Restaurant Nuance, in Duffel, krijgt van Le Guide Michelin een eerste ster. Nuance wordt ook getipt voor een tweede ster, volgend jaar. Ook La Luna van chef Dirk De Koninck krijgt een ster.

Onze recensie van Nuance lees je hier.
Recensie De Pastorale.
Recensie Dôme.
Recensie De Godevaart.

De Belgische Michelin-sterren 2009:

Alle sterrenrestaurants, Het Nieuwsblad, 23.11.2009.

Drie sterren

Brugge : De Karmeliet
Kruishoutem : Hof van Cleve

Twee sterren

Brugge – Dudzele : Danny Horseele
Brugge – Sint-Michiels : Hertog Jan (Nieuw)
Brussel : Sea Grill
Brussel : Comme Chez Soi
Éghezée – Noville-sur-Mehaigne : L’Air du Temps
Ellezelles : Château du Mylord (Nieuw)
Ieper – Elverdinge : Hostellerie St-Nicolas
Mol : ‘t Zilte
Opglabbeek : Slagmolen (Nieuw)
De Panne : Hostellerie Le Fox
Profondeville – Arbre : L’Eau Vive (Nieuw)
Reet : Pastorale
Tongeren – Vliermaal : Clos St. Denis

Een ster

Aalst : ‘t Overhamme
Antwerpen : ’t Fornuis
Antwerpen : Dôme
Antwerpen : La Luna (Nieuw)
Antwerpen – Boechout : De Schone van Boskoop
Antwerpen – Stabroek : De Koopvaardij
Barvaux : Le Cor de Chasse
Beaumont – Solre-St-Géry
Hostellerie Le Prieuré Saint-Géry
Berlaar : Het Land (Nieuw)
Berlare – Donk : Lijsterbes
Blankenberge : Philippe Nuyens
Blaregnies : Les Gourmands (Nieuw)
Bornem : Eyckerhof
Braine-l’Alleud : Jacques Marit
Brugge – centre/centrum : Den Gouden Harynck
Brugge – centre/centrum : Aneth
Brugge – centre/centrum : Sans Cravate
Brugge – Sint-Andries : Herborist
Brugge – Sint-Kruis : De Jonkman
Brugge – Zedelgem : Ter Leepe (Nieuw)
Brussel : L’Écailler du Palais Royal
Brussel – Tercamerenbos : La Truffe Noire (Nieuw)
Brussel – Anderlecht : La Paix
Brussel – Ganshoren : Bruneau
Brussel – Ganshoren : San Daniele
Brussel – Elsene : Marie
Brussel – Elsene : Bistrot du Mail
Brussel – Schaarbeek : Senza Nome
Brussel – Ukkel : Le Chalet de la Forêt
Brussel – Ukkel : Bon-Bon
Brussel – Ukkel : Le Passage
Brussel – Groot-Bijgaarden : Michel
Brussel – Huizingen : Terborght
Brussel – Strombeek-Bever : ‘t Stoveke
Charleroi – Montigny-le-Tilleul : L’Éveil des sens
Deerlijk : Marcus
Dendermonde : ‘t Truffeltje
Dendermonde : Fleur Sur L’Eau (Nieuw)
Dilsen : Hostellerie Vivendum
Dinant – Sorinnes : Hostellerie Gilain
Dranouter : In de Wulf
Duffel : Nuance (Nieuw)
Elewijt : Kasteel Diependael
Fauvillers : Le Château de Strainchamps
Gent : Jan Van den Bon
Gent : C. Jean
Haaltert : Apriori
Haasdonk : Clandestino
Hasselt : Aan Tafel bij Luc Bellings
Hasselt – Lummen : Hoeve St-Paul
Heure : Le Fou est belge
Hulshout : Hof ter Hulst
Huy : Li Cwerneu (Nieuw)
Izegem : La Durée
Kasterlee – Lichtaart : De Pastorie (Nieuw)
Keerbergen : The Paddock
Knokke-Heist – Albertstrand : Jardin Tropical
Knokke-Heist – Duinbergen : Sel Gris
Knokke-Heist – Heist : Bartholomeus
Knokke-Heist – Het Zoute : De Oosthoek
Kruishoutem – Wannegem-Lede : ’t Huis van Lede
Lavaux-Sainte-Anne : Lemonnier
Leuven – Heverlee : Arenberg
Leuven – Heverlee : Couvert couvert
Luik : Héliport
Mechelen : D’Hoogh
Mechelen : Folliez
Namen : Cuisinémoi
Namen : La Bergerie
Namen – Temploux : l’Essentiel (Nieuw)
Ninove : Hof ter Eycken
Noirefontaine : Auberge du Moulin Hideux
Paliseul : Au Gastronome
Pepinster : Hostellerie Lafarque
Pepinster – Wegnez : Hostellerie du Postay
Perwez : La Frairie
Reninge : ’t Convent
Roeselare : Bistro Novo
Sankt-Vith : Zur Post
Sint-Martens-Latem – Deurle : Orangerie
Soheit-Tinlot : Le Coq aux Champs
Tongeren : Magis (Nieuw)
Virton – Torgny : Auberge de la Grappe d’Or
Vrasene : Herbert Robbrecht
Waregem : ‘t Oud Konijntje
Zolder – Bolderberg : Prêt-à-Goûter (Nieuw)

