussels, at time of going to major events. On 30 January Featuring performances, live people in Benelux passionate dedicated to design. There Festival: dozens of artists, press no event dates are avail- he honors the Carnival of Oruro music, dance, workshops, about manga, video games, are pieces from the 50s to the mostly from Brussels perform able, but 2012 events included (Bolivia). videos, installations and Asian culture, Lolita and Kawaii early 80s. in themed situations during a flash mob in Brussels Central guided tours. All 24 museums fashion, Cosplay and all the www.designmarket.be the day. The area around Rue Station, so if you’re game to will open between 7pm and newest high-tech trends. du Lombardstraat, seat of the discover a different side of Brussels parliament, is home 46 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 47

BRUSSELS EVENTS CALENDAR to a relaxed bash aimed at (but From 13 to 22 May exhibition has already proved slam or hip-hop, classics, and August. Extending along the two years. The cut flowers are to a range of activities and by no means restricted to) the Les Nuits Botanique a success at the Museum of local and European artists. small ring road, on the Boule- arranged directly on the entertainment. Check the 2016 DECEMBER capital’s one million inhabit- A unique location, au coeur Bellas Artes in Bilbao and the www.royalparkmusicfestival. vard du Midi, near the Midi pavement of the square by dates at www.festivalkanal.be. ants. under the aegis of the de Bruxelles, with a line-up to Thyssen Bornemisza Museum be train station, the Midi Fair has specialist horticulturalists from iris, the city’s mascot flower, a die for! A festival that makes in Madrid. a long history. In 1880 the city Ghent. The resulting pattern of Winter Wonders host of mini-festivals will offer discovering and reinforcing www.museedixelles.be 11 July council decided that the 3 fairs colours can be viewed from the OCTOBER Different places in pop-rock, jazz, and classi- musical careers its top prior- Brussel danst - City centre which took place simultane- balcony of the town hall. Brussels cal music as well as street ity.Ten days of concerts with As is customary, Flanders Day ously at the Grand-Place, the www.flowercarpet.be The City of Brussels came up entertainment for children and established, up-and-coming, JuLY on 11 July is celebrated in style Place des Martyrs and the 1st October with the idea of Winter Wonders their parents. and unheard-of artists – all in Brussels. This is the third place Marché aux grains had to Nuit Blanche to console those who suffer www.fetedeliris.be good. Music and food available edition of ‘Brussels dances’. A be combined. One big fair was SEPTEMBER Different places in from winter blues! The magical outdoors if the weather permits From 1 July to 7 August wonderful - and free - festival born, taking place in the first Brussels illumination of Grand-Place, Saturday 21 May – the first barbecue of the year, Les Bains, Brussels that takes the capital city as its weekend before the national Brace yourself for a sleepless the Christmas market of an Zinneke Parade you could say. backdrop, and where everyone holiday of 21 July. The tradition Friday 9 September night in Brussels with hundreds invited region in the heart of The Zinneke Parade is a bien- www.botanique.be welcomes the arrival of sum- still exists today. Memorial Van Damme of cultural, sporting, musical the city, the merry-go-rounds mer at their own pace www.zuidfoor.be King Baudoin Stadium and festive activities to (re) on Place Saint-Catherine, the www.brusseldanst.be The 40th edition of the Memo- discover and shed a new light big wheel and the ice rink, JuNE 21 July July - September rial Van Damme is the last of on the city. One of the specific dozens of stalls for stocking up Plants on your plate Festivities for the National walk in Meise 14 