Hi,

I'm a Belgian journalist working for Vacature magazine, curious to what expats think about the food culture in Belgium and the quality of Belgian cuisine. In fact, I'm writing an article on '10 reasons for foreigners to come work in Belgium'. To give some colour to the aricle, it would be nice of someone of the expats on this site would be willing to write something on the Belgian cuisine.

Vacature is a job and work related magazine (www.vacature.com is the website) which comes as an enclosure in the weekend edition of De Tijd, De Morgen en Gazet Van Antwerpen/Belang van Limburg.

Please contact me urgently if you'd like to cooperate.

Thank you,

Dominique Soenens

[quote name='Dominiques' post='786528' date='Sep 1 2008, 03:51 PM']Hi,

I'm a Belgian journalist working for Vacature magazine, curious to what expats think about the food culture in Belgium and the quality of Belgian cuisine. In fact, I'm writing an article on '10 reasons for foreigners to come work in Belgium'. To give some colour to the aricle, it would be nice of someone of the expats on this site would be willing to write something on the Belgian cuisine.

Vacature is a job and work related magazine (www.vacature.com is the website) which comes as an enclosure in the weekend edition of De Tijd, De Morgen en Gazet Van Antwerpen/Belang van Limburg.

Please contact me urgently if you'd like to cooperate.

Thank you,

Dominique Soenens[/quote
Dominique
Being from America where the food is over processed, shipped to far and really not very fresh of course I love the food here. Wether you go to a local market, or dine in a restaurant I find it to be nothing but quality. To enjoy the food of this quality in America you could expect to spend much more. I also like how they know what portions should be rather then the large portions of poor quality and fast eat and run service that you would receive in America. I think in Belgium you have a much better chance to eat fresh and healthy then in the US

I agree, here in Belgium you get a better quality of food! Of course many other places than Belgium have this, but it’s fresh, crisp, no preservatives and above all else it tastes good! In America you ask for a dish and you only quantity. It just is plopped onto your dish. It may be cheaper than the European prices but you are also paying for it! In Belgium, when a plate is put in front of you, it is much nicer to look at as well! Sometimes I catch myself saying, "ooooOOOOooooo" because the dish looks so nice and it generally tastes wonderful.

I agree, here in Belgium you get a better quality of food! Of course many other places than Belgium have this, but it’s fresh, crisp, no preservatives and above all else it tastes good! In America you ask for a dish and you only quantity. It just is plopped onto your dish. It may be cheaper than the European prices but you are also paying for it! In Belgium, when a plate is put in front of you, it is much nicer to look at as well! Sometimes I catch myself saying, "ooooOOOOooooo" because the dish looks so nice and it generally tastes wonderful.

HI
I guess Ive missed the boat with this - but from our perspective, the food here is glorious. The basic ingredients are really good, and restaurants are no more expensive than Amsterdam - and quality incomparable! Is a key factor that keeps us here.
That said, we have just dumped our 'favorite' restaurant Ricotta & Parmisan in Brussels centre which really served up a disastrous meal - and epitomises some of the issue. No starters showed up, mains all wrong, a veggie got meat and still no apology or gesture whatsoever. Turns out it was the manager we were dealing with - but unlike in UK/US/Anywhere, he simply couldnt understand our disappointment!
So I sadly cannot recommend R&P - but happily, there are hundreds of amazing restaurants here (which you'd think would ensure higher standards). And curiously, none will served tap water if you're cheeky enough to ask!!! Maybe that's for our own good!!!
OH one other curiousity - the milk is bizarre. Mine goes bitter rather than sour after a few days... But frankly, every other aspect of dining in or out in Belgium are remarkable.

hii

I love most of the food out here, its all so yummy!i know this will sound really touristy but the waffles are great!
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