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Where to stay - ANTWERP
+ TATLER, OUR FRIENDS
32 475 299 989
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Super posh B & B in Antwerp, with just three suites in a 19th century townhouse. You can feel the romantic ambiance from the inviting classical music on the web site. In July 2009, Tatler featured Charles Rogier XI in Hotel Hotspot: "Antwerp is having a moment. And this hotel is the real hero." "Cross the threshold of this hotel and take a walk on the wild side ... Alice in Wonderland mish-mash of design, it's decadent, romantic."  "The best breakfasts in town" by the lady of the house Katrin S'Jongers. (a great source also for local insider scoop). [Tatler]  Check out the web site. Rates from 185 Euro.
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Eleven slick, contemporary rooms in Antwerp, located in two combined, historic houses with a charming patio area.   "Welcoming service," adds Elle Decor in November 2008.
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32 3 248 47 07
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Elle Decor recommends these stylish apartments in Antwerp, well-located in city's "chic" south end. Convenient to the top museums and trendy restaurants. Good value.
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32 3 201 8800
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Boutique hotel located in a 16th century building near the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp.  Stylish, minimalist-chic interior in shades of grey. Breakfast is served next door in the Michelin-starred restaurant, Gin-Fish.  Rates from 120 Euro.
+ ELLE DECOR
32 3 232 93 90
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"A 15th century soap factory [in Antwerp] made over into 29 inviting rooms, including the Victoria Suite, a duplex lodge decorated in crisp contemporary style." [Elle Decor, November 2008]
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32 3 226 19 66
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10-room boutique hotel, a long-time favorite of a top British fashion designer. The FT's pick as well as Elle Decor's.  "Bountiful breakfast spread." [Elle Decor]
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32 3 233 64 83
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Cool, small hotel in Antwerp, cited by Wallpaper: "[Lobby's] three suites boast new technology combined with cosy touches that make you feel at home." "Lobby's own restaurant serves delicious Franco-Belgian cuisine." Well-located, close to the city's trendy bars and restaurant.  Room rates from 150 Euro.
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32 3 226 0700
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Wallpaper writes, "What started as a word-of-mouth accommodation option for travellers from within the fashion industry has increasingly become the preferred choice of style mavens everywhere."  [Wallpaper]   Three-room B&B over the flagship store of fashion designers Violetta and Vera Pepa.
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32 3 213 35 75
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"The new contender," says the FT about this new boutique B&B with three luxurious suites by owner-interior designer Pieter Porters.
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32 4748 49565
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A  B & B featuring one big room (one double bed and two single beds), encompassing the entire ground floor of a converted warehouse. Check out the web site.
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32 3 216 2785
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Fashionable B & B with eleven cool rooms in neutral palettes. WiFi, spa/sauna/Jacuzzi.  Rooms from 180 Euro.
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32 3 232 26 98
"Cozy but lively brasserie with delectable soups and crowd-pleasing classics such as steak tartare with perfect frites." [Elle Decor]
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32 3 231 32 07
Tiny split-level restaurant without a menu. Michelin-starred chef and owner Didier Garnich serves outstanding fish dishes from the catch of the day at the local market.  Elle Decor picked it in November 2008.
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32 3 239 9003
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Top-notch, sophisticated French cuisine served in a beautiful Art Nouveau building. Michelin-starred owner and chef Julien Burlat and his wife Sophie Verbeke have also opened Dôme sur Mer, a popular fish restaurant nearby. An Elle Decor restaurant pick for Antwerp.
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32 3 232 86 82
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"Japanese-and Italian-accented wine bar and restaurant with views of gentrifying docks [in Antwerp].   [Elle Decor, November 2008]
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39 3 257 14 71
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"A favorite of fashionistas, this rustic-minimal spot is known for hearty dishes like beef stew."  [Elle Decor]   An Elle Decor restaurant pick for Antwerp, in November 2008.
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32 3 227 17 50
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"Shoppers [in Antwerp] head here to refuel on truffle-stuffed ravioli or gratin of codfish in bechamel." [Elle Decor, November 2008]
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32 3 231 61 70
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"Located in a 16th century mansion [in Antwerp] restored by Belgian tastemaker Axel Vervoordt, this special-occasion eatery offers dozens of memorable delicacies, including sea bass with pumpkin-and-tomato vinaigrette."  [Elle Decor]
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32 3 226 29 70
"Where the young and fabulous [in Antwerp] gather for trendy Italian fare," writes Elle Decor.
+ FINANCIAL TIMES
The FT says there are 200 spots for frites in Antwerp and this one is considered to be the best by many, made more famous by its charming, sassy hostess. The FT describes Frituur No 1 as "a small fast-food restaurant off one of the main squares, Grote Markt. The aesthetics may be simple and the cutlery plastic but my first taste of genuine Belgian chips comes as a revelation. A glorious juxtaposition of crispy exterior and buttery-soft inside, the fried potato strips are hearty, comforting and tangy, served with an array of dipping sauces. I am instantly hooked." [FT]  Read the attached FT article for the complete lowdown on the frites scene in Antwerp.
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32 3 234 1275
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Glass-sided building designed by Bob Van Reeth on the bank of the Scheldt. Great spot to relax and watch the barges go by while eating very good modern food.
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32 3 233 6270
Widely-acclaimed, one-starred Michelin restaurant serving some of Belgium's best cooking.  Located in a charming 16th century stone house.  Pricey (70 +/- Euro)  Closed on the weekends.
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32 3 237 6901
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Modern brasserie near the Royal Museum of Fine Arts.  Well-executed food.
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Lively café serving very good organic food during the day. Closed on Sunday.
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32 3 234 38 34
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Trendy wine bar/restaurant serving excellent international cuisine.  Popular with the fashion crowd.  From 30 Euro per person.  Check out the inventive menu on the web site.
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32 3 233 3030
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Popular restaurant/lounge in a stylishly-converted 18th century building featuring very good Belgian fare. Cool basement lounge area for chilling out after dinner.



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