Humus x Hortense
Fine dining restaurant · Elsene ·
Botanical gastronomy, zero-waste cocktails, local ingredients
Botanical gastronomy, zero-waste cocktails, local ingredients
"Chef Nicolas Decloedt and Caroline Baerten, your hostess and sommelière, were championing plant-based cuisine long before it became trendy. Their sustainable ethos and creativity have been a source of inspiration for many, what’s more they publish a sustainability report that can be consulted online by all and sundry. We warrant that a meal in this stylish, street corner edifice, whose Art nouveau interior is adorned with frescoes of angels and gilded ceilings, will be an unforgettable experience. The micro-seasons are reverently respected thanks to close ties with botanist-farmer Dries Delanote and other artisans. Light years from fads and fashions, zero waste is a state of mind here, leading to a bold, new, innovative look at gastronomy, whilst remaining accessible. An example: a plant-based croque monsieur with chimichurri-flavoured wild mushrooms, a spicy bechamel sauce and the natural fresh tang of a salsa verde of Green Zebra tomatoes. The sommelière deploys her immense talent for beverages, ranging from wine to alcohol-free juices, in a bid to further exalt the chef’s exuberant recipes. Humus x Hortense is truly in a class of its own." - Michelin Inspector
"Nicolas Decloedt and Caroline Baerten from Humus x Hortense advocate for plant-based diets due to their sustainability compared to meat or fish. They emphasize the importance of local sourcing and avoiding artificial farming methods. They highlight the environmental challenges and promote the truth about sustainability through their restaurant's practices." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Celebrated for subliming vegetables and aromatic herbs in delicately refined dishes, this Ixelles address—already honored with the MICHELIN Green Star—embodies a commitment to sustainable gastronomy." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"Recognized with a MICHELIN Green Star, this Ixelles address led by Nicolas Decloedt celebrates fruit and vegetables and realizes a sustainable vision by cooking with produce from its own vegetable garden." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"Located in upmarket Ixelles, this trailblazing restaurant was the first entirely plant-based venue in Belgium to earn a Michelin star; founders Nicolas Decloedt and Caroline Baerten practise 'botanical gastronomy' with foraging-led tasting menus and zero-waste cocktails, reframing traditionally meat-heavy Belgian food through sustainability and creativity." - Clodagh Kinsella
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