Subject: Belgium Options/Info
From: "Muldoon, Anne Marie" <[email-masked]>
To: "Kathleen Biden" <[email-masked]>, "Hunk Biden" <[email-masked]>, <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2015 22:40:56 +0000

Hunter, Kathleen and Finny,
Below are some suggested restaurants and activities in Belgium for Finnegan.  Feel free to let me know if anything sparks your interest and we can help set it up. Also make sure to read the quick note about the weather. It is pretty similar to the weather here now. Cold! Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
AM

Volunteer Name: Colette Therese Rhoney
Volunteer email/cell: [email-masked]<mailto:[email-masked]> / 202-330-1182<tel:202-330-1182> (US Cell only)

Where can they exchange money: The Embassy Control Room will be open from 7:00AM – 11:00AM to exchange money. There is an ING bank walking distance from the Hotel. Credit cards (Visa, AmEx) are widely accepted.

Note: The weather fluctuates from sunny to windy and rainy at a rapid pace. Any outdoor activities need a warm winter coat, waterproof shoes/boots and umbrella.

City Options:

1.      Senteurs d’ailleurs. Gorgeous perfume store which allows the customer to meet a perfume expert and explore various scents prior to selection.

Website: http://www.senteursdailleurs.com/

Cost: €100 +

Address: Stefaniaplein 1A/3, 1000 Brussels

Phone: + 32 2 511 69 69

2.      Mary’s Chocolates. Established in 1919 and known for their chocolate pralines and being the Official Supplier to the Royal Court of Belgium since 1942. Boxes can be mixed or selected dark, milk or white chocolate.

Website: http://www.mary.be/en/
Cost: €15 – 100+
Address: 28B Rue du Lombard
Phone: 02 512 34 00

3.      Manneken Pis. Famous bronze sculpture of urinating boy.

Website: http://www.brussels.be/artdet.cfm/4328

Cost: Free

Address: Corner of Rue de l’Etuve and Rue de Chene – 1000 Brussels

4.      Maison Dandoy. Waffle store, open since 1829. Swing by to enjoy a delicious waffle, Speculoos, biscuits and gingerbreads.

Website: http://www.maisondandoy.com/en/home/

Cost: €4 – 15

Address: Rue Charles Buls 14 – Brussels

Lunch Options:

1.      Les Filles – Plaisirs Culinaires. A serve yourself style restaurant. Seasonal, organic and fresh fare. http://www.lesfillesplaisirsculinaires.be/en/

Cost: € 15 - 25

Address: rue Vieux Marché aux Grains 46, 1000 Bruxelles

Phone: 02 534.0483

2.      Le Perroquet. Art nouveau restaurant that serves pitta bread.

Cost: €10 - 20

Address: Rue Watteeu 31 – 1000 Brussels

Phone: 32 2 512 99 22

3.      La Moule Sacree. Mussels and “frites” (fries).

Website: http://www.lamoulesacree.be/

Cost: €25 - 33

Rue des Chapeliers 11 – 1000 Brussels

Phone: 32 2 511 53 34

4.      La Rose Blanche. Variety of Belgian food including mussels, salads.

Open: 12 – 2:30PM

Website: http://www.restaurant-rose-blanche.be/plats-traditionnels-bruxellois/#<http://www.restaurant-rose-blanche.be/plats-traditionnels-bruxellois/>

Cost: €10 - 30

Address: 11 Grand Place – 1000 Brussels

Phone: 02 513 64 79