Rick Kalach and his wife Dominique in front of their restaurant Al Barmaki. Photo DR
"Magnificent," "warm," "unforgettable," internet users and critics alike shower praise on the Lebanese restaurant Al Barmaki. "When I arrived in Brussels in 1967, I never thought I'd open a restaurant one day!" says founder Rick Kalach with a laugh.That sets the tone, one that is good humored, relaxed and unpretentious. A winning recipe that has charmed many celebrities: the guestbook is colorful and eclectic, from Gorbachev to Polnareff, Lindsay Lohan, Adamo, Francis Cabrel,and many others — all drawn to the unique spirit of a place that combines the quality of hospitality with that of its dishes.Rick Kalach left Beirut in the late '60s to study directing, but ended up specializing in business and photography. Alongside that, he worked in the Belgian restaurant industry. "I started...
"Magnificent," "warm," "unforgettable," internet users and critics alike shower praise on the Lebanese restaurant Al Barmaki. "When I arrived in Brussels in 1967, I never thought I'd open a restaurant one day!" says founder Rick Kalach with a laugh.That sets the tone, one that is good humored, relaxed and unpretentious. A winning recipe that has charmed many celebrities: the guestbook is colorful and eclectic, from Gorbachev to Polnareff, Lindsay Lohan, Adamo, Francis Cabrel,and many others — all drawn to the unique spirit of a place that combines the quality of hospitality with that of its dishes.Rick Kalach left Beirut in the late '60s to study directing, but ended up specializing in business and photography. Alongside that, he worked in the Belgian restaurant industry. "I...