A classic is the pizza Calabrese with spicy salami, paprika, tomato, and mozzarella. Ask for some grilled onions on top to make it even tastier (you can thank me later).

Momo is a dumpling with a spoonful of stuffing wrapped in dough and you can order them steamed or fried. You can go for chicken, pork, shrimp, or veggie.

I've had some of my best nights in "Bier Central" in Antwerp. It's very central and easy to reach. I recommend trying the Leffe Ruby and Kwak beer...

"Café au Lait" is close to Antwerp's historical center. This charming cocktail bar brings together all sorts of people, and that's why I love it so much...

"Het Elfde Gebod" sits in the shadow of the cathedral and has kept its authenticity and appearance for 40 years... This café also makes its own beer!

"Belmondo" is a cozy cocktail and snack bar not far from the center of Antwerp. I like it because it's bubbly with an easy-going allure and a warm...

"The Other Shop" in the center of Antwerp is no regular book shop. The owners have packed their store with wit and a great variety of different...

"Café Gorillaz" Antwerp's Dageraadplaats with its cosy atmosphere, great-working heaters and blankets is one of my favorite places to sit outside with wine

"Outpost" in Antwerp is a game center/web cafe where you socialize while playing on PCs. I'm not much of a gamer, but even I enjoy the board and card...

"Kaiseki" is a very central Japanese restaurant in Antwerp. I like that you have to pay for everything you don't eat, and I love their wakame salad...

"MoMade Cupcakes" in the heart and stomach of Antwerp makes really addictive (and pretty) cupcakes - my absolute favorite one is the chocolate-raspberry...

"Witzli-Poetzli" (est 1985) is probably the favorite cafe of Antwerp's artistic scene. I like it for its unique atmosphere, tasteful music and pastries!