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The Best Mussels I've Ever Had. Ever.
Le Trappiste in Brussels, Belgium

Le Trappiste in Brussels, Belgium

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Our last meal in Brussels was at a restaurant that wasn't mentioned in any of the guidebooks we brought along; we simply stumbled upon it on the way back to our hotel. Le Trappist Taverne Restaurant was a touristy-looking place on an expensive shopping street, so we frankly expected to overpay and be underwhelmed. What a surprise awaited us! The mussels were, hands-down, the plumpest, juiciest, most deliciously seasoned mussels I've ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth. They were so good, we were sad to be leaving for Paris. Paris! Yes, they were that good.

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