InsPiring you to reach your dreams #24/MAY 2011

Wining and Dining ANDREAS LARSSON Class with a glass

FIVE OF THE BEST Together’s favourite Brussels restaurants

KEN LIVINGSTONE Twice Mayor of London? DINNER AND A SHOW We team up with Viage to offer a tasty night out

www.togethermag.eu EDITORIAL Good food, good drink, good talk This edition of your favourite politicians going a little too heavy on the sauce. high-class Brussels leisure Belle de Bruxelles, meanwhile, offers her intimate magazine is devoted to the joys advice on how to make sure your romantic dinner date goes exactly as planned, and there’s the of gastronomy – and what better usual feast of travel features in Going Places, city than the Capital of Europe, ahead of summer starting in earnest. which is increasingly considered as being second only to Paris Our new art correspondent Zsolt Kozma, who’s a in terms of the quality of its Hungarian himself, takes a look at a BOZAR cuisine, in which to enjoy such a exhibition devoted to the work of eight great Hungarian artists, and another new recruit, Bob discussion? Monard, offers a trip back in time to the beginnings of that uniquely British icon, the Mini. s ever, our award-winning team of writers have looked far and wide to In Healthy Together, international voice specialist provide you with all you could need and founder of ‘Ask Your Voice’ Marie Terese th from a magazine – with the 100 Letorney offers her tips on improving how you anniversary of that uniquely Belgian speak, while Richard Earney offers advice on how delicacy,A the praline, approaching in 2012, Paul to ‘eat yourself smart’. Elsewhere, in Fresh Stump provides a fascinating history of this most Openings, Melanie Loth speaks with Patrick de civilized of bon-bons, and never mind the calories. Vleeschouwer, manager of the Aspria Royal La Rasante fitness and leisure club, which is opening Elsewhere, our new food correspondent Hughes a new hotel boutique on 1st May in Woluwe. Belin, the author of Brussels’ Eurodistrict Restaurants 2010, offers the whys and wherefores For our giveaway in this edition, we have teamed on his personal top five Brussels restaurants, as up Viage in Brussels to offer 16 of our readers well as grabbing the chance for a chat with the the chance to win a fantastic Viage Viage world-renowned Andreas Larsson, who was Musical Dinnershow and, as you would expect awarded Best Sommelier of the World 2007. by now, there’s fashion, health and events galore to be enjoyed. And that’s just the beginning of your grape expectations – wine expert Alex Hewetson offers an Bon appetit! insight into Brussels’ Maison des Vins, an Ali Baba’s cave of vine times, and Rose Grider examines the ‘French Paradox’ of how our Gallic neighbours are well known for their longevity, despite certain excesses in their diet, and finds that a glass or three of the good red stuff may well be the answer. James Drew Editor Of course, drinking requires responsibility, so Patricia Kelly takes a look at exactly what should constitute the fabled ‘one too many’, given that there are still 10,000 road deaths each year in the EU attributed to drivers being over the limit, while Cillian Donnelly takes a wry look at the sometimes startling results of

May 11 Together – 3 CONTENTs

46 60 3 EDITORIAL 8 COMPETITION Good food, good drink, A night out in style good talk PEOPLE IN BRUSSELS 6 FORWARD TOGETHER 10 Together online Movers and shakers

PERSONAL 14 GO GET IT! 20 Sensual secrets DEVELOPMENT Communication is key! Wine me, dine me... Love the sound of your own 22 POINT OF VIEW voice Drinking classes 18 HEALTHY TOGETHER 26 INTERVIEW Eating yourself smart Ken Livingstone in Brussels

WINING 30 REPORT 40 BY THE GLASS and DINING ‘None for me, thanks’ Fine Springtime sipping 32 EAT TOGETHER 42 POINT OF VIEW Brussels’ top restaurants: A century of the praline Together’s choice 46 DRESS TO IMPRESS 36 BY THE GLASS Good enough to eat Bless this house Americana: Wild West, 38 INTERVIEW Bohemian rhapsody Down to the cellar with 60 FOR ARTs SAKE Andreas Larsson ‘Magyars’ at BOZAR

Life of 66 GOING PLACES 88 Diary leisure Village Cap Esterel Together’s ‘To Do’ list Erupting near you... 92 FRESH OPENINGS 70 DRIVE OF YOUR LIFE Enjoy the Royal treatment! The history of the Mini Get ready for revival 76 PLACES TO BE 96 BOOK REVIEWS Oscars, bravo! Unbelievable, unthinkable sandrine Barabinot: 98 LE CHAT Jewels in her eyes Food for thought 80 TEMPTATIONS Water with Giorgio Armani Wonder woman, revealed!

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6 – Together #24 COMPETITION A night out in style

Viage, located in the heart of Brussels, will provide you with the ideal night out no matter what your mood is. Whether you are craving an elegant meal or just a quick drink, both can be satisfied at Viage’s restaurants or bars. If you’re feeling lucky, try show. Noteworthy performers Jan Schepens, your hand at roulette, blackjack, Sasha Rosen and Fleur Brusselmans will join poker or the slot machines in Chris Van Tongelen on stage every night, with the casino, if you’re searching more than 20 additional singers, dancers and for a dining experience that’s musicians completing the cast to create a far removed from the ordinary, memorable evening filled with top-notch music might we suggest the Viage and dancing. This tailor-made experience is sure to please any fan of fine food and good times. Viage Musical Dinnershow? Viage Brussels he name Viage stems from the Boulevard Anspach, 30 Italian word, viaggio, which 1000 Brussels translates as journey or voyage. T. +32 (0)2 300 01 00 The creators of the Viage Viage Musical Dinnershow have taken www.viage.be theT meaning of their name seriously – it is truly an exquisite journey. VIAGE VIAGE MUSICAL THE PRIZE DINNERSHOW Together has teamed up with the Viage Viage Musical Dinnershow to offer 16 of our th rd A visit to Viage will prove to be unlike anything readers a chance to attend this wonderful event on 6 and 23 June – each ticket is valued you have done before. The four-hour show at 128€. To enter, all you have to do is send us your answers to the question below, along mixes musical performances from with your name, address and daytime telephone number, to [email protected], internationally renowned shows such as Evita, labeling your email Viage Viage Musical Dinnershow Competition. The deadline for all st Grease and Mamma Mia! with an unparalleled entries is 31 May, 2011, when the winners will be selected at random. Good luck! dining experience during the show. This amazing, four-hour event includes a three- (i) How many famous musicals are presented during one dinner show? Clues can be course menu accompanied by prosecco, wine, found at www.viage.be/en/Calendar coffee and appetizers. (ii) What is the title of the lead story on www.togethermag.eu today?

This unforgettable production comes from Chris Competition organized under the supervision of a bailiff. Full rules available on request. Van Tongelen, who is the artistic director of the Organizer: Together Magazine, Boulevard Saint-Michel 47, 1040 Brussels.

8 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 9 PEOPLE IN BRUSSELS Movers and shakers writer : federico grandesso

MOBY American electronic musician Moby will be in Brussels for a concert on 3rd June at the Botanique. The concert has been sold out for some time, so you will need some luck to get your hands on a ‘magic ticket’. Moby will almost certainly use the occasion to present his most recent album, Destroyed, which will be released on 30th April. www.moby.com

JAMIROQUAI The name of the group Jamiroquai comes from the Native American Iroquois tribe – and the guys are set to shake Brussels’ Forest National on 10th April. At present, the English band comprises Jason ‘Jay’ Kay (vocals), Matt Johnson (keyboards), Rob Harris (guitar), Paul Turner (bass), Derrick McKenzie (drums), Sola Akingbola (percussion), and Lorraine McIntosh- Hazel Fernandez (backing vocals). On 1st November 2010, the group released their seventh album, Rock Dust Light Star. www.jamiroquai.com

VLADIMIR PUTIN Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met EU officials and addressed the media in Brussels on 24th February. During the visit, Putin spoke about Russia’s energy relations with the EU: “Russian energy is the basis of European prosperity,” he said. “The new plans would raise energy prices in the EU, as pipeline management would have to be handled by several smaller companies that would push up transportation tariffs to be profitable.” www.vladimirputin.com

ROBERT GATES US Defence Secretary Robert Gates was in Brussels at NATO on 10th and 11th March. The meeting was chaired by NATO Secretary- General Anders Fogh Rasmussen – during the summit, ministers faced questions on the consequences of the political crisis in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. www.nato.int

10 – Together #24 There will always be those people who have a succinct way of explaining life with little or no effort – some wise words of wisdom expressed from the most unlikely person, such as American chef, author and travel enthusiast, Anthony Bourdain. He has received quite some acclaim in the States for his witty, uncensored comments on travel, food and life in general. His many quotable phrases are comparable to those of Mark Twain. Together recommends that you watch his show No Reservations, for a little humour and reflections on life.

“Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world, you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life – and travel – leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks – on your body and on your heart – are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt.” – Anthony Bourdain The Nasty Bits: Collected Varietal Cuts, Useable Trim,

“To me, life without veal stock, pork fat, sausage, organ meat, demi-glace, or even stinky cheese is a life not worth living.” – Anthony Bourdain Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

“The journey is part of the experience – an expression of the seriousness of one’s intent. One doesn’t take the A train to Mecca.” – Anthony Bourdain A Cook’s Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisine

Personal development go get it! Communication is key! writer : HELEN KERRISON

Life can be stressful and misinterpretation. It’s influenced by relationships difficult, no relationships, context, personalities and QUESTIONING however, I think you can reorganize it to doubt, but you can learn mood. So given all this, it’s hardly The old saying “It’s not what you say, it’s make it better. What if you rearranged the discover simple surprising we sometimes get it wrong. how you say it” really is true! Imagine middle part, how could you make it communication techniques you’re explaining something to your clearer?” to help keep you and your And when we do get it wrong, the spouse or partner and he or she says, family on track as our consequences can be huge. “Why did you do that?” How do you feel Compare that with: “It’s really not clear ‘Empowerment Specialist’ Misunderstanding, arguments, conflict, at that moment? Imagine the same what you’re trying to say. Your explains. feelings of frustration, helplessness, low situation, but this time your partner says, introduction’s OK but the rest is self-esteem and disrespect…However, “What made you think of doing it that disorganised, especially the part in the there are three simple skills that make all way?” See the difference? ‘Why’ middle...” the difference to how effectively you questions make us feel defensive, that we communicate and, as a result, how need to justify our actions. They imply Which do you think would produce the successfully you relate to others. criticism, even if criticism is not intended. more positive outcome?

