Hof Ter Hulst

A converted Campine farmhouse in the Belgian countryside, Hof Ter Hulst holds a Michelin star for doing almost the opposite of what you'd expect from one. The chef's classic French cooking leans into tradition without apology: rich gravies, careful technique, ingredients given room to make their case. The kind of place where the food is warm and serious in equal measure, and the room feels like it has always been there.

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