taste https://www.taste.nu/en/home/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:57:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Monroe https://www.taste.nu/en/monroe/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:46:53 +0000 https://www.taste.nu/?p=2600 Welcome to Bar & Bistro Monroe in the South of Antwerp. The Gentplaats is located on the border of the Old and the New South, which was the inspiration for the food & drinks, but also for the design. In collaboration with designer Kurt Hereygers of the architectural firm Not Before Ten, we created a [...]

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Welcome to Bar & Bistro Monroe in the South of Antwerp. The Gentplaats is located on the border of the Old and the New South, which was the inspiration for the food & drinks, but also for the design. In collaboration with designer Kurt Hereygers of the architectural firm Not Before Ten, we created a cozy store in which a combination of classic elegance and modern idiosyncratic elements can be found.

Everyone will find something to their liking in Monroe, whether you come for a good beer, a nice glass of wine, an expertly made cocktail, a tasty bistro dish or an extensive brunch. Enjoyment is written in capital letters with us, both inside our stylish bar & bistro and outside on our wonderfully spacious terrace.

Gentplaats 1 | 2000 Antwerpen | https://www.bistromonroe.be/

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]]> SMOKEY JO’S GARAGE 2021 https://www.taste.nu/en/smokey-jos-garage-2021/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:28:42 +0000 https://www.taste.nu/smokey-jos-garage-2021/ It has been over a year with nothing but COVID woes, but now, the hospitality business revives. Bars and restaurants rise from their ashes after they took a long and difficult path of involuntary closures, take-away alternatives or being open for business NOT as usual.It has been over a year with nothing but COVID woes, [...]

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It has been over a year with nothing but COVID woes, but now, the hospitality business revives. Bars and restaurants rise from their ashes after they took a long and difficult path of involuntary closures, take-away alternatives or being open for business NOT as usual.It has been over a year with nothing but COVID woes, but now, the hospitality business revives. Bars and restaurants rise from their ashes after they took a long and difficult path of involuntary closures, take-away alternatives or being open for business NOT as usual.

Previous editions – from 2014 to 2018 – of our pop-up Garage on the grounds of Antwerp City Brewery De Koninck were such a great success and therefore we decided to reopen the gates to the fifth edition of Smokey Jo’s Garage. Starting 8 May until 29 August, we welcome our visitors in the fresh summery air on a terrain of more than 3000 m² to grasp the joy of a family-friendly and COVID-proof terrace in Honky-tonk and hillbilly-style, including oldschool play woods for children. Food & drinks are served by the staff of Black Smoke, The Dirty Rabbit, Brasserie Appelmans and Absinthbar. Hip hip hooray for this funky ‘al fresco’ Smokey Jo’s experience, in which you will find yourself on a trip from hell to heaven in no time, thanks to a unique collab with Duvel 666!

Boomgaardstraat 17 | 2018 Antwerpen | www.facebook.com/smokeyjosgarage

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]]> Black Smoke Rotterdam | 2019 https://www.taste.nu/en/black-smoke-rotterdam-2019/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:16:14 +0000 https://www.taste.nu/?p=2265 We turned up the heat in the Netherlands! In June 2019 we opened a second establishment of the BBQ restaurant, Black Smoke. Kasper crossed country borders with his BBQ concept and, together with Jord Althuizen, a pyro-culinary adventurer, he launched Black Smoke Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. Van Nelle factory in Rotterdam wonderfully hosts a [...]

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We turned up the heat in the Netherlands! In June 2019 we opened a second establishment of the BBQ restaurant, Black Smoke. Kasper crossed country borders with his BBQ concept and, together with Jord Althuizen, a pyro-culinary adventurer, he launched Black Smoke Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. Van Nelle factory in Rotterdam wonderfully hosts a vibrant bar and a fiery kitchen of the flame. On our sun-drenched terrace we serve refreshing drinks and Latin-inspired bar snacks at the parrilla bar. Fun fact: the building where Black Smoke is located, used to be a fire station. Ironic, no?

