Le Coq aux Champs, a restaurant in Soheit-Tinlot, Belgium celebrated its 20th anniversary this week. Christophe and Catherine Pauly said that despite the fact that many of their dreams have come true from a Michelin star to the title of Gault&Millau chef of the year, the publication of a recipe book, 4 hands dinners with exceptional chefs and many other achievements … [Read more...]
‘This is one of the best days of my life’ – Karen Torosyan as Bozar finally clinches 2 Michelin stars
MONS: Yes! Yes! Karen Torosyan shouted on stage in Mons yesterday after it sank in that he had finally clinched a second Michelin star. Five years ago, the Armenian chef took over Bozar Restaurant from his mentor David Martin and has been working hard to reach this achievement. And there was no one better to announce the two Michelin stars than David Martin of Brussels … [Read more...]
End of an era for Hof Van Cleve as restaurant to change hands at the end of the year: Peter Goossens to pass over the helm to Floris Van Der Veken
Peter Goossens and his wife Lieve Fermans have announced that they will quit the highly acclaimed Belgian restaurant Hof Van Cleve which has been open since 1986 at the end of 2023. Considered to be the contemporary father of Belgian cuisine, Peter Goossens will pass on the helm of the restaurant to his executive chef Floris Van Der Veken who will change his role … [Read more...]
Nick Bril is Belgium Gault & Millau Chef of the Year
BRUSSELS: Nick Bril, chef and owner of iconic Antwerp restaurant The Jane is the new Belgian chef of the year according to Gault & Millau which launched its 2023 guide today. The Dutch chef has crowned a year which has seen him climb the rankings of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, launch a music project and feature in a Brussels pop-up with this prestigious … [Read more...]
Humus x Hortense invite Emile van den Staak from De Nieuwe Winkel for plant-based feast
BRUSSELS: Humus x Hortense in Brussels has fast established itself in Belgium as one of the leading, if not the leading proponent of plant-based fine dining in Belgium. The visionary couple Nicolas Decloedt and Caroline Baerten started their concept in 2008 and today have won accolades not only in Belgium but also outside of Belgium for their vision and direction. So it was … [Read more...]
