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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.

22 September 2021

Bozar opens terrace with a panoramic view of Brussels

On Tuesday September 14th, the Palace of Fine Arts in Brussels (Bozar) inaugurated its brand new roof terrace. The concept had already been imagined by the […]
14 September 2021

Two beautiful historic cafes in Europe

Europe is full of cafes strictly linked to intellectual, artistic, and literary circles of their day. Here we have summarized the history of two European cafes […]
7 September 2021

6 spots to enjoy a drink in Brussels

If you’re in Brussels and are looking for a place to have a glass of wine or a cocktail with friends, keep reading… There are quite […]
2 September 2021

10 best fine dining restaurants in Europe according to Tripadvisor

Last month, Tripadvisor announced its best high-end restaurants in Europe. Many of them boast one or more Michelin stars and are run by world-famous chefs, while […]
31 August 2021

Stricter rules for Brussels hospitality sector to be extended until 30 September

Starting from tomorrow, Flanders and Wallonia will lift almost all Covid-19 rules in the hospitality sector. But the Brussels-Capital Region has decided to keep the current […]
17 August 2021
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This French restaurant uses only the sun to cook

A new experimental restaurant Le Présage in Château-Gombert, a district in the north of Marseille, France, is using the power of the sun to cook. Rather […]
23 July 2021

Top Michelin starred restaurants in Brussels

Known in the entire world for its beers and chocolate, Brussels has a lot more to offer other than that. The Belgian capital boasts an international […]
15 July 2021

Sweden has the world’s biggest open air bar where you can harvest your own cocktail ingredients

Summer’s here, which means it’s time for late nights spent with friends while enjoying a tasteful cocktail – or two, or three. If you’re living in […]
14 July 2021

Brussels rewards the loveliest terraces on former parking spaces

Until recently, cars were parked there, but now people can enjoy a snack and a drink on a terrace in the same place. From now on, […]
7 July 2021

6 best rooftop bars in Brussels

Summer in Brussels is finally here, and a rooftop bar is the perfect place to enjoy it! Drinking with friends or enjoying a good meal alongside […]
5 July 2021

This is the vegan fast-food restaurant you’ve been seeing all over social media

Even though plant-based diets aren’t exactly new, the whole vegan hype has seen a true boom during the past few years. While it’s still not possible […]
2 July 2021

These are the best rooftop bars in Europe, perfect to enjoy the summer

Now that the Covid-19 crisis is finally coming to an end, it’s time to start living again. After more than a year, we can finally step […]
30 June 2021

100% plant-based restaurants in Brussels

With more and more studies and documentaries highlighting the benefits of a plant-based diet, veganism has become very popular among young and older generations alike. Brussels […]
25 June 2021

Tram Experience – a gourmet adventure through the streets of Brussels

Have you ever wondered what it would be like enjoying the most exquisite delicacies while having the most gorgeous views of Brussels constantly changing? This is […]
24 June 2021

A Galinha da Vizinha: A franchise of unique recipes

Instinct and curiosity are the main characteristics of Rodrigo Castelo, a Chef from Santarém, Portugal, who has taken his beloved Ribatejo to the most renowned gastronomic […]
21 June 2021

New easing of measures in Belgium: Bars and restaurants to remain open until 1am as of June 27th

On Friday June 18th, Belgium’s Consultative Committee met and determined that from 27th of June, bars and restaurants will be allowed to remain open until 1am. […]