Issue 7: Antwerp

A Baroque city in the heart of Belgium's Flemish-speaking region, Antwerp is a testament to the country's diversifying cultural landscape, its rich artistic legacy, and its most closely revered traditions.

Inside This Issue:
Visit a third-generation diamond polisher in the backstreets of the city's Diamond District. Immaculate tableside service and cooking at a classic French-Belgian bistro. Learn about "Lost Monday," a special holiday with working class roots celebrated with obligatory citywide pastry consumption. Tour Antwerp's influential port - one of the biggest in Europe - and the tiny villages that have survived its massive expansion.