A glass of Pinot blanc atop a table in wood and marble—that's the iconic image that you retain as the preamble in a place that knows all about what should…
There are two of them, as close as five fingers of the same hand — as only real brothers can be. The elder, Benoît, was a home chef and from…
We are a few hundred yards from the border, a stone’s throw from Arlon, on the National 4 between Brussels and Luxembourg, at a spot which was once upon a…
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),…
We recall G.W.F. Hegel 's famous phrase: "Only when dusk starts to fall does the owl of Minerva spread its wings and fly. " By this the German philosopher, an…
In the heart of the five star boutique Stanhope Hotel is located the Brighton Restaurant. The walls of the restaurant are embellished with frescos of figures in Chinese apparel of…
White tablecloths, walls in soothing tones and seats draped in cloth, Da Mimmo's Italian cuisine is dressed up haute couture rather than ready-to-wear. The spirit of the place is similar…
La Villa d'Este, already a confirmed gourmet spot in the centre of the country, has a new look - new décor and a new chef in the kitchen. This imposing…
In the family of restaurants where the welcome can be described as 'noble' I must include 't Verschil. Initially a cook, Peter Maertens learned his trade in impressive houses such…
The Brasserie-Oyster bar that Ixelles has been missing. Who doesn’t know the Toucan Brasserie, with its colourful and animated atmosphere, its brasserie cuisine, both modern and hearty? Those are just…
The name De Mijlpaal (the milestone) was inspired by an archaeological discovery in the Roman city of Tongres in the 2nd century BC. And this restaurant, too, is a real…
A piece of history, seeped in flavours. Since 1897 Les Éleveurs has been one of the great Flemish Brabant institutions. On this spot they once sold the robust horses that…
