30: Brussels, Belgium

In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Evelyne White gives us a tour of the culinary scene in Brussels and tells us how we can find a dinner party with a homecooked meal using her newly launched social dining network, Bookalokal. We discuss the appeal of moule frites (mussels & fries), the potency of "blanche" beer and how real Belgians do waffles. Shop at Place du Chatelain and the Noordzee Mer du Nord Hoegaarden is good "blanche" Try a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich from the Keep on Toasting food truck Beer Lover's Dinner (5 beers, 3 courses): April 13, 2013: Beer Lover's Dinner on Bookalokal at Chez Evelyne in Brussels (Chatelain) Brussels Dining Districts to Explore: Downtown - Grande Place Ixelles St. Katherine Brussels Food Events: Belgian Brewers Weekend (August / September) Tram Experience Dinner in the Sky Food for Thought: Q: What is the #1 reason why people visit Brussels? A: Food! Out of the Frying Pan Picks: Favorite Restaurants to Take Out-of-Town Guests to: La Piola Most Romantic Restaurant: Comme Chez Soi Best View: The Restaurant on top of the Musical Instrument Museum Favorite Place to Get a Waffle: Any street truck Favorite Place to Go for Dessert: The chocolate shops at Place du Grand Sablon Best Beer Selection: Delerium Café Favorite Place to Watch the World Cup: Michael Collins Irish Bar & Restaurant or Fat Boys Sports Bar & Grill