Belgo Cookbook

Belgo is a trendy restaurant that Blaise and Plisnier opened in London in 1992; a second one there followed in 1995, and a New York City branch opened last year. Their specialties are the Belgian triumvirate of moules, frites, and bi re (mussels, French fries, and beer), though they also serve other traditional Belgian dishes like Waterzooi. The restaurants have a high-tech feel to them, which is reflected in the sleek, splashy design of the cookbook, although there are also numerous goofy photographs of the authors, giving demos on steaming mussels, for example, or on pouring beer.

Here, at last, is the definitive introduction to the many joys and rewards of Belgian cuisine. The Belgo Cookbook is a thoroughly practical guide to re-creating the food of this gastronomic country and celebrated restaurant, packed with easy, festive recipes for those who enjoy life.