I’ve spent many an evening in the warm boozy embrace of one of Belgium’s brown cafes. Making an inaugural trip, maybe 20 years ago, I’ve only temporarily pressed pause on at least one or two quick ...

A beef stew is a beef stew is a beef stew—unless you live in France, where stews have particular names depending on the cut of the meat in them, the booze they float in (there’s almost always ...

Beef carbonade. Photo by Jane Dawber. The Belgians boast a brewing tradition dating back thousands of years. One of their best known dishes, beef carbonade, a classic dish made with beef and onions, ...

a Belgian beef stew with beer and onions and seasoned with bay and thyme, makes a hearty, satisfying meal for a winter night. Serve with buttered noodles, garlic kale and glazed carrots.