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Au Vieux Bruxelles
Au Vieux Bruxelles Review
Open since 1882, this Brussels institution is a fun lively place to have dinner and a firm local favorite. The cuisine is decidedly Belgian, with anguilles au vert (eels in a green sauce) and hearty carbonnades on the menu, and best accompanied by a good beer. Naturally, everything is served with frites, and be sure to ask for the tasty homemade mayonnaise. If you're feeling too full to tackle a whole dessert, you can order a half portion.
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