Maestro of tiramisu.

Simon Loutid, already behind Simon le Financier, takes third place in the World Trophy of Professional Tiramisu, an unexpected achievement for someone many didn’t even see making it past the selections. Inspired by his childhood in Guinea, he tested hundreds of ingredients before refocusing his dessert on hibiscus: freshness, crispy gavottes, a real sensory madeleine. Proud of his podium finish, he is already preparing to market his product in Morocco... or even Luxembourg.

Must Read.

A daring project: getting Luxembourg chefs and musicians to cook together. The result? Inspired duos that shake things up. Léa Linster and Olivier Kauffmann create a delicate supreme au vin jaune, while Clovis Degrave and Benjamin Schäfer reinvent kniddelen. The book that makes you want to crank up the music and whip up a good dish.

Dinner club.

Gridx adds a gastronomic string to its bow with Jane. Far from the hustle and bustle of the foodhall, here you enter a chic steakhouse-style cocoon: sleek decor, spaced tables, an ideal setting for a date or business lunch. The gastro-style service even includes a sommelier and a Burgundy-focused cellar. The fact remains that Joël Schaeffer’s cuisine does not yet reach the level of the place.

4-6, rue des Trois Cantons, Wickrange

Haus Döner.

Another kebab in the station area? Yes, but not just any kebab: Haus des Döners, the famous German chain, is coming to Luxembourg. The chain promises meticulous ingredients and a strong brand identity.

22, avenue de la Gare, Luxembourg (station)

Conscious.

Umani, a concept store with a healthy philosophy, features a speciality coffee by Jolt, chosen for its quality. To be enjoyed with a pastry from Alegria, concocted according to the boss’s recipes, inspired by her Senegalese heritage: baobab, moringa, hibiscus... super-ingredients that give the place a strong, singular identity.

3, rue du Palais de Justice, Luxembourg (centre)

Soon.

Café Florence opens at the beginning of January in Belair: coffee of African origin, homemade pastries, brunch and small lunches. The venue adopts an aesthetic thought out for the neighbourhood, with retained flooring, bespoke furniture and a more streamlined atmosphere.

56, rue Maréchal Foch, Luxembourg (Belair)

Folie Food-courts.

At Belval Plaza, the top floor is now home to several brands: a Corona bar, Namur Lucullus and Maestri Della Pasta. The same spirit at Food Court Luxembourg, which brings together cuisines from around the world under one roof.

Belval Plaza, in Esch/15A, rue de la Fonderie, Luxembourg (station)

Winter terrace.

Casa Duques launches The Tubbo, its winter terrace in a transparent tube, for dining outside, but in the warmth. Spanish specialities on the menu.

1, Park Dräi Eechelen, Luxembourg (Clausen)

Gen Z.

Pepe Chicken, signed by YouTubeur FastGoodCuisine (aka Charles Gilles-Compagnon) has arrived with a concept designed for Gen Z. There are no dining rooms here: just a dark kitchen dedicated to fried chicken, available only via Uber Eats, Wolt or takeaway. A project that surfs on current trends and an assumed fast-forward culture.

7, rue Glesener, Luxembourg (station)

Terroir.

Cohsi, a new brasserie in Esch, focuses on local cuisine with just the right amount of creativity. Located right next to the sports centre, it boasts a neat decor and a pleasant atmosphere.

34, bd Hubert Clément, Esch-sur-Alzette

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