Four new chefs have joined Generation W, the collective of chefs from the Wallonia region of Belgium (the W representing Wallonia). The new chefs are Philippe Meyers, chef of Restaurant Philippe Meyers in Braine-l'Alleud, Stephane Diffels chef of L'Air de Rien in Esneux, Jean-Philippe Watteyne, chef of Icook in Mons and Benoît Van den Brandem chef of Cuisinémoi in Namur. The … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
Saison is top US restaurant in Opinionated about Dining list
Saison, Joshua Skenes' restaurant has been named the number one restaurant in the United States by the Opinionated about Dining list. The list created by Steve Plotnicki is based on surveys filled by diners. The US list follows the publication of the European list a few days ago and is released just five days before the World's 50 Best restaurant list which will this year … [Read more...]
Nigella’s top 10 cookbooks and the paths of culinary influence
Nigella Lawson is one of the best-loved figures in the world of food. The sheer quality of writing in her books conveys an enthusiasm for good food that is both inspirational and inimitable. How to Eat, which launched her career, is a milestone of culinary writing, ranking at #20 on the 1000 Cookbooks all-time list. The book changed our approach to food and went on to influence … [Read more...]
Changes to 51-100 positions of World’s 50 Best list: The Jane in Antwerp is newcomer to the list in 54th place
The Jane, the restaurant that has been in the news for the past two years because of its stunning design has made it to the 54th place of the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. The restaurant, based in Antwerp is the result of a partnership between world renowned chef Sergio Herman (above in the picture) and Nick Bril. The two worked together at three Michelin star … [Read more...]
SummerFest celebrates the start of summer in Cadzand
For many days, there has been no respite to the rain in Northern Europe and the rainy weather was threatening to cause havoc with the Summer Fest, the festival to launch summer organised by Inspired Events and Syrco Bakker (chef of Pure C). The dark clouds and rain of the previous days made way for the sun and the event was organised on a glorious spring day which created … [Read more...]
