The story
Les Années Folles in Antwerpen anchors its Franco-Belgian cooking inside a residential building constructed in nineteen twenty eight. Hostess Katja Kulakova guides guests past original plasterwork and heavy timber doors into the main salon. The space channels the relaxed energy of the Roaring Twenties through low lighting and intimate seating arrangements. This architectural backdrop sets the stage for every evening service.
Chef Gino Lemmens leads a small brigade focused on French-influenced kitchen practices that honor regional ingredients. He sources produce from local growers and adjusts the daily Belgian-French menu whenever weather shifts the harvest. The kitchen favors straightforward techniques that let butter, cream, and fresh vegetables carry the flavor. Guests can order individual plates or follow the rotating tasting menus.
The dining room remains quiet enough for conversation during both lunch and dinner service. Private rooms accommodate business meetings or small celebrations when full privacy is required. Critics noted this balance of craft and comfort when they awarded the venue a score of fifteen from Gault&Millau. The recognition reflects a steady commitment to hospitable, unpretentious tables.
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