ASK THE EXPERTS
THE EXPERTS
Femke Vandevelde
food editor and restaurant critic
Karlina Valeiko
food and travel writer
Gabriella Dyson
editor, The Maverick Guide
Ino Kuvacic
chef and author of Dalmatia: recipes from Croatia’s Mediterranean Coast
Which food tours should I book in Brussels?
Femke Vandevelde: A guided tour is the best way to experience the Belgian capital’s dynamic food scene. Hungry Mary’s (hungrymary.com) 4.5-hour Beer & Chocolate Tour is a great introduction. You’ll learn about the city’s rich history as you duck into cosy taverns and legendary chocolatiers, sampling more than 20 local specialities along the way, from beer and chocolate to fries, cheese and cured meats.
Alternatively, you could book a tailor-made). Its expert guides will walk you to Rue des Bouchers — named after the butchers who operated here and now home to an array of bars and restaurants — the Italian area, Chinatown and the fish market. Check out local produce such as boudin sausages, mussels and snails.
