No-Nonsense Restaurants

In mid-2020, Bruno Timperman transformed his Bistro Bruut into Brutal (by Bruut), a more creative and slightly looser concept than its predecessor, Bruut. Together with sommelier Gauthier Cauwels, they have firmly embraced natural wines and pair them with a variety of dishes. The wines are served by the bottle or by the glass, and the […]

Locàle is the successor of the renowned restaurant Kok Au Vin. Chef and owner Jurgen Aerts decided to close Kok Au Vin after 17 years to transform it into Locàle (by Kok Au Vin). The restaurant was downsized from 50 to 24 guests, and the interior was revamped. However, the atmosphere and vibe remained the […]

After a pop-up in Kortrijk and one in Ghent, chef Thomas Gellynck and sommelier-partner Lara De Vlieger felt it was time for a permanent location. They found it opposite the De Rozenbroeken swimming pool in Ghent. The building was transformed by architect Merijn Degraeve into a light-filled oasis surrounded by greenery, woods, and a large […]