LISTENING To show that you value openness and And, yes, one word to definitely avoid is We learn to talk, we learn to read and write interaction, use open questions that ‘but’! Saying something positive and but when do we learn how to listen? What cannot be answered by ‘Yes’ or ‘No. So: following it with ‘but’ is like giving with happens is, we hear rather than listen. We “Did you have a good day at school?” one hand and taking away with the other. acknowledge the sounds, we register the becomes “What went well at school for words, but we don’t process them. you today?” Try it, and experience the PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE Learning how to listen actively is an difference. If you practice a new skill for 21 essential communication skill. It’s about consecutive days, it becomes a habit. So, listening to understand, rather than to FEEDBACK for the next 21 days practice: respond. Think back to conversations It’s important to regard feedback as • Listening actively. Listen deeply to the you’ve had with your partner, children or positive, even though our instinct often words, hear the emotions behind the colleagues. As you listened, were you tells us otherwise. Feedback is a means words and get yourself, and your trying to understand the meaning and of checking understanding, gaining clarity preconceived ideas, out of the way. emotions behind their words, or were you and offering learning to another. If you • Eliminating ‘why’ questions. Use thinking about what you were going to say have to give negative feedback, give it sentences that begin with ‘what, how, WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? in response? If it’s the latter, don’t worry, positively and always receive feedback when, where...’ instead The dictionary says that communication is we all do it! willingly. You don’t have to accept it, • Sharing your feedback positively. And, “The exchange of information… the use of however you may learn something! when others share theirs, listen! a common system of symbols, signs, Listening, understanding and showing that behaviour… a verbal or written you understand are absolutely essential for Imagine you’re checking your child’s Effective communication is the key to message…” Sounds easy, doesn’t it? So, good communication. You’ve undoubtedly schoolwork and you find it’s disorganised successful, stress-free relationships. So, if why is this simple “exchange of experienced uncomfortable situations and unclear. Give your feedback by you want to improve all your relationships, information” so difficult? Communication is where the person you’re talking to is prefacing the things that need improving take responsibility for improving your own a complex process. It can be verbal, obviously not listening to you. Does this with a positive statement, such as: communication skills! non-verbal or written. It is by nature make you feel valued and respected? “You’ve got great ideas and I like the way interactive and open to interpretation or Absolutely not! you’ve put your introduction together... www.insightinbusiness.com

14 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 15 go get it!

three different dynamics (meaning volumes) when saying your name. Most importantly, not too fast! How many Love the sound times have you heard ‘could you repeat that please’? of your own voice Because we live and work in such a diverse world, it is vital to communicate writer : MARIE TERESE LETORNEY with clarity, colour and sustainability. It is important that your voice be used to enhance your position at work. Together’s international voice nervous when speaking in front of a specialist and founder of ‘Ask group? It’s simple – somehow, along the HIS AND HERS Your Voice’ talks openly about way, we lost our connection of how to Let it be understood that there are your most valuable breathe with our voice. differences between male and female communication instrument. voices as men have longer vocal chords, LEARN TO BREATHE which produce a deeper sound, and a ith its rich harmonic You could be one of many that may fall deeper resonance because of their larger content of sounds, into the category of not knowing how to physique. Therefore, if men don’t support enabling one to breathe properly when speaking. Often, their voice, their sound comes across as express a variety of when people take a breath and mumbling, monotone or in some cases too emotions, it’s a especially before having to speak before high, whereas women have shorter vocal wonderfulW kaleidoscope of colours and a group, many breathe through their Remember, your name is your identity! chords, which gives them a naturally higher nuances that reflect every emotion we nose. Unfortunately, that is the first You were born with a magnificent voice, sound. In general having smaller physiques feel. It’s called the human voice, mistake. Why? If you continue to breathe the ability to speak and a wonderful name than men, women’s resonance is also your voice. through your nose while you are describing who you are. Now let’s breathe higher and, because of these differences, When speaking, speaking, you will tighten your larynx and in again and exhale and, while saying your women’s voices tend to sound more As you enter into this put more tension in your throat. name, actually taste the consonants and expressive. If a woman does not properly it is important world, bellowing out your Breathing through the nose is for slowly try to e-l-o-n-g-a-t-e the vowels. support her breathing while raising her to breathe first cry, you stamp the sleeping, yoga and any form of Try this a few times and you will hear, voice, her voice will go up in pitch and/or with your universe with the meditative relaxation. When speaking, it each time, that the sound of your name her sentences may sound like questions mouth slightly impression of the very is important to breathe with your mouth has more ‘presence’. If you want to verify instead of statements and, consequently, essence of your first slightly opened, to let the air pass the difference, record your voice in the old she may be interpreted as being emotional, opened, to let sound, your voice! You are through and then to exhale gently, not way and try it a few times following the nervous or insecure, when she is not. the air pass announcing to the world, letting the shoulders slump or your chest exercise – you will hear your name and When you take into consideration these through and ‘Here I am!’ and from that deflate. Keep your posture straight and the sound of your name. Remember, not important elements of the human voice, then to exhale moment, with every gently push in your abdominal muscles only your name, but how you say your you can at the same time appreciate and breath you take, your – again, breathe in through your mouth name, is part of your identity. discover your own voice’s vast capabilities gently, not voice is your instrument to and now exhale with the sound ‘Ahhh’ or for communication. letting the communicate – as human ‘Ohhh’. Try this a few times, to feel the THE NAME GAME shoulders beings, we are born to connection between taking a breath and Today, we live in a multicultural world If you can think about these simple steps slump or your communicate our exhaling. Great! Now, breathe again and, that’s bursting with diversity – we meet and then gently apply them when you have chest deflate emotions with our most when you exhale, instead of sounding a so many people from many different to introduce yourself, speaking on the sacred and unique vowel, say your name. It probably felt cultures. Therefore, when you say your telephone or in front of a group, you will be instrument, our voices. strange, because more than likely you name on your voice-mail, it is often the that much further towards optimizing your said your name too fast, or did not pause introduction that another person hears. unique communication tool. Why, then, do so many of us speak too between your first and last name. Also, Remember to take time in saying your fast or mumble, speak high-pitched or how did you sound? Were you too soft, name, pause after your first name before www.askyourvoice.com monotone, run out of breath or become rushed, bored, distracted, shy, etc? saying your family name and try at least [email protected]

16 – Together #2417 May 11 Together – 17 HEALTHY TOGETHER

INCLUDE: Omega 3: Flaxseeds (linseed), oily fish Omega 6: Sesame, sunflower, pumpkin Eating seeds and oils Phospholipids: ‘Intelligent’ fat, proven without a doubt to enhance your mood, mind and mental performance. Also yourself protecting against age related decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Egg yolks are a rich source, however lecithin is an excellent source and practically a wonder drug as smart far as cognitive impairment is concerned. writer : RICHARD EARNEY Include five grammes of lecithin per day (with your breakfast – one tablespoon). Never has the saying ‘you are listed numbers or E-numbers, these are what you eat’ carried more usually produced in a laboratory. Empty Small adaptations make a big difference value, especially when you nutrition, so to speak – the result is poor and you will soon feel the ‘change’ by take into consideration the immune function, lack of energy, clarity, fuelling your body with the right nutrients. ever-increasing number of poor recovery from exercise and, in Don’t forget, your body is like a machine additives, preservatives and extreme cases over time, toxicity. Try and and the most important asset you will chemicals in our diet. Our consume foods as close to the source or ever own. Look after it. expert points you in the right as unprocessed as possible. direction. Richard Earney One misconception that we’re lead to Fitness & Wellness Manager believe is that all fats are bad, but this is Aspria Group not true. We need fats, our body craves www.royallarasante.be fats, but the right types of fat to feed the brain, lubricate joints, improve memory and concentration, rejuvenate the skin and maximize energy.

The wrong sorts of fats can reduce your intelligence, numb the brain and worsen your mood. Keep away from hydrogenated and saturated fats. Look for unprocessed polyunsaturated (essential) fats; Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFAs). However, never use polyunsaturated oils for frying, this turns the good fats rancid, changing the molecular make up and adding no nutritional benefit.

‘NON-FOODS’ Unfortunately, we’re faced with this problem every day – clever marketing through flashy advertising and packaging lead us to believe we’re consuming nutritious foods, which are in fact ‘non- foods’. Beware of foods with ingredients that you can’t pronounce, aspartame and

18 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 19 SENSUAL SECRETS Wine me, dine me... TALK THE TALK of shame the next day. Aren’t we all writer : BELLE DE BRUXELLES Many dinner dates, with their obvious need looking for something more magical? for conversation, lead us to commit the FINE BALANce sin of talking too much, or worse still WHOSE BILL? For a first date, there’s always a fine embellishing ourselves. You will sound The moment of truth arrives at the end balance to be struck. Go for somewhere at best pretentious and at worst like a of the meal in the form of the bill – there too pricey and you’ll look ostentatious and desperado. Ask questions. Listen. are many good ways to handle this, and like you’re trying to hard. Too cheap, and it Agree if you agree but don’t pretend. many truly appalling ones. My husband will start to look less like a date and more scored massive points on our first date like two mates grabbing some grub. My most memorable dates (for the right by agreeing to my suggestion to split reasons) have been where conversation the bill as long as he could take me out Pick somewhere that suits their was as bubbly and went down as easily the next time. personality. Don’t take a down-to-earth as the aperitif. When you feel no need soul to the swankiest joint in town and, to be anyone but yourself, that’s when That’s the kind of answer for which you conversely, don’t take someone who you really have a should win a tropical holiday at a five likes champagne to the nearest beer bar. He might have connection across the star resort or, at the very least, the And, a golden rule – don’t ever take tableware. second date you asked for. It might anyone to one of those cheap snack gotten lucky, have sounded presumptuous of him but joints for a 6€ Bolognese. but I can tell I remember in early after an evening that just flew by easily, you now that dates with the most it was fairly obvious that I was a sure Belle de Bruxelles offers Speaking of Bolognese, if you know you promising of lovers that thing. her tips for a romantic was more to do are a messy eater, then go for a with his skill the light dancing in our dinner date. restaurant where there’s a modicum of eyes was not just from I use this example to illustrate to you hope that you will guide your food from in topping the candles but from guys out there who think that you have inner dates are fraught with plate to mouth without incident. If you do up my wine the sheer joy of each to pay for dinner on the first date, that dilemmas: where to go, screw up, then some humour could save glass than his other’s company – this is not necessarily the case. But if what to order, how to the day and if it doesn’t, this person is not pretensions to that’s a night you don’t you did the asking, you really should sustain a conversation with for you. want to end. Bingo. consider that there is an expectation your intended and who creativity that you do pay. shouldD pay. Get it right and you will have a If you did the asking then never, ever Maybe you have night to remember; get it wrong, and you hint that you should both go straight for short-term horizons, If the lady protests, and she doth not won’t be coming back for seconds. a main course. Always float the idea that and here is where the wine comes in. protest too much, then take that as a your date might like to try one of the Despite the obvious exaggeration by an given that you should pay. I didn’t make When it comes to venue, you can pass excellent starters (because of course you older man trying to appear hip by talking a second date with the guy who, having the buck and ask your date where he did your homework on this restaurant, about his movie interests (he bunged a made a big deal about asking me out, or she would like to go, but I don’t right?) few euro at a mate’s amateur without consultation proffered exactly Pick advise it. This smacks of production), the alcohol got the better of half (to the last euro cent) of the laziness or a lack of Dessert can be shared if you’re both me – Bad Belle. restaurant bill. somewhere imagination and if you feeling full by then. Nestling over a crème that suits did the initial asking, brûlée will bring you closer together, He might have gotten lucky, but I can After that comes the second moment of their then why should your literally, allowing you to see if there is a tell you now that was more to do with truth. Where do you go after dinner? personality date-to-be have to tell-tale twinkle in your date’s eye. Just his skill in topping up my wine glass That, I’ll leave to your imagination. gauge how much you don’t hog the dish or accept the last than his pretensions to creativity. want to spend? mouthful too readily. There’s no romance in that. Only a walk And remember your table manners.

