Father and son Eric and Tristan Martin are passionate about food, wine and the region they live in. It is therefore no wonder that they work together in an idyllic setting in Lavaux-Ste-Anne in the Belgian Ardennes where they run a hotel and restaurant which has been open for 10 years. Eric has been cooking for more than 25 years while his son Tristan who studied at the Paul … [Read more...]
Tensions rise as Brussels restaurants struggle to recover from bleak period
These are not easy days for Brussels. As the city tries to return back to normal after the terrorist attacks last month, restaurants in Belgium's capital city are facing tough times. While many have been putting up a brave face over the past few months, more and more Brussels restauranteurs are starting to feel the pressure following months of difficulties, and tensions seem … [Read more...]
Mindjî, European festival of gastronomy organised by Generation W postponed to next year
The recent terror attacks in Belgium and the current economic climate have led to the postponement of Wallonia's European festival of gastronomy. Mindjî, was scheduled to be held at the Citadel of Namur between 3 and 7 June 2016 has been postponed to next year, Generation W said in a statement. The festival, the first European festival of gastronomy was scheduled to … [Read more...]
Chocolate maker Benoît Nihant seeking to expand in Brussels and beyond
Benoît Nihant, the bean to bar Belgian chocolatier is looking to expand with the opening of more shops without losing the artisanal approach that makes his chocolates so special. Having successfully opened a shop in the Belgian capital city, Brussels, and exported his chocolates to Asia, Benoît wants to open additional shops in Brussels and does not exclude openings in … [Read more...]
Benoît Nihant’s Easter creation
Bean to bar chocolatier Benoît Nihant has launched his chocolate creation for Easter. He has created a chick (rather than the traditional egg) as his showcase piece for the Easter festivities. It is available in all his shops (Brussels, Liege, Embourg and Awans) as well as Rob in Brussels. The Poussin Câlin, as it is called, will be available in a limited edition … [Read more...]