Van Nelleweg 1 | 3044 BC Rotterdam | +31(0)10-311 83 00 | meatme@blacksmoke.nl | www.blacksmoke.nl

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]]> The Dirty Rabbit – Cantina y Coctelería | 2018 https://www.taste.nu/en/the-dirty-rabbit-cantina-y-cocteleria-2018/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:27:01 +0000 https://www.taste.nu/?p=2271 Bienvenido at The Dirty Rabbit. With our renewed concept we travel all the way to Latin America for nothing but good food and refreshing cocktails. Con mucho gusto, we present an extensive menu, where all of you can feast on. Rather a fish or a meat lover? Or vegetariano, anyway? Our menu has something [...]

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Bienvenido at The Dirty Rabbit. With our renewed concept we travel all the way to Latin America for nothing but good food and refreshing cocktails. Con mucho gusto, we present an extensive menu, where all of you can feast on. Rather a fish or a meat lover? Or vegetariano, anyway? Our menu has something for everyone. This is the perfect spot for all your occasions. From a sultry summer evening with friends to an extensive dinner with your in-laws. Sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious apero drink, or close your dinner with a kick-ass after-dinner cocktail.

Gentplaats 1 | 2000 Antwerpen | 03 248 95 95 | info@thedirtyrabbit.be | www.thedirtyrabbit.be

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]]> Smokey Jo’s Cantina | 2017 https://www.taste.nu/en/smokey-jos-cantina-2017/ Sun, 21 May 2017 12:08:35 +0000 https://www.taste.nu/smokey-jos-cantina-2017/ Think beach! Loads of sand. Burritos … tacos … and cocktails. And you don’t even have to book that flight to the Caribbean. De Koninck Brewery’s former warehouse was converted into an urban Mexican-Californian summer bar for the occasion. It has now become a city beach in Bahia-atmosphere, where beer crates had to make [...]

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Think beach! Loads of sand. Burritos … tacos … and cocktails. And you don’t even have to book that flight to the Caribbean. De Koninck Brewery’s former warehouse was converted into an urban Mexican-Californian summer bar for the occasion. It has now become a city beach in Bahia-atmosphere, where beer crates had to make way for palm trees, beach chairs and hammocks. Listen to some very relaxing deephouse dj-sessions, get a taste of Californian delicacies with a hint of Asia on top, and sip the finest cocktails by The Dirty Rabbit’s magicians. Ay ay aaay, la vida!

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]]> Black Smoke | 2016 https://www.taste.nu/en/black-smoke-2016/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 12:56:14 +0000 https://www.taste.nu/black-smoke-2016/ Black Smoke, a barbecue restaurant with rooftop bar, opened its doors on 11 November, 2016. The initiators of this smokey concept found their inspiration during a road trip through the United States. Think: American barbecue methods, richly flavoured with a European sauce. Think: fine slices of meat, grilled, cured or cooked according to the [...]

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Black Smoke, a barbecue restaurant with rooftop bar, opened its doors on 11 November, 2016. The initiators of this smokey concept found their inspiration during a road trip through the United States. Think: American barbecue methods, richly flavoured with a European sauce. Think: fine slices of meat, grilled, cured or cooked according to the industry’s best practices. Think: low & slow food, that comes with some craft beers. Luxurious, laid-back, fashionable … you will find it in the Boomgaardstraat in Antwerp!

Boomgaardstraat 1 | 2018 Antwerpen | 03 230 75 73 | smoke@blacksmoke.be | www.blacksmoke.be

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]]> Smokey Jo’s Garage | 2016 https://www.taste.nu/en/smokey-jos-garage-2016/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:02:34 +0000 https://www.taste.nu/en/smokey-jos-garage-2016/ The summer of 2016… a summer to remember, we’d say, as Smokey Jo’s spread a bouquet of color and delicious aromas all over City Brewery De Koninck’s yard. And by all means, you can take that last part quite literally. Call it a demented food garage, or think of an American road movie full of [...]

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The summer of 2016… a summer to remember, we’d say, as Smokey Jo’s spread a bouquet of color and delicious aromas all over City Brewery De Koninck’s yard. And by all means, you can take that last part quite literally. Call it a demented food garage, or think of an American road movie full of crazy-eyed hillbillies, throw a banjo in there and some bourbon on the side and you might get a slightly better idea of our smokey ol’ Summer. The large fire pit did over-time while the best pieces of high-grade meat where barbecued. With an ice-cold craft beer in hand… Well, you probably already know where to find us in the summer of 2017!

