Restaurant Session (in Sint-Martens-Voeren, Belgium) : Hoeve de Bies

Sunday lunch at restaurant Hoeve de Bies from chef Maurice Huynen. As the weather was nice, we went outside and...

...enjoyed the terrace! I love that they have a tent now, so there is shade over the tables. 

 

Will never get tired of this view! 

 

The first bites. Celery and miso (I love this one!) and...

 

...little cake with herbs from the garden.

 

The amuse bouche. 

Bread and butter. Including the beurre noisette that I just love 😍

 

As first dish, trout from 'Commanderie 7' with dashi from Voeren, watercress and trout roe.

[Forelle 'Commanderie 7' | Dashi aus Voeren | Brunnenkresse | Forellenrogen]

 

Pairing with the first dish, a glass of 2019 Muscal from Château Bon Baron. I enjoyed it very much!

Roger had the non-alcoholic pairing: very refreshing!

 

Red mullet with artichoke, fennel and ketchup 'Tasty Tom'.

[Rouget Barbet | Artischocken | Fenchel | 'Tasty Tom' Ketchup]

 

With the red mullet, a glass of 2020 Viognier from Maison Baptiste Souillard.

 

'Oosterchelde' lobster with white asparagus, wild garlic musselin and peas.

['Oosterchelde' Hummer | Weisser Spargel | Bärlauch Musselin | Erbse] 

 

Sweetbread with morels, sweet onions and mushrooms. Delicious!

[Kalbsbries | Morchel | Süße Zwiebel | Pilzen] 

 

Pairing with the sweetbread, and also with the main dish, a glass of 2015 Blaufränkish Eisenberg from Schiefer.

Full prepared for the main dish😊

In the menu, there was lamb. We asked it if would be possible to get an alternative, and we swap for sashi from beef with...

...Belgian fries and grilled salad. Perfection!

 

As first dessert, rhubard with strawberries, tarragon, yoghurt mousse and Madagaskar pepper.

[Rhabarber und Erdbeeren | Estragon | Joghurt-Sorbet | Madagaskar Pfeffer]

 

With the dessert, a glass of 2020 Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett from Joh. Jos. Prüm. Very nice! 

 

As second dessert, Valrhona Schokolade 70% with tahini ice and chocolate crumble.

[Valrhona Schokolade 70% | Tahini-Eis | Choco Crumble]

 

Coffee and... 

 

...gourmandises.

 

Always great to be back: such a beautiful restaurant, with excellent food and nice pairing!! 

 

May 21st, 2023.