Nuits-Saint-Georges: Tasting the Fine Wines of Burgundy gary cartwrightMarch 10, 20240504 views 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,… Read more
Dishing up great grub: that’s this eatery in Waterloo Staff ReporterFebruary 5, 20240777 views 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… Read more
Breakfast Directive: EU sets us straight on honey, jam, and fruit juice Staff ReporterJanuary 31, 20240819 views 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… Read more
Belgian wine production, a legacy of the Romans EUToday CorrespondentsJanuary 14, 20240751 views 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… Read more
Belgian beer: epitomising the art of brewing for 9 centuries EUToday CorrespondentsJanuary 5, 20240962 views 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… Read more
English Sparkling Wine makers no longer bound by “outdated rules inherited from the EU” from Jan 1st 2024 EUToday CorrespondentsDecember 31, 20230988 views On the eve of New Year reforms for the wine industry, English Sparkling Wine makers welcome the scrapping of outdated rules inherited from the EU.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… Read more
Thai Café: “New kid on the block” is flying the flag for the environment and health – and people’s pockets! Staff ReporterDecember 11, 20230985 views 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… Read more
Whisky: Belgium is now a growing market for “the wee dram” EUToday CorrespondentsDecember 4, 202301.2k views 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… Read more
Jamil Khalafov: from Baku to Brussels, Azeri entrepreneur sets up new venture in the “capital of Europe” EUToday CorrespondentsNovember 30, 20230896 views 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… Read more
Belgian burger chain “takes off” big time EUToday CorrespondentsNovember 30, 20230662 views 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… Read more