Poule et Poulette

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…

Paris Olympics Security

The Summer Olympics have finally ended – and so too has one of the biggest ever security operations France had ever seen. The Games are celebrated every four years as one of the world’s most unifying events but they are also one of the most extensive security operations in the world,posing a massive headache for…

George Shaw Appointed Editor of Taste London

George Shaw

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….

Top Chef Cooks up Novel Idea for Intrepid Travellers

  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…

Culture Moves Europe

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  Photo by Kazuo ota on Unsplash   The European Commission is inviting applications for grant aid under an innovative culture scheme.   It has launched the 3rd call for individual mobility action of the “Culture Moves Europe” mobility initiative.   The project provides mobility grants to artists and cultural professionals in various fields such…

Croqette de Crevettes

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…

With a Little Bit of Luck

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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…

Shaking up the Cocktail Scene.

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…

Brussels Brasserie Leads Horeca Recovery

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….

Saint Lucia – The Journey Continues

Sun,sea and salsa may be most people’s typical image of the Caribbean.But, as “celebrity chef” Orlando Satchell explains there’s rather more to this idyllic part of the world than that, including its under-rated cuisine. Satchell is a man on a mission – to elevate Caribbean culinary offerings to the same level as great world cuisines…