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Zellik, Belgium – November 24, 2014
The 2015 MICHELIN Guide Belgium & Luxembourg:

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The 2015 selection reveals that ingredient-focused cuisine is more popular than ever.
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Michelin unveiled its 59 Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg today with a selection of 1,742
establishments, of which 667 hotels and 1,075 restaurants. Ten restaurants in Belgium and one in
Luxembourg were granted a star in the new 2015 edition.
“After traveling through Belgium and Luxembourg, the MICHELIN guide inspectors found that chefs
are continuing to focus on simplicity in order to offer their guests a tastier, more authentic cuisine that
is deeply inspired by local and seasonal products," noted Michael Ellis, International Director of the
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Michelin Guides. “This 59 edition faithfully reflects what is happening in restaurants today. Chefs are
inventive and intrigued by the idea of mixing traditional cuisine with exotic flavors, while keeping an
eye on prices to deliver an affordable dining experience."
The Guide’s three-star establishments – De Karmeliet in Bruges, Hof van Cleve in Kruishoutem and
Hertog Jan in Zedelgem – all received top marks again in 2015, maintaining their place among the
world’s most outstanding restaurants. Hertog Jan’s move to a magnificently restored barn on a
working farm has been a resounding success, underscoring the crucial role played by garden-fresh
vegetables in chef Gert De Mangeleer’s signature dishes.
Three restaurants in the Brussels region received their first star this year: Le Pigeon Noir in Uccle,
which offers traditional cuisine that mixes simplicity with original flavors; Le Monde est Petit in
Etterbeek, whose chef combines local specialties with more exotic ingredients; and Da Mimmo in
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, an authentic Italian eatery.
Four restaurants in Wallonia won a star, including Héliport Brasserie in Liège, which offers generous
and tasty fare, and Aux Petits Oignons in Jodoigne, where guests are treated to subtle,
contemporary cuisine. The two others – Philippe Meyers in Braine l’Alleud and Les Pieds dans le
Plat in Marenne – were both Bib Gourmand establishments in the MICHELIN Guide Belgium &
Luxembourg until now, providing living proof that it is entirely possible to offer excellent cuisine and
value for the money to a broad clientele.
Of the three new restaurants in Flanders that earned a star this year, two are located in the Ghent
area: D’Oude Pastorie in Lochristi and Publiek, a new establishment whose chef Olly Ceulenaere
offers particularly succulent dishes at moderate prices. These two new entries demonstrate the
ongoing development and maturation of the dining scene in Ghent. The third eatery, The Jane in
Antwerp, is located in an imposing converted chapel and headed by Dutch chefs Sergio Herman and
Nick Bril, who were both formerly with Oud Sluis, a three-star restaurant in the Netherlands that closed
in 2013.
The MICHELIN Guide granted a star to one restaurant in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg this year:
La Cristallerie in the city of Luxembourg. This handsome establishment showcases traditional cuisine
with tasty dishes and a refined palette of flavors.
The 2015 MICHELIN Guide Belgium & Luxembourg also features 159 Bib Gourmand restaurants, of
which 34 new listings. Indicated in the guide by an equal sign =, the Bib Gourmand label is presented
to high quality restaurants that offer a complete three-course meal for no more than 37 euros. The
number of Bib Gourmand establishments has grown steadily over the years, demonstrating the
importance chefs are giving to offering quality dishes at an affordable price, no matter what the type of
cuisine.
The 2015 MICHELIN Guide Belgium & Luxembourg goes on sale on November 27 for €21.95 in
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Belgium and €21.33 in Luxembourg. This 59 edition features 1,742 establishments, of which 667
hotels (including 129 guesthouses) and 1,075 restaurants.
137 starred restaurants
o 3 o restaurants
o 17 mm restaurants
o 117 m restaurants (11 new)
159 Bib Gourmand restaurants, of which 34 new additions
About the MICHELIN Guide
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The 2015 MICHELIN Guide Belgium & Luxembourg:

159 Bib Gourmand restaurants, of which 34 new additions

About the MICHELIN Guide

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