At Nuits-Saint-Georges, the 63rd edition of the Hospices de Nuits Wine Sale program at unfolded over the weekend of Saturday, March 9, and Sunday, March 10. The hallmark event, the auction,…
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The horeca industry in Belgium (as elsewhere) continues to go through very turbulent times, with resto closures happening every week. Imagine, then, opening a brand new eatery at possibly the…
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MEPs and member states have cooked up a deal on the so-called “breakfast directive.” On Tuesday, the European Parliament and the EU Council reached an agreement on the revised “Breakfast…
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Belgium may not be the first European country that comes to mind when thinking about quality wine production, but beneath the surface of this small nation lies a fascinating and…
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Belgian beer traces its roots back to the 12th Century. The history of brewing beer in Belgium is a rich tapestry that weaves together ancient traditions, innovative techniques, and a…
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English Sparkling Wine makers no longer bound by “outdated rules inherited from the EU” from Jan 1st 2024
On the eve of New Year reforms for the wine industry, English Sparkling Wine makers welcome the scrapping of outdated rules inherited from the EU. According to Steve Barclay, Britain’s…
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Thai Café: “New kid on the block” is flying the flag for the environment and health – and people’s pockets!
There’s “a new kid on the block” on Brussels’ culinary landscape – Thai Café – and it’s one that puts environmental and health issues at the very top of its…
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While Scotch whisky is still a market leader the sector has become far more crowded and competitive in recent years with whiskies being produced all over the world in places…
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Jamil Khalafov: from Baku to Brussels, Azeri entrepreneur sets up new venture in the “capital of Europe”
An intrepid young entrepreneur has traded bustling Baku for Brussels to launch a new business. Jamil Khalafov has chosen the self-proclaimed “capital of Europe” above his native Azerbaijan for a…
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Think of a burger chain and your mind is inevitably drawn to images of a certain large neon sign and somewhat ubiquitous food offering. The said well-known global chain has…