20 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 21 POINT OF VIEW Drinking Classes writer : CILLIAN DONNELLY

Politics and boozing have abstemious, evangelical even. But Blair always been uneasy tells us he did indeed succumb to the bedfellows, as our pressures of office, and took to reaching correspondent reports. for the occasional after-hours glass of wine as an analgesic.

‘A SIPPER, NOT A GUZZLER’ As boozy political stories go, it hardly the scene of much-inebriated behaviour. ranks with Winston Churchill or Boris Most recently, a classic encounter Yeltsin, indeed, it seems almost between Vladimir Putin and Nicholas respectable, a resolutely middle-class Sarkozy, after which the French President response to stress reduction rather than gave something of a muddled speech a lurid nocturnal vice that threatens high while clinging to a lectern for much- office. Blair may not be a drunken needed support. politician, but his admission of drinking is certainly not the first time the worlds Of course, the standout Russian drinker Blair may not of politics and booze have collided. Take remains the legendary Boris Yeltsin. be a drunken the aforementioned Churchill, perhaps Incidents are rife (just ask his molested politician, but the greatest imbiber in all British staff), but perhaps the most famous his admission political life. Churchill, loquacious and concerns a flight stopover in Ireland, prone to self-aggrandising, was also during which the Russian Premier left an of drinking is blessed with an astonishing official delegation of Irish dignitaries, certainly not constitution. WOBBLY FINGERS including the Prime Minister, standing on the first time Blair’s partner in so much, George W. the tarmac at Shannon Airport while he While his biographer Roy Jenkins Bush, remained teetotal during his eight was in a crumpled, drunken slumber, the worlds of years in the White politics and claimed his drinking has been over- unable to disembark from his plane. As the exaggerated, it still remained Former Prime House, but the Oval official explanation went at the time, he booze have consistently heavy and long lasting by Minister Bertie Office has not always was suffering from a slight touch of the ‘flu’ collided any standard. “He did not drink as much been so dry. From – a story that somewhat stretched as he was commonly thought to do, Ahern used his William Henry Harrison plausibility. although this is not incompatible with own Friday- (perhaps the first his being a fairly heavy and consistent night sessions President to use spin Like Russia, Ireland has its fair share of imbiber,” wrote Jenkins in his 2001 control routinely) to the drunken stereotypes. Former Prime Minister in his local pub surreptitious, world- hen UK former prime biography. His secret? “He was a sipper to establish Bertie Ahern used his own Friday-night minister Tony Blair not a guzzler...Churchill had a class boozer Richard sessions in his local pub to establish his admitted in his metabolism which enabled him to his ‘Man of Nixon, the US has had ‘Man of the People’ credentials. More memoir, A Journey, to survive many years of an approach to the People’ its fair share of wobbly recently, a disastrous, hungover drinking too much. It the intake, which finished off Birkenhead credentials fingers on the button. appearance on national radio brought Wcaused a mild ripple of surprise; after all, (heavy-drinking Earl and family friend) at The old adversary, ridicule to PM Brian Cowen. It even came to this was a man perceived as somewhat the age of fifty-eight.” Russia, has also been the attention of The Tonight Show in the US.

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CAUTION ADVISED But old vices do not die so easily. As long In today’s YouTube era it’s possible to as there are public servants and public locate and replay with continued events, politics and alcohol will always amusement incidents of drunken collide. Not just inside the walls of behaviour, Sarkozy, for instance; Parliament, but also a little further afield. Try something you might think makes walking around Place Luxembourg, to be politicians a little bit more cautious when found in front of the European Parliament’s speaking in public after a long lunch. At building in Brussels. The fun is not so much least one current British MEP has become in seeing MEPs, assistants, lobbyist and a minor star in this regard, but then the various hangers-on engaging in lubricated European Parliament and its environs are chats, but how partisan the bars have a positive goldmine of cheap and free become; each one has evolved to have its booze with any excuse for the champagne own political stripe – just another small bottles to be uncorked; it’s one of the example of the effect of the alliance perks of the job. between politics and drinking.

24 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 25 INTERVIEW

What do you think about the From an environmental point of view in environmental situation after the crucial London, what decisions do you see as meeting in Cancún? being negative? Ken Livingstone My feeling is that things can get The current Mayor has reduced the catastrophically worse, politicians are too Congestion Zones by half and he is not weak to make the decisions to change the carrying on a policy of cleaning up the way we live. The most pessimistic scenario atmosphere by attacking polluting vehicles, in Brussels is that by the end of this century there will so we run the risk of being fined millions by writer : FEDERICO GRANDESSO be around ten billion the European Commission because our air people on the planet – we quality is the worst of any city in western improving London transport. The city’s ‘This is a have passed the point Europe, and we know that somewhere transport authority, Transport for London, desperate where we could stabilize between three thousand and six thousand issued a report in June 2007 stating that struggle of at a two-degree Celsius people die prematurely every year because the level of traffic of all vehicle types which very increase, now the of this. And Johnson will not tackle the entering the central Congestion Charge question is whether we problem, because this means saying to Zone was 16 per cent lower in 2006 than few politicians can stabilize at three, four, drivers: ‘You must improve the quality of the pre-charge levels in 2002. Upon seem to be five or six. This is a your engine.’ accepting the prestigious award, aware – desperate struggle of Livingstone outlined his philosophy most of the which very few politicians So, the British government is not doing behind the decision to implement such a seem to be aware – most enough? Do you see any good progress revolutionary policy. “The London scientists in of the scientists in the elsewhere in Europe? congestion charge has been clearly the field are field are desperately They are making it worse – their social effective in encouraging people to switch desperately trying not to scare spending cuts will create more casualties in to public transport and less-polluting trying not to people, but I think it’s communities that are just left behind, so we alternative modes of transport. Applying time to alarm the are becoming more and more detached the ‘polluter pays’ principle clearly scare people, population. from the mainland European example and demonstrates the benefits that can be but I think following the US. In Europe, the mayors of achieved through the proper charging for it’s time to Which politicians are on Stockholm, Berlin, Paris, in fact right across external effects of road transport, and I alarm the your side in this battle? Europe, mayors are doing a good job. encourage other cities to follow.” population.’ National politicians all th over the world are just not What’s next on your agenda? On 9 February, former Together met with Ken after the ceremony doing what they should To be re-elected London Mayor next year. Mayor of London Ken for an exclusive interwiew. be doing, but we have set Livingstone received the up an organization involving the 40 largest European Railway Award INTERVIEW EXPRESS cities in the world, where Mayors are 2011 in Brussels for his Together: What do you think is not going desperately trying to achieve progress, decision to implement the so well in London under the new because they see the debate as being their Congestion Charge in inner mayoral administration? th own problem, whereas politicians in their London on 17 February KL: Basically, my successor cancelled all national parliaments are busy with passing 2003, a scheme that was my plans for projects such as the laws. Mayors all around the world have been instrumental in improving extension of the tram and the light rail quite innovative but national politicians are transport sustainability. system there weren’t contractually often spineless. While he was here, he met committed. So, in four or five years, there with Together, naturellement. is the real danger that we won’t have any So, the key is being close to the people? projects under way, whereas the projects La Guardia, New York Mayor in the 1940s ater extended to parts of I began have been finished. A great world said: ‘There isn’t a Republican or Democrat West London in 2007, the city needs always to be innovating, way to speak to the street.’ It’s a fact that, if Congestion Charge scheme making changes and developing and, if you are a Mayor of a city, you are so focused ensures that the transport Boris Johnson is elected for a second on daily administration and problems while network as a whole will term, the Mayor elected in 2016 will inherit presidents and prime ministers are busy Lbenefit from the charge, as by law all net a system in which there are no projects discussing treaties and passing laws, so they revenue raised must be invested in under way. are not involved in the ‘day-to-day business’.

26 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 27 ‘’The wine urges me on, the bewitching wine, which sets even a wise man to singing and to laughing gently and rouses him up to dance and brings forth words which were better unspoken.’’ − Homer (800-700BC) The Odyssey

‘’The art of dining well is no slight art, the pleasure not a slight pleasure.’’ – Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) One of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance, known for popularising the essay as a literary genre

‘’Wine makes a man more pleased with himself; I do not say that it makes him more pleasing to others.’’ – Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) Poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer

‘’No animal should ever jump up on the dining-room furniture unless absolutely certain that he can hold his own in the conversation.’’ – Fran Lebowitz (1950-) US author

‘’Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese; garlic makes it good.’’ – Alice M. Brock, who owned ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ in Great Barrington, Massachusetts

