While the term, “Belgian waffle,” is pretty mainstream, last weekend in Brussels I discovered there are actually two types of waffles. The gaufre de Bruxelles is the light, airy version most familiar to Sunday brunchers. The other is the liège, a dense version with a caramelized exterior and chewy interior. I even scoured Brussels to find the special pearl sugar used to make these lovely waffles. Next, finding a 20-lb. professional cast iron waffle maker. In between devouring waffles, I managed to taste some other traditional Belgian foods. For a rustic meal, the boulettes and stoemp fit the bill. Who could resist hearty meatballs accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and leeks. And on a laid back Sunday evening, I had a cast iron pot filled with moules and frites {mussels and fries}. Simple and fresh, steamed in white wine.
Elisabeth, 43 rue au Beurre
Chez Léon, 18 rue des Bouchers
Other Brussels Eats and Sweets
Eats
~L’Esprit de Sel for traditional Belgian and French dishes, 52 place Jourdan
~La Quincaillerie for a brasserie once frequented by Catherine Deneuve, 45 rue du Page
~Maison Antoine for frites, 1 place Jourdan
Sweets
~Le Pain Quotidien for baguettes and almond croissants, 11 rue des Sablons
~Maison Dandoy for butter cookies, 31 rue au Beurre
~Pierre Marcolini for chocolate-covered marshmallows, 1 rue des Minimes
~Wittamer for dainty cakes, 13 place du Grand Sablon
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