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]]> The Dirty Rabbit | 2015 https://www.taste.nu/en/the-dirty-rabbit-2015/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:25:15 +0000 https://www.taste.nu/en/?p=844 On October 22nd The Dirty Rabbit opens its doors (well, one huge metal door anyway) in the Zuid neighbourhood of Antwerp. Not your average café, but a rugged bar where you can enjoy top cocktails, craft beer and nice wines. The atmosphere is relaxed in the week, but things can get quite out of hand [...]

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On October 22nd The Dirty Rabbit opens its doors (well, one huge metal door anyway) in the Zuid neighbourhood of Antwerp. Not your average café, but a rugged bar where you can enjoy top cocktails, craft beer and nice wines. The atmosphere is relaxed in the week, but things can get quite out of hand during weekends. That’s cool for the ladies, but mostly for everyone who’s looking for a wild night. “Picking those feet up off the floor” doesn’t just happen on the dancefloor… The dancing pole in front of the stage is very popular as well with both men and women (and not just the intoxicated ones). Chosen as the Best Belgian Bar in 2015 at the Venuez Hospitality awards.

The Dirty Rabbit has a surface area of 400 m². Fortunately, getting a small breather is also possible: 50 seats are provided.

Gentplaats 1 | 2000 Antwerpen | 03 248 95 95 | dirty@thedirtyrabbit.be | www.thedirtyrabbit.be

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]]> Summer Josephine`s | 2015 https://www.taste.nu/en/summer-josephines-2015/ Fri, 22 May 2015 13:27:50 +0000 https://www.taste.nu/en/?p=846 For the second and last time we set up Summer Josephine’s at the Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck’s storage depot. Given that our 2014 event had attracted so much attention, we felt confident that we could transform the park into a magical place yet again. Visitors could try all sorts of foods and drinks, while enjoying the music and pretty [...]

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For the second and last time we set up Summer Josephine’s at the Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck’s storage depot. Given that our 2014 event had attracted so much attention, we felt confident that we could transform the park into a magical place yet again. Visitors could try all sorts of foods and drinks, while enjoying the music and pretty much unique atmosphere in the middle of the bustling city centre. Once again our bar & restaurant at the sunlit courtyard proved to be a great success. Sitting in the shade of a tree visitors enjoyed a refreshing beer and summer cocktail or sank their teeth into some of the finest tapas from around the world.

Notwithstanding 2014’s great success, we had changed some practical details. This year, for instance, we set up a central trailer where people could buy drink vouchers and order food. During busy periods we opened the Bottle Bar, which allowed us to serve customers more quickly. Indeed, the creative team had a lot of fun addressing all kinds of important details, such as the kids play area, the inner space of the hangar, and the Monkey Business Bar – which really was something special!

A lot of fun activities were scheduled, alongside some great music, DJ’s and so much more.

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]]> Summer Josephine´s | 2014 https://www.taste.nu/en/summer-josephines-2014/ https://www.taste.nu/en/summer-josephines-2014/#respond Thu, 22 May 2014 13:30:08 +0000 https://www.taste.nu/en/?p=848 A good glass of beer and some tasty tapas. Or just a tad more perhaps? Glorious dining, specialty thirst quenchers, sultry music and a unique atmosphere in the urban park: that was Summer Josephine's. This restaurant-and-bar combo was rebuilt on the storage facilities of City Brewery De Koninck in 2014 and 2015. With graffiti, [...]

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A good glass of beer and some tasty tapas. Or just a tad more perhaps? Glorious dining, specialty thirst quenchers, sultry music and a unique atmosphere in the urban park: that was Summer Josephine’s. This restaurant-and-bar combo was rebuilt on the storage facilities of City Brewery De Koninck in 2014 and 2015. With graffiti, street art and an impressive construction of recycled pallets, the place became a true eyecatcher. The novelty, child-friendly setting with non-technological toys made it an absolute must for families with children too. We had two magical summers down at Josephine’s.

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