All change at la Chaussée d'Alsemberg? Not quite… Le Café des Spores and its neighbour la Buvette across the road have been given a new lease of life by Nicolas…
The Glorious was born in the heart of the bustling southern district of Antwerp. With a nod to fashion boutiques, antique shops and designer spaces, the Glorious has made its…
La Canne en Ville has stood the test of time without ever being called into question. Here the customer is always welcomed as a friend and treated to a wonderfully…
A fresh country breeze blows through la Branche d’Olivier, a village house located on the fringes of the Kinsendael game reserve in Uccle. You have to pinch yourself – it’s…
Definitely, a good idea…that is, when two friends, one a Belgian wine waiter and the other a Japanese cook, come together because of a shared passion, and an ability to…
Le Fruit Défendu is clearly a restaurant that stands out from the gourmet mass of the Châtelain district. With decor that is delicate, playing on the warmth of natural wood,…
It’s a peculiar, almost comical name, ‘Orphyse Chaussette’. There is a part-explanation – Orphyse was the name of one of patron Philipe Renoux’s ancestors but, as for the ‘chaussette’ (socks),…
Having spent a year in the dining room, Dominique Aubry is back where he belongs – the stalwart behind the counter of his kitchen. One can only rejoice, since he…
Looking for the ultimate in meat ? Then you have to head to Mons to discover the phenomenon of "elite carne". Installed in recent years in the heart of the…
Nestling cosily in its Art Nouveau setting in Les Marolles, the heart of the heart of Brussels, Les Brigittines takes its name from the former convent close by. Places like…
A marvel – a marvel of flavour and simple, delicious dishes. Don’t worry about the name – this is very much more than a fritkot. It’s a restaurant, and what…
Our last visit to Michel Tosar’s place only confirmed what we already knew: the change in direction has been a great success. Abandoning so called ‘gastronomy’ for the grill and…
