Each region in Belgium has its own special dish. Butter, cream, beer and wine are generously used in cooking. Belgian chocolate, waffles and chips, preferably served with mayonnaise, are famous. Ardennes sausages and ham are renowned.
Most restaurants have waiter service, although self-service caf s are becoming quite numerous.
Restaurant bills always include drinks, unless they have been taken at the bar separately. In the latter case this is settled over the counter. Local beers are very good. Two of the most popular are Lambic , made from wheat and barley, and Trappist . Fruit beers, such as Kriek cherry beer, as a speciality.