So i was in brussels last weekend to visit my former work-mate and friend (she's still my friend, i think) allecia. It was a ton of fun. I was interested in seeing Brussels, since I've been reading a ton about the EU here, and so i was interested. Plus, brussels was touted as a mini paris. Good Food, Cultural Relevance, Good Shopping, No French. So i signed up.
It definitely delivered. Not only was allecia a most accomodatnig hostess (and stll with the ribald sense of humor), i really enjoyed the city (despite the cold and the freezing rain). For one, they have cheap beer (nice coming from france) that's really, really potent. Two, they have fries that make me think we need to stop selling french fries in the US and switch over to the belgian variety (thus ending the freedom fries debate - two birds, one stone). Three, they have a fountain of a boy peeing. Three they ahve excellent museums (the Musee de Beaux-Art rivals the louvre in comprehensive art history - if a little belgian-themed. But i digress). Four, they have waffles that taste good plain (I had two in one day). Five, hey also have mussels, and are less arrogant about them.
Anyway, it was a great time, capped off by a wonderful meal at a fine belgian establishment where i was not only able to have the classic bistro steak frites, but also a tuna roll. Which is okkay in my book.
Now if i could just get over this damn cold....