Plate G3.no17: Ghent Reflections – Ghent (Belgium)

I have visited Ghent many times, proud to say I have as many friends there – and they always remind me when I leave: tell no-one……
So – briefly then, near Brussels, there is Ghent, it is truly one of the most gorgeous little cities you’ll ever visit, packed with charm and offence in equal measure. Literally, it has countless beers, and bikes, and canals which do what all canals so: imbue the place with calm and wonder; and there is a traditional stew dish that is simply delicious, as delicious as the gables and facades. The people are kindly, the scale is walkable, the character, sublime. It truly has to be Europe’s best-kept secret…so, tell no-one……