This was the best of Brussels in 2017
VisitBrussels has handed out its 2017 Awards, which gives you a good indication of where to eat and what to do this year, as well
Brussels is a Plaizier
These and six other events and venues won VisitBrussels Awards for 2017. They were voted on by the public, so locals had the chance to weigh in as well as visitors to the city.
The most popular events and venues according to the public then went to a professional jury, which whittled them down to nine. Those three above won best hotel newcomer, gastronomic concept and evening experience, respectively.
Then there was Bozar’s Brussels is a Plaizier, voted best exhibition for its look back at the publishing house Plaizier, showing its image library of vintage photos and postcards. (Cars in Grote Markt anyone?)
Best international event, however, went to Art Brussels, one of Europe’s favourite annual art markets. This year’s edition takes place next month.
Pitching horror
Best new event location, meanwhile, was won by La Tricoterie in Sint-Gillis, while the best public initiative was Kiosks in the Parks, which saw Brussels’ environmental agency setting up lovely wooden, covered kiosks in green spaces, complete with tables, chairs and food.
Brussels From Above was the favourite unexpected & original concept. The online project shows the Brussels skyline from unusual locations people can’t normally reach.
Finally, the best international congress was, rather delightfully, the first BIF Market. Part of the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, the market let producers and investors check out horror, sci-fi and fantasy movie scripts or works in progress. The second edition of the BIF Market takes place next week.
Photo: Le Local is a sustainable restaurant providing service based on a circular economy
