AMSTERDAM: Joris Bijdendijk, chef of restaurant Rijks in Amsterdam who distinguished himself for a number of creative ideas to keep working during the COVID-19 pandemic has come up with a new idea which this time also thinks of those most in need. Together with Brandt & Levie, one of the most renowned sausage makers in the Netherlands, he has created a canned pea soup or … [Read more...]
POPL: René Redzepi’s new burger joint opens permanently in Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN: There is fast food and then there is ‘fast food’. One of the things that shocked the culinary world after the first lockdowns was René Redzepi’s reopening of Noma as a temporary burger and wine bar. That decision was a roaring success despite some scepticism from foodies who thought that Redzepi should have been more ambitious that serve just the humble … [Read more...]
Willem Hiele closes restaurant for 2020, launches Christmas box
KOKSIJDE: Willem Hiele, chef of restaurant Willem Hiele, one of the Belgium's top talents has decided not to reopen the restaurant on the Belgian coast till the end of the year. "We want to start again in full glory and full safety. That is why we are unfortunately cancelling reservations after 13 December until the end of the year," Willem said. Those who have … [Read more...]
Fabrizzio Chirico opens Le Comptoir de la Table
Charleroi: Fabrizzio Chirico, chef of restaurant La Table de la Manufacture Urbaine is opening a 'counter' or the Comptoir de la Table with ready made meals from the restaurant as well as a large grocery department which includes cold cuts from Ospital, meats from Belgium's top butcher Dierendonck and cheeses from Pascal Fauville among others. The new shop will open on … [Read more...]
Rare Burgundy wine barrel sold for over EUR 152,000
A sole barrel of Burgundy, Domaine Fourrier’s 2019 Chambolle Musigny Les Sentiers has sold for EUR 152,277 well above the low estimate for the wine. The successful bidder now owns 100 per cent of the cuvée. Les Sentiers is the smallest parcel of the Domaine (0.046ha) and is situated next to the famed Grand Cru parcel, Bonnes Mares. The fact that Domaine Fourrier only makes … [Read more...]
