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Belgians tap into France’s latest fast food fad

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January 27th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Lifestyle

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BOURG-LA-REINE, France (Reuters Life!) – In the quiet, southern Parisian suburb of Bourg-la-Reine, a Belgian brand of upmarket ready-made food is pulling young professionals and students away from their traditional lunchtime haunts.

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