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Marc Lejeune, a well-known figure on the Brussels restaurant scene (ABrussel, Le Tartisan), opened his lunch restaurant Carte Blanche in Ostend on 14 March 2026 with partner Peter Aerts. Their take on freestyle bistronomy is already creating a buzz on the coast.
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It’s on! This Saturday, 18 July 2026, Brussels kicks off the 146th Midi Fair: 1.6 km of fun, 123 attractions, over 1 million visitors expected, and an official ambassador who gets all of Belgium singing — Jean-Luc Fonck. On-the-ground report.
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Five days of madness from July 17 to 21: Tomorrowland W1 in Boom (17-18-19), the Foire du Midi opening on Saturday, July 18, the National Ball in the Marolles (20), National Day and its fireworks at Cinquantenaire (21), and as a bonus, Gasolina at C12 on Wednesday, July 22. The day-by-day guide.
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A former banker turned leisure entrepreneur, Jérôme Desombre has invested €1.3 million to transform a building that has stood empty for years—right next to the BNP Paribas Fortis headquarters—into a 650 m² “social place” a stone’s throw from Gare Centrale. Opened on 12 September 2025, Share & Fun focuses on intergenerational fun, employing people with disabilities, and boasts a rare feature: an interactive shuffleboard, unique in Belgium.
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A new initiative allows Brussels residents — individuals, non-profits, or companies — to adopt a filtering litter trap along the canal. The goal: to intercept waste before it reaches the North Sea. Simple, concrete, measurable.
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The Bal National celebrates its 23rd anniversary on Monday, 20 July, at Place du Jeu de Balle with headliner Belle Perez. The next day, the Resto National serves North Sea mussels and Walloon wine for the first time. Here is your complete guide.
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Knokke-based Visiblie has raised €500,000 to help Belgian businesses—from Brussels SMEs to hotels, restaurants, and tourist offices—feature prominently in answers from AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. The new service aims to bolster the local economy.
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BXLpositive.news is partnering with INEX to cover the 3rd edition of Belgium’s Best Vol-au-Vent competition, chaired by Michelin-starred chef Christophe Hardiquest (Menssa★). Bernard Frisque of BXLOVE issues a call to arms for the city’s culinary talent: “Let’s hope this 3rd edition is finally won by a Brussels chef 💙”.
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Founded in 1922, Restaurant François celebrates its 104 years in 2026. At the deli, 12 Place Sainte-Catherine, chef Alain Fontinois takes over from Yvonne (retiring) and signs new takeaway creations: catch of the day, terrines, salads and ready meals.
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From Cinquantenaire Park to Laeken, via Forest, Jette, Anderlecht and Parc Royal: 7 guinguettes are open this summer in Brussels’ parks. Expect free entry, long wooden tables, grilled food, concerts and Sunday yoga sessions.
After more than 15 years on the Brussels hospitality scene (L’Amour Fou, KoKoB), Nassim Khabazi has unveiled his interactive “Wellness Hive”: a world of sound experiences spanning Gong Baths, private sessions, and retreats from Radhadesh to the Basque Country.
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Three nights in Osseghem Park, a stellar line-up (Ezra Collective, Rema, Amaarae, Danny Ocean…), and one burning question: how do you handle an outdoor festival in 35°C heat? We break down the essentials: tickets, line-up, hydration, and transport.
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With 35°C forecast and FLOW now closed for good, where can you swim in Brussels? Here are three pools open now, reachable by public transport, with sun decks or outdoor areas — plus a bonus beach getaway.
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During a heatwave, the best cinema seat in Brussels is outdoors. With 19 free screenings in 19 municipalities, featuring everything from classics to Belgian gems, it’s the perfect way to spend an evening as the temperatures finally drop.
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Behind its Sainte-Catherine façade, The Beer’s Garden combines a leafy inner garden, two terraces and spacious dining rooms—an inviting Brussels setting for group dinners, corporate meals and bespoke events.
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Two magical nights on the Grand-Place: 1,200 performers, 1,800 costumes, 48 horses, the Saint George dragon, Bart Van Loo’s voice and Fred Jannin’s live drawings. An edition that celebrates 160 years of Belgian-Japanese friendship under a rain of cherry blossom petals.
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The Romanian phenomenon Pescobar—founded by influencer Paul Nicolau and his 736,000 Instagram followers—is opening its first Belgian location at 18 Rue Jourdan in Saint-Gilles. On the menu: seafood platters, signature octopus, lobster, grilled calamari, and a €19 business lunch.
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Official launch on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at BeCentral (Cantersteen 12, 1000 Brussels): THE HEIGHT, a European platform for personal and professional development, has chosen Brussels to kick off its very first season. The programme includes conferences, masterclasses, and open-work sessions for ambitious students, young professionals, early-stage entrepreneurs, and creatives. Tickets are €20, with 100 spots available — BXL Positive readers get a 40% discount with the code BERNARDF40 (for up to 4 people).
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The IRM has confirmed the first heatwave of summer 2026 for Brussels, with temperatures hitting up to 35°C on Thursday. But there’s no need to suffer: we’re sharing our map of free water fountains, shady parks, ponds, and woods where the capital remains cool. Spoiler alert: Brussels is one of Europe’s greenest cities.
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Following their ventures Boemvol and Vollegas, entrepreneurs Ludovic Chevalier and Maxime Grell are at it again in Jette. Brasserie Miroir starts its soft opening on 17 June 2026, offering a 50% discount on “Pépites” and starters until 28 June.
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On 12 June 2026, Comme Chez Soi celebrates 100 years since its 1926 founding on Boulevard Lemonnier (on Place Rouppe since 1936). A century of talent, daring and transmission, honoured by David Weytsman and Minister Éléonore Simonet.
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BXLOVE got a sneak peek: at No. 32 Galerie de la Reine, Passion Chocolat becomes the first chocolatier in the gallery to hold the federal “Artisan Certifié 2026” label. Owner Cédric de Caritat, designer Marie de Giey, and illustrator Tatiana de Nicolay have created a surrealist, 100% Belgian gem.
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