Transparency and traceability in the food chain is something we hear a lot about these days and a lot of restaurants like to talk about it. The sad truth is that many pay only lip service when it comes to actually putting the transparency and openness mantra into practice. Happily, there are some exceptions and…
Calling all history buffs – the Carolus V Festival is an opportunity for Brussels to relive the spirit of the Renaissance. Many activities are offered from now until September, including talks and guided walks through the city which allow visitors explore the time of Charles V, the most powerful emperor of the 16th century. This year, to celebrate the 450th anniversary…
Art3f sets the tone from the homepage of its website: “Art is within everyone’s reach from the moment we show it”. This quote from the father of optical art, Victor Vasarely, is as direct as his works are complex, and has become the mantra of Art3f. Enough with the one-upmanship and elitism that sadly prevails…
They say spring is a good time for a makeover and that’s exactly what one of Brussels’s best known restaurants has just had. Chez Leon, something of an institution here, has just reopened its kitchen after a major refurbishment and that is good news for its legions of fans. It means the food can now be…
