A-Z of the Belgian frituur

Food & drink

by Heather - 8 April, 202017 April, 2020

I still remember my first trip to a Belgian frituur/frietkot, or fry shop. I mean I knew how important chips (fries) were to the Belgians, but I had no idea there was a whole range of accompanying dishes. If you’re new to Ghent and you are about to dive in,

6 Spots to drink Coffee and Work

by Guest author - 12 November, 201910 May, 2020

Ghent has a huge selection of choices when it comes to cosy places to enjoy a great coffee. But what if you’re looking for a place to work for the day? What if you’re an independent, but are tired of staring at the same four walls of your home office?

Spice shops and specialist food stores in Ghent

by Dena Mehalakes - 4 October, 201911 November, 2019

Looking for the perfect ingredient to spice up your meal or make it taste just like it did back home? Sometimes the supermarkets just don’t have what you need, but with our guide to spice shops and specialty food stores in Ghent, perhaps you’ll find what you’ve been missing -

Eating out in Ghent

by Heather - 28 September, 201929 September, 2019

If you're new to Ghent then you'll want to get stuck into some of the delicious local cuisine with a night out in a typical Belgian restaurant. Getting your lips around some of the words on the menu might be easier said than done. And - like anywhere in the

Restaurants to Impress

by Heather - 23 September, 201919 October, 2019

We’ve all been there - friends and family are coming to visit (...again) and you need to find somewhere impressive (but traditional) to take them for dinner. Somewhere that will say all of this on a plate: I know how to avoid Ghent's tourist traps, I know what the most typical dishes

International Restaurants in Ghent

by Heather - 12 September, 201919 October, 2019

When I first arrived in Ghent (from London where you can pick a country and there’ll be a restaurant for it), I had a sudden fear that my international dining days were behind me. I got by with a little help from some friends and discovered that Ghent also has

Local produce that make great Ghentian souvenirs

Food & drink

by Heather - 2 July, 201914 July, 2019

Returning home for a visit and need to take gifts? Got friends to stay who want local produce as souvenirs? Beer and chocolates are the obvious choices, but you can also get them all over Belgium. Here’s our guide to 5 uniquely Ghentian products that you can buy, what their

Top 5 ice cream shops in Ghent

by Nina - 1 July, 201930 June, 2019

The time is right - in case you haven't noticed, the summer has officially begun. Finally, it is (almost) as hot as in Italy and we can properly enjoy a few scoops of ice cream to cool down after a full day of hard work. If you are a bit

24 hours in Ghent like a local

by Guest author - 8 June, 201914 July, 2019

Sometimes you can get a bit bored by all the tourist highlights in a city. Sure, the Gravensteen and St. Bavo's Cathedral are nice. But let's dig a bit deeper and explore the places only locals know about. Our friends from Spotted by Locals made a 24-hours guide to the city,

Best terrace bars in Ghent

by Heather - 1 May, 201916 September, 2019

If you’ve spent at least one summer (or even just a sunny weekend) in Ghent you’ll know that the Gentenaars love nothing more than a drink on a terrace. Terrasseizoen is something of a sport here, and isn’t complete without a plate of kaasblokjes (cheese cubes), local Tierenteyn mustard and