In less than a week’s time, on Tuesday 3 December at 8pm, 148 chefs will stay at home as part of the Grand GELINAZ Shuffle Stay in tour. What’s the big deal you may ask and why all the social media buzz about this event? We sat down with Andrea Petrini, one of the faces of GELINAZ! (And co-founder of the collective with Fulvio Pierangelini) who together with Patricia Meunier … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2019
Valeria Piccini takes a touch of Tuscany to Angelo Agliano’s Tosca in Hong Kong
HONG KONG: Valeria Piccini and Angelo Agliano had never met before Valeria’s trip to Hong Kong. They had spoken briefly over the phone to plan a series of three four hands dinners. But you would not have noticed the moment they met on the 108th floor of the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, the highest hotel in the world. Tosca, the restaurant run by Sicilian chef Agliano was hosting … [Read more...]
Christian Bau of Victor’s Fine Dining to cook at Agustin Balbi’s HAKU
HONG KONG: Between the 6th and 8th January, HAKU will kick off the New Year by welcoming renowned German Chef, Christian Bau of Victor’s Fine Dining for a special collaboration together with executive chef Agustin Balbi. Located in the heart of the picturesque Moselle vineyards in Schloss Berg, Victor’s Fine Dining was awarded its 3rd Michelin Star in 2005. It retains the … [Read more...]
Sang Hoon Degeimbre to take over Maru’s kitchen for 7th anniversary
BRUSSELS: Maru, the Korean restaurant in Brussels is celebrating its seven year anniversary with a very special dinner. Sang Hoon Degeimbre, chef of L’Air du Temps, a two Michelin star restaurant will be cooking at the restaurant on its seventh anniversary. The Korean born chef, who also operates other restaurants like San in Brussels and Gent will be taking over the Maru … [Read more...]
Young talents shine in new edition of Belgian Michelin guide – two 2 Michelin star restaurants downgraded
Werner Loens, director of the Michelin Belgium and Luxembourg guide had announced in an interview in the local Belgian press that this would not be a vintage year for the guide given a number of issues which he highlighted including the cost of personnel and also regulations. In the end, there was one new 2 Michelin star restaurant when the guide was announced in Gent this … [Read more...]
