Antwerp, Belgium
This is an exclusive contemporary building using the typical style elements of the famous Belgian art nouveau architect Victor Horta. Encased in glass with views from the basement bar up to the street level, this restaurant has steel iron girders which were salvaged from Victor Horta's Art Nouveau masterpiece, Maison du Peuple.
Quote from the menu:
"Victor Horta built the "Maison du Peuple" in Brussels in 1897, and despite many protests, it was demolished in 1963. For 35 years the remainders were left in a field with the consequence that the rest was sold and melt in Japan and others been stolen. Afterwards the remainders were exhibited in 1984 Ghent and further in 1991 on Flanders technology. Different kind of projects for a reconstruction in Ghent followed but not one was realized. Then Mr. Jan Toe, Mt. Edgard Goedleven met and together they came up with the idea of the beer culture houses. For Antwerp '93 there was an organized competition to restore "Horta". The proposal of brewery Palm won and could be caried out. Halle Art Nouveau as a result. In 2000, both opened their doors and became a big success, they are situated in the heart of Antwerp fashion district. There is a focus on serving contemporary dishes with beef, but there's also an comprehensive list of beverages with, of course, a fine selection of beers from brewery Palm."
Palm
Special Palm malts determine its honeyed mellowness and PALM's own selected yeasts give it a fully yeast aroma. Fine aroma hops from Kent afford subtle harmony. PALM is the absolute number one Belgian Amber Beer -5.4%ABV
Estaminet
The outstanding quality of ESTMINET is thanks to the selection of the best natural ingredients: soft water. 100% high-grade summer barley, a distinctive yeast and very costly Saaz hops. The full gravity, slow and traditional bottom fermentation that brings about the fruity character and six full weeks of maturation ensure that ESTMINET is a true Belgian Premium Lager.
Carpaccio van hert en ganzelever
Carpaccio of DEER with goose liver, chutney of pumpkin and ginger
Foie gras pate
The deer capaccio itself was thinly sliced, soft and silky.
Beet salad
Pumpkin
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Eend-Canard-Duck
Glazed duck breast with soya and orange, a hamburger of duck and it's liver, chutney of pumpkin with a fricassee of mixed ground root and a sauce of "Rodenabach" beer
Excellent sauce paired with mouthwatering duck.
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As a tourist visiting Antwerp, this is THE place to dine. The food is top quality, with some of the selection of beers directly brewed in the brewery belonging to the owners of the Grand Cafe. The ambiance, architecture and the history behind the restaurant makes it uber special to visit.
Food: ★★★★★
Service: ★★★☆☆
Ambiance: ★★★★☆
Presentation: ★★★★☆
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