Links

Here are a few of our favorite internet links.

SOCIAL LINKS

Belgian-American Club of Chicago
http://www.viwchicago.org/
The club for Belgian fun and fellowship in Chicagoland. Has an active calendar of both adult and family events.

Hopleaf Bar, Chicago
http://www.hopleaf.com/
A great gathering spot featuring Belgian and continental foods, and a vast selection of Belgian beers – perhaps no larger selection in the U.S. Fun!

Quenchers Saloon
http://www.quenchers.com
In the heart of the old Belgian neighborhood at Fullerton and Western. Good sandwiches and a great beer selection.

GENEALOGY LINKS

Genealogical Society of Flemish Americans
http://www.rootsweb.com/~gsfa/index.html
A great site for starting your genealogical search. Contains many links to both U.S. and Belgian sources.

GENERAL LINKS

Belgian Consul
http://www.diplomatie.be/newyork/
Complete consular services, plus official Belgian governmental information.

Gazette van Detroit Newspaper
http://gazettevandetroit.com/
Published continuously since 1914, the Gazette has chronicled the history of the Belgian immigrant population in North America. New subscribers are sought.

Belgian Telephone Book
http://www.infobel.com/belgium/
Not only phone numbers, but postal addresses and location maps – in English, French, and Flemish. Find your relations!

Dutch-English Dictionary
http://lookwayup.com/free/DutchEnglishDictionary.htm
Free and fast.