© Jan Van der Perre The mussel season has started and the connoisseurs agree: it has been a long time since the creatures were so tasty. We consulted Erik Haentjens, the experienced chef of Het Nieuwe Palinghuis, Antwerp’s most famous fish and seafood restaurant. He prepared mussels from five major supermarket brands ‘the Antwerp way’ … Read more
© RR De Schorre in Boom will turn back into Tomorrowland within a week. But the madness is not only prevalent on the festival grounds. The prices for a sleeping place outside the site are also through the roof. Local residents rent out rooms or even their entire home for a substantial sum via Airbnb … Read more
A fresh potato salad goes without a doubt with a summer dish. Star chef Geert Van Hecke of restaurant Zet’joe in Bruges put his spoon in twelve different jars, but it only made him happy once. “Without a doubt, this is the only one I would buy myself. This one is head and shoulders above … Read more
Berberine is recommended on social media as a ‘natural alternative’ to the diabetes drug Ozempic. — © Shutterstock A ‘natural’ alternative to the popular diabetes drug Ozempic is doing the rounds on social media. And although a limited number of studies show that it may be interesting, there are important caveats to it. Also, stay … Read more
Bert Baekelmans enjoys the sun on his terrace. — © Dirk Kerstens Antwerp – De Cockerillkaai at 1, Sint-Aldegondiskaai at 2 and Della Faillelain at 3. This is what the top three most expensive streets in Antwerp city will look like as of 1 July 2023, according to the latest figures from real estate platform … Read more
Delhaize Employees in Berchem Continue Strike Against Store Transfer Plans Berchem, Belgium – The employees of Delhaize in the Fruithoflaan in Berchem have once again gone on strike on Thursday, protesting against the plans of the Delhaize management to transfer the 128 own stores to independent operators. This marks the second time this year that … Read more
Arlanxeo Rubber Factory in Zwijndrecht Faces Collective Redundancy Negotiations Zwijndrecht, June 21, 2023 – In a shocking turn of events, the Arlanxeo rubber factory in Zwijndrecht has announced collective redundancy for its 278 employees. The news came as a blow to the workers who are now preparing for negotiations regarding their future. What makes this … Read more