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Mauricio Ruiz is a writer and journalist who has lived in the US, Belgium, Mexico and Norway. His work has appeared in Words Without Borders, CatapultThe CommonThe RumpusElectric LiteratureJMWWRiver TeethLiteral Magazine, among others. He's been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize and Myriad Editions Competition in the UK, as well as the Fish Short Story Prize in Ireland. He has received fellowships from OMI writers (NY), Société des auteurs (Belgium), Jakob Sande (Norway), Can Serrat (Spain), and the Three Seas' Council (Rhodes). His second book, Silencios al sur, was published in early 2017, and his work has partially been translated into Dutch and French. Mauricio Ruiz can be followed on Twitter and Instagram.

9 February 2022

After more than 1,000 years, England’s oldest pub had to close its doors

On Sunday February 6th, the Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, which is considered the oldest pub in England, closed its doors for good. “After a sustained period […]
4 February 2022

Brussels Arthur Orlans is Belgium’s finest cocktails and spirits bar

When you think of Belgium and alcoholic beverages, the first thing to come to mind is probably beer. For obvious reasons, Belgian beers have become famous […]
3 February 2022

These are the 50 best bars in the world

When at home, we all have our favorite bar we tend to visit at least once a week. A place where the bartender knows our face, […]
17 December 2021

Meet Pastelaria Benard: 150 years of Lisbon stories

Benard is not just a sign of a time, a testimony that is left there, spreading the smell of coffee and cakes that we devour with […]
16 December 2021

World’s most unique restaurant concepts

A unique restaurant concept is essential to complement food quality and good customer service. An attractive and exclusive concept can exceed customers’ expectations, making them live […]
16 December 2021

5 best places to eat in Santarém

There must be something in the air in Santarém. The municipal map is shaped like the hand of God and the food scene is so hair-raisingly […]
15 December 2021

5 must-visit bars in Leuven

From beautiful abbeys to cosy brown bars and modern craft offerings, Leuven has everything to recommend itself to beer lovers, families and friends. Here’s a round-up […]
14 December 2021

5 healthy and well-priced restaurants in Brussels

Tasty, healthy food that comes at a reasonable price is often seen as a hard combination to find, but it’s becoming increasingly common and there is […]
6 December 2021

Like cinnamon rolls? This restaurant is opening a new branch in Ghent

During the colder months of the year, we people tend to indulge in comfort food. Yes, salads and fruit are very nice and all, yet when […]
2 December 2021

6 oldest cafés in Lisbon

Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and a city with a very rich history, filled with curiosities. Many of the oldest cafés in the country are […]
30 November 2021

Caviar at Christmas? Why not

A Belgian company is doing its bit to save stocks of sturgeon, one of the world’s rarest but most endangered fish species. Sturgeon fishing in the […]
25 November 2021

Must-visit this pop-up tartare bar near the Grand Place in Brussels

Belgians don’t kid around when it comes to culinary classics. Generally speaking, we might be pretty laid-back but some things are just too good to mess […]
26 October 2021

Meet the iconic Peter Café Sport: a legend among sailors

With over a century of history, the Café Sport, commonly known as Peter’s, in the Faial Island, in Azores, has a unique mystic that has attracted […]
26 October 2021

Another celebrity just opened his own restaurant and his name is Eminem

Even though there are a million reasons why celebrities are different from people like you and me, there are another million confirming they are indeed human […]
12 October 2021

5 waterfront dining experiences in Europe

Europe boasts so many countries overflowing with architectural marvels, natural landscapes, and diverse culinary traditions and flavors. And what’s better than enjoying exquisite European food while […]
27 September 2021

Portugal is one of the cheapest countries in the world to eat in a Michelin restaurant

A study conducted by gastronomy publication “Chef’s Pencil” has analyzed more than 450 Michelin restaurants – all of them with the highest awards, between two and […]