Raidillon, sporting luxury with Belgian heritage
Who ever went to see the F1 cars on the Spa Francorchamps circuit knows which bend to expect the most spectacle. The iconic corner, with its 17% incline and 40…
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Wim De Schutter
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Roger van Damme (Het Gebaar, 1* and Désirée): the icing on the cake that is never finished…
The story of Roger van Damme reads like a novel. The Zeeuws-Flanders soon comes into contact with Belgium when he chooses to follow his cookery training at the renowned ter…
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Clem Vanhee/Atelier185 – Cut from the right cloth
What would a baker be without his rolling pin, a butcher without his chopping block, and a chef without his knife? Exactly, very little or nothing. And that is exactly…
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Cooking with a higher purpose: Filip Claeys of the Jonkman (2*) & founder The Northsea Chefs
It is almost impossible to describe Philip Claeys, chef and owner of two-star restaurant De Jonkman in one word. A very solid West-Fleming, ex-servant to cooking legends Sergio Herman and…
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Dominique Persoone: Belgium’s top chocolatier on a human mission
Dominique Persoone, the man who taught Belgians (and foreigners) to sniff chocolate. Persoone is never shy of a stunt, but today he can look back on a great course. He…
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Sir Kwinten: A local search for the ultimate product experience
When we leave the Brussels ring road for the green, rolling Pajottenland, our first stop is the Sir Kwinten restaurant. This restaurant was awarded its first Michelin star in November…
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The Mastercooks of Belgium’ present new edition of the Fortnight for Young People: from 7 to 20 March
From 7 to 20 March 2022, many Mastercooks and Young Masters will again offer a culinary experience in their restaurant at a preferential rate for young people aged between 18…
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Bistro R, the tasteful brainchild of top chef Roland Debuyst
On a somewhat dreary stone road from Leuven to Brussels, Bistro R is located just outside the centre of Kortenberg. Many will remember this restaurant as the catchy ‘Orange’ restaurant…
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On February, clink with the soul of Peru: Pisco Sour
Every first Saturday in February, Peru celebrates Día Nacional del Pisco Sour, an annual holiday that is all about one drink: the Pisco Sour. So last Saturday was the day…
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Let your heart and passion beat faster with the “Vaccin d’amour”.
In times of crisis, you can do two things: throw in the towel or make the best of it. The latter is what festival organiser Marijn Venmans did. As organiser…
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