le bouillon racine features a sophisticated belgian menu and an enormous selection of belgian beer. the food here is hearty and filling, even without the help of several thirst-quenching ales. the menu changes monthly and includes popular dishes like the casserole of mussels, shrimp and baby clams, suckling pig roasted with bitter orval beer, and rack of lamb roasted in a pale biere blonde. the décor is festive and the service efficient. reservations essential, open daily for lunch and dinner.