Famous Belgian kitchen

 

The Copenhagen-based restaurant Noma, one of the world’s best restaurants, renovated its kitchen by the Belgian company, Maes Inox.

Maes Inox was already asked to build a kitchen for some Belgian top restaurants and earlier this year the company was commissioned to build a new and high-end kitchen for the Danish restaurant Noma.

Noma was chosen as the world's best restaurant several times over the past years, and the chef René Redzepi has built a solid reputation for his innovative approach.

Noma is the hardest restaurant in the world to get into, with some 20,000 daily reservation requests !

Noma first opened in November 2003 and after 10 years of being up and running, the restaurant has gotten a complete kitchen makeover.

Noma 3D kitchen  Image source http://www.maesinox.be

Inside the kitchen you notice empty space in order to create plenty of room to maneuver. All of the equipment has been hidden away. Stainless-steel countertops have been replaced by dark granite with compartments for tools built right in.

Noma’s new kitchen  Image source here

Noma’s new kitchen  Image source here

As a Belgian, I am very proud that our Belgian company Maes Inox was commissioned to build the kitchen for this renowned restaurant.

For more information about MAES INOX, please visit their website

 http://www.maesinox.be

 

As an interior designer I also would love to share with you a few images of the Noma restaurant’s interior that was renovated last year (2012) by the Danish studio Space Copenhagen.

Entrance of the restaurant Noma  Image source here

The designers have replaced the brown hues of the original interior with muted black and grey tones.

They used organic materials such as wood, stone, leather, brass and linen, that age beautifully over time and that create an honest and earthy feel.

Restaurant Noma - Interior design by Space Copenhagen  Image source here

Fur cloaks hanging over the chairs.

Restaurant Noma - Interior design by Space Copenhagen  Image source here

The renovation gave the restaurant a more cosy Nordic feel.

 

For more information :

NOMA http://noma.dk

 

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Restaurant interiors by Axel Vervoordt

 

Today I would love to introduce you to 3 restaurants, of which the interior is designed by our Belgian decorator and antiques dealer Axel Vervoordt.

For these restaurant interiors Axel has chosen for an earthy tones color palette.

The first restaurant is the ‘Atelier Privé’ restaurant of the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich, Germany.

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Restaurant tables with the Axel Vervoordt Home Collection ‘Gainsborough Desk Chair’ in the Atelier Privé gourmet restaurant of the Bayerischer Hof Hotel.

Notice the limewashed walls.

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Linen upholstered and slipcovered dining chairs.

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Slipcovered ‘Folding chairs’ from the Axel Vervoordt Home Collection.

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BAYERISCHER HOF

MUNICH – GERMANY

http://www.bayerischerhof.de/

 

The second restaurant is restaurant ‘The Roji’, situated in a medieval cellar, in the historical center of Antwerp, Belgium.

The Japanese word Roji means ‘garden path’.

This restaurant is recommended if you love the Japanese kitchen.

The 13th century basement is a unique location to book your dinner visiting Antwerp.

Source http://www.roji.be

 

Wabi Sabi inspired interior design by Axel Vervoordt.

Source http://www.roji.be

 

Enjoy a drink in front of the open fire before having dinner.

Source http://www.roji.be

 

Source http://www.roji.be

THE ROJI

ANTWERP – BELGIUM

http://www.roji.be

 

The third restaurant is ‘Sir Anthony Van Dyck’ in Antwerp.

The restaurant is named after the Flemish Baroque painter Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641).The building is fully restored in the 17th century spirit, by Axel Vervoordt.

Source http://www.siranthonyvandijck.be

Plastered walls and authentic floor tiles.

Source http://www.siranthonyvandijck.be

The restaurant with its warm color palette.

Source http://www.siranthonyvandijck.be

Again the slipcovered dining chairs, a trademark of Axel Vervoordt.

Last year we had our first Belgian blogger meeting in the restaurant Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Read my blogpost about this meeting here.

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Our last year’s blogger meeting at the restaurant Sir Anthony Van Dyck.

SIR ANTHONY VAN DYCK

ANTWERP – BELGIUM

http://www.siranthonyvandijck.be

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Visit AXEL VERVOORDT  at  http://www.axel-vervoordt.com

 

If you ever visit one of these restaurants, please let me know your thoughts!

Wishing you a great start of this new week!

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Blogmeeting in Antwerp

Friday night (yesterday) we had our first blogmeeting ever with our group of Belgian bloggers! For almost 2 years we shared thoughts through blogging (especially about interior design, because most of us are involved in design in some way), but we had never met each other in person! So, we were all excited about this meeting!

The meeting took place in one of Antwerp’s most famous restaurants ‘Sir Anthony Van Dyck’ , were we had a fantastic dinner.The restaurant is named after the Flemish Baroque painter Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641). And is fully restored in the spirit of the 17th century by the Belgian antiques dealer and art historian Axel Vervoordt. The restaurant is housed in beautifully situated premises, in the historic Vlaeykensgang. Time spent here, is like time spent back in the days of Anthony Van Dyck.

 

  Our table was placed in front of the gorgeous fire place.(Picture by me)

 

The advantage of a blogmeeting is that conversations are easy-going, it feels as we already know each other since a long time, by following each other’s blog.

Animated conversations as you can see!

 

We all felt embraced by the warm color tones of the restaurant’s interior,and we were enchanted by the pleasant created atmosphere.

 

And the food was excellent!

 

Notice the plastered walls (as an old Venetian plaster technique), the authentic tiled floor and that beautiful wooden bench! (Picture by me)

 

Clockwise : Sabine and husband Peter of the Home Interior and Lifestyle Blog; Natalie of Natalie Haegeman Interiors; David of the blog The Neo Lifestyle; my husband Jan; me; Annick of The Stitching Room; Veronique and husband Geert of Malvini; Sandy and husband Yves of the blog Miss Baptista .

 

Time went by and and before we realized it was time to say goodbye.

I dare to say that we all enjoyed this first blogmeeting. Tone is set for more to come! I am really looking forward to the next meeting and maybe there will be more of Belgian bloggers who would love to join us!

 

The Restaurant Sir Anthony Van Dyck is definitely worth a visit. It is one of the ‘Belgian Pearls’ I wanted to share with you. You will love it!RESTAURANT SIR ANTHONY VAN DYCK – ANTWERP     www.siranthonyvandijck.be

 

I do hope you all enjoyed this post about our first blogmeeting!

Have a great weekend!

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Restaurant "Le Chef et Moi" Bruges

In the centre of Bruges there is a brand new restaurant , called "Le Chef et Moi" .

The owner himself is doing the cooking with lots of love for his creations.

The attractive classical-contemporary decor lends very well for a business meal as for a romantic dinner.

All dishes are prepared with fresh ingredients.

http://www.lechefetmoi.be/

If you ever visit Bruges, the most beautiful city of Belgium, now you know a cosy restaurant for your romantic dinner!

Bon Appetit!

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All images : website Le Chef et Moi