Do you agree that some places never get old or cliché?! I think Au Vieux Saint Martin is one of this places in Brussels. A Belgian brasserie which has a history behind everything , the paintings, tables, menu design, and of course the family history. We were kindly welcomed by Mr.Albert-Jean Niels , the owner of the restaurant , guided to the bar to have a drink until our table get ready. They don't have reservation and usually all the tables are full , so you can have a drink at bar until they can prepare you a suitable table. Joseph Niels (1890-1940) became the director of the restaurant La Taverne Royale at the Queens galleries.In 1924, after he return from England and his experience in
Afternoon tea was introduced to Britain in the 1840s by the 7th Duchess of Bedford. Apparently because of her hunger during the late afternoon. If you don't know much about traditional afternoon tea , then i have to mention that we have "afternoon tea "and "hight tea" which is a difference between them . The afternoon tea is taken in the late afternoon (between lunch and dinner) and involves cakes and some finger foods while high tea is a substantial evening meal ( usually savory ). We welcomed in the beautiful lobby lounge which is taken for the afternoon tea as well .The architects of the Ritz Madrid were Charles Mewes , who designed the first Ritz hotel ( Place Vendôme in 1898) and Luis d