Diamond League meetings, aspects of Nuit Blanche is its on gifts and treats… An explo- the most important competition call for projects aimed at art- sion of delights follows in quick Jazz Jette June Day - Parc de Bruxelles / The National Botanic Gardens in athletics. After Shanghai, ists, and also at cultural and succession over 2 km, in a city Different venues in Jette The months of July and August Parc royal in Meise holds 18.000 kinds Oslo, Rome, Paris, London, associative stakeholders. It all dressed up in festive garb. This annual jazz festival in see ‘Les Bains’ organised along of plants. In the Plant Palace, Zurich,... the best athletes will hence encourages new themed It is a trail that brings joy and nial festival that takes place the Brussels borough of Jette, the banks of the canal. A free you can experience plants from meet in Brussels. projects to see the light of day. wonder by the bucketful: adults in Brussels every other year launched in 1990, attracts festival that turns the city’s around the world no matter In short, Nuit Blanche is an in- treat themselves to seasonal (on the even years) in May. about 5,000 spectators every waterfront into a fun and funky what the weather is; from The Belgian beer weekend spiring initiative which fosters delights, children stare with Zinneke is the nickname for year. beach; the perfect place to sip carnivorous plants to suc- the development of cultural eyes and mouths wide open the people of Brussels, who get www.jazzjettejune.be a Mojito or two after a hard culents... The Castle regularly and artistic sensibilities in all at the magic of Christmas at together to devise the theme of day’s work. houses exhibitions that can the districts of town. work and everybody socks away each festival. It is a colourful From 17 to 24 June www.bruxelleslesbains.be be viewed at no extra cost. A www.nuitblanchebrussels.be fresh emotions. carnival with music performed Brussels Film Festival Belgium is celebrating its stroll through the northwest without amplification. Flagey From 1 to 3 July independence (and has done part of the domain will reveal December www.zinneke.org Now a regular fixture in the Couleur Café Festival, so since 1830) and the whole enchanting oak, conifers, NOVEMBER Christmas Market Flagey building the Brussels Brussels of Brussels is in festive mood! magnolia, hydrangea, rhodo- Christmas Markets will be From 6 to 28 May Film Festival features a The Annual Brussels Couleur There are organized activities dendron, maple and wild rose The Beer Weekend includes open in Brussels and all major KunstenFestivalDesArts mixture of short, medium, and Café Festival at Tour & Taxis is everywhere games for children, collections. Discover everything ceremonies in the cathedral During the Autumn cities in Belgium during the Various locations in full-length films, with a special one of the hippest places to be. merry-go-rounds and foodie about edible plants and learn and the town hall, but it is holidays - Filem’on Brussels emphasis on new work. This three day festival offers stalls in the Park of Brussels, a what you can expect to find on the “interactive” side of the Different locations For a three-week period, the www.brff.be more than 50 concerts on 5 military parade, and concerts. your plate. event that attracts beer- When the autumn leaves start festival takes over around stages in the heart of Brussels. The grand finale to this day of www.plantentuinmeise.be lovers in their thousands to the to get the most magnificent twenty theatres and arts From 30 June to 25 Featuring the very best in funk, jubilation is a fireworks display Grand’Place/Grote Markt, where colors, you know it’s time for centres in Brussels, as well as September - 50 Years of hiphop, reggae, dance, dub, that gets more creative every Belgian breweries of all sizes Filem’On! It takes place in a various other venues in the