ANTWERP: After several successful pop-ups, the Upper Room Bar at The Jane Antwerp will undergo a complete makeover in early 2023. Called untitled. the space will have a new interior, a new chef, longer opening hours and an attractive price tag. Chef Nick Bril has entrusted Joeri Timmermans as the bar's new chef. Together they will create a playful and rustic menu with flavours that will be a bit more powerful than those used at The Jane. untitled. join's Antwerp's Groen Kwartier, a cost hideout offering something quick for an hour and a half lunches, pre-meal aperitifs or impromptu late night cocktails. Nick Bril imagines this to be a playful environment appealing to late deciders or those who want to spend a bit less. The bar will open its doors on 19 January 2023. The lunch menu has a light lunch menu, an a la carte menu and an extensive multi-course menu that is also served in the evening. The focus will be on fish, seafood and shellfish and vegetables that arrive from local … [Read more...]
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Syrco Bakker to embark on new culinary experience as he sets to leave Pure C in spring
CADZAND: After 12 years at the helm of Pure C, Syrco Bakker will embark on a new culinary and entrepreneurial journey as he parts ways with his mentor and chef Sergio Herman. The Dutch chef has been working with Herman for over 15 years having started at 3 Michelin Star Oud Sluis before taking the helm at Pure C. "Gratitude and pride prevail when I think about 15 years working with Sergio Herman. I have been able to develop optimally and mature. Now I am ready to write my own story. After obtaining two Michelin stars, an 18/20 Gault & Millau score and title of Chef of the Year in 2002 my next challenges will be in entrepreneurship and in fulfilling new ambitions," Syrco Bakker said. "I deeply respect, admire and appreciate Syrco and wish him nothing but the best for his future. To hold on to such a talent for more than 12 years in this fast changing world is unique and admirable. We are all convinced that his ongoing culinary path will be a successful one. The legacy of Pure … [Read more...]