WINING and DINING REPORT

but encourages those traveling by car to The Dutch have introduced a similar law ‘None for me, always designate a driver who doesn’t drink and Finland, France and Spain have to make sure the others get home safely. decided on mandatory alcolocks on Organised in partnership with the Belgian school buses. They’ve been used in Brewers Association and Assuralia, the rehabilitation schemes for repeat offenders thanks’ Belgian insurers’ association, the campaign in the US, Canada, Australia and Sweden, writer : PATRICIA KELLY has high public recognition and since 2001 where research shows they are more the concept of the designated sober driver effective in preventing recidivism than Traffic accidents are the second cause of has been introduced in other countries license withdrawal or fines. They are also death in Europe in the 16-25 year age under different names – among them, used in government and company cars in group after suicide, up to half are caused Designated Dessie in Sweden and more than one in every four by drink-drivers. Statistically, even sober The Bob Ireland, Capitaine Sam in heavy trucks sold by Volvo in Sweden is young drivers are nine times more likely to campaign is France, Holdspiler in now factory-fitted with an alcolock. Volvo crash their cars than older, more Denmark and Joker in was the first to offer an alcolock as an experienced drivers. credited with Portugal. option on new cars – there are calls in the a drop in the Swedish parliament for them to become The legal drink-driving limit in Belgium is five percentage of The Bob campaign is mandatory – and installation can reduce milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of drivers under credited with a drop in insurance premiums. blood – the equivalent of a small glass of the percentage of drivers beer, measured first of all by a breathalyzer the influence under the influence The Belgian authorities estimate the test before the police invite the driver to during the during the Christmas/ alcolock programme costs 2,000€ per surrender their car keys and accompany Christmas/New New Year party season year per offender; for the private sector, them to the station. In many countries the Year party from 6.4% in 1995 to manufacturers put the cost of installation limit is lower and in some countries there is 3.6% this year. But at between 1,400-1,500€ plus 100€ per zero tolerance. The penalties differ – a season from although the results show year maintenance. possible six-month jail sentence in the UK 6.4% in 1995 to overall that 96% of drivers and Ireland, and from one day to three 3.6% this year aren’t drinking before Although drink-driving accident data in Of the 35,000 deaths on the years in Luxembourg. A drink-driving driving, only the Flemish Belgium is incomplete and patchy, roads in Europe every year, conviction in France could bring between Region increased the especially when it comes to the number at least ten thousand are two months and two years behind bars and number of checks this year. Controls in of those killed, the 35% decrease in road caused by drivers who have up to three years in Finland. Wallonia and the Brussels Capital Region deaths between 2001 and 2009, down to had the euphemistic ‘one were significantly fewer than in previous 955 deaths, is credited to the success of too many’. STOPS AND CHECKS years and the resulting DUI rates in the the Bob campaign combined with In this country, as in many others, the police Brussels Capital Region were more than increased enforcement of drink-driving Exactly what constitutes “one too many” is oft do not need a reason to pull a vehicle over; double this Christmas compared to the legislation. But the authorities estimate debated over a few beers or a bottle of wine. they are permitted to make random stops previous one. that drink driving is still the main and checks – bad luck if the driver has contributory cause in roughly 250 deaths INDIVIDUAL INEBRIATION been drinking. The least that can be ‘ALCOLOCKS’ per year in this country – and the single The true answer is, no one knows. The expected is a fine of up to 11,000€ and a A new law in Belgium now gives drink-driving most cost-effective way of reducing that effect of just a single alcoholic drink on an disqualification from driving ranging from a offenders the opportunity, at the discretion figure, says the European Transport individual depends on a variety of factors fortnight to five years or permanently, of a judge, to take part in an ‘alcolock’ Safety Council, is for drivers to simply including age, sex, weight, whether they depending on the severity of the offence rehabilitation programme. The alcolock is an refrain from drinking. As the play on have eaten beforehand, how tired they are and whether the driver is a first-time ignition lock that prevents someone who has words in the publicity for alcolocks puts – even their general mood. So an offender or recidivist. In Belgium, the been drinking from even starting their cars. it: it’s the mourning after that really underweight, tired and depressed person government’s ‘Bob’ campaign against The driver blows into an on-board hurts… who hasn’t eaten is more likely to succumb drink-driving, which was introduced in breathalyser before starting the ignition. The to the ill effects of alcohol than someone 1995, does not attempt to dissuade device can be set at different levels and the www.alcolock.org.uk who is heavier, healthier and happier. people from going out or drinking car won’t start if the driver is over the limit. www.bob.be

30 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 31 EAT TOGETHER Brussels’ top restaurants: Together’s choice writer : HUGHES BELIN

Our new food correspondent, city centre’s Radisson SAS. One of the top ZEN AND HEALTHY: TAN who’s the author of Brussels’ chefs of the country will create for you a You don’t come here just to eat but to eat Eurodistrict Restaurants fabulous journey into the world of taste. differently. The menu is twofold: with 2010, gives us his five best Everything is perfect, from the finely meat (“radjastic”) or vegetarian (“sattvic”), spots in the capital of Europe retrofitted decor to the service and according to ayurveda guidelines. But the for an unforgettable meal. presentation. No bluff, no fuss, nothing is food is not Indian here. The recipes have superfluous here: each dish is designed to all been conceived by Pol Grégoire, the hen asked to give the bring maximum pleasure to all the senses. pope of living food in Belgium, and his name of a good At the same time, the cuisine is human and business partner Jo Vanderstichelen. Pol restaurant, I usually accessible, not excessively sophisticated as has since pursued his career elsewhere respond with a string in many top restaurants. A bonus: a rare but Jo remains to brilliantly supervise of questions of my 25kg all-silver lobster press is used right in THE BEST FROM FRANCE: Pol’s culinary heritage. You go from own:W What kind of food? For what front of you to extract its juices and make a L’IDIOT DU VILLAGE surprise to surprise in this beautiful, zen béarnaise sauce accompanying lobster tail purpose? In which price range? In which After more than 15 years, this restaurant is restaurant: yes, vegetables do have taste, and sweetbread. The wine list has 600 area? On top of that I have my limits: I can still alive and well in the heart of the thanks to great spices and condiment references but you can trust the sommelier, only advise one of the 250 restaurants I have Marolles quarter. The atmosphere is so pairings. As a bonus you get a lesson on Fabrice d’Hulster, to make discoveries. This visited in Brussels. Therefore naming the five cosy, so warm that you feel almost at home. better eating, where you learn that the is classy, luxurious dining: spoil yourself for best restaurants in a city like Brussels is a Despite its trendy name, like lots of rawer the better, amongst other things. 200-250€ per head, including wines. very tricky, highly subjective task. restaurants in Brussels, L’Idiot has never And all of that for 50-60€ per head. Nevertheless, I’ve given it a go. Here are my lent an ear to the sirens of fashion. A good five favourites, the best of the best in five cuisine du terroir from the humble but TAN different categories: starred, French, typically talented French chef Alain Gascoin, whom Rue de l’aqueduc, 95 Brussels, healthy and natural, and bistro. you may sometimes see making his own 1050 Ixelles black pudding. Lots of nice little attentions T. +32 (0)2 537 87 87 They all have in common an unbeatable to detail from the other co-owner Olivier le www.tanclub.org quality of ingredients, a fantastic creativity, Bret help to create a great time there, and the great talent of the chef clearly ideally for a romantic dinner or a high-class reflected in the cuisine and its generosity. business lunch. It has a small but great This is cooking to make customers genuinely French wine list. Count on 60-70€ per head. happy and beautiful. Closed at the weekends. Sea Grill Rue Fossé-aux-Loups, 47 AT THE TOP: SEA GRILL L’Idiot du Village 1000 Brussels Start saving 20€ a month right now and Rue Notre-Seigneur, 9 T. +32 (0)2 212 08 00 after a year you’ll be able to treat yourself at 1000 Brussels www.seagrill.be Yves Mattagne’s flagship restaurant at the T. +32 (0)2 502 55 82

32 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 33 EAT TOGETHER

BRUSSELS AT ITS BEST: LE BISTRO FOR WINE LOVERS: A ZINNEKE BOUT DE SOUFRE Small and beautiful, this is simply the best There are many wine bars in Brussels. traditional restaurant in Brussels. You But this one is very particular. First of all, could come here just to taste its 69 ways you come here to drink or buy natural of preparing mussels for less than 20€, the wines, i.e. wines without additives. Their cheapest in Brussels. But this slow food taste is different from what you are used restaurant has much more to offer. The to drinking, but so interesting that you chef Michel Immerzeel perfectly masters may trust wine expert Jérôme Bellin to the local cuisine and prepares tasty take you by the hand to explore this new specialities, from carbonade (beef stew) to world of aromas and fragrances. And we home-made shrimp croquettes. The menu also have here a true and great is written in Bruxellois, the local patois, restaurant: one of the rare places in with full indications on the origins of Brussels where you can taste bistro products, many of which are organic. As a cuisine. Chef Arnold Dossou-Yovo is bonus, you can eat in the garden during gifted, and yet so humble. All fresh, it has the rare days of beautiful weather in this its price: 50-70€ per head. country. Get a genuine taste of Brussels for 40-50€ per head. A bout de soufre Rue Tasson Snel, 11 Le Zinneke 1060 St Gilles Place de la Patrie, 26 T. +32 (0)2 537 27 00 1030 Schaerbeek www.aboutdesoufre.com T. +32 (0)2 245 03 22 www.lezinneke.be

34 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 35 BY THE GLASS Bless this house writer : ALEX HEWETSON

Just off Place Keym in get and, when they run out, they always Watermaal, sits a lovely have other ‘coups du coeur’ that they have trove that holds all sorts of discovered in tastings. treasures. Unlike Ali Baba’s cave, however, La Maison Not that they sell exclusively French wines, des Vins needs no magic I have tasted some wonderful ‘bottlers’ word to open it. At 9h30 from lesser-known regions of Spain, Tuesday to Saturday, the Costers del Segre and Priorat. For example, owner, Jean Claude I noticed recently that they had the 2007 Joncour, does that himself, Ginéginé Priorat for around 13€. Which and welcomes all who are brings me to their prices – Jean Claude interested in wine. focuses on wines between 7-15€, and is always willing to bring in new discoveries for ean Claude and his wife opened their clientele to try. the shop in 1994, a year after he left his native France – his DELUXE background was in industry, but There is a deluxe section which again is he launched himself into his wonderfully eclectic, great wines from Jpassion, which has become his business. France but also things like Pintia from the In a recent Together issue, I mentioned La some on the shelves as soon as possible. The thing that grabs your eye straight away Toro region in Spain. For those of you who Maison as having a good selection of is the number of different wines, neatly really want to splash out, they do have a Armagnacs, and they most certainly do. You get a very charming welcome here displayed and stored on 2000 Chateau Cheval Blanc, I didn’t even When I was talking to Jean Claude the and straight away feel that whether you There is a the shelves that reach up dare ask how much! And for people who other day, my eyes kept straying to the are spending 5€ or 500€, they will focus deluxe section to the heavens. love liquid puddings like me, you can have Laressingle 1986, for 37.30€ a bottle it is on what you like and give friendly, which again is a 2001 Chateau La Tour Blanche tremendous value. thoughtful advice. GOOD Sauternes, 2001 being one of the greatest wonderfully RELATIONSHIPS vintages for Sauternes in decades. Towards the end of our conversation Jean We often talk of passion for the wine eclectic, great The shop focuses mainly Claude asked me if I would like to try a wine business, but here in la Maison des Vins it wines from on France; of course, they a friend had brought back from the Savoie is something more; a constant delight in France but stock a number of the in France. No one had ever tasted it and he what they sell and who they sell to. great regions, but also was keen to see what it was like. Not also things focus on the lesser- pretending to know everything about it, they La Maison des Vins like Pintia known areas of the south had gone straight onto the internet to read Rue du Loutrier, 3 from the Toro – you can find all manner up – it was exciting being with professionals (opposite Place Eugène Keym) region in Spain of wines from the Rhone on the verge of a discovery and what a 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort and Languedoc. They discovery it was! Made with Rousanne Brussels tend to hone in on small grapes, it was intense with a slight T. +32 (0)2 660 18 94 proprietary growers and take great pains sweetness but had citrus notes that www.maisondesvins.be to build strong relationships with their extended the range of flavours. At around suppliers. They don’t have enormous 10€ a bottle, it was a steal. And true to their Open Tuesday to Saturday, stocks because they’ll take what they can philosophy, they’re going to try and get 9h30-12h45, 14-18h30

36 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 37 INTERVIEW Down to the cellar with Andreas Larsson writer : HUGHES BELIN

Together met with Andreas most important message. Mineral waters Larsson, Swedish star of have a long history and constant quality. the cellars, Best Sommelier They can have more or less mineral of the World 2007, after a content, but they contain absolutely no water-tasting event (yes, additives, they are pure. To describe water, you read that right) you can talk about its appearance, aroma, organized at the European taste, effervescence, structure, sapidity, Parliament by the softness, after-taste and balance. But I European Container Glass acknowledge that water doesn’t give as Federation (FEVE). much pleasure as wine!

