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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Interview by John Brunton

A local’s guide to Ghent, Belgium: artisanal beer, bargain vintage and docklands clubbing

Appelbrugparkje
Appelbrugparkje looks over the Lys River. Illustration: Hennie Haworth/The Guardian

Food

Ghent is blessed with an exciting eating-out scene, with unpretentious, creative young chefs favouring local, seasonal ingredients with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. I recommend Aroy Aroy, the latest venture of chef Jason Blanckaert, who has abandoned his Michelin stars and just cooks what he likes. Right now he’s serving Thai cuisine that I’d say is as authentic as many Thai restaurants, despite Aroy Aroy’s chefs being Flemish.

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