We've been waiting for La Dalle to return to Brussels!
After last year’s success, we wanted to bring La Dalle back to Brussels this year and expand the project. So the brains behind La Dalle have created THE trendy guide to Brussels: Emile.
Emile is your hip, ultra-connected buddy who knows Brussels like the back of his hand: its most legendary places, its latest shining stars and its best-kept secrets. As the 1000 district (Brussels) is his regular haunt, Emile has come up with a number of themed routes that combine a feast for the senses with a (re)discovery of the city’s emblematic district.
But what is a "La Dalle" tour?
La Dalle is one of our favourite concepts. When you book a La Dalle tour, you’re in for an evening packed with surprises, with at least three stops in bars and restaurants across the capital. You whet your appetite with an aperitif in one place, walk to another to taste its speciality, and so on. Everything is kept secret until the moment you arrive, so all you have to do is let yourself be guided via a smartphone app.
La Dalle was first launched in 2020. It’s the brainchild of Sarah and Thierry, from Balance Eventsan events company that was hit by the Covid crisis and has now gone all in with this new project, with one main objective: to create unforgettable experiences and feelings, all thanks to local businesses.
Since then, there have been several editions of “La Dalle”. Last year, in partnership with Entreprendre Bruxelles, a new edition took place in the city centre, generating over 7,000 tastings in secret, trendy or iconic Brussels restaurants.
This year, Entreprendre Bruxelles wanted to expand the concept. Balance Design has created local guide Emile, who will be offering exclusively food-related La Dalle tours, as well as other routes based on other themes (well-being, second-hand goods, etc.)
How does it work?
Are you never sure which restaurant to choose? Why not try them all in one meal?
Following Emile x La Dalle, you could whet your appetite with a Lebanese dish, before sampling a Thai speciality and finishing off with a French delicacy. In short, it’s a culinary tour on foot where you can explore the restaurants and iconic districts of Brussels.
Book your tour
Book your culinary tour on the Emile website for groups of up to 10 people.
Select
Select the route that suits you, depending on the location or what your taste buds crave the most! Whether you’re a carnivore, flexitarian or vegan, there’s something to suits all tastes.
Enjoy
Over the course of this 2 hour 30 minute adventure, you’ll visit at least four spots where you can sample one of the restaurant’s specialities.
After logging on to the app on your smartphone, all you have to do is follow the instructions to find your way around and enjoy the pre-selected food or drink at each location.
Practical information on Emile tours
Bookings open: 1st July 2024
Number of routes: 2 routes from 1st July; 2 more to be added over the summer
Number of people: 2 to 10 people. For larger groups, contact La Dalle support for a tailored package.
Price: €49 per person. Depending on the tour, this includes food and a few drinks.
For more information, visit www.emile.brussels or check out their Instagram.
Are you doing a tour AND on social media? Tag @emile_brussels_guide and @localguide.brussels in your story!
