On September 20th, we’ll come together to celebrate the Celebration of the Open Mind in the heart of Brussels. We’ll kick off the academic year at the Royal Circus, but we’d love to continue the festivities afterward. The many cozy dining spots in our capital invite you to connect through (culinary) experiences. Discover the recommendations from our speakers and share your own favorite places!
Our Speakers’ Top Picks
There are dozens of delightful restaurants near the Royal Circus, perfect for continuing the celebration over a meal. Some of our speakers have shared their favorite dining spots in Brussels. For example, comedian Dehna Vahdani is a fan of the Iranian cuisine at Caspian. Influencer Elisabeth Lucie Baeten enjoys the rooftop bar at The Hoxton. And journalist Rudi Vranckx can often be found at La Caneva, known for its delicious Venetian dishes.
Here are the top recommendations from our speakers:
- Bombay BBQ and friterie Tabora (Sara Leemans)
- De Bruxelles Et d’Ailleurs en Le Pianocktail (Siebe Chau van Ão)
- Le Vismet and L'Ogenblik (Guy Mortier)
- Le Mess (Christophe Busch)
- Caspian (Dhena Vahdani)
- La Caneva (Rudi Vranckx)
- The Hoxton (Elisabeth Lucie Baeten)
- The eight (Jonas Geirnaert)
Share Your Restaurant Tip
Is your favorite dining spot missing from the list? Be sure to share it with us below – our food lovers will appreciate it! Not sure where to start exploring Brussels’ dining scene? No worries: Bruzz Select offers dozens of reviews on both classic and new hotspots in Brussels. It’s well worth a look!
See you at the table in Brussels, after the Festival of the Free Spirit!
Celebration of the Open Mind
On Friday, 20th September at 4:00 PM, the VUB will set the Royal Circus of Brussels ablaze with the Celebration of the Open Mind. Expect a line-up of well-known opinion-makers and (word) artists who will each, in their own unique way, share what freedom means to them: Guy Mortier, Rudi Vranckx, Elisabeth Lucie Baeten, Christophe Busch, Sara Leemans, Dena Vahdani, Ruth Lasters… There will also be music, and plenty of it. Thanks to Ão, a band currently making waves with their unique blend of saudade, indie, and electronica.
