The story
Table d'Amis in Kortrijk serves refined cuisine inside a converted presbytery, guided by chef Matthieu Beudaert. He brings a background in art history to his independent training, shaping a menu that favors precision over excess. Sofie Delbeke shares the vision as partner and sommelier, aligning wine selections directly with the seasonal dishes. Recognized by Le Fooding for its consistent execution, the kitchen balances technical control with quiet confidence.
The seasonal cuisine highlights vegetables as much as proteins, beginning with lightly grilled green asparagus finished with crushed pistachios and a sharp rhubarb vinaigrette. Smoked veal sweetbreads follow, prepared over tobacco leaves and paired with wilted leeks alongside a vermouth and espresso jus. Poached cod appears next, resting on a polenta croquette with morels, fresh peas, and a vin jaune reduction. Each course moves toward a delicate finish of butter ice cream blended with dulce de leche and milk meringue.
The dining room occupies a historic building, featuring bright spaces that contrast with the original stone architecture. Framed artworks hang near the service stations, including a prominent self-portrait that mirrors the chef’s own visual sensibilities. A suspended black stingray sculpture anchors the center of the room, casting subtle shadows across the wooden tables. Guests settle into a setting where contemporary design meets institutional structure.
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