Here’s a good pub quiz question: Which is the most popular city in Europe this year? Parisians may beg to differ but London is the answer and, given that it also came out tops the previous year (and given its huge array of restos, bars, different cuisines, top tourist locations and famous parks) that maybe should…
Photo by Anthony Camp on Unsplash Establishments wishing to participate in the 2024 edition of the Best Shrimp Croquette in Brussels competition have been submitting their applications since 25 July. Registration are now closed, which means we know the 17 candidates who will be competing for the coveted prize. This year, the organisers…
It’s a word invariably used after every Olympics – the famous legacy left by hosting the world’s premier sporting event. Paris is the latest to now be left pondering on what long term benefits may emerge from what most agree was its recent highly successful hosting of the Games. But have you ever wondered what…
It’s the new kid on the block … or should that be new “kip” on the block? The place in question is called Poule et Poulette and, as chicken is very much its speciality, the word “kip” (Flemish for chicken) really is most appropriate. This casual and laid back resto, at Merode in Brussels, is…
Taste London has announced the appointment of George Shaw as its new Editor-in-Chief. Taste London, a prominent publication owned by the globally operating UK-based NewYox Media, is one of the few British magazines available in print across over 190 countries. It says Shaw brings a “wealth of experience and a fresh vision” to Taste London….
Had enough of mass tourism of the anonymous large-scale travel companies? If so you will have joined a growing band of travellers who, increasingly, are looking for something a bit different to the usual tourism offerings. The thirst for travel has increased hugely since the end of the health pandemic and lockdowns. More and…
Photo by Anthony Camp on Unsplash It’s that time of year again: the quest to find the best shrimp croquettes in Belgium. This has become an annual competition for what is called the little superstar of Belgian gastronomy. From now until 20 August culinary establishments wishing to take part in the 5th edition of the competition to find…
Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Praying is the most common ritual for England fans before a game at the Euros in Germany, with one in five (22.2%) fans admitting to doing this before their team play. After a tense game against Switzerland on Saturday, England scraped through to the semi-finals by winning a Pena;lty shoot-out after extra…
Belgium’s Best Bartender of 2024 has been announced. It is Larry Godefroid who will now represent the country in the world championships later this year. The 23-year-old from Brussels was chosen from a field of 15 others who took part in the 61st National Competition of the UBB – Union of Belgian Bartenders – at…
Latest research shows that two out of three Belgians are dining out less than they did five years ago. The latest restaurant barometer by payment platform Edenred asked 4,099 Belgians on their restaurant habits so far in 2024 and 36% of Belgians said their budget to eat out is less than it was in 2019….