Browneye es un nuevo vídeo salido de San Francisco de la mano de Jesse Gale y Corey Duffel tiene parte… pincha en la imagen para verla.

Idag är det dags återigen att visa upp sina bländande kunskaper i ämnet 60-tal. Kl.13.00 sparkar det igång på Borgen i Visby, och det handlar om allt från sextiotalet. Inte bara musik. Arrangörerna Sune, Blondie & Håkan hälsar att den som kommer med en grön duffel och en Zingo får nåt fint. Tävlingen beräknas pågå till ungefär 17.30. Anmälan på plats.

Senare på kvällen spelar PopGiss-laget Dummast I Rummet på Effes. Fast då kallar dom sig Urmas Plant…

Nu har jag fikat med och släpat runt på min faghag. Det var trevligt även fast shoppingen gick lite åt helvete. I vanlig ordning blev det lite för mycket prat om knark och sex men vi satt i alla fall inte bredvid en barnfamilj på Wayne’s… men bredvid 2 småtjejer. Oh well..

Jag är mycket ledsen på Indiska. De hade bara kvar en jacka och i storlek M. Why God?! Inte okej, det var ju min drömjacka av alla drömjackor. Detta är alltså första gången EVER jag önskade att jag var större, så jag skulle passa i en medium. Snyft. Har mailat Indiska för att se om någon annan affär har jackan och kan skeppa upp den hit. *desperat*

Förutom jack-misslyckandet hittade jag inga skor heller. Jag gick igenom varenda skoaffär i Luleå centrum men hittade verkligen ingenting. Jag kände mig värd lite tröstshopping på Indiska efter det.

Världens finaste mysigaste tofflor i världen. Gissa om jag ska tassa runt i vår stora lägenhet i Jkpg med dessa i vinter. Spana på grannarna och sånt..

Örhängen. Fixade ju ett till hål i örat (bredvid töjningen) för att kunna ha vanliga ibland. Blev lite underkläder på Cubus och H&M också men gud förbjude att visa upp sånt i bloggen. Trosor är ju privata saker!… (<- sarkasm)

Fick förresten en väldigt random komplimang på stan. En tjej kom fram till mig på Indiska och sa att jag har jättevackert hår. Tack så mycket hemskt söta främling! Sånt är så himla fint. Jag blir ju generad och vet inte vad jag ska säga när sånt händer men jag blev väldans glad i alla fall.

Så: Tack Simon för awesome sällskap, tack snälla tjejen för komplimangen, tack Universum för att jag i alla fall fick mina fina tofflor. Nu håller vi tummarna för att någon schysst liten tomte på Indiska hittar en jacka i min storlek och kan skicka upp den. Hoppas hoppas hoppas. Nu ska jag käka middag och kolla på Navy CIS, puss!

As part of their Fall / Winter 2009 Collection, Nom de Guerre has released a massive khaki coated duffel bag with canvas handles and adjustable shoulder strap.  The bag is now available from Oki-Ni.

High Sierra 36-Inch Drop-Bottom Wheeled Duffel Review

This is a great bag! It can hold a piece of the world! It rolled well and was very stylish; a little pricey, but it seemed like it would be with u for the long haul. Purchased it for a college student approx. 600 miles from home and who will do a lot of travel over the years. The drop bottom was an added bonus, nice for suits or shirt or shoes…

Feature

• It’s two bags in one! Use it as a wheeled duffel or wear it like a backpack.
• Hidden padded backpack straps are stored behind the zippered padded back panel.
• Large drop-bottom compartment, with hold-down straps and zippered mesh pocket, is perfect for shoes, boots or folded clothes.
• Two top-loading end compartments.
• Zippered divider panel between upper and lower compartment opens to make one large compartment.

