Category Archives: Belgian

Ghent travel notes

Posted on 2019/03/15 by .

Ghent is one of the loveliest small- to mid-sized cities in Europe, perhaps lucky to have never received UNESCO World Heritage status, unlike Bruges. Ghent was one of the earliest seats of the continental Industrial Revolution, through textiles, and the … Continue reading →

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Ghent bleg

Posted on 2019/03/07 by .

What to do and where to eat? I thank you all in advance for your wisdom and counsel. Originally posted on Marginal Revolution – click to see comments and suggestions. Related Posts:Ghent travel notesMedellin blegDining out in KarachiKarachi, Pakistan blegWarsaw … Continue reading →

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Brussels bleg

Posted on 2016/06/17 by .

I’ll be there next week, in fact just in time for the Brexit vote. Above and beyond the obvious guidebook sights, what do you all recommend that I do? And where should I eat? Here is a good Ian Buruma … Continue reading →

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Brasserie Beck

Posted on 2009/11/25 by .

Brasserie Beck, web site, 1101 K Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-408-1717 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot] Good French fries, mussels, and comfort food dishes. … Continue reading →

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Marcel’s

Posted on 2006/04/22 by .

Marcel’s, web site, 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 202-296-1166, dinner only (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Economist | Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | food-plan | Don Rockwell | flyertalk | openlist | Yelp | … Continue reading →

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Belga Cafe

Posted on 2006/04/01 by .

Belga Café, web site, 514 Eighth Street SE, Washington, DC, 202-544-0100, the hours are currently in flux (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell | openlist | Gayot] Of course … Continue reading →

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Le Mannequin Pis

Posted on 2006/04/01 by .

Le Mannequin Pis, web site, 18064 Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD, 301-570-4800, dinner only (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Washingtonian | WaPo | City Paper | openlist | Citysearch | Gayot] Yes, Belgian. Gets rave reviews. Belgian food … Continue reading →

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