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29 results for Ghent

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Flemish flair

21 April 2011

Monocle samples the Belgian city’s top food and drink haunts with a renowned local wine expert.

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The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods 64: Ghent, Het Patershol

12 December 2017

A walk through one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Ghent, Het Patershol, which has recently upped its game in great food and drink.

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Cities

15 August 2019

Victoria’s mayor talks unpopular policies, Ghent transforms its cycling culture and Helsinki goes green.

Radio

Belgian brothers David and Stephen Dewaele are the masterminds behind indie-electronic band Soulwax. On this week’s episode they chat to Robert Bound about their handsome studio in Ghent, their latest release, ‘Foundations’…

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Food for thought

8 April 2017

It’s not too late to experience Kathmandu’s first triennial but it is too late to take a bite of Song Dong’s edible installation “Mandala City for Eating”. The Chinese artist’s cityscape was constructed from biscuits and…

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Ahead of the curve

24 January 2014

Food, tourism, wine and coffee: they’ve all been on the menu before. To be successful, the trick is to approach them differently or just do them better – both methods are firmly in evidence in our inspiring round-up of…

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Social constructs

16 September 2005

The understated buildings, awe-inspiring developments and reclaimed public spaces that deserve your attention during your time in the area.

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Studio twenty-four

17 September 2007

Al Jazeera English is the first English-language 24-hour news and current affairs channel from the Middle East. It launched in November 2006 alongside the orginal Al Jazeera. The channel is based in Doha, Qatar, with…

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Fun of the fair

23 March 2017

New York’s art-world innovator Independent is taking its idiosyncratic style to Brussels. We ask some key figures what makes it special.

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Here to stay

16 September 2005

At the end of a long day’s exploring, you’ll want to retreat to somewhere cosy and welcoming, with great food and drink. Take your pick.

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Power points

20 February 2020

The mighty Habsburg empire helped to shape the cities, sights and stories of much of present-day Europe. We map four cross-continental sites where its impact has been felt most keenly, from the splendour of its Iberian…

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Plate expectations

16 April 2015

Our culinary round-up from across the globe sees us sample virtuous vegetables in New York, tempting Turkish ice cream and beautiful Belgian sourdough. And that’s just for starters.

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Hit list

16 September 2005

If you’re wondering where to start on your Flanders expedition, never fear. Here are 10 sights, tastes and experiences that represent the best of the area.

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Sleeper hits

24 February 2022

Across Europe, new hotels are showing why superior service, not photo opportunities, keeps guests coming back for more.

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Curious and Curiouser

15 September 2022

Flanders’ showcases of art and design aim to provide stirring and accessible works, from recognised artists to unknown names from around the world.

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Pieces of distinction

16 September 2005

Seek out these must-find shops and style establishments that have helped to forge the area’s reputation as a fashion force to be reckoned with.