Ghent is the biggest city and the capital of the East Flanders province. During the middle ages it became one of the biggest and richest cities of northern Europe; growing greatly because of the trade allowed from the two rivers Sheldt and Lys. The current population of Gent is 237,250 people which makes it the second most populated city in Belgium. Every year the town hosts a ten day street festival known as "Ghent Fests." During these ten days there are a variety of street performances and music festivals that take place. There are on average around 2 million people that will go attend the Ghent festival starting on July 21. People claim Ghent to be not as touristy as Brugge to the north, however I beg to differ. Ghent offers some really cool and interesting sights such as their walled castle in the middle of town. Another example is the medieval square which includes a magnificent Cathedral; as well as the Belfort en Lakenhalle. Dating from 1425 to 1445, this Gothic Cloth Hall and Belfry tower form a magnificent medieval duo. Though I am not particularly familiar with any restaurants located in Ghent, I do have some suggestions including Brasserie Pakhuis, Jan Breydel, and Keizershof.
http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/europe/belgium/ghent/restaurants.html (Ghent Restaurants and attractions)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentse_Feesten (Ghent Festivals)
http://www.europeword.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/europefestivalghent.gif (Ghent Festivals picture)
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