Creative and passionate about drawing, fashion and art in general, Michele has always followed his passion. Work as freelance in the city of Florence. In addition to being a designer, he loves to develop personal projects: the blog The Art Walk - since 2005 and in my illustrations taking part in collective exhibitions. Furthermore, since 2011 she has been carrying out the independent project JesuLaFrench.com, a line of t-shirts that winks at pop culture and the world of fashion. "
Brussels, a low cost place to eat?
Definitely recommend biting into a delicious Bagel or huge Hambuger at Rachel's. The whimsical names of the dishes, the tasty sauces and the diner atmosphere make it all the more adorable. A remained friendly and fanciful in the neighborhood of Saint Jacques, queer & trendy.
The place that many tourists don't know but worth visiting?
Just to name a few… definitely the WIELS Museum. A little for lack of interest or perhaps for the distance from the central areas of the city, the Museum of Modern Art in Brussels offers interesting contemporary exhibitions.
Finger food dinner at Comocomo, in the street of the most prestigious designers and boutiques, Rue Danseart. Presented as Sushi on rotating tables, vegetarian specialties, cheeses and cold cuts are served accompanied by wine.
APDM is a small American-style bakery, not far from the square that houses the austere church of St. Chatherine, where sugary sweets and burgers of a thousand types are eaten.
The best view in Brussels?
It will probably be taken for granted, but I have learned to appreciate the magical atmosphere of Mont Des Arts. In the evening when the sun begins to hide behind the small city skyline and the light breeze brushes your face, Brussels seems enchanted. To make everything more magical is the rainbow-colored artificial lighting that projects its rays on the gardens below. Often on the steps, a talented Jazz musician sings, to the sound of Sax, the famous melodies of famous songs by Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand. A small architectural spectacle that surrounds you, from the sharp and gothic point of the Hotel De Ville, to the square and regular building of the Library to the austere and art nouveau elegance of MIM, the museum of musical instruments.
Low cost places worth reporting?
Low Cost is an unusual word here in Brussels. Despite the most disparate social and economic realities of the city, the population maintains rather high standards (compared to Italy). However, there are inexpensive alternatives to everything.
1) A coffee and Muffin from Coffee Company a few steps from the Grand Place.
2) A little shopping in the Vintage store, Episode, an ideal place to find low-cost clothing from every decade of the twentieth century on Rue De Violette 28.
3) A taste of Lilicup's delicious cupcakes for a snack.
4) A drink at Halle Saint Gery. Former church that has undergone numerous transformations, until today it has become a meeting place for young people, where you can find photographic exhibitions or live music. Admission is free and drinks are absolutely low cost.
The most expensive thing in Brussels?
All healthy food. As usual abroad, it is easier to pay dearly for a bottle of water than anything else. And the chocolate, the well made one costs a little, but it's worth it!
The cheapest thing in Brussels?
Beer, French Fries & Gauffre, are definitely Belgium's most famous delicacies and are also the cheapest things in town. Irresistible french fries twice in lard and the variety of beer is certainly rich but despite this the prices are low. One more reason not to hesitate to try as many flavors as possible while sitting at the Moeder Lambic or walking around the city. The mountain of delicacies that surmount the typical Gauffre among fruit, cream and chocolate - instead - are strictly to be consumed seated. In order not to get dirty hands and clothes, it takes years and years of Belgian experience.
Tell us about a non-touristy place worth seeing
Piola.Libri is definitely the most IN place this summer. An Italian bookshop, located a few steps from Round Point Schuman at the beginning of the Schaerbeek neighborhood, where you can buy books, taste wine and socialize with Belgian Europeans and young indies while having an aperitif.
A typical day of yours?
Wake up, breakfast and work. As a freelance designer, I often work from home on my computer. Projects, illustrations, fashion and graphics in general. During the day I do the shopping and the washing machine. I allow myself a ride in the center, a snack at Coffè Company and I dedicate myself to some disengaged reading at the Cinquantenaire Park. In the late afternoon, I meet my partner and friends for a drink and a chat or maybe for a trip to Flagey for dinner.
I don't like nightclubs very much but on the streets of Saint Jacques, the neighborhood where I live, it is possible to hang out in the street and listen to pop music from gay clubs or rock music from pubs. Before bed, however, a few episodes in streaming of the favorite series of the moment. Of course, every day I try to dedicate time to my blog THE ART WALK and to my personal projects.
What prompted you to move to Brussels?
I did not know her. I've never seen it before. The trigger was love. I followed my partner, engaged for a few months in a work experience at the European Community. Being able to work from home didn't change much being in Florence, my hometown or in Brussels. I have always wanted to have a life experience abroad and why not, maybe find some new job opportunities… Up until now it has been a discovery and it has certainly made me want to try again, maybe next time overseas.