Overview
High Sierra Sports A.T. Gear Access 36″ Drop Bottom Wheeled Duffel. SAVE BIG! Easy-access, drop-bottom lower compartment has hold down straps and mesh pockets so it’s ideal for shoes, boots or folded clothing. Plus, it’s 2 bags in one! Use it as a Wheeled Duffel or wear it like a backpack. It’s sure to work great for any adventure… from air travel to the streets of an exotic city: Padded backpack straps are conveniently stored behind the zippered, padded back panel; Zippered divider panel between upper and lower compartment opens to make one large compartment; Two top-loading end compartments hold accessories; Bottom has protective feet to keep your bag off the ground; Adjustable exterior compression straps; Easy-rolling, inline skate-style wheels with corner; protectors and recessed, locking telescoping handle; Durable, padded webbing handles and padded grab handle on end for easy, comfortable lifting; Made with durable 1,200 x 1,800-denier Duralite, Duralite ripstop and reflective accent piping; 36 x 20 x 14″, 6,588 cubic inches. State Color. Get more from your Duffel… order your 36″ Drop Bottom Wheeled Duffel now! High Sierra Sports A.T. Gear Access 36″ Drop Bottom Wheeled Duffel

Nov 07, 2009 23:03:04

Duffel is a trip planning tool that allows you to clip and save ideas and links for places you are planning on visiting or for a vacation that you dream of someday taking.

Creating a Duffel is simple:   Select the location of where you want to go, give your trip a name such as, “When I win the lottery,” and then choose to make it private or public.  Your Duffel will then be created and open preloaded with suggestions of where to stay, sightseeing attractions, and notes that can be edited.

If you added dates to your Duffel (you don’t have to add dates, which is helpful since most of my trips are wishful thinking) then you can drag and drop notes and activities under each day that you’ll be in a location to create an itinerary.  You can also invite friends to join you on Duffel and allow them to collaborate with you.  You can add other Duffel users as contacts so that in the future you can easily invite them to collaborate on a trip.

Probably the most useful aspect of Duffel is the bookmarklet.  It allows you to add any Web page that you’re viewing to a Duffel and add notes, phone numbers, and addresses.  So if I find myself on a Website for a luxurious hotel in Paris, I can simply click on “Add to Duffel” and add it to my “When Pigs Fly” trip.  To see Duffel in action, check out the screencast below (best viewed in HD in full screen):

This question about carry on luggage comes from reader Stephanie Sachs:

I’m going to start traveling with carry on luggage only because baggage fees are getting to expensive. What’s the best luggage to carry on?

First, the Rules

First, TSA has rules about carry on luggage. Each airline also has its own rules for carry on luggage. You need to be familiar with both. TSA’s rules for carry on luggage mean that you cannot bring any liquid or gel in greater amount than 3 ounces (100 mL), and those 3 ounce bottles must fit into one quart size plastic bag. You also cannot have anything sharp, like scissors or knives. If you have a large bottle of lotion, perfume or anything sharp, you have to check you bag — even if it will fit into the overhead bin.

To find out what the size limitations are for each airline, check with the airline directly. However, the general rule is that a bag cannot exceed 45 linear inches, according to the FAA. That means that if you add up the length, height and width, the total inches cannot be more than 45. Make sense?

Next the Luggage Makers

Let’s narrow the field down to companies that really stand behind their luggage. Three brands of luggage offer the best warranty service, including guarantees against damage done by the airlines: Eagle Creek, Patagonia and Tumi. I have successfully used all three.

Other companies, such as TravelPro, Hartmann, Victorinox, Swiss Army and  Samsonite, sell solid luggage sets with good warranties. I have traveled with all of these brands as well. However, these don’t guarantee against damage done to your luggage by the airline. Only Eagle Creek and Patagonia offer this type of warranty. And let’s face facts, most of wear and tear on luggage comes from the airlines’ luggage handlers and sorters.

(Note, I do not own stock in any of these companies or stand to gain financially in any way from recommending them.)

Construction
The most important consideration when you invest in good luggage is bag construction. These are some questions to ask when evaluating a piece of luggage:

• Is it lightweight luggage, meaning is it light when empty?
• Are the wheels high quality off-road inline skate wheels?
• Is the handle strong and durable?
• Do the zippers stretch to allow for stuffing without busting?
• Is the fabric strong enough to pass through a luggage sorter (if you have to gate check the bag) without shredding?

All three brands described here pass these tests with a resounding, “Yes!”

Packing Style
Which bag design you choose is a matter of personal style. Do you throw things in or pack neatly? If you throw things in, consider the duffle. This design is also great if you carry an oversized gear, like a camera tripod or large hiking boots. Some larger items just don’t fit into compartmentalized bags.

My travel partner does something in between stuffing and cubing, which is why a wheeled bag with one zippered compartment and one main compartment works for him.

I packed neatly using packing cubes, and prefer to find something within one or two moves. So I prefer a wheeled bag with two internal zippered compartments and one main compartment.

