Wednesday, July 27, 2011

ANTWERP

BAKERIES, COFFEE, ICE CREAM, JUICE & TEA
Biologisch Dynamische Bakkerij – 17 Volkstraat; 011-32-03-216-0042; facebook.com/pages/Biologisch-Dynamische-Bakkerij/135881009814339; cozy organic bakery and café.
Café ‘In de Roscam’ – 12 Vrijdagmarkt; 011-32-486-425-606; facebook.com/pages/IN-DE-ROSCAM/38471986594; unassuming and, thus, hard to find; organic fare; stealth fashion hotspot.



HOTELS
Maison Delaneau – 18 Karel Rogierstraat; 011-32-03-215-2785; maisondelaneau.com; intimate boutique hotel in elegant townhouse; off trendy Marnixplaats; 10 rooms and suites; affordable; exclusive day spa.
Matelote Hotel – 11 Haarstraat; 011-32-03-201-8800; matelote-antwerpen.be; contemporary interiors in 16th Century building; close to harbor.
Renaissance – 28-32 Nationalestraat; 011-32-03-369-0108; renaissance-antwerp.com; located in former horse stable; luxury, 3-room B&B.
Soul Suites – 14 Marnixplaats; 011-32-471-285-716; soulsuites.com; 3 spacious, stylish suites.



RESTAURANTS
Biologisch Dynamische Bakkerij – 17 Volkstraat; 011-32-03-216-0042; facebook.com/pages/Biologisch-Dynamische-Bakkerij/135881009814339; cozy organic bakery and café.
Café ‘In de Roscam’ – 12 Vrijdagmarkt; 011-32-486-425-606; facebook.com/pages/IN-DE-ROSCAM/38471986594; unassuming and, thus, hard to find; organic fare; stealth fashion hotspot; good for Sunday brunch.
Glorious – 28-32 Nationalestraat (at Renaissance boutique); 011-32-03-369-0108; renaissance-antwerp.com; courtyard restaurant offering hearty classics, such as coquilles St. Jacques.
Graanmarkt 13 – 13 Graanmarkt; 011-32-03-337-7991; graanmarkt13.be; by day, “country club” food; at night, European classics.
Ra’s – 13 Kloosterstraat; 011-32-03-292-3780; ra13.be; healthy “comfort” food (for Belgiums); Thursday evenings have 10-course “Pippi Longstocking” dinners.
Renaissance – 28-32 Nationalestraat; 011-32-03-233-9390; renaissance-antwerp.com; located in former horse stable; big with local society, including royals.
Storm – 5 Hanzestedenplaatz (Het Eilandje, at Museum aan de Stroom); 011-32-03-231-4300; café-storm.com; harbor views, live music on Saturday nights, and good food.
’t Zilte – 5 Hanzestedenplaatz (Het Eilandje, at Museum aan de Stroom); 011-32-03-283-4040; tzilte.be; 2 Michelin stars; on rooftop observation deck.



SHOPPING
Ann Demeulemeester – 38 Leopold de Waelplaats; 011-32-03-216-0133; anndemeulemeester.be; high-end designer clothing.
Atelier Assemble – 30 Leopold de Waelplaats; 011-32-03-216-0306; atelierassemble.be; ‘60s style clothing in vintage-type prints choose dress or shirt style and choose print and then outfit made to order.
Café Costume – 12 Emiel Banningstraat; 011-32-03-257-3002; cafecostume.be; menu-based tailor; choose look and fabric, then suit made.
Chocolate Line – 50 Paleis op de Meir; 011-32-03-206-2030; thechocolateline.be; set in former Meir Palace’s bedchamber and drawing room; opulent; flavors include cauliflower and tequila.
Delvaux Maroquinerie – 17 Komedieplaats; 011-32-03-232-0247; delvaux.com; 180 years of Belgian luxury items sold.
Graanmarkt 13 – 13 Graanmarkt; 011-32-03-337-7991; graanmarkt13.be; designer fashions.
Labels Inc. – 4 Aalmoezenierstraat; 011-32-03-232-6056; labelsinc.be; Antwerp’s premier fashion consignment shop.
Magazyn – 38-40 Huidevettersstraat; 011-32-03-226-6606; magazyn.be; where Dries Van Noten reputedly had 1st shop; fashion.
Marcy Michael – 42 Kloosterstraat; 011-32-476-228-022; marcymichael.com; vintage design shop, specializing in Pop Art-inspired, collectible chairs.
RA Boutique – 13 Kloosterstraat; 011-32-03-292-3780; shop.ra13.be; art gallery, as well as design, fashion, and music store.
Renaissance – 28-32 Nationalestraat; 011-32-03-369-0108; renaissance-antwerp.com; located in former horse stable; fashion emporium features mix of luxe and street labels; also accessories.
Walterstore – 12 St. Antoniusstraat; 011-32-03-213-2644; waltervanbeirendonck.com; eccentric store, part fashion, part gallery, part obstacle course.
Your – 90 Kloosterstraat; 011-32-03-337-7110; your-antwerp.com; fashion boutique.



SIGHTS & SITES
Antwerp Cathedral – 21 Groenplaats; 011-32-03-213-9951; dekathedraal.be/en.
FelixArchief – 29 Oude Leeuwenrui (Het Eilandje); 011-32-03-338-9411; felixarchief.be; arts venue with cafe.
Groenplaats – café and tree-lined square (near Antwerp Cathedral).
Grote Markt – expansive, historic town square lined with 16th-17th Century guild houses.
Het Eilandje – neighborhood in port area, currently gentrifying.
Het Zuid – neighborhood that is Antwerp’s SoHo.
Kloosterstraat – only Antwerp commercial street on which retail businesses open on Sundays.
Leopold de Waelplaats – grand square upon which Royal Museum of Fine Arts presides.
MoMu – 28 Nationalestraat; 011-32-03-470-2770; momu.be; fashion museum.
Museum aan de Stroom – 5 Hanzestedenplaatz (Het Eilandje); 011-32-03-338-4434; mas.be; striking architecture worth visit.
Rockox House Museum – 10-12 Keizerstraat; 011-32-03-201-9250; rockoxhuis.be/en; home of wealthy Flemish family; tiny, wonderful museum.
Royal Museum of Fine Arts – 2 Leopold de Waelplaats; 011-32-03-238-7809; kmska.be/en.

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