't Fornuis, Michelin-starred restaurant in central Antwerp, Belgium
't Fornuis is a restaurant on Reyndersstraat in central Antwerp, serving Belgian and French cuisine. The menu is based entirely on what the chef buys at the market each morning, so the dishes change from one day to the next.
Chef Johan Segers opened 't Fornuis in Antwerp in 1977, building it around a simple idea of cooking what the market offers each day. The restaurant earned its first Michelin star in 1986 and has kept it ever since.
The menu at 't Fornuis is written on a blackboard each day and changes according to what is available at the market that morning. This gives the meal a very local and seasonal feel that is hard to find in most restaurants.
The restaurant is open Monday through Friday for both lunch and dinner. It is a popular spot, so booking a table in advance is strongly advisable to avoid disappointment.
The name 't Fornuis is Dutch for 'the stove', a deliberately plain name that points straight to the heart of cooking. This no-frills approach has defined the restaurant since it first opened its doors.
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