Day Two- Antiquing, Shopping, and Sightseeing
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Breakfast- De Skieven Architek- Located on the edge of the daily flea market, this little café serves up delicious breakfasts.
After breakfast- Head over to De Marrollen, a traditional working-class neighborhood that features a wide variety of dining establishments and antique shops.
Lunch- Atanas- This delightful Greek restaurant is located near South station. Some of their specialties include fried mutton balls, stuffed eggplant, and stewed lamb.
After lunch- If you are up for more shopping, you’ll definitely want to check out Grote Zavel. This area features many upscale antique stores, Emporio Armani, and the world-famous pastry boutique Wittamer. When you are shopped out, head on over to the Japanse Toren en Chinees Paviljoen. Here you will find two towers, one Chinese and one Japanese, that are connected with a tunnel. The buildings were constructed entirely out of wood and now house many artifacts crafted in Shanghai.
Dinner- Comme Chez Soi- The menu here is distinctive and offers an impressive wine list. The menu comes in set courses or ala carte.
After Dinner- A La Mort Subite- The atmosphere of this restaurant has maintained it’s integrity over the years, featuring long wooden benches, high ceilings, and an array of mirrors. The prices here are reasonable.
Contact Information:
De Skieven Architek
Address: 50 Place du Jeu de Balle
Phone Number: +32 2 514 4369
De Marollen
Address: Rue de la Regence en Avenue Louise
Atanas
Address: Rue d’Argonne 20a
Phone Number: +32 2 538 0390
Japanse Toren en Chinees Paviljoen
Admission: EUR 3.00
Address: 44 Avenue Van Praet
Phone number: +32 2 268 1608
Comme Chez Soi
Address: 23 Place Rouppe
Phone Number: +32 2 512 2921
A La Mort Subite
Address: Warmoesberg 7 Rue Montagne-aux-Herbes- Potageres
Phone number: +32 2 513 1318
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