Zaventem serves as a key suburban municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium, primarily recognized as the home of Brussels Airport, situated alongside the neighboring town of Diegem. Located within the Dijleland area, part of the 'Green Belt' surrounding the Brussels-Capital Region, it offers a blend of transit convenience and recreational access. With a population of approximately 37,000 and Dutch as the official language, Zaventem provides a strategic base for frequent flyers. The municipality includes subdivisions such as Nossegem, Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, and Sterrebeek, with the latter bordering Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. While it functions largely as an airport hub and residential suburb, its proximity to Brussels allows travelers to easily access the capital's attractions while enjoying a quieter, well-connected lodging environment.
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Prioritize hotels near the airport or Diegem for seamless transit connections. For those wishing to explore central Brussels, accommodations near Sint-Stevens-Woluwe offer excellent accessibility while providing a quieter suburban atmosphere compared to the city center.
Leveraging Brussels Airport, the area boasts efficient rail and road networks. Travel to central Brussels typically takes around 20 minutes by train or car, making it highly suitable for business travelers requiring quick access to the capital.
The area is accessible year-round, but spring and autumn offer pleasant weather ideal for utilizing the nearby Groene Gordel ('Green Belt') recreational areas for leisurely walks or cycling excursions away from the airport bustle.
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This tasteful establishment that sports a low-key exotic interior is renowned for its gourmet Chinese cuisine. An example: whole steamed seabass flanked by a rice vinegar sauce and soy sauce, delicately perfumed with ginger. In addition to a serious range of lobster delicacies, Station 3 also rolls out a splendid vegetarian lineup. The chef has a talent for precise cooking times and a knack for blending exuberant aromas, exotic spices and the occasional burst of sweet and sour flavours in an extensive menu. A golden opportunity to discover China’s culinary generosity in all its glory!
WebsiteMaxime Colin’s artistically appointed romantic establishment was made for a date night (or lunch), while the patio, tucked away in the garden of Jourdain castle, drips with alfresco charm come summertime. The menu quickly reveals the chef’s passion for stellar ingredients and international influences. His modern culinary style features subtlety, spot-on craftsmanship and a constant quest for innovation. For example, he may coat scallops wrapped in a cabbage leaf in a house-made XO sauce and pair them with a salad of green peas jazzed up by a zest of refreshing lemon juice.
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WebsiteRoland Debuyst is inspired by top-quality Belgian produce, but also by his globetrotting background. He focuses on bistro fare with a hint of modernity. Gyosa and ceviche are naturally combined with a dish of game, such as wild boar. This seasoned chef cannot be faulted when it comes to intelligently marrying flavours. The contemporary interior adorned with handsome works of art adds the final flourish to this enticing portrait.
WebsiteTaste is worthy of its name alone for its spacious, stylish interior, whose picture windows invite nature indoors. This characterful brasserie oozes classy luxury from every pore. Chef Van Hoecke unveils a passion for traditional cuisine and top-notch produce. The score is familiar yet scattered with unexpected international influences as it seamlessly slaloms between crispy shrimp fritters, royal vol-au-vent, fresh tangy ceviche and grilled duck packed in Asian notes. The plating is emblematic of this attention to detail and sense of refinement. There is something for everyone at Taste!
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