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 elegance, this high-flying 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 pigeon: a perfectly juicy pink breast, a confit of leg, crispy potatoes, a full-bodied pigeon sauce, delicately strewn with coffee and sweet cherry notes and a rose-flavoured mousse that adds the final surprising flourish, bringing together and balancing the formidable range of powerful flavours. Attention to detail is paramount and each bite gives rise to a whole new range of sensations, capturing and pampering the tastebuds from the appetisers to the dessert. The wines are expertly curated and accompanied by the enthusiastic recommendations and explanations of the highly knowledgeable sommelier. Simply good food!