March 26, 2013

Jef, the Brussels King of Snails























Chez Jef et Fils Escargots is an institution in Brussels. 
You can find Jef himself at the Bourse in the center of Brussels and his annex in Anderlecht.  
Delicious snails in their broth are served in a plastic cup for €5, with a glass of white or rose wine available for  €2. 
Jef must be about 70 now, he started this job when he was 13 working with his mother, he enjoys his trade a lot and... his succession is assured. 
http://www.nordeclair.fr/france-monde/la-longue-vie-des-caricoles-bruxelloises-ia28b0n59505

27 comments:

  1. Rick ForrestalMarch 26, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    GREAT photos, great post.
    Thank you.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Daar wil ik best wel eens een omwegje voor maken! Vind het heerlijk om wat escargots met een glaasje wijn te proeven.

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    1. This is BelgiumMarch 28, 2013 at 3:53 PM

      als ik de latere commentaren bekijk, ben je eerder een uitzondering, vrees ik!

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  3. HildaMarch 26, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Escargot on the street. I find that absolutely amazing.

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  4. Sylvia KMarch 26, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Definitely not what you'd find on the streets of Seattle!!! Fun shots for the day, Anni, as always! Hope your week is going well!

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  5. Stefan JanssonMarch 26, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I am yet to try snails.

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  6. ✿France✿ March 26, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    BOnsoir j'adore les escargots je vais donc passer bise

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  7. willyMarch 26, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    ik eet zowat alles Anni, maar escargots zullen ze aan mij niet verkopen

    groeten

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  8. JeroenMarch 26, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Zo Brussels als het maar kan... Heerlijk!

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    1. This is BelgiumMarch 28, 2013 at 3:57 PM

      hopelijk blijft hij en zijn commerce daar nog lang staan, of je er nu van gebruik maakt of niet, of je nu die slakjes lust of niet..

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  9. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    mmmmmm, lekkere Brusselse karakollen! mooie foto's! groetjes, Hilde

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  10. biebkriebelsMarch 26, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Escargots heb ik nooit gegeten en denk niet dat ik het nog ga doen ooit....

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  11. MaryMarch 27, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    I've never tried snails. One of these days, i'll work up the courage. I've heard they're delicious. Sometimes it takes me years to try the best things.. i'm such a procrastinator!

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  12. pieterbieMarch 27, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    that is pretty cool all that time selling snails

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  13. FransMarch 27, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Hallo Anni,
    Hij heeft wel gemoderniseerd! Vroeger gebeurde het op een stootkar en een geëmailleerde kuip boven een koolvuurtje :-)
    Groetjes, Frans

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    1. This is BelgiumMarch 28, 2013 at 3:53 PM

      heb jij dat nog gekend, Frans?
      het ziet er nu ook niet zo modern uit
      maar dat is de charme

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  14. AlainMarch 27, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    On ne trouve plus beaucoup de marchands d'escargots sur les marchés français. Il y a quelques années, il y en avait un Place des Fêtes, à Paris, mais il a disparu.

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    1. This is BelgiumMarch 28, 2013 at 3:58 PM

      entretemps tu devrais avoir une liste de 'choses à faire en Belgique', Alain

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  15. LiesMarch 27, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Niks voor mij, Anni !
    Lie(f)s.

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  16. VagabondeMarch 28, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    I would love to buy some escargots from Jef, or from anyone for that matter – this is not something you can find easily in the US – maybe in an expensive French restaurant, and that’s it. When I go to Paris I always try to eat some or my cousin will cook some for me as she knows that this is one of the dishes I miss here. Thanks for coming to my blog. I had not heard about the gees bend in Alabama – I read about it on the web, it’s quite something.

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    1. This is BelgiumMarch 28, 2013 at 3:59 PM

      it is funny, Vagabonde, that the Europeans or some of them find the idea attractive,
      other won't ever consider trying the escargots
      thanks for your visit
      glad I could tell you something about AL you did not know yet!

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  17. DietmutMarch 29, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    samen met een lekker sausjes, hmmmm Annie. Groetjes, Dietmut

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  18. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    hmmm, now I'm hungry :)

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  19. J'attends...May 1, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Hi,
    I am so happy that you blogged about these lovely people and great, great place. I wanted to write about them after i tried their unforgettable snails with spices. It is exactly my idea of a treasure!
    Thanks

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