LIERNU: San Degeimbre and Carine Nosal of two Michelin star restaurant L'Air du Temps in Liernu, in the heart of the Belgian countryside, are sharing a part of their terroir and garden with customers as from next week. While restaurants in many countries are currently closed because of the COVID-19 crisis, the plight of restaurants in the countryside is even harder because … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
(19) It is time to reflect on the future, a different future – Manu Buffara
Brazilian chef Manoella Buffara, also known as Manu is convinced the world will no longer be the same after COVID-19 and this was the time to reflect on the future. Chef of Restaurant Manu and one of the rising stars not just of Brazilian cuisine but world gastronomy believes that nature is sending a signal that it is greater than men. “It will be impossible to return to the … [Read more...]
(18) Roganic in Hong Kong introduces baking classes
HONG KONG: Roganic Hong Kong, the restaurant of British chef and founder Simon Rogan's urban farm-to-table concept is introducing a series of new baking classes on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays led by executive chef Oli Marlow. And the response has been excellent because the April classes have all been sold out and the restaurant is now taking bookings for May … [Read more...]
World Forum on gastronomy tourism in Bruges postponed till next year
BRUGES: The World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism which was scheduled to take place in Bruges, Belgium in early June 2020 has been postponed to June 2021. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Flemish government, organisational partners UNWTO and the Basque Culinary Centre, Tourism Flanders and the city of Bruges have decided to postpone the event. The UNWTO Forum will provide the … [Read more...]
450 candles used to protect Valke Vleug’s vineyards from frost
LIEZELE: While the Coronavirus has captured the world’s attention and focus, winemakers also have to contend with nature. Despite unusually warm weather over the past few days in Belgium, the night of April 14-15 brought about temperatures below zero. 450 candles were used at the winery Valke Vleug, in Liezele, Belgium, to protect the grapes from frost damage. Frost, at … [Read more...]