INTERVIEW EXPRESS Please give us some exclusive advice on Together: How can a sommelier be water for our readers… interested in water? Ice and lemon completely destroy the taste Then you started to win… What is ‘theory’ in wine? AL: I’m not specialized in water; I’m a of water, and waters shouldn’t be mixed I won my first competition in 2001 (Best Theory is all about history, grape varieties, normal sommelier. It’s just that last year I together. Water in plastic bottles takes on Sommelier of Sweden) and it gave me regions, wine law, producers, and wine developed my skills in water tasting to the taste of the plastic, so I prefer glass. To the confidence to continue. Now I love to cellar management. participate in events such as this one. I love pair water and wine, you have to select the compete. I went on doing that, refining food and wine but also water. We need to best water according to the wine you drink. my knowledge. I won the European What is it like to become famous? hydrate ourselves, and we In general, waters with the highest mineral championship in 2004 and realized for Now, I travel the world, but a lot of my life is ‘To describe do it with water. Water is a content should be paired with red wines the first time: “Wow, it’s possible to still work. I give lectures at restaurant water, you can new marketing niche. It’s and low mineral content waters should be reach the world!” So I prepared for the schools for example. But it’s a dream come talk about its like coffee twenty years paired with white wines. Sparkling waters Best Sommelier of the World true: we deal with pleasure, you know. What ago, when coffee was just go well with rich foods and red wines, competition. is better than sharing a bottle of wine with appearance, coffee. Today at whereas still waters go better with light food people around a table? And wine opens aroma, taste, restaurants, we look to and white wines. How do you prepare for such a tough you up to domains such as culture, effervescence, pair up wine and food. competition? languages, history and even philosophy. structure, Why not do the same with Let’s come back to you and your It consists of learning theory, blind water? It’s just a question impressive achievements. How did you tastings of wine, water and spirits, What is your favourite wine? And is there sapidity, of educating consumers. get here? working on food/wine pairing, decanting a water that you like the most? softness, In 1988 I was a chef at a restaurant in and service, including getting the My favourite bottle was a magnum of after-taste So water can be tasted, Stockholm and I got more and more quantities right: you have to serve a Romanée Conti 1971. As for water, I love and balance’ just like wine? interested in wine. I was impatient. I whole table with a magnum for example, San Pellegrino. Mineral water is an became so interested that I went to a and each guest should have the same expression of terroir, the sommelier school. I got crazy about it: I quantity in his or her glass. Acting on What is the secret of your success? French term for terrain or piece of land, just bought books, met people and worked in stage makes the difference at the Nothing is impossible. like wine is. It takes time to feel it but there different restaurants. Then some friends competition. They give you scenarios, is a difference between waters, that’s the told me I should try to compete and I did... based on what you would do at work. www.andreaslarsson.org

38 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 39 BY THE GLASS Fine Springtime sipping Together teams up with Winery Schuman to offer a selection of excellent seasonal wines.

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1. 3. Producer: Château de Nages Producer: Descendientes Jose Palacios - Style: White Petalos 2008 Appellation: Costières de Nîmes Style: Very attractive red Vintage: 2010 Appellation: Bierzo Drink: Between 2010-2013 Vintage: 2008 Serve: Perfectly refreshing as an aperitif Drink: Between 2011-2020 Grapes: 60 per cent Grenache Blanc, 40 per Serve: With grilled fish and meats cent Roussanne Grape: Mencia Description: With a very expressive aroma of Description: Petalos 2008 is a great white flowers, citrus and mineral notes; this is lively ‘hedonistic’ wine with elegance, concentration, on the palate with a very pronounced back taste. flexibility, freshness, complexity and power. Price: 8.20€ Price: 16.80€

2. 4. Producer: Anselmo Mendes, Muros Antigos Producer: Domaine Guiberteau Style: Dry white Style: Red, light and crisp Appellation: Vinho Verde Appellation: Saumur Vintage: 2009 Vintage: 2009 Drink: Between 2011-2014 Drink: Between 201-2016 Serve: With seafood Serve: With poultry Grape: Alvarinho Grape: Cabernet Franc Description: A dry white wine with a beautiful Description: This 2009 number is packed delicacy and wonderful liveliness and flavours with raspberry, blueberry and cassis aromas – of pear, lychee and almond. Very pleasant as an a truly flexible indulgence. aperitif or with food. Price: 15.40€ Price: 14.90€ Winery Schuman T. +32 (0)2 231 69 89 www.wineryonline.be

40 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 41 POINT OF VIEW A century of the praline writer : PAUL STUMP

Our writer unwraps one of sometimes quirky and trivial things – Belgium’s most enduring both Belgium and Switzerland are public images – and never synonymous with chocolate in the mind the calories. popular consumer’s imagination throughout the world, which makes it apt spoonful of sugar helps the that the man credited with the invention medicine go down – those of the classic Belgian praline should be a were the words the native of Switzerland. Sherman Brothers put in the mouth of Mary Poppins, One would have thought that, by now, at andA they are as fitting a way as any to least one of the three daily international begin examining the forthcoming express trains running between Brussels centenary of the invention of one of and Switzerland would have been named Belgium’s gifts to the civilized world; the in his honour, but the Belgian State chocolate praline, which first went on sale Railways (SNCB/NMBS) and Swiss in Brussels in 1912. Federal system (SBB/CFF/FFS) have yet to see fit to mark the great cultural This is no culinary breakthrough, no concession at that year’s World’s Fair in SWEET BEGINNINGS tradition shared by the two nations in the addendum to the sensual power of Belgium’s capital, where the famous It originated in a shop at 25-27 Galerie de figure of one man. Why could they not, chocolate; merely one of the great ‘Caprice’ and ‘Tentation’ brand pralines la Reine. It was a cover-all-bases for example, decorate the locomotive masterstrokes in the history of marketing, proved a sensation. emporium, a sweetshop and a druggist, with a giant lovers’ bow motif, like a raising the humble bonbon to the status of set up in 1857 by costly chocolate box? a gift presented in Belgium is not conventionally a rich The Neuhaus Jean Neuhaus, a Belgium is not its own individual country; in the poetic imagination, it has dynasty soon chocolatier from CHOCOLATE JEWELS conventionally case, like a jewel. never been compared to the mysterious hit on the idea Neuchatel in the The concept of the praline, essentially a a rich Adelson de Gavre, East of silks, diamonds, pearls and spices; of taking the French-speaking sweetmeat made from nuts and sugar country...yet Jean and Louise’s it has no export trade in precious stones, basis of ground Swiss canton of syrup, originated in France at the château it has become son-in-law with no champagne, caviar, no soft furnishings, nuts, hazels or Vaud, and his of Vaux-le-Vicomte and was the brainchild comparable yet it has become synonymous – in the chemist brother in of the cook of a wealthy sugar magnate, synonymous acumen, went out ascetic Anglo-Saxon world at any rate pecans, adding law. Cough linctus, Marshall du Plessis-Praslin (1598-1675). with of his way to insist – with outrageous sensory indulgence. For chocolate and pastilles and licorice The originals were essentially whole outrageous on (and ensure that this, it has the Neuhaus family and its then using sticks to combat almonds coated in caramelised sugar, a sensory the company was inventions to thank. With their enterprise, their expertise gastric disorders little like nougat – the Neuhaus dynasty indulgence. known for) the what was regarded as a decadent luxury in chocolate were their big sellers soon hit on the idea of taking the basis of For this, it has procurement of the of exceptional rarity became a consumer coating at the start, not ground nuts, hazels or pecans, adding the Neuhaus finest ingredients commonplace, and with a differential raspberry creams chocolate and then using their expertise family and its available, a between price and actual quality that and hazelnut in chocolate coating. For this, the world inventions to standard by which placed fine chocolates as a democratic clusters, yet they helped establish a can thank Jean Neuhaus II, the founder’s thank Neuhaus preserves luxury quite apart from oysters or cognac, cornerstone of Belgium’s cultural identity in son. However, Jean’s wife, Louise its position as for example. the 20th century. Is this to overstate the Agostini, despaired at the thought of her luxury chocolate case? This writer believes not. carefully wrought little candies breaking market leader even today. By 1958, It is only to be hoped that 2012 will see up in the flimsy paper cones in which they Belgium recognized the tireless the brown gold that made the country’s National calling cards, associative were presented and pioneered the use of dedication that had gone into the name appropriately celebrated – let’s get trademarks, popular synonyms, are funny, the ballotin, or chocolate box. enterprise by offering Neuhaus a that choc-box train a-rollin’!

42 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 43 Advertorial Nescafé® Dolce Gusto® For Mother’s Day (8th May in Belgium), Nescafé® Dolce Gusto® has found a present to please all coffee-aficionado mums – the Nescafé® Dolce Gusto® Piccolo!

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44 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 45 DRESS TO IMPRESS Long dress: Luc.Duchene

GOOD ENOUGH to eat photographer: Camille de Laurens ([email protected]) stylist: nicholassirot.com hair and make up: Richard Wilkinson using MAC model: Gillian from Max Models Cape Town

46 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 47 Jacket: Filippa K www.filippa-k.com

Shoes: Filippa K

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48 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 49 Pullover: Gérard Darel www.gerarddarel.com

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50 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 51 Pullover: Rue Blanche www.rueblanche.com

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52 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 53 DRESS TO IMPRESS Diane von Furstenberg Runway Americana: Wild West, Bohemian rhapsody writer : DELPHINE STEFENS

Diane von Furstenberg and Tommy Hilfiger dazzle.

he weather was gorgeous. Creative Director Yvan Mispelaere kept Yes, it was cold, bitingly cold Diane von Furstenberg’s feminine yet if you like, but the sun was practical glamour in mind, to offer the shining brightly and the sky a working girl elegant and easy clothes. vibrant blue. Never mind a Besides the vivacious sky blue or aloe Tsun-deprived spectator’s obsession with green head-to-toe silhouettes, those weather, but the conditions were actually combining spicy reds with black and a ideal to contemplate touch of gold were also dazzling. Creative what we will be Director Yvan wearing next winter, For the ladies who are somewhat Mispelaere while we are all nostalgic for the more quintessential kept Diane von getting ready for DVF styles and prints, there is now the Furstenberg’s spring again. retro-inspired yet up-to-date DIANE feminine yet collection available, which debuted in practical WEST IS BEST stores in New York during fashion glamour in Diane von week. It includes ready-to-wear, mind, to offer Furstenberg’s Fall accessories and swimwear and is 2011 Collection likewise available at the DVF boutique the working was entitled in Brussels! girl elegant American Legends and easy and, if you are not clothes sure whether these refer to the Wild West or wild nights at Studio 54 in the 1970s, both answers are in fact correct. Indeed, there were plenty of gaucho jumpsuits and pants along with gaucho hats; some leather sash belts and fringed suede boots as well as sequin chiffon gowns. However, somewhere amidst the mirrored poles of the catwalk, a red-lipped urban pioneer could be made out. Indeed, Diane collection

54 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 55 DRESS TO IMPRESS Diane von Furstenberg Runway

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58 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 59 FOR ARTS SAKE ‘Magyars’ at BOZAR writer : ZSOLT KOZMA

