Food, Drink shopping in Belgium
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De Biertempel
Beer specialist shop where you can even pick up a well-priced bottle of Westvleteren.
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Tierenteyn-Verlent
Ghent's traditional mustard-maker, the 1790-established Tierenteyn-Verlent, has occupied this heritage-listed shop since 1860, and it retains its original interior of tall glass cabinets of apothecary and spice jars behind varnished timber counters. Mustard is still made using original techniques and only natural ingredients: vinegar, salt and ground mustard seeds. Each jar comes with its own little wooden spoon (plastic spoons can also be used, but not metal, as it separates the vinegar).
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2be
Occupying a 15th-century Gothic mansion, this sleek emporium stocks a tantalising array of artisan chocolates, wines, jenevers, conserves, sweets, biscuits and other 100% Belgian goodies including a superb selection of beers, such as the local Brugse Zot, which you can try at the canalside café. Ask staff to fill you in on the escapades of the resident ghost of Perez de Malvenda, the former Spanish mayor whose house this mansion once was.
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Temmerman
Run by the 8th generation of this family of confectioners, glass jars filled with sweets line up behind the counter of this old-fashioned sweet shop, which has been in its current location since 1904. All of its sweets are made by the family's factory, including typically Belgian neuzekes (hard, triangular cherry-red 'noses' filled with soft jelly) and mokke (aniseed biscuits).
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Jacques Galler's Chocolate Factory
Jacques Galler's famous (and arguably Liège's most delicate and delicious) chocolate is in all the supermarkets but if you buy from his factory, it's cheaper. Starting out in his father's pastry shop in 1976, Galler's choc-shop took off when he started doing such tasty things with praline that he was given the title of 'Belgian Royal Warrant Holder' in 1994.
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De Vagant Slijterij
After settling on your favourite flavour of jenever in the bar of the same name, head across the street to this slijterij (liquor shop) stocking more than 200 varieties. Its line-up of bottles of all shapes, colours and sizes resemble an old-fashioned pharmacy, reflecting jenever's original medicinal purpose.
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Chocolatier Van Oost
A small establishment with an excellent reputation for handmade pralines. It's on a hectic shopping street, and is easily overlooked - allow the scent of warm chocolate to lead the way. Once inside, accustom yourself to the rich displays, then note the vats of molten chocolate being stirred out back.
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Del Rey
A top-rate chocolate shop, located on the edge of the diamond district near Centraal Station. A mouth-watering assortment of pralines (filled chocolates), exquisite pastries and biscuits beckon from sumptuous displays. Sampling is done at the neighbouring degustation salon.
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Burie
Famous artisan chocolaterie. For years this little shop has been known for the intricate marzipan and chocolate sculptures displayed in the window. Those after diamond-shaped chocolates or Antwerpse handjes will find them here.
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Corné Port Royal
First chocolate shop en route from Gare Central to the Grand Place and recommended if you can't hang out a minute longer. Friendly service, well priced and higher quality than bulk handlers such as Leonidas.
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Galler
A step up from chain shops such as Godiva and Neuhaus and the one to choose if orange livery is your thing. A reputation for innovative flavours and a handy location just off the Grand Place.
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Bottle Shop
Not your typical off-licence - this shop goes to town with copious quantities of beer, jenever (gin) and mineral waters, all displayed in slick surroundings.
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Philip's Biscuits
Exclusive biscuit shop specialising in speculoos (cinnamon-flavoured biscuits) and peperkoek (honey cake).
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GB Express
Little supermarket near the Grand Place. There is another branch in Ste-Catherine (Quai au Bois à Brûler 4)
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