Asia’s largest culinary event in 2020, International Chefs Summit Asia 2020 was held successfully in the Taichung National Theatre in Taipei last week. This was especially significant in such difficult times for the world. The event, organised by FIM MEDIA brought together 23 renowned chefs from 6 main Asian cities. International Chefs Summit Asia (ICSA) is an annual … [Read more...]
Archives for 2020
Dates for Milano Wine Week 2021 announced
MILAN: Federico Gordoni had to reinvent the 2020 edition of the Milano Wine Week. Now, despite the COVID-19 emergency, he has already set the new dates for next year’s events which will take place from 2 to 10 October 2021. “The 2020 edition has forced us to rethink a new model of a trade show in the world of wine,” said Federico, the creator and organiser of the … [Read more...]
Iconic Brussels brasserie in crowdfunding attempt to save itself from jaws of bankruptcy
BRUSSELS: An iconic Brussels café and brasserie in St Gilles has taken to crowdfunding to try and save itself from the jaws of bankruptcy. Brasserie Verschueren has raised EUR 3,680 out of a target of EUR 20,000 from 127 growfunders. The campaign will last 14 days. The Brasserie is asking for contributions from EUR 10 to EUR 1,500 with a promise of a warm welcome from the … [Read more...]
Yves Mattagne optimistic for 2021
BRUSSELS: For Belgian chef Yves Mattagne, chef of 2 Michelin Star restaurant Sea Grill 2020 had to be a very special year. After 30 years, the restaurant closed on December 31, 2019 when the hotel where it was housed closed for refurbishment. 2020 had to be the year that he reopened his restaurant at Villa Lorraine, the legendary Brussels address that became the first … [Read more...]
Photographer Ron Greve launches first The Creative Chef Collection with portrait of Jeroen Achtien
VITZNAU: Ron Greve, photographer and publisher of the Creative Chef Collection will present the first copy of his book to chef Jeroen Achtien on Tuesday 15 December. At the restaurant Sens, in Vitznau Switzerland, Ron Greve has fulfilled the dream of creating the first of a series of books called The Creative Chef Collection. Through the book, Dutch chef Jeroen Achtien is … [Read more...]
