David Martin, chef of Brussels restaurant La Paix was named chef of the year by Gault & Millau when they announced the publication of the 2019 guide. A year after the chef had been told by Michelin that they had visited his restaurant more than 10 times but didn't consider him worthy of 2 Michelin stars, the French born chef who has been awarded the highest accolade by … [Read more...]
Sebastian Sandor and Fabio Cammalleri join forces to open Heritage in Ghent
As head chef of two Michelin star Belgian restaurant Pastorale, Sebastian Sandor is ready to take the plunge and fulfil his dream of opening his own restaurant. On the 28th November he will open Heritage, a new restaurant in the Patershol area in the heart of Ghent together with Fabio Cammalleri. Heritage will be housed in the former Pizzeria Barbaro and the opening is … [Read more...]
18 years of patience to produce Beluga caviar
At 4,000 to 4,500 euros per kilo, saying Beluga caviar does not come cheap is an understatement. But there is a reason why this sought-after and rare caviar costs so much. It is the result of a risky investment. The huso huso sturgeon needs to be grown for 18 years in perfect conditions for the caviar to be produced. A Belgian company has been producing Beluga caviar since … [Read more...]
Sergio Herman opens Frites Atelier in Ghent, to open first one in Brussels in November
Sergio Herman will open the second branch of Frites Atelier in Belgium in the city of Ghent on 25 October (tomorrow). The Dutch chef said he was excited to open a Frites Atelier in Ghent. "Every time I come to this city, I taste the creativity and discover new things every time. In view of these developments and the growth of Frites Atelier, the choice of Ghent as the second … [Read more...]
Fernand Obb Delicatessen makes best shrimp croquettes in Brussels
There is nothing more quintessentially Belgian than the croquette de crevette or shrimp croquette. Any traditional Belgian restaurant including even gastronomic restaurants is likely to have it on its menu with a good ‘american’ or steak tartare and mussels with fries. Now, lovers of this Belgian delicacy which is made with small shrimps that are common in the North Sea … [Read more...]