With the Hungarian EU international status of the BOZAR Presidency now half-way building, and the vision of the show’s through, it is probably curator Péter Forgács, have come time to call attention to together in an exquisite expo that’s worth things other than politics more than a few hours for anyone with related to the country any affinity for the expression of high- that’s chairing the quality art. It is unique and UNION, which is exactly characteristically local in many of its the aim of the current references and at the same time, very exhibition at the BOZAR. specific in its message and which works perfectly in an international context. t’s a showcase of work from eight artists that can be considered representative of the current state of affairs in art and culture from the The visitor is led through diverse artistic country that gave the world Franz universes that are scattered in small ILiszt, Béla Bartók, György Kurtág, László groups or individually located in various Moholy-Nagy, rooms and boxes on the ground floor and An exquisite Rober Capa, John semi-basement of the building. The expo that’s von Neumann, the floating conceptual textile installations of worth more carburetor, the biro, Emese Benczúr reflect on the relationship than a few the automatic of creation and labour as an everyday hours for gear-box, safety female activity, tedious work as well as a anyone with matches, the mind-liberating consciousness of one’s any affinity for krypton electric productive powers and awareness of these bulb, Tony Curtis, activities’ inherent value. The works of the expression just to mention a few Imre Bukta – including the armchairs with of high- top achievers and eyes that watch you instead of you quality art achievements. It watching television from them (Observer goes by the title ‘The Armchairs), his scenes of peasants’ New Arrivals – 8 everyday life in the context of 20th-century Contemporary Artists From Hungary’. art and technology, as well as Gábor Gerhes’s paradoxical photos of futile EXQUISITE EXPO activity and reality turned into absurdity Obviously, large exhibitions with (Deer Lovers) – offer ironical, humorous, connected content were not on the mind paradoxical and also philosophical of Belgium’s architectural giant Victor commentaries on the current human Horta when he was completing the drafts condition in visual and conceptual of his Art Deco masterpiece. languages that are universally Nevertheless, the well-deserved understandable.

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PASSAGE OF LIGHT the dinner table (Temporary Resurrection) Gyula Várnai, meanwhile, is probably the are today’s impressions of the most poetic of the eight artists in the show. unredeemable, waiting for Godot, the He invites the visitor to climb the stairs Messiah or the messenger. Orshi Drozdik composed of light to the world beyond the looks at the woman, an erotic reclining wall (in the installation called Passage). You nude before a (live?) dissection, make your way up to light if you can leave surrounded by images and texts that behind your bodily constraints. He uses the dissect and meticulously analyze her simplest means of mental and emotional anatomy. The ideas technology to pertaining to meditate on time, And finally, in the last room, Forgács sociological eternity, paths of presents his Danube Exodus, an interactive observations passage and video installation projected on several of various border-crossings screens, in which the viewer is invited to minorities in between various navigate through the parallel stories of a Hungary are dimensions and handful of Jewish people escaping from concrete, but levels of existence in Nazi terror to Palestine and ethnic Germans the photos of a series of re-located from Bessarabia to Germany in mesmerisingly 1940. Depending on which part of the show Lenke Szilágyi beautiful, light and you keep for last, you will come out are also playful images. lighthearted, laughing, in revery, immersed mesmerizing in thought or in relaxed mode after The ideas pertaining catharsis – be it one or the other, there is to sociological every chance that you will have a very observations of various minorities in memorable day at the BOZAR. Hungary are concrete, but the photos of Lenke Szilágyi are also mesmerizing, BOZAR poetic interpretations of their lifestyles and Ravensteinstraat, 23 living conditions (Zazi and Soma), while 1000 Brussels Balázs Kicsiny’s sculpture installation of T. +32 (0)2 507 82 00 astronaut-motorbiker-aqualung divers at www.bozar.be/activity.php?id=10338

62 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 63 Worse things happen at sea...

Eighty-five-year-old Anthony Smith recently completed a voyage across the Atlantic with a three-man crew sailing on a raft made out of pipes. Smith was a former BBC Tomorrow’s World presenter until the programme ended in 2003.

The crew spent 66 days at sea to raise awareness, and hopefully donations, for WaterAid, an organization that strives to bring safe water to people all over the world. They were also hoping to prove that the elderly could accomplish seemingly dangerous activities, which would definitely include rafting across the Atlantic Ocean.

The voyage was intended to end in the Bahamas, but after setting sail from the Canary Islands, the wind and strong current took them to St. Maarten, an island in the Dutch Caribbean.

Smith told the Associated Press when he arrived in St. Maarten on 6 April, “Some people say it was mad, but it wasn’t mad. What else do you do when you get on in the years?”

Life of leisure GOING PLACES

For young parents, Pierre & Vacances have you are not on site. For more information on thought of everything to make your holiday the village and to make a reservation, check Village simple – nothing has been left to chance. out the Pierre & Vacances website. At the end of your stay, why not consider Village Cap Esterel the possibility of acquiring your own Saint Raphael apartment or bungalow at Cap Esterel? In 83530 Agay Cap Esterel order to ensure your investment’s France writer : ARMAND RICHELET-KLEINBERG profitability, Pierre & Vacances guarantee to rent your property during the times when www.pierreetvacances.com Together invites you to discover a superb holiday retreat.

ocated near Saint Raphael, There is also a huge range of sporting activities the Cap Esterel village offers for all ages. From golf to water sports and an exceptional 210 hectares extreme sports for the brave, all are organized that overlook Agay Bay. The and supervised by specialized instructors. village, run by Pierre & LVacances, offers comfort, family activities, ALL IN ORDER gastronomic flavours and water sports The village also has a variety of local shops, under the gentle caress of the sun. a supermarket and trendy night spots including an Irish pub and cocktail bar. For Whether traveling alone, as a couple, with the epicureans, no fewer than 11 restaurants friends or even with young children, Cap are at your disposal, offering delights that Esterel offers accommodations and services range from the specialties of Provence, to satisfy your every need. seafood and even the flavours of Mexico.

66 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 67 GOING PLACES Erupting near you... writer : ARMAND RICHELET-KLEINBERG

What could be better than a To explain volcanos’ origins, the park is voyage to the centre of fully equipped with state-of-the-art everyone’s home: The Earth? technology (tactile screens, holograms, That’s just what’s on offer at revolving platforms) to make learning fun. Vulcania – what are you waiting for? the Vulcania theme park, which is to be found in the www.vulcania.com heart of the Auvergne volcanos in Saint-Ours-les- Roches dans le Puy-de-Dôme.

ith the wonder of volcanoes as its central theme, the park offers an incredible interactive experience, amongW spectacular volcanic eruptions… Check out the VolcanBul and Dragon Ride, or take a trip underground to a world populated by monstrous inhabitants, with commentary provided by Patrick Poivre d’ Arvor – or why not try ‘The Angry Earth’, a startling natural disasters simulator, in which you can ‘enjoy’ an Check out the earthquake, volcanic VolcanBul and eruption, meteor fall, Dragon Ride, avalanche, tsunami or take a trip or tornado. underground to a world Elsewhere, there’s populated by the chance to see monstrous The Magical inhabitants Odyssey, projected onto a huge screen of more than 400 square metres – the film is a contemplative voyage into beauty, to dazzle you and touch your heart.

68 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 69 DRIVE OF YOUR LIFE The Mini, to the max writer : BOB MONARD

The legendary Mini came independent suspension was thus into being on 26th August required – and the brilliant Issigonis opted 1959, a hybrid of the for a transverse engine that controls the Austin Se7en and Morris front axle with the gearbox and its Mini Minor and a happy transmission drive housed in the by-product of the merger of crankcase. manufacturers Austin and Morris into the British The 848cc engine and the suspension Motor Corporation (BMC) – were mounted on a subframe at front and our writer takes you back rear, with the carburetor and manifold in in time. the front while the back housed the electrical equipment. The first test drives he history of the Mini begins took place in July 1958, and the first back in 1956, in the context of models for sale rolled out of Longbridge the Suez Crisis. BMC and Cowley in May 1959. President Lord Leonard Lambury, wanted to create a The standard version included trim fabric Tnew small car capable of seating four with rubber mats on the floor while the adults. Sir Alec Issigonis, an engineer at luxury model had leather trim, two-tone Morris Motors at Cowley had previously fabric and carpets with chrome finish, side created the Mosquito, mirrors and ashtrays in the backseats. The approval of which became the The original cost of a Mini was the the fashionable Morris Minor in 1948. equivalent of around 1750€ for the Chelsea set, standard version, rising to 1875€ for the the royal A MAN WITH A luxury finish. family and VISION avid celebrity In 1955, Alec In its first year, 20,000 Minis left the fans such as Issigonis joined the factories, rising to 100,000 in 1960. Peter Sellers Austin plant at Between 1962-1977, annual production and Peter Longbridge: he reached 200,000 units. Its diminuitive and Ustinov quickly envisioned a maverick characteristics proved popular, ensured that three-metre long, but the early Minis were not too the Mini became 1.2m high and wide impressive at scaling hills and were an integral vehicle, with 80 per unsuitable for winter driving. But the part of the cent of its space approval of the fashionable Chelsea set, ‘swinging’ devoted to the royal family and avid celebrity fans passengers and such as Peter Sellers and Peter Ustinov sixties luggage. Ten-inch quickly ensured that the Mini became an wheels and integral part of the ‘swinging’ sixties.

70 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 71 DRIVE OF YOUR LIFE

RISING STOCK IN TOWN, ON THE BEACH From 1961, the Mini Cooper’s stock rose In the tenth anniversary year, 1969, the Mini ever higher – the engine capacity rises to enjoyed a major facelift and in 1970, the 998cc and 61hp, then drops back to 970cc Austin and Morris labels disappeared to to compete better in the one litre vehicle be replaced by ‘Mini’ – pure and simple. category. A double carburetor is installed, And 1971 was a fabulously succesful as are disc brakes, and the Mini Cooper year – 318,000 units were produced. becomes ‘all the rage’ in King’s Road and Stepping back in time a little, an Carnaby Street, from whence it was additional variant was introduced in propelled into the world of 1960s motor 1964, the Mini Moke, which was used sport. initially by the British and US armies, but later proved enormously successful for The Cooper S, with its 1,091cc capacity, beach resorts and urban driving. was launched in 1963, and more success was to follow under the tutelage of Marcus In addition, a large number of Minis were Chambers, Stuart Turner and Peter exported in kit form, ready for assembly in Browning, the BMC’s motor sport Australia, Spain, Belgium and Seneffe in department chiefs – Pat Moss won the Tulip Milan at Innocenti. Rally in 1962, Paddy and Henry Liddon Hofkirk took Monte The Mini’s success was emulated; the What a Carlo in 1964. transverse engine and traction model mythical car... inspires the Ford Fiesta and many other it celebrates The 1,275cc Cooper vehicles. The Fiesta is larger than the Mini its 52nd S did Monte Carlo and opts for a tailgate. anniversary again in 1965 with this spring, and Timo Makinen and Paul Easter and in it still feels 1967 with Rauno like new! Aaltonen and Henry Liddon. Mini could have taken the hat-trick with a win at Monaco in 1966, but drivers Makinen-Easst were disqualified over non-compliant halogen bulbs! No matter; the Mini Cooper won many other prestigious awards, such as the RAC and Acropolis in 1965. The year 1968 marked the end of the Mini’s motorsport reign, but the rise in the car’s popularity continued apace with the introduction of the van version, known as the Austin Se7en Countryman and the Morris Mini Traveller. In 1965, BMC introduced a four-speed automatic transmission and in 1967, the Austin and Morris grilles and emblems were refitted on the cars.

