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This is the place where I had the best cocktail ever, called ‘Lazy Red Cheeks’: fresh raspberry, vodka, limon, crushed ice. If you like cocktails, it's a must. The bar is really small, so you might have to wait for a spot, but then you will also be sure of a nice treat. Don't forget to check out the enormous glass door! (And if you'd like to get a snack afterwards, it's close to Frituur Erik, which you can find in this list as well.)

Lux, the place where we had a brunch after the long tour through Antwerp by Tanguy. This beautiful place, designed by the owner in collaboration with Jeroen Verreydt, does not only offer an exquisite French/Belgian/Italian menu, but also a long bar for cocktails and a basement lounge for partying. Lux opened in 2003, in a former Polish shipping company's headquarters. All I can say: the food was delicious! The place definitely teams up with the chosen name. Located on Adriaan Brouwerstraat 13.

Actually, this is just a cafeteria, but if you're in the area, and would like to get some Belgium fries, this is a nice stop! It's small but cute, pink in a good and not girly way, and all sorts of sauces you'd possibly have never tasted before can be tried. You can find it at the Waalse Kaai (so maybe after a visit to the photo museum, which is pretty much next to it).

Cafe Berlin is a trendy bar where you can sit down for a nice cocktail or lunch when you feel like gaining some energy during your day of shopping, or just want to relax for a little while. You can find Berlin on the corner of the Kleine Markt and Kammenstraat.

The restaurant is cosy and recommendable to everyone who likes crafts, cosyness, wine and obviously the Mediterranean cuisine (think of Parma, salmon, aubergine, and a range of cheeses used for many dishes). Patine also offers live performances from time to time.

The Zuiderterras was where the Fashion Hunt came to an end. We all had to be here there at 14:00, after which we counted the found products, and got ready for a fantastic meal. Okay, so I probably also was a bit hungry, but I honestly more than loved my cod-filet (with mozzarella and tomato on top, on a pasta with red pesto and herb-vinaigrette - yum). Definitely worth to make a visit to, during the afternoon or for dinner. As far as I can remember everyone loved it.

Bar Italia, the place where we had a delicious dinner before going out with Tanguy. All I can say is the service was good, everything was served on time (which I didn't expect as it was definitely crowded), the design was unique, and the food was great. I ate the cannelloni which was perfect (not too much, not too minimal, and you could taste it was 100% fresh).

Also a stop during the hunt was Lombardia, probably the most colorful place you've ever seen or had a drink. Even though I wouldn't decorate my room like this, I thought it was genius. All the vibrant shades, all the posters, the grass on the walls, the sun screens, the fair-lights, the garden chairs, and I could continue for while...

We photographed and tried the 'famous' ginger tea, which definitely gave us a boost. Be sure to make a stop next time you're visiting Antwerp! The owner is the friendliest as well...

Wattman is one of those cute places where you can make a stop when you feel like having a warm drink, or are hungry for breakfast. The antique and second-hand furniture, alltogether with the bright colors on the walls gives a cosy and warm feeling and makes you interested to find even more details in this little Cafe/Restaurant at the Tramplein.

Place to drink rather than eat (while sausages are good): 29 pages of beer menu are a good reading for a good party.

Great atmosphere, caipirinha and Brazilian - Mexican food

Fantastic italian. Best to make reservations in advance so you can actually get a table.