Babeko restaurant in the heart of Brussels, just a few steps outside Brussels’ very first city wall and near a dozen theatres, is a hotbed of creativity. Sited in an ancient building – the oak beams have been dated to 1567 – Babeko’s menu is rooted in timeless French techniques and draws inspiration from the rest of the world too. Each dish is arranged as a beautiful little sculpture on a smartly-designed plate with scribble of sauce. The ambience is vibrant and trendy, the décor a breathtaking modern interpolation into the old house. Private tables in the vaulted cellars are lit with scads of candles, while the sun pours down on the terrace outside.