For 25 years, culinary wonder twins Stefan and Kristof Boxy have been redefining food in Belgium with their Michelin-starred restaurants, catering services, and cookbooks. One of their latest ventures in Ghent was short-lived but worth noting. Boxy Fine Foods, located in an elegant 19th-century building in the old Flemish city, featured takeout selections—seasonal local specialties, gourmet foods, and signature prepared meals—that offered a contemporary take on the best of Belgian traditions. The space, designed in collaboration with Frederic Hooft, reflected the brothers' palate—sumptuous yet simple.
Photographs by Frederik Vercruysse and Boxy Fine Foods.
Above: The pared-down display cases highlight the elegant architecture.
Above: Minimal opulence: The all-white interior was designed as a Louvre-like gallery for food.
Above: A witty foil to the crystal chandeliers, hanging gardens at the entrance soften the stark white space.
Above: Though the Boxy brothers are known for their vegetarian fare, they also offered an impressive selection of charcuterie.
Above: Against pristine walls, culinary offerings present a modern version of a Golden Age tableau.
Above: Artisan cheeses bask in the glow.
Above: Minus the characteristic gilded frame, a still life harkens to a more opulent age while complementing the clean lines.
N.B. We were very sad to hear that Boxy Fine Foods no longer exists, but you can keep an eye out for future projects via their Facebook page. For other places to eat, stay, and shop in Belgium, visit our City Guides, including one of Alexa's favorites: Wild at Heart: A Nose-to-Tail Restaurant in Brussels. Over at Gardenista, Alexa indulged in a floral affair in Fashion's Favorite Fleuriste: Thierry Boutemy in Belgium.
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