city, Hyperrealistic Painting soul, latin, blues, dance and year. AuGuST will have stalls. There will also wide range of cinema’s and which kindly open their doors to Musée d’Ixelles rock from around the world and be a parade of historic brewery other public spaces. If you’re the festival. The Kunstenfesti- Following the success of the with 50 world food restaurants, July & August carts and beer wagons. Check older than 2, than this is the valdesarts comprises a selec- 2014 exhibition dedicated this event is not to be missed. Midi Fair 12-15 August the 2016 dates at: festival for you. There will be month of December. Be sure to tion of artistic work created to the American hyperreal- www.couleurcafe.be Flower Carpet Grand-Place www.weekenddelabiere.be more than 100 movies, a lot visit at least once, the jenevers by Belgian and international ist sculptor Duane Hanson, of creative workshops, cinema (flavoured gins) and Gluhwein artists: remarkable new works AMERICAN PHOTOREALISM Royal Park Music Festival Festival Kanal concerts, a panel of teenagers (mulled wine) make for excel- which translate a personal vi- highlights the generation of Parc Royal, Place des This relatively new festival was who will judge the newest lent Christmas spirit. sion of the world today that the hyperrealist painters from the Palais created to provide an explora- movies in a competition, and a artists would like to share with 1960s and the late 1980s. The Royal Park Music Festival tion into the Brussels canal lot of directors who will present Please note that all these audiences who are prepared In the aftermath of Pop Art, is July’s Sunday rendezvous in zone through art and cultural their work. dates and programs may be to challenge and broaden their hyperrealists portrayed and the Park of Brussels. A fam- projects. Held over five days in www.filemon.be subject to changes. perspectives. criticised the American con- ily festival with free entrance The Midi Fair, one of the oldest the area between Sainctelette www.kfda.be sumer society in a fascinating and concerts at 11.00am & Brussels summer events, is This huge carpet of begonias Square and the Anderlecht semi-photographic style. This 02.30pm - Jazz, blues, cool traditionally held in July and covers the Grand-Place every Abattoirs, visitors are invited 48 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 49

USEFUL ADDRESSES BRITISH EXPATS Rue Fossé aux Loups, 32 1170 Brussels 1140 Evere useful addresses 1000 Brussels Tel: 02/672 27 61 Tel: 02/243 06 05 British junior Academy of Tel: 02/217 21 87 La Pineta Modus Operandi Brussels Brussels Grill (Italian food) (Italian food) 83, Bld St. Michel Place Rogier, 21 2A, Rue Franklin 12, Rue Voot 1040 Brussels 1210 St. Joost-Ten-Noode 1000 Brussels 1200 Woluwe St. Lambert www.bjab.org Tel: 02/274 13 30 Tel: 02/736 57 05 Tel: 02/779 84 26 British & Commonwealth WG Ca va se savoir La Porte des Indes Moeder Lambik Woman’s Club Brussels (Maghreb) (Indian food) (Typical beer cafe) 95, Rue au Bois Rue Saint-Henri, 61 455, Avenue Louise 8 place Fontainas 1150 Brussels 1200 Woluwe St. Lambert A La Mort Subite 1050 Brussels 1000 Bruxelles Tel: 02/777 53 13 Tel: 02/733 33 70 Tel: 02/647 86 51 Tel:02/503 60 68 British Decorative and Chez Léon Today, the fourth genera- *La Quincaillerie Paradise of India Fine Art Society of Brussels (Typical Belgian food) tion continuous to serve you (French, Belgian) (Indian) Tel: 02/725 78 51 18, Rue des Bouchers these delicious Gueuze beers 45, Rue du Page 85, Rue Godefroid Kurth Brussels Madrigal Singers 1000 Brussels in the same establishment 1050 Brussels 1140 Evere 1, Avenue de la Faisanderie Tel: 02/511 1415 which also retains the origi- Tel: 02/533 98 33 Tel: 02/241 26 97 Belga Queen-ly yours 1160 Brussels Cité du Dragon nal 1928 decor. 