Nick Bril runs The Jane in Antwerp considered by many to be one of the most stunning if not the most stunning restaurant in the world. We recently caught up with him to learn more about him, what drives him and how it feels to run a very busy restaurant. In this second part of our interview, we delve into what inspires him, who he considers to be his mentor, his move from … [Read more...]
Jose Avillez of Belcanto restaurant in Lisbon to cook at Brussels restaurant Bon Bon
José Avillez, the Portuguese chef of two Michelin star restaurant Belcanto in Lisbon will be the second chef to cook at the Bon Bon Origins collaborative dinner series which takes place on Thursday March 29. Christophe Hardiquest, chef of the two Michelin star restaurant Brussels restaurant Bon Bon launched Bon Bon Origins out of the desire to rediscover traditional Belgian … [Read more...]
Bruges to host JRE congress in 2019
The Belgian city of Bruges will host the 2019 congress of the Jeunes Restaurateurs Europe (JRE), the new president of the Belgian association Olivier Massart announced. This is the second time that the event is being organised in Belgium, the first congress was held in Brussels in 2005. Massart, the chef of O de Vie in Juprelle said the congress will focus on the theme the … [Read more...]
The Jane Table by Nick Bril officially launched
Nick Bril, the chef and co-owner of The Jane, one of the world's most stunning restaurants last week launched The Jane Table, a private dining room in his office at PAKT, just metres away from the former military chapel where The Jane is based in Antwerp. "When I saw PAKT, memories immediately went back to a schnapps producer I visited in Copenhagen. The company was located … [Read more...]
Sergio Herman to open Frites Atelier Amsterdam in Brussels and Gent
After the successful opening of Frites Atelier Amsterdam in Antwerp, Sergio Herman has announced that new shops will be opened in the Belgian capital city Brussels and in Gent. The dates and location of the successful chain of french fries has not yet been announced. Launched in 2016 in the Netherlands, Frites Atelier Amsterdam has shops in the Hague, Utrecht, Arnhem and … [Read more...]
