Belgium Gains in Michelin Guide With New Three-Star Restaurant
Hertog Jan, a restaurant near Bruges where chef Gert De Mangeleer grows his own vegetables, herbs and flowers to help create modern European dishes, wins a third star today in Michelin’s guide to Belgium and Luxembourg.
That takes the total of Belgian three-star establishments to three. Another two win a second star: De Jonkman, also near Bruges; and Le Chalet de la Foret, in Brussels. ‘T Zilte retains its second star after moving to Antwerp from Mol.
Jaloa, in Brussels, is among 14 venues that are awarded a first star, for a total of 99, Michelin said today in an e- mailed release. Another 22 Bib Gourmands for good cooking at moderate prices take that total to 140.
Three stars mean exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey; two stars are for excellent cooking, worth a detour; one star denotes a very good restaurant in its category.
The awards (with N denoting new):
Three stars: Bruges: De Karmeliet Bruges: Hertog Jan Kruishoutem: Hof van Cleve Two stars: Antwerp: ‘T Zilte N Bruges: Danny Horseele Bruges: De Jonkman N Brussels: Sea Grill Brussels: Comme Chez Soi Brussels: Le Chalet de la Foret N Duffel: Nuance Eghezee, Noville-sur-Mehaigne: L’Air du Temps Ellezelles: Chateau du Mylord Hasselt: Aan Tafel bij Luc Bellings Ypres, Elverdinge: Hostellerie St-Nicolas Opglabbeek: Slagmolen De Panne: Hostellerie Le Fox Profondeville, Arbre: L’Eau Vive Reet: Pastorale Luxembourg, Grund: Mosconi
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Michelin Guide to Belgium and Luxembourg 2012
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The cover the Michelin Guide to Belgium and Luxembourg for 2012.
The cover the Michelin Guide to Belgium and Luxembourg for 2012. Source: Michelin via Bloomberg.
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