Restaurant Korenhuis Gent
The restaurant takes its name from the fact that it is located on the Korenlei, the former ‘cereal quays’ and that it is set-up inside a renovated 16th century merchant’s house. It also evokes the atmosphere of the classic merchant’s house, modernized with the taste, design and expectations of today’s global culture.
The menu and cuisine is inspired by the historical influence that the cereals trade and shipping had over the shaping of the city’s culture, importing wines, exotic spices and new ingredients from near and far away places. The cuisine can be called ‘Contemporary Belgian’: modern, fresh and vibrant details and eclectic elements on a background of local specialties and ingredients.
In the domestic-style kitchen pantry of the Korenhuis, a breakfast buffet is set-up in the morning. The dining area is divided into four different rooms like inside an actual private house, each one with a slightly different atmosphere.
Lunchtime can be short, speedy and value-driven whereas at dinner a larger selection of ‘a la carte’ dishes is available to enjoy at leisure with an interesting choice of world wines exposed in an open wine wall.
Restaurant-Bar Café Theatre Gent
Restaurant-Bar Café Theatre Gent, originally uploaded by Restaurants Gent.
Cafe Theatre is located in the ‘Opera House of Ghent’, which openend in 1840. For a hundred years, the Royal Opera of ghent and ‘Café du Théâtre’ have been the crowdpuller of Ghents night life. In 1989, the Opera House closed down for fire safety reasons In 1998, the Opera House and Restaurant-Bar Cafe Theatre re-opened. The cosmopolitan spirit that Cafe Theatre emanates gives you the impression you are dining an a major trendy city of the world. Staff is friendly and experienced, innovation and classic charm are linked with a spontaneous and unapologetic emphasis on elegance. In addition to the Belgian Cuisine, the chef proposes a variety of exciting tastes from all corners of the world. All these elements are the keys of the ongoing success of the Restaurant-Bar. In 2007, Cafe Theatre has been voted ‘Best Belgian brasserie’ by Trends Magazine: ‘Cafe Theatre is an elegant brasserie with a metropolitan style. It’s adjacent bar, also located in the breathtaking Gent’s Opera House, is confortable and buzzy. The atmosphere is lively while staff with personality take care of you with a friendly professionalism.
Brasserie-restaurant Pakhuis Gent
Brasserie-restaurant Pakhuis Gent, originally uploaded by Restaurants Gent.
Brasserie Pakhuis is located in a cosy alley with the towers of Ghent in the background. On entering, you are overwhelmed by the enormous space that still reflects the atmosphere of this former warehouse. Portuguese architect Antoine Pinto gave the building its distinctive warm character. The unique combination of a 600 square meters storage space with the specifically designed interior is what distinguishes Brasserie Pakhuis from any other restaurant. www.pakhuis.be
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