I don’t often write about Brussels in this blog (except when I want to talk about my favorite statue the Mannekin-Pis), but it turns out that 2012 is the year of Brusselicious. The year-long event aims to show the world that the Belgian capital is a true gourmet destination.
It all kicked off a couple days ago, when more than 600 Belgian chefs threw their chef’s hats up in the air at the same time (setting a world record actually). From there, the year will feature all kinds of events, everything from food-related films to a gastronomy festival to a five-star restaurant suspended in the sky from a giant crane.
Even though the Brusselicious organizers specifically say the point of the event is to show that Belgium food culture is about more than just Belgian waffles, I would like to focus on Belgian waffles. Because they’re delicious, and because they’re classic, and because there are a number of EF College Break trips that stop for lunch in Brussels on the way between Paris and Amsterdam. If you have time for one lunch in Brussels, I say get a waffle.
I also want to talk about Belgian french fries. French fries stalls in Europe are amazing. You get a paper cone full of these delicious fries, along with the dipping sauce of your choice. I’ve had them in Brussels, I’ve had them in Amsterdam. As part of Brusselicious this year, you can do a “fritkots” walk, which is like a pub crawl for awesome french fries. You go from stall to stall, eating the different fries. I would love to do this.
Anyway, if you find yourself in Brussels in 2012, be aware of the Brusselicious unfolding all around you. And enjoy a waffle (with some fries for dessert).
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