Gag. Domus is now on the expensive restaurant list. Headlines: a Dame Blanche now costs $10. That's TEN BUCKS for an ice cream sundae. We went to Leuven last night because every Friday night in July they have live bands in almost every square. And they are free.
So we go to Domus for Uitsjmiter and spaghetti and of course dame blanche, before the concerts begin. The drinks are 3.60 euros EACH...about $6.50. We only ordered two and shared. Decided to order pannekoken, but only two again. And still the meal cost us $20 each.
Glad our large family lived here during the era when Domus was cheap. Oh, they have raised their prices as well. It's not ALL the dollars fault. Just mostly.
There is a shred of silver lining in this very sad news. We found a Vietnamese restaurant downtown Brussels that has divine food, and so far, it is more affordable than Domus! So when you come to visit....the pilgrimage may be to the Lotus Vert instead of Domus.
And one other bargain is Millet in Sterrebeek. Dad and I walk there on Saturday mornings while Ruprect sleeps. We buy a loaf of bread for 2 euros. We walk home and cut big slices of bread, spread on butter and honey, add to our menu a large cup of OJ. Viola! Perfect Saturday morning brunch!
There are still a few good deals out there, but the dollar is pretty pathetic here. Our rent is now at $4,000/month, although it's only 2,300euros/month. Now that is a pitiful exchange rate.
Oh the woes of our weak greenback!
3 comments:
I would pay $50 for some Domus Spaghetti right now.
Although I'd have to say... if Domus is getting pricey it looks like you've got no reason left to stay in Belgium. :)
"When Ruprect sleeps" I love it! Looks like Natalie is anxious for you guys to come out to the States. That's too bad about Domus, although I think I'm with Natalie. After all, it's tradition.
Bummer deal. You guys just need to get paid in Euros instead of dollars. Right?
I think prices everywhere are giving everyone trouble. Boo for a bad economy.
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