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Van Stapele Koekmakerij, Amsterdam NL

Van Stapele Koekmakerij Van Stapele Cookie If one pays attention it will not take long to notice a Van Stapele Koekmakerij bag in Amsterdam, especially around De Wallen where a steady stream of guests line up daily from 10h00 until … Continue reading →

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louf (oud-west,) Amsterdam NL

bakkerij louf gateau breton chocolate sesame cookie honey bun pain au chocolat cardamom roll Inspired by a Sourdough starter bakkerij louf began in 2022, the first location opened by friends soon yielding two more with each retaining its focus on … Continue reading →

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Rene’s Croissanterie, Amsterdam NL

Rene’s Croissanterie Stroopwafel with Chocolate and Candy Liege Waffle Drawing customers near Amsterdam’s Red Light District since 1979 anyone who claims Rene’s Croissanterie is not a tourist trap has probably spent too long in a Coffee Shop, the combination of … Continue reading →

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Rijsel, Amsterdam NL

Rijsel Cremant de Loire Gazpacho Danish Sausage Bread & Butter Octopus, Brandade, Espellette Pepper Oxtail & Foie Gras Terrine, Sauternes Gelee Spring Chicken with Fricassee of Beans Poulet Noir with Morel Sauce Danish Ribeye with Bearnaise, Salad, Potatoes Dark Chocolate … Continue reading →

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212, Amsterdam NL

212 2019 Charles Baur Brand Riesling Grand Cru Summer Leaves, Sorrel Gel Old Beemster Cheese Grissini, Fennel, Orange Crab Hand – Brown crab, lavender, sour cream Shiitake Ravioli, Foie Gras, Umeboshi Jerusalem artichoke, Dutch shrimps, garlic vinaigrette, Belper Knolle Smoked … Continue reading →

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Patisserie Holtkamp, Amsterdam NL

Patisserie Holtkamp Baba au Rhum Canele Tompoucen Chocolates Unchanged since 1928 Patisserie Holtkamp holds a special place in the hearts of locals, the facade at Vijzelgracht 15 providing only a small glimpse of the treasures within its beautiful Art Nouveau … Continue reading →

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Coffee District (Willemsparkweg,) Amsterdam NL

Coffee District Cinnamon Bun Carrot Cake Banana Cake Glazed Cinnamon Muffin Chocolate Chip Cookie Grown out of a small Coffee Bar in South Amsterdam the Coffee District story began in 2017, and although the original location is now shuttered ownership … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Spectrum, Amsterdam NL

Restaurant Spectrum 2022 Pflüger ‘Buntsandstein’ Riesling Pfalz Cured Egg Yolk, Trout Roe, Potato, Shiso Sprat, Elderflower, kalix lojram North Sea Crab, caviar, vanilla, mangalitsa pork, mochi Butter Brioche, Sea Salt Pine, cherry, green asparagus, king oyster mushroom Sourdough, Artisanal Dutch … Continue reading →

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Wils Bakery Café, Amsterdam NL

Wils Bakery Café 2022 Vins El Cep OT de vins el Cep Xarel-lo 2023 Markus Molitor Haus Klosterberg Riesling Housemade Bread, Danish Butter, Olives Snails in herb butter Veal sweetbread, langoustine, white asparagus, crab jus Fried pumpkin, pomegranate, lime yogurt … Continue reading →

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Renard Bakery, Ixelles BE

Renard Bakery Feuilletines Sugar Doughnut Almond Croissant Cinnamon Bun Liege Waffle Pancake Owned by Laurent and Sophie Maes since 2015 Renard Bakery has been one of Brussels best ever since, the former space taking on a new look while artisan … Continue reading →

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Eliane, Brussels BE

Eliane 2022 Sylvain Dittiere La Porte Saint-Jean Chenin Blanc Sea Bass, Kohlrabi, Herbs Tempura Cucumber Flower Summer Vegetable Tart, Smoked Sardine Langoustine, Shiso, Lardo Mackerel, Monkfish Liver, Lettuce Warmed Oyster, Rhubarb, Burnet Clam, Celery, Pine shoot Vinegar North Sea Crab, … Continue reading →

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Glacier Bargello, Brussels BE

Glacier Bargello Pistachio Gelato, Vespucci Gelato, Cone Begun in Luxembourg Bargello takes its name from a former municipal palace in Florence, the birthplace of Gelato given credit and careful consideration now across three locations including Place de la Liberté 5 … Continue reading →

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Les Brigittines, Brussels BE

Les Brigittines Bread, butter Pig’s trotter, soft boiled egg, capers, pickles Crispy calf’s head, luke warm vinaigrette Salad Old Belgian fat cow, French fries Horse tenderloin, whelks, watercress In terms of “classic” it’s hard to find a place moreso than … Continue reading →

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Pâtisserie Nikolas Koulepis, Ixelles BE

Nikolas Koulepis Almond Croissant Kadayıf Pistachio Paris Brest St. Honore Decidedly French, but also with a sizable selection of Greek and Mediterranean delicacies, Nikolas Koulepis checks a lot of boxes and seems to do it all well thanks to the … Continue reading →

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Boulangerie Matinal, Ixelles BE

Boulangerie Matinal Pain au Chocolat Focused on simplicity, ancient Grains and lengthy fermentation the basis for natural Breads and Pastries, Matinal occupies a quiet part of Ixelles and advertises hours from 07h00 to 15h00 daily. Liked by locals, the website … Continue reading →

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Karen Torosyan | Bozar Restaurant, Brussels BE

Bozar Green Cloud – Chartreuse Verte, Tequila Calle 23 Romarin fumé / Hibiscus – Sucre de canne, Jasmin Laminated Bread – Butter Lavash Lobster – Blue lobster, Artichoke, Fennel Ham – Parsley ham, Smoked eel, Leek Oyster – Grilled oyster, … Continue reading →

Posted in Belgium, Bozar, Bozar Restaurant, Bread Basket, Brussels, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Foie Gras, Food, Ice Cream, Karen Torosyan, Lobster, Pork, Tasting Menu, Tiramisu, Vacation Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bistro de la Mer, Amsterdam NL

Bistro de la Mer Riesling Brown Crab Bisque Bread, Jersey Butter Irish Mar Oyster, Zeeuwse Crouse Oyster Eel croquettes, tarragon cream North Sea crab cocktail with avocado and jalapeño Gamba Roja smashed, with vanilla and elderflower Rigatoni carbonara-style, smoked eel … Continue reading →

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Saint-Jean Bakery, Amsterdam NL

Saint-Jean Apple Cardamom Roll Kouign Amann Pistachio Almond Croissant Chamomile and Apricot Danish As a 100% Plant-based concept that has gathered a large following via Social Media Saint-Jean Bakery is likely approached with skepticism by some and excitement by many, … Continue reading →

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The Stroopwafel Spot, Amsterdam NL

The Stroopwafel Spot Stroopwafel Open late in De Wallen since 1982 “The Stroopwafel Spot” offers freshly pressed Cookies for just €4,50, less than half of what other spots in Centrum are charging and although the quality isn’t quite that of … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Daalder*, Amsterdam NL

Daalder 2022 Weingut Thanisch Tribut Grauschiefer Riesling Mukus fried chicken with caviar, Crème cru Satay kambing Nigiri salmon meringue Bao shrimp Bread and butter Pulpo classic, fregola, grapefruit, celery Langoustine, cauliflower, bisque, yuzu Cod, jasmine, carrot, calamansi, sesame Ravioli signature, … Continue reading →

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