Huge vats of beer and a remarkable tree sculpture immediately catch the eye as you step foot in the Staminée. Continue on to the elegant brasserie, where a trendy playlist and hip décor set the cosmopolitan scene. Veteran chef Stijn Rotthier puts his own spin on classical recipes. Examples of Fortuin’s focus on gutsy, authentic flavour include house-made fritters stuffed with hand-shelled grey shrimp or fork-tender cutlets flanked by crispy, piping-hot French fries cooked in tallow. Parents may be interested to know that children are more than welcome (special menu) and that there is a playground almost next-door to the restaurant. Accessible and easy-going set the scene here.