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Louise Antoine Pinto created an establishment breaking away from the Lions Club of Brussels Heraldic 1200 Woluwe St. Lambert *Le Chalet Robinson - Bois de 1050 Brussels traditional brasserie, elbow-to-elbow style. Contemporary archi- 497, Avenue Louise Tel: 02/771 58 60 la Cambre Tel: 02/647 75 30 tecture and gastronomy meet each other in an amazing way. 1050 Brussels *Dupont Café 1 Sentier de l’Embarcadère *Spicy Grill At Belga Queen the Belgian cuisine is adapted to today’s taste, Tel: 02/640 92 07 (French, Belgian) 1000 Brussels 102 rue Stevin lightened and given a very national touch through the addition Royal British Legion 151, Avenue du Cimetière de L’Archiduc Tel: 02/372 92 92 1000 Brussels of beer to numerous dishes. Original, high-quality products are 10, Poenaardlaan Bruxelles - 1140 Evere Longtime favorite L’Archiduc Le Pré aux Clercs Tel: 02/512 25 05 chosen with care from Belgian artisans who still have respect 3090 Overijse Tel: 02/726 29 01 is located right in the center 42, Av. de la Renaissance *Stockmansmolen for the soil. The wines come from Belgian producers and the Tel: 02/688 25 55 *Fat Boys of Brussels. Famous for it’s 1040 Brussels 164, H. Henneaulaan Ponti coffee is from a selection of ‘pure Arabica’ coffee beans (American sports bar) classic cocktails, so grab Tel: 02/735 15 08 1930 Zaventem RESTAURANTS, BISTRO’S 7, Place du Luxembourg Le Rubis Tel: 02/725 34 34 from various continents and roasted locally. AND PUBS 1050 Brussels your favorite and sit in the (Vietnamese) Tagawa All these characteristics make the brasserie Belga Queen the *recommended by BBF Tel: 02/511 32 66 courtyard with a full view of 22, Av. de Tervueren (Japanese food) ambassador of “made in Belgium”. every angle of the bar. Archiduc *‘t Goudblommeke van Papier 1040 Brussels 279, Av. Louise (Cosmopolitan Jazz monument (Historic little Brussels pub Tel: 02/733 05 49 1000 Brussels Belga Queen Brussels SA of a pub with a big history) near Sablon - no food) *L’Huitrière & Eole Tel: 02/640 50 95 Rue fossé aux loups 32, 1000 Brussels 6, Rue Dansart Cellebroerstraat, 55 (Delicatessen) Takesushi Phone: +32 (0)2 217 21 87, Fax: +32 (0)2 229 31 79 1000 Brussels 1000 Brussels 33, Av. Henri Dunant (Japanese food) http://www.belgaqueen.be/ Tel: 02/512 06 52 Tel: 02/511 16 59 1140 Evere 21, Bld. Charlemagne A La Bécasse Guignol Tel: 02/726 93 60 1000 Brussels (19th century Brussels cafe) (Belgian brasserie) Le Lion Belge Tel: 02/230 56 27 UGC-de Brouckère Taborastraat 11 Rue Voot, 32 (French food) *Villa Lorraine 1200 Woluwe Saint Lambert 1000 Brussels 1200 Woluwe St. Lambert 1002, Chaussée de Louvain 28, Chaussée de la Hulpe Tel: 02/772 20 98 38, Place de Brouckère 1000 Brussels Tel: 02/511 00 06 Tel: 02/772 88 14 1200 Woluwe St. Lambert 1000 Brussels This is only a small selection Tel: 0900/10440 A la Mort Subite Kafeneio La Quincaillerie Tel: 02/ 705 83 17 Tel: 02/374 31 63 of many restaurants in the (Typical Brussels pub known for (Greek) *Les Brasseries Georges *Volle Gas neighbourhood UGC-Toison d’Or its Geuze beer - no food) Stevinstraat, 134 Once upon a time there was 257, Av. Winston Chrurchill 21, Place Fernand Cocq CINEMAS 18, Galerie Toison d’Or 1050 Brussels 7, Kruidenbergstraat 1000 Brussels an ironmonger’s shop on this 1180 uccle 1050 Brussels DM 1000 Brussels Tel: 02/231 55 55 site. Since 1903, to be more Tel: 02/34721 00 Tel: 02/502 89 17 Kinepolis (IMAX) Brupark Tel: 0900/10440 Tel: 02/513 13 18 *La Fattoria precise, hence the countless Les Saveurs d’Evere *Yama Sushi Av. du Centenaire (Atomium) Vendôme *Belga Queen (Italian food) drawers that adorn the res- (Belgian-Spanish) (Japanese food) Very good lunch! 1020 Brussels 18, Chaussée de Wavre (Gastronomic Belgian & French) 1, Bld. du Souverain taurants’ walls... 106, Rue St. Vincent 223, Avenue Georges Henri – Tel: 02/478 04 50 1050 Brussels Tel: 02/502 37 00 50 FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP 51