By now, even the smallest child knows that finding staff in the hospitality industry is incredibly difficult… but imagine four professionals running a “Bar à Faim” under one roof… then you know, “bam in the face,” spot-on top experience.
Where to go: Borgerhout district, Antwerp, with a view of the beautiful district house at Moorkensplein.
Who are the four visionaries: Chef Christophe van Remoortere | Chef & Host Michaël Roelants | Hostess Ruth Dreesen and Wine Guru Johan Heuninck.
Kitchen: For example, a salad of red and yellow beets with smoked eel, ricotta, and puffed quinoa | scallops with Jerusalem artichoke, kale, and passion fruit | puffed pointed cabbage, pickle cream, confit onion | tataki onglet, kimchi cucumber, rice crispies…
Be sure to try the “bikinis,” or a type of croque with the best ingredients—ours had Iberico ham, truffle, and mozzarella.
Drinks: The finest selection of natural wines, a few gueuze beers, and more.
It’s no surprise that Michelin rewarded this place with a Bib Gourmand!