A nice addition to the hood. Great service and selection. Went here to get our seafood for the…read moreChristmas Eve ciappino. Competent and patient help. Nearby are two meat markets and some green grocers so you can get all you need in a short distance.

I stumbled upon this outdoor seafood tapas joint while exploring the neighborhood with a local in…read moresearch of a spot to sit and chat. Even though there were no seats available we switch gears as soon as we spotted this place, planked our elbows on the bar and got down to businesses testing some of the exciting tapas items on the hand-drawn menu. I had been in Brussels for over 24 hours and had yet to have anything fried, so fried was on my eating agenda. Cod fritters and fried mussels (which neither I nor my Brussels-born companion had ever seen) sounded like the perfect late afternoon snack to accompany our chat (as well as a glass of crisp white whine, what the hey?!). Since our spot at the bar was smack in front of the outdoor kitchen we were able to see everything prepared before our eyes. The mussels were steamed on the grill to get them out of their shell, then each one was coated in a light bread crumb mix and fried up fresh. Served with homemade tartar sauce they were beyond perfection: juicy, slightly spicy, crisp. The cod fritters were equally delicious in their tempura crust, but the mussels stole the show for sure. Who knew that you could have an authentic seaside experience in the heart of Brussels? Not me! But now that I've discovered this place you can guarantee I will be back every chance I get!

Came here for moules and I was quite disappointed with them. It barely had flavor. It was super…read morefresh but it had no taste. My dish came with bread and diced peppers and onions but it wasn't satisfying at all. The portion size was decent and the entire staff was friendly.

From the owner: Als familiebedrijf (Dhooge) zijn wij sinds 1906 actief in de kweek van schaal- en schelpdieren in…read moreNederland. Onze kweekgronden bevinden zich in de Oosterschelde, het Grevelingenmeer en de Waddenzee. Iedere dag varen wij uit om daar onze zilte zaligheden te oogsten, te verplaatsen of te beschermen tegen natuurlijke vijanden (zeesterren, krabben, etc). Graag willen wij onze passie met u delen. Dit doen wij op ons historische terrein aan de Havendijk 12 in Yerseke. Bij de Oesterij kunt u een kijkje nemen van hoe het in onze sector eraan toegaat waarbij u natuurlijk ook kunt genieten van onze verse producten in de Proeverij. Ook hebben wij een winkel & webshop waar u onze producten vers kunt bestellen. Bij eventuele vragen staan wij altijd voor u klaar. Graag tot ziens!

From the owner: Onze viswinkel is gelegen in het hartje van Antwerpen, en bij uitstek de plek voor iedere…read morevisliefhebber. De combinatie van groot-en kleinhandel met restaurant garanderen voor dagverse producten. De Schelp is gespecialiseerd in schaal-en schelpdier, wat zich resulteert in onze prachtige Zeevruchtenschotels waar men kan van genieten in het gezellige restaurant 'Chez Rini'. Spring gerust even binnen en geef je ogen alvast de kost....de rest komt vanzelf. Tot ziens,

Visiting Catherine's was a bucket list experience that I'm glad I was able to do. The best part was…read moreCatherine herself making our sandwiches! We were able to make selections from over 100 different cheeses as well as a variety of cured meats. The sandwich rivals my other fave from Alain Alain in Paris. It's a small but charming and quintessential Belgian shop. Traditional in every sense of the word. Simply put, it's a cheese lover's paradise. Catherine is extremely kind and patient as are her employees. They offer the ability to taste samples before making decisions. They're very helpful with making said decisions as well. A haven for like minded cheesemongers means the line can sometimes go out the door, especially at lunchtime. It is well worth the wait because so much love and care goes into every transaction with every customer. A most divine experience indeed.

What's not to love about Catherine...the cheese, the meat, the bread, the made to order $5 Eur…read moresandwiches and especially the owner - Catherine. Was so looking forward to our return trip to Brussels and visiting Catherine's. Over our week long stay we managed 3 visits to pick up cheese, freshly sliced deli meat, bead and made to order sandwiches. The cheeses that we selected were so very fresh and the selection to choose from was amazing. Of course my favorite was the truffle. We picked up sandwiches on two occasions and they were basically the same. The second one Catherine added a new little taste with the addition of three small roasted peppers. We had forgotten to ask for arugula and Catherine asked if we wanted it on this one...what a memory. Catherine's is a small place and always very busy. Quality shines throughout. The customers are almost all locals...another great sign. We noticed that when there were about three people inside that the patrons formed a line out of the door. Think out of respect for Catherine. Wish we had had a quality shop like Catherine's in metro Atlanta. We would drive to experience this and here in the hustle and bustle of Brussels there is a gem. Highly recommend. Prices are extremely reasonable. Can't wait to return...sooner than later. Thanks Catherine.