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MINI PRODUCTION unique look and temperament remain The Mini is as much a part of automotive MINI returns to compete in the 2011 World 1965: 1,000,000 intact. However, its safety features are history as the Ford T or the Citroën DS. It Rally Championship, and continues to 1965: 2,000,000 enormously improved and it is available in quickly became an icon, celebrated by the appeal to senior drivers, who find everything 1969: 3,000,000 two door, Cabrio two-door, Cabrio celebrities and artists as diverse as The they loved about the Mini Classic in the MINI 1976: 4,000,000 four-door and Clubman Countryman five Beatles, Paul Smith, Mary Quant and Mr. brand, as well as the younger generation, 2000: 5,400,000 door models. The new MINI also has Bean. Covering all the bases, including as a who in turn are discovering what the MINI several engine sizes available in petrol sports car, the Mini belonged to various lifestyle means. WHAT NOW? (from 75-211hp) and diesel (90-112hp). The British manufacturers before it became a The Mini looked set to disappear forever MINI abides... fully fledged BMW Group brand, relaunched MINI Brussels Store East by Jean-Michel from our lives...but it was BMW to the as a larger, more comfortable efficient and MartinLeuvensesteenweg, 313 rescue, bringing the Mini bang up to date. MINI: THE ART OF LIVING safe model, but without losing its 1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Zaventem) In 2001, BMW relaunched the brand as the And BMW Group Belux Corporate quintessential charm. The MINI is once T. +32 (0)2 721 64 64 MINI, in capital letters, perhaps to justify its Communications Manager Christophe again conquering the British market (it is still www.mini.com larger size (3.723m x 1.683m x 1.407m) Weerts offers his take on BMW’s manufactured in Oxford), but also further compared with its legendary ancestor rejuventaed version of this magical, afield, such as in the US, and increasing its (3.054m x 1.440m x 1.353 m), but its mythical car... numbers in Europe, Japan and Australia.

74 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 75 PLACES TO BE Oscars, bravo! writer : FEDERICO GRANDESSO

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1. HOLLYWOOD, CA 4.FASHION SHOW Director Tom MONTBLANC TOWERS HAVING A BALL IN VENICE MILAN, ITALY PHILIPP PLEIN WOODY ALLEN AND Hooper onstage AT OSCARS 2011 ‘Because Life is Magic’ was the title of Peaches Geldof Golden boy of glamour, Philipp Plein, is ROBERT DE NIRO after winning the th and Thomas award for Best As every year, the pre-Oscars parties are the 18 edition of Il Ballo del Doge, Cohen at the adored by international stars such as American actor, director and producer Achievement in the moments to see and be seen. Various which took place on 5th March at Palazzo Philipp Plein Marcus Schenkenburg, the Beckhams Robert De Niro will be Jury President at Directing for The fashion show as th King’s Speech important luxury brands dominated the Pisani Moretta, a three-floor fairytale part of Milan and Heidi Klum, presented his new the 64 Festival de Cannes, which is due during the 83rd scene, including Montblanc who co- palace illuminated by one thousand Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 collection in a to take place from 11th -22nd May 2011. De Annual Academy Womenswear Awards held at the hosted a star-studded event with The candles on the Grand Canal in Venice. Autumn/Winter show that opened with a performance by Niro commented: “As co-founder of the Kodak Theatre on Weinstein Company on 26th February. The As Vanity Fair put it: “Il Ballo del Doge is 2011 on 26th the Ensemble Symphony Orchestra Tribeca Film Festival and the Doha Tribeca 27th February, 2011 February in Milan, in Hollywood, cocktail at Soho House in West Hollywood one of the most exclusive parties in the Italy. (Photo by conducted by Giacomo Lo Prienzo, which Film Festival, I have an increased California. (Photo not only celebrated the Weinstein world. Turn off your phone, breathe in the Tullio M. Puglia/ was followed by hard techno from the DJ. appreciation for the jury who are by Kevin Winter/ Getty Images) Getty Images) Company’s Academy Award® nominees, perfume and close your eyes…abandon A harmonious balance of opposites, just undertaking an important role in choosing but also featured the announcement of an yourself to the most beautiful night of 5. CANNES like Plein’s collection. Highlights included films that represent the world of film at its 2. WEST Robert De Niro HOLLYWOOD, CA exciting Montblanc charity partnership in your life...” But it might have been out of (Photo by Chris bon ton dresses with dark Gothic details highest level, and these types of festivals Actress/singer benefit of the Princess Grace Foundation- the budget of most people – at 600€ for Jackson/Getty and accessories, haute couture coats well help connect the international film Jennifer Lopez Images) and singer Marc USA. Each year, Montblanc announces a ‘After Dinner’, 1,200€ for ‘Full Ticket’ and integrated with leather biker jacket community and have a lasting cultural Anthony arrive at year-long charity initiative on the night 1,500€ for the VIP ticket, the number of interiors, top-level ‘Made in Italy’ quality, impact. Having served as Jury President in the Montblanc Cocktail Party on before the Academy Awards and this year, participants was limited to around 400 mixed with classic French materials such the eighties twice, I know this isn’t an easy 26th February in the brand introduced its collaboration with select guests. Entertainment included, as damask and jacquard. At the after- task for me or my fellow jury members, but West Hollywood, th California. the Princess Grace Foundation-USA. It is a according to Venetian tradition, party, with its backdrop of 17 century I’m very honored and happy to head the Jennifer Lopez is non-profit organization dedicated to performances by opera singers, frescoes and a reflecting light show, was jury for this year’s Cannes Film Festival.” wearing Montblanc Haute identifying and assisting emerging talent in musicians, burlesque artists and special guest DJ Peaches Geldof, the icon The other good news for Cannes fanatics Joaillerie. (Photo theatre, dance, and film with grants in the characters from the Commedia dell’Arte. of the new generation of international is that the opening movie by Woody Allen, by John Shearer/ WireImage) form of scholarships, apprenticeships, fashionistas. Among the guests: Filippa Midnight in Paris, which was shot last year and fellowships through the Princess Lagerback, Aida Yespica, Fabio Galante, in the French capital, brings together a 3. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA Grace Awards programme. Montblanc will Natalie Kriz, Alessandra Sorcinelli, broad international cast, including Owen Actress Renee make a donation of $1 million to support Guendalina Canessa, Daniele Interrante Wilson, Rachel McAdams and Marion Zellweger attends the Montblanc the programme, in the year that marks the and Sylvie Lubamba. Cotillard, as well as Kathy Bates, Adrien Cocktail Party 60th anniversary of Grace Kelly’s silver- Brody, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Gad Elmaleh screen debut. and Léa Seydoux.

76 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 77 PLACES TO BE Sandrine Barabinot: Jewels in her eyes writer : FEDERICO GRANDESSO Sandrine Barabinot, the founder of prestigious Swiss jewellery marque Rita & Zia, was in Brussels recently.

Sandrine Barabinot wiss brand Rita & Zia was the & Tatiana Silva sponsor of a glamorous event that took place in Tour & Taxis in late February – it was a beauty invasion, which saw Sgorgeous models from the SAI Concept agency representing the brand at its very best. The ‘beautiful’ Belgians loved the show, which was divided into four parts, representing the four seasons. Among the guests was Bea Ercolini, editor in chief of Elle Belgique, representing the heights of the fashion media and, before Brussels, the brand had already conquered all the ‘places to be’, including Cannes, St-Tropez, Megève, Monaco, Paris and Geneva.

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Water, Armani says, is an element he could be better spent on school benches. loves very much “since it is regenerative, Therefore, Green Cross International’s precious and essential to life”; but he is Smart Water for Green Schools project Water, water also aware that “providing universal focuses on children, their schooling access to water definitely constitutes one environment and their communities. of the greatest challenges of the 21st Because, as Armani says: “The future century. Such access is essential for rests on their shoulders.” everywherewriter : Delphine Stefens sustainable development, and it is only when such access is guaranteed that So remember, the final donation will countries can implement practical depend on both the sales of the Acqua di Meet the challenge and help Giorgio Armani and the Green Cross solutions in the field of development and Giò and Acqua di Gioia fragrances and International provide a minimum of 40 million litres of safe drinking education.” the clicks generated on Facebook during water to children and their communities in Ghana. the campaign. So go ahead, get the spritz SUFFER THE CHILDREN and create a buzz! Armani is particularly concerned about children, who are much more vulnerable www.acquaforlifechallenge.org to water shortage and pollution. Besides www.facebook.com/acquaforlife the health issues, Giorgio Armani realizes www.gci.ch that the time spent looking for water Twitter@GreenCrossInt

ost of you will know Acqua For Life challenge website and by Giorgio Armani’s creating a community on Facebook. successful fragrance Acqua di Giò (for him) ACQUA FOR LIFE and the more recent Giorgio Armani tells us he has always AcquaM di Gioia (for her). But all of you been “very aware of problems connected must know that until the 31st May 2011, to the environment and in particular to part of the sale proceeds of these water”. Therefore Armani, who already perfumes will fund the construction of committed himself to the UNICEF Tap water supply systems in Ghana. Indeed, Project campaign in the United States for every Acqua di Giò or Acqua di Gioia last year, has decided “to contribute purchased, 100 litres per year of safe more, by becoming involved in a more drinking water will be donated. And, extensive campaign” by also partnering costumers will be given the opportunity up “with Green Cross International, to double their donation and get involved which operates throughout the rest of by subscribing to the campaign on the the world”.

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ART BRUSSELS 28.04>01.05 Together’s This highly respected international art fair is renowned for its excellence and cutting-edge reputation. Buy or just take a look at ‘To Do’ list Belgium the works by some 150 exhibitors from more than 20 countries. T. +32 (0)2 740 10 54 writer : ROSE GRIDER www.artbrussels.be

KVS (ROYAL FLEMISH THEATRE) BRUSSELS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Theatre, dance, music, film, and stand-up comedy are all 28.04>08.05 included in the KVS programme – it’s sure to be an exciting visit. Held at many venues across Brussels, the festival’s unique line-up features films under 30 minutes. KVS Arduinkaai, 7 Cinema Vendôme 1000 Brussels Chaussée de Wavre, T. +32 (0)2 210 1112 1050 Brussels www.kvs.be +32 (0)2 248 08 72 www.courtmetrage.be

L’AXESS IRIS DAY This is definitely a genuine late-night hot spot – come for 07>08.05.11 after-work cocktails, and why not stay for dinner? There are live The iris is the symbol of Brussels – the day itself celebrates the city concerts on Thursdays and dancing on the weekends. in all its spring finery. There will be live music, street entertainment and an open day at the Brussels Parliament with live jazz. Tour & Taxis Avenue du Port, 86C www.fetedeliris.be Havenlaan 1000 Brussels T. +32 (0)2 420 44 21 SUFJAN STEVENS & DM STITH www.laxess.be 10.05.11 Considered as part of the folk revival in Indie Pop, Stevens is a musical genius. Come see this talented performer make magic on stage in Brussels. AUTOWORLD 9>24.04.11 Cirque Royal This combines four car collections and an exhibition – Auto Rue De l’Enseignement, 81 Design Story – for a great family event. 1000 Brussels T. +32 (0)2 218 20 15 Autoworld www.cirque-royal.org Parc du Cinquantenaire, 11 1000 Brussels T. +32 (0) 2 736 41 65 BRUSSELS JAZZ MARATHON www.autoworld.be 27>29.05.11 Enjoy jazz, blues and Latin sounds in the heart of Brussels. The music will be performed by local and international artists indoors and out – including on the Grand’Place and in bars and theatres.

