What a treat to be in a city that feels really human, truly authentic. Ghent is a charmer; there's no doubt about that. Quaint but relaxed, this Flemish city is one of our favourites for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
Many fall in love with the minimalistic interior of the store as they walk through the door not knowing what awaits. Arguably the best chocolatier in Ghent with the poshest packaging seen in a chocolate confectionary of this calibre. The major chocolate connoisseurs and masters of handmade Belgian chocolate celebrate each day by selling the best pralines and the most interesting flavours in assorted boxes. If you love chocolate as much as we do, you must visit this chocolate emporium.
Located in the heart of the city is the beloved and modern wine bar: Chubby Cheeks. A magnificent selection of natural wines, non-alcoholic wines and fun flavours one could never imagined paired with bites or as Spaniards would say “tapas”. We suggest you go in a group to order as many delicacies and wines as possible. Tartare, oysters, ham, you name it. Sip away the afternoon in this local gem.
Talk about chocolate coins and rock-hard peppermint swirls, sour gummies and fruit-looking marzipan. Confiserie Temmerman does it all. Head to this candy emporium for an exquisite sugar overload.
De Superette is a pizzeria that makes spectacular entrees and even better wood-fired pizzas. Think stracciatella, pistachio, olives, honey, San Daniele ham, pecorino crème. The finest ingredients are smothered in a perfect light dough. After dinner, get a fresh loaf for a guaranteed heavenly week of breakfasts.
Edgar Kaasbar is the best place to enjoy a charcuterie board or an entree that involves melted cheese, walnuts and honey and always a pairing of wine and friends over a Saturday afternoon. If you are more of a stay-at-home gal, pick up your favourite Manchego or Roquefort to enjoy a sophisticated cheese plate from bed.
White chocolate bonbons with sea salt caramel filling, dark chocolate tablets with mint crème, lavender pralines and chocolate toffees. Every item they offer will melt in your mouth and will force you to take plenty of boxes home for a night in the bath with the best bubbles and the best Belgian chocolate.
Miglot is a Belgian fragrance lab that crafts bespoke perfumes, body lotions, diffusers and candles. If you are in search of a new signature scent for yourself or your home, step into their sleek & minimalistic store for a unique scent handmade to perfection.
Ghent has a lot of cool places to shop and sip. Twiggy is one of them. If you are looking for interesting pieces to fill your wardrobe, you must visit this absolute gem. Not only are they masters of impeccable styling but the store offers a wide collection of not so easy to find brands and pieces. Very laidback and extremely hip.
