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Lakhdar – the Italian grocery
Often in Brussels, sometimes elsewhere… this cinema enthusiast presents “Gazosa.”
This urban nomadic designer is behind countless striking concepts (La Gazetta, Le café Al Dente, Fight Club, Malmo, Very Good, Old Boy…).
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César – the seafood counter
Octopus never goes unnoticed… especially when cooked by César Lewandowski, Top Chef 2023 contestant. This Marseille native, who grew up with the Mediterranean as his playground, concocts dishes that “pop.”
Alongside this cephalopod, the counter offers the best of the sea: oysters, ceviche, calamari, and fish salads for an iodized escape.
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Fanny – second-life books
An old-school bookseller, passionate about reading, who came into the bookstore early to assist her father. She took over after completing studies in art history and cultural management.
Aiming to be a generalist, she offers both old and modern books. Interactions with her clients and suppliers enrich her daily life.
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Ben – the florist
Ben is a poet of the seasons.
Cultivating his art in Dworp, on the outskirts of Brussels, he magnifies nature and its flowers—always organic, often forgotten, sometimes unique.
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Yves and Sébastien – the Indian counter
Embark on an unprecedented culinary journey: the famous two-Michelin-starred chef Yves Mattagne joins forces with his son Sébastien and father-in-law Shri to unveil their latest culinary masterpiece.
Drawing on generations of family tradition, “Naanry” pays homage to the rich tapestry of flavors woven by Shri, Sébastien’s grandfather.
At the heart of the concept is Shri’s meticulously perfected family curry recipe, passed down through the ages by his own grandfather.Each dish captures the essence of authentic Indian cuisine with a modern twist.
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Hendrik – the butcher
For the Dierendonck family, craftsmanship, terroir, and passion are true driving forces.
Out of love for taste, with respect for our animals and nature, Hendrik perfectly embodies these values.He succeeded in making his restaurant Carcasse in Saint-Idesbald the 5th best meat restaurant in the world in the ranking of the 101 best restaurants in this category… and the No. 1 in Europe.
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Laura – the literary café
Laura writes the pages of this literary café, which will offer a selection of pastries, (fair trade and organic) coffees, and teas, in the cozy atmosphere of an old English bookstore where one can take time to escape into all kinds of readings.
Welcome to the club, the Kawa club.
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Les 7 mercenaries – the taproom
Belgium is the land of beer. Brussels is its capital and is brimming with craft breweries.
Brasserie de l’Ermitage, Brasserie de la Senne, En Stoemelings… we present to you its 7 finest gems.
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Pierre – art books
After more than twenty years at one of Belgium’s most prestigious rare book dealers, Pierre Coumans opened his own bookstore in 2007.
He participates annually in the Antiquarian Book Fairs in New York, London, Paris, and Brussels.
He uses his expertise to develop private and institutional collections.He offers a selection of rare and carefully chosen books published over the last six centuries in various fields: 20th-century decorative arts, Art Nouveau & Art Deco, Avant-gardes, Graphic Design & Advertising…
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Hélène and Lara – the cheesemongers
Hélène and Lara Milan are two sisters of Lebanese origin.They offer cheeses from here and elsewhere, selected for you with rigor and passion.
And because their family history is rich and cosmopolitan, they do not hesitate to sometimes pair these products with spices from the Orient!
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Nicolas – the antique dealer
A joyful (organized) mess, that’s what you’ll find at this self-taught treasure hunter’s shop.
He has been wandering flea markets for 30 years.It is also the hangout for his group of friends, who do not hesitate to reinvent the world over a good bottle.
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Louay and Hayedi – the Lebanese caterer
Louay and Hayedi offer a catering service with dishes that evoke the Mediterranean, Lebanon, and the Middle East.
From sun-dried olives to eggplant, artichoke caviars, and baklava for a gourmet, refined, and spicy escape.
Location
Rue de la Madeleine 55
1000 Brussels
hello@bortier.be
Open 7/7
Monday to Sunday
from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM
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