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‘To Do’ list FRENCH OPEN 17.05>05.06.11 The French Open at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris is one International of the year’s most hotly anticipated professional tennis tournaments, and thousands flock to the stadium each spring to get a glimpse of standing champions or up-and-coming THE ALBERG EAGLE players in action on the red clay courts – tennis fans should not miss one of France’s most exciting and important This is a unique triathlon because, well, it takes place over a tournaments. period of five months, in the beautiful mountains of Austria. Groningen www.fft.fr/rolandgarros Austria www.arlbergadler.eu THE WIGGLES 25.05.11 In 2011, The Wiggles will celebrate their 20th birthday so with LONDON PET SHOW 2011 twenty years of hits such as Hot Potato, Fruit Salad, Rock A 07>08.05.11 Bye Your Bear and Toot Too Chugga Chugga the show will be Olympia will come alive with hundreds of animals as the Pet jam packed with audience favourites, for the young and young Show comes to London in a dynamic live event, packed full of at heart. Join Jeff, Anthony, Murray and Sam as well as our hundreds of different breeds of animals, amazing live animal Wiggly friends; Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, action displays and fun and informative talks and Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus for this spectacular demonstrations. There are five exciting zones to discover production. featuring dogs, cats, small furries, exotics & aquatics and pets, it’s the perfect opportunity for animal lovers to meet and learn Edinburgh Playhouse about all different types of animals. Plus, there are goodies 18-22 Greenside Place and gadgets for pets of all shapes and sizes. Edinburgh, UK T. +44 (0)844 847 1660 Olympia National Hall Hammersmith Road www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk London, UK T. +44 (0)141 576 3248 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2011 www.londonpetshow.co.uk 28.05.11 Selecting the top teams from the top leagues all over Europe, UEFA Champions League Final in London Wembley Stadium MUSEUM NIGHT will see two of the best football teams in the world play to lift 14.05.11 the European Champion Clubs Cup – regarded by man as the As part of the global Museum Night event, Paris museums will most important match in the football calendar. open their doors free of charge to visitors until 1h. Special events and illuminations await in many of Paris’ major Wembley Stadium museums. Wembley, London T. +44 (0)844 980 8001 http://nuitdesmusees.culture.fr www.uefa.com

90 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 91 FRESH OPENINGS La Rasante has made sure to fashion their and outdoor pool, and a delicious boutique hotel with the environment in Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with a mind. All of the stunning furniture is made sun terrace. from recycled wood and for every piece they purchase, a new tree will be planted. “We have deliberately positioned ourselves They chose to use all natural woods and at the higher end of the market and made Enjoy the Royal leathers for the pieces as well. Rooms will sure that the whole experience we want to be equipped with energy-efficient heating deliver and offer to our regular members is and cooling systems in addition to LED as complete and as diverse as you would treatment! TV’s, which also use less energy. be able to find.” writer : MELANIE LOTH The Aspria group has opened a similar Although the interior of the hotel has yet to hotel concept in Hannover, and de be completed, it is easy to see that this is Our writer checks out Aspria’s boutique hotel, Vleeschouwer said it has been going to be a special place. which is opening soon. successful. As De Vleeschouwer said: “It’s really quite ‘URBAN WELLNESS’ an exciting turn we have taken, we are all The building itself truly is remarkable and eager to get started.” by staying there, guests have full access to all of the amenities of the club including the Aspria Royal La Rasante fitness centre, which holds 140 group Rue Sombre, 56 classes per week in addition to the latest 1200 Brussels exercise equipment. The club also has T. +32 (0)2 609 19 90 seven tennis courts, a relaxing spa, indoor www.royallarasante.be

f you are driving through the far ‘URBAN WELLNESS’ west of Brussels on Rue Sombre, “What we are trying to achieve is urban you will undoubtedly notice a wellness,” de Vleeschouwer said. “We are quaint yellow farmhouse situated trying to combine the styling of the old alongside the road and farmhouse, but within that styling, adding all Isurrounded by trees as if time forgot it. of the modern comfort you expect to find in The building inspires a feeling of mystery a modern room.” and intrigue because of its age; however, the feeling is quite appropriate since it This hotel concept is quite unusual because dates back to 1770. it comes as an exciting new addition to the original fitness and wellness club, Royal La This classic farmhouse will open 1st May to Rasante. In many hotels, a small fitness room the public as a new, 19-bedroom boutique or spa is added to appease the guests, but hotel from fitness and wellness spa, Aspria the case is quite different at La Rasante. Royal La Rasante. The amazing building has been on the property since the Aspria “We are doing it the other way around group purchased it, but it took some time because we have more than just a fitness for them to decide how to utilize the space. room, we have a whole club. It incorporates Because of its age, Club Manager Patrick so many different departments that you de Vleeschouwer said the building is could easily translate to a hotel structure historically protected so La Rasante chose with the housekeeping, the restaurant, the to keep the original external structure and reception, because all of these things are some charming points of the interior already in house and already in use.”

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FILIPPA K NEW LOOK 6. Scandinavian brand Filippa K opened its The UK-owned brand has expanded fourth boutique in Belgium on 26 once again in Belgium, this time with a February. The store, located in Leuven, is new store on Rue Neuve in the heart of THEOPHILE & PATACHOU LEVI’S the launch of their new store concept Brussels. The huge store covers two The baby accessory store, Théophile & The Levi’s corporation recently opened that simplifies the lives of modern men floors and 780 square metres. This is the Patachou, recently opened its first shop shop in Liège with its biggest Belgian and women by offering them inspiration fourth New Look store in Brussels and in Belgium on Avenue Louise. The brand store so far. The inventor of blue jeans through beautiful, stylish clothing. White shoppers will be able to find the premium offers top of the line, quality products to keeps its well-known classic styling while walls, cedar wood, concrete and range collections as well as limited keep your newest family additions as still managing to update its store concept. reflective surfaces create a simple, chic editions. comfortable as possible. The collections The new store is eco-friendly through environment that is still warm and are all about simplicity, elegance and efficient energy usage, reducing water inviting. The garments all have their own New Look fashion for your newborn (0-6 months). If consumption and using materials with place in the store and are not crowded Rue Neuve, 39 you are expecting, head over to this little environmental impact. Levi’s believes together, displayed as if each article of 1000 Brussels delightful store to properly prepare your these principles are important to maintain clothing is its own piece of artwork to be www.newlook.com home for your new baby. its status as a timeless, durable brand. displayed.

Théophile & Patachou Levi’s Store Liège Filippa K Avenue Louise, 132 A Pont d’Ile, 49 Brusselsestraat, 1 1050 Bruxelles 4000 Liège 3000 Leuven T.+32 (0)2 648 3100 T. +32 (0)4 223 5610 T. +32 16 585 885 www.theophile-patachou.com eu.levi.com www.filippa-k.com

94 – Together #24 May 11 Together – 95 BOOK REVIEWS Unbelievable, unthinkable writer s: MELANIE LOTH & JAMES DREW Two more recommended reads.

LIFE OF PI UNDER THE DOME YANN MARTEL STEPHEN KING

€9 €12 This critically acclaimed (Booker prize- He is perhaps the greatest storyteller of winning, in fact) novel follows the story of Pi our time – I am somewhat biased, as I Subscribe now! To have your Together delivered (six editions for 25€) go to www.togethermag.eu Patel, an Indian boy stranded on the Pacific have been reading and loving the work of Ocean after a shipwreck. Pi is moving to Stephen King since I was about 11, but Canada from India where his family owned Under the Dome, one of his latest, is one Together If you are interested in our advertising rates, Sales advisor: a zoo and they are bringing all of the wild of his greatest. Based on the classic ‘what magazine please contact: Elodie Andriveau: [email protected] animals with them to North America. When if’ set-up that King has made his own, the David Mc Gowan Writers: the ship sinks in the middle of the night, Pi novel takes us into the small Maine town of [email protected] or T. +32 (0)497 543 672 Hughes Belin/Belle de Bruxelles/Cillian Donnelly/ James Drew/Richard Earney/Federico Grandesso/Rose is the only member of his family to make it Chester’s Mill that has for unknown Nothing in this magazine may be reproduced in Grider/Alex Hewetson/Patricia Kelly/Helen Kerrison/ to a lifeboat; by morning, he realizes he is reasons been separated from the outside whole or in part without the written permission Zsolt Kozna/Marie Terese Letorney/Melanie Loth/Bob of the publisher. The publisher cannot be held Monard/Armand Richelet-Kleinberg/Delphine Stefens/ not alone. A hyena, a zebra, an orangutan world by an invisible, semi permeable responsible for the views and opinions expressed Paul Stump and a Bengal tiger are all on the lifeboat barrier. Our hero, former army captain Dale in this magazine by contributors. Together is neither responsible for nor endorses the content Video director: with him. The novel follows his 227 days at ‘Barbie’ Barbera had just missed hitching of published advertisements, nor can the Armand Richelet-Kleinberg: sea where Pi explores his spirituality and a lift when the barrier descends, and he magazine be held responsible for any errors or www.camera-man.weebly.com inaccuracies in the same. how not to be eaten by a tiger, ending when returns to a town in which the power- Photographer: he is rescued and recounts his truly crazed used-car salesman and the town’s Founder: Yvan Barbera: www.reflexstar.com Jérôme Stéfanski unbelievable tale to the Japanese sailors Second Selectman, James ‘Big Jim’ Design: who found him floating on the ocean. Well, Rennie, is already working out how to use Publisher: Studio LetMeSee - Yves Reynaert David Mc Gowan T. +32 (0)496 723 950 seriously, would you believe him? Life of Pi the new situation to his advantage. Things [email protected] - www.studioletmesee.be combines the traditional coming-of-age are going to get a lot, lot worse... Editor: James Drew: www.readright.be Together Media story with an existential philosophy and, A powerful, compelling and scary [email protected]/T. +32 (0)473 951 137 Boulevard St Michel, 47 I promise you, this one is not like anything rollercoaster ride – hop aboard, you won’t B-1040 Brussels Online Editor : T. +32 (0)2 400 00 24 you will have read before. regret it. www.amazon.fr Jeremy Slater: [email protected] [email protected] ML JD

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