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Good food has no need of fancy fussy frills, as Wim Schildermans so masterfully illustrates. In a tastefully restored manor house that has lost none of its period charm, this creative maestro rolls out his “Just Eat Right” concept. First of all, he sources top-drawer, preferably local ingredients, and then deploys his consummate skill and talent. Chef Schildermans cooks boldly and has no qualms about surprising diners, illustrated by fillet of venison, served rare and underscored by a big-boned gravy enhanced with delicate and subtly vibrant Timut pepper. This is paired with marinated red beetroot and a salad which combines earthy, bitter notes with sweet, fruity accents courtesy of chicory, redcurrants, apples, radishes and beetroot. Attention to detail is paramount and each bite gives rise to a whole new range of sensations, capturing and titillating the tastebuds from the appetisers to the dessert. The wines are expertly curated and accompanied by the highly knowledgeable sommelier’s enthusiastic recommendations and explanations. Simply good food!