(1120 Chaussée de Waterloo i Brussels, Belgien)

Blue Elephant Thai restaurant just south of Brussels City was the first of the celebrated group that... may eventually take over the world -- to general applause. This is a chic Thai fantasy, an Eden of exotic flora to take you far from the busy metropolis outside. During the day the stunningly-appointed dining room is naturally lit from the skylight above, while in the evening candles and lamps take over. It is lushly decorated with exotic plants, beautiful orchids, Buddhas, Thai woodwork, comfy bamboo chairs, and smiling Thai-costumed waitstaff. [mermindre]

(Galerie de la Reine 11 i Bryssel, Belgien)

At the center of the Galerie de la Reine, in former days a theatre, then a nightclub, the vaudeville... has revived since the beginning of February under the form of an intimate and attractive restaurant that has all the ingredients to become the new Brussels "hotspot". The restaurant is open 7 days a week. Serge and Pascal Van Hamme developed the principle of a hot/cold buffet where the visitors choose between several sizes of plates and serve themselves at the buffet. They can enjoy their meal on the terrace or in the gallery or on the first floor in one of the three grand rooms decorated by Philippe Guillemin. The room of surrealists, Victor Hugo, Marx and Engels personalized in the works of Emile Vercruysse, form a touch of history while mixing perfectly with the modern decoration. As far as the majestic theatre is concerned, this is reserved for events, weddings, receptions and seminars and can easily accommodate up to 250 persons for diner or 625 for a reception. Don't miss out on this one ! [mermindre]