T Magazine: Travel Essentials | Brussels

The short list on where to eat, sleep and view art in Belgium's capital.

Almine Rech Gallery | Almine Rech's Brussels outpost opened 10 years after the gallery got started in Paris and has come to represent some of today's more celebrated contemporary artists, including Richard Prince and Jeff Koons. From mid-April through May 23, the gallery will show the work of the London-based artist Peter Peri's. Rue de l'Abbaye Abdijstraat, 20; 011-32-02-648-5684; alminerech.com.

Sorry We're Closed | Opened by Sébastien Janssen, brother of Rodolphe Janssen, whose namesake gallery is not far away, the nontraditional gallery space describes itself as a "project room." A glowing cube lit day and night, it displays a single work at a time, currently the drawings of the writer and cartoonist Dan Perjovschi, through May 18. Rue de la Regence, 65A; 0011-32-478-354-213; sorrywereclosed.com.

Galerie VidalCuglietta | Opened in 2010 by Lilou Vidal and Barbara Cuglietta and located in the fashionable downtown center, VidalCuglietta represents artists like Cheryl Donegan, whose MTV- and mass-media-influenced work is currently on display at the gallery. The loft space, awash with sun from an overhead skylight, shows a mix of established and emerging artists. 5 Bd Barthelemy; 011-32-2-502-5320; vidalcuglietta.com.

Clearing Gallery | Clearing, a gallery based in Brooklyn, N.Y., opened its first European location on one of Brussels's main thoroughfares, Avenue Louise, just a short distance from some of the city's major parks and landmarks. The cozy space, complete with crown molding and a working fireplace, is currently exhibiting two group shows: "The Shadow Knows" and "Moon and a Half." Avenue Louise, Louizalaan 292; 011-32-2644-4911; c-l-e-a-r-i-n-g.com.

WIELS Contemporary Art Center | Making its home in a former beer brewery, the WIELS contemporary art center has no permanent collection but hosts rotating exhibitions of artists. The center offers residencies and education programs for young artists, as well as community-centric events like weekly workshops with neighborhood women that encourage literacy, creativity and experimentation. Avenue Van Volxemlaan 354; 011-32-0-2-340-0053; wiels.org/en.

Café Pacific | This boutique hotel is right in the heart of the action. Surrounded by upscale shopping, the 12-room hotel is a great jumping off point for exploring the culture of French-Flemish Brussels. Each room has its own personality and aesthetic, fitting of the art- and design-centric city. Guests can also take advantage of bicycle rentals, breakfast in the hotel café and discounts at shops in the neighborhood. Rue Antoine Dansaert 57; 011-32-2-2130-080; hotelcafepacific.com.

The Made in Louise Hotel | This hotel has all of the historic charm of the 18th-century building that it operates in, with modern touches that tie in to the contemporary art scene in the area. Accommodations range from "Cosy" to "Executive," with options like "Charming" in between. The Avenue Louise area gives way to the neighborhood's oldest and most notable buildings, like La Cambre Abbey, a church that now is home to L'École de la Cambre, a renowned visual arts school. Rue Veydt 40, B-1050; 011-32-2-537-4033; madeinlouise.com.

Frit Flagey | Said to make some of the tastiest fries in Belgium, Frit Flagey has a colorful list of condiments hanging on the wall behind the counter.  Be patient, however: the wait in line for this greasy fix can last up to 30 minutes. Flagey Place, 1.

Le Chou De Bruxelles | For traditional French-Belgian cuisine, check out Les Brigittines, which is within walking distance of La Grand Place, a prime area for getting your fill of 17th-century architecture. Feast on Danish cod and brussels sprouts in the elegant, Art Nouveau dining room. Place de la Chapelle 5, Kapellemarkt 5; 011-32-02-512-6891; lesbrigittines.com.

Pataya Restaurant | Surprisingly, there are many Asian restaurants in Brussels. Pataya, a Thai option in the trendy Dansaert, is a great choice for lunch when a busy day of shopping and gallery hopping has you famished. Rue Antoine Dansaertstraat, 49.

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