We first learned about Thérèse et Dominique through an article by Derek Blythe in the Brussels…read moreTimes. He's the guy that wrote that 500 Hidden Secrets of Brussels book. In the article, Blythe shared some of his favorite spots to eat, drink, and see around Brussels. We were excited to go back in late February, pre-Covid and sample, what he called, "some of the best Italian-style sandwiches in town." We went at an off peak time and skipped any semblance of a line. My wife and I each tried a different sandwich, ate half, and switched. On our first go in February we tried the Blythe recommended Bonne Maman, made with meatloaf, zucchini, grilled red peppers, arugula and their own homemade cocktail sauce, as well as their Président, made with camernbert cheese, arugula, Granny Smith apples, olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, honey, and pomegranate arils. Both were spectacular. The bread is very nicely made, and their sauces were really well balanced and complimented each sandwich perfectly. Back in February, this place would have received a five star review. But for some reason, I never reviewed it. Well, we finally went back again, post-lockdown, and, well, they're still on point. This time we ordered the Rodéo, made with roast beef, a three pepper tapenade, arugula, and parmesan cheese. We also tried the Ciccio Bello, a breaded chicken sandwich made with tomatoes, mozzarella, eggplant, arugula and slathered with their homemade tartar sauce. The roast beef was a little tough to get through, but the three pepper tapenade was a great balance of peppery flavor without being spicy. The Ciccio Bello however, was an absolutely perfect sandwich. The chicken was breaded and cooked perfect, very juicy with a nice crunch, and the tartar sauce was impeccable. All in all, in two separate visits, Thérèse et Dominique has left us excited to come back and try another different sandwich each time. Unlike most sandwich places where I would find a favorite and stick to it, I don't see that happening here. Each sandwich is a win!