Michelin stars for 124 eateries in Belgium & Luxembourg

Michelin yesterday named a new two-star restaurant in Belgium and another 11 with a single star, praising the creativity of the region’s restaurateurs, Bloomsberg’s Richard Vines reports. La Durée, in Izegem, becomes the 17th place in Belgium and Luxembourg to hold two stars. The new one-star winners include Va Doux Vent (pictured) in Brussels, while chef Sang-Hoon Degeimbre’s  l’Air du Temps retains its second star after moving to the village of Liernu in Namur province. “The 57th edition of the Michelin guide to Belgium and Luxembourg once again demonstrates the culinary vitality and consistency on display in the two countries, as well as the unbridled energy and creativity of their restaurateurs,” Michelin said. The guide features 124 starred venues and 146 with a Bib Gourmand, meaning quality cooking on a budget. Three stars mean exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey; two are for excellent cooking, worth a detour; one denotes a very good restaurant in its category. Michelin & Cie, the world’s second-biggest tyre manufacturer, produced its first guide in 1900. It contained practical information, including street maps and tips on repairing tyres, and was intended for chauffeurs. The new edition goes on sale on Thursday.