The city of Brussels is set to showcase a major culinary initiative with a focus on its food and drink heritage in 2012. Central to the festival, are a number of food events such as chocolate tasting, food demonstrations, beer rallies, trade fairs and a whole programme of foodie themed initiatives. Innovative and creative cuisine using traditional methods and local produce is central to the aim of this festival.

The gourmet year will put its great chefs in the spotlight and will prove that gastronomic excellence is available virtually everywhere in the city from markets, star-studded restaurants, street corners, parks or the smallest of bistros.

For an idea of what is in store, feast your eyes on some of the events that are on offer!

The Frietkot Walk All year round

Fritkots are a version of the Chippie and there is no better place than Brussels to demonstrate the appreciation of the humble fry than a special walk dedicated to take you to ten of the city’s most famous chip stalls. Recipes involve expert double frying at specific temperatures to attain the “perfect” chip and with an array of mouth-watering sauces to compliment the finished product. The experience is something that surely can’t be missed!

Cinetmatec – Films on Food All year round

A total of 24 international films, aired twice a month will be entirely dedicated to the world of gastronomy. A family film will be shown every month on a Saturday. The films end with the opportunity to taste the food featured and by the end of the year, an entire menu will have been covered. Starting from January at Salle Ledoux at Cinematek. Tickets start at just €12 per person.

Brusselicous Breakfasts All year round

Hotels the length and breadth of Brussels will be boasting the best in pastries in celebration of the Brusselicious festival this year. Typical breads and other regional produce of Brussels will feature on menus for the whole year.

The Tram Experience February

Very much part of everyday Brussels life, the tram is put to work as an exclusive mobile restaurant! Enjoy a gastronomic meal created by Michelin starred chefs throughout the year. A 2 hour circuit whizzes you on a tour departing every evening for up to 34 diners. The price for this exclusively romantic experience is €75 per person and commences on Valentine’s Day.

Brusselicious XXL April – September

A demonstration of 35 monumental sculptures characturing typical Belgian food and drink products such as chips, mussels, Brussels Sprouts, chocolate bars and a glass of beer. Local artists have been given a free reign to design the objects which will be displayed in some of the most popular public parks around the 19 districts of Brussels from April to June this year. The full collection will be gathered for display in Brussels Park from July to September.


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