Strategy
As you know from reading this blog I spend a lot time with my luggage. I used to buy cheap crappy luggage from discount retailers and change when they failed. But I grew tired of figuring out how to pack a new bag all the time. Plus, it’s a wasteful strategy at a time when landfill space is becoming dearer.

So now I have one bag that I know how to pack to the max in my sleep, and it’s perfect for everywhere I go. I spent more money up front (about $200) for much less hassle in the long run.

Best in Show

Eagle Creek

I’ll admit my strong preference for Eagle Creek’s construction. I’ve use their luggage for 4 years now exclusively. I can honestly say that it’s the best luggage I’ve ever carried.

• My “must-have” bag is the Tarmac 22″ (http://www.eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/wheeled_luggage/Tarmac-22-20201/ ). You’ll laugh, but I consider this bag “home”.

• My travel partner, however, likes the bag with the detachable backpack, the SwitchbackMax 22″ (http://www.eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/wheeled_luggage/Switchback-Max-22-20217/ ). The backpack comes in handy on day trips.

• I also own a 25″ SwitchbackMax, but it doesn’t fit in the overhead bin. So I rarely use it these days, except when I know I will have to check luggage.

Their newest bag, the Hovercraft 22″ looks very durable, especially in wet conditions, since it’s made out of a hybrid neoprene-like material (http://www.eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/wheeled_luggage/HC2-Hovercraft-Upright-22-20236/ ).

Patagonia

Patagonia is a brand worth considering seriously. Patagonia makes a well-built wheeled duffle bag that has backpack-like carrying straps–great if ever you have to bound up subway stairs (http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/mlc-maximum-legal-carry-on-wheelie-bag?p=49112-0-687 ). It also fits the max legal carry-on size.

I have also used Patagonia’s large wheeled, duffle bag. It was shredded almost beyond recognition by the airline on my return flight home  (serious bummer at the end of my trip to Chile). Patagonia sent me a brand new bag, no hassle of any kind. It was amazing.

Tumi
Tumi’s reputation as one the premier luggage companies is well earned, even if they are a bit pricey. But dropping $200 seems a bargain if you think about owning on a single piece of luggage that you will haul around the world for life. Tumi makes a lot of carry-on bags (http://intl.tumi.com/travel-and-luggage/carry-ons/ ). With so many to choose from, your personal taste and style should prevail.

But overall, their bags tend to be heavier empty than Eagle Creek or Patagonia and more business-looking. Many frequent travelers carry Tumi, a testament to its durability and classic style. But this may be the brand’s single drawback: When many bags look alike, it’s easy to grab the wrong bag.

Tips for Traveling with Carry On Luggage Only
I wrote a blog post with tips to go all carry-on a while back. You might find some helpful bits: http://gbjorn.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/avoid-increasing-airline-fees-tips-for-traveling-with-carry-on-luggage-only/ .

Whatever you decide, good luck! I hope you find a great bag that really works for you.

Jag har ingen aning om vad “Duffel” innebär, men fan vad fin den är. Jag vill ha!

Dagens outfit;
(Intresseklubben antecknar)

Vit skjorta
Randig smal slips
Brun stickad hoodtröja med knäppning
Beiga Chinos
Grå och svartrandiga strumpor
Blå seglarskor
Svart Duffeljacka

Hittat min nya vinterjacka. Duffel från Bläck, på MQ 1700 spänn!

Sometimes I am afraid that some people don’t much like home made things, and you never know who is going to be a person who likes them and who is going to be a person who doesn’t. I made a glorious quilt, a prize winning quilt, and the person I gave it to used it to stabilize a rock table. (00)

My Uptown New York niece, when I hesitantly asked her if she ever wanted a quilt, already knew what she wanted, and picked out the fabrics for it from my stash, and wrote commentary – which I returned to her years later – on what the colors meant to her. Surprise surprise!

I hesitate to give these duffels, just more home made stuff, but most of my friends seem to love them. I had made a Hawaii Quilt for my oldest friend from university, and she loved it, so I made her a duffel with the leftover fabric. She loves it!

I have some wonderful friends, they are also long long time friends, and they love to fish. At Christmas, I made a fishing apron for him, and for this summer, I made them a matching bag for gear to take on their boat. (They loved it!)

My sweet niece just had a baby girl, and while I was giving her a bunch of girly-girl clothes, I gave her big brother a big-boy bag for books and toys, with his name hidden (in quilting) on the bag. He loved it!

This one I haven’t given yet – and I am hoping my sweet daughter-in-law doesn’t know about this blog or doesn’t care about this blog and won’t see it before I give it to her next week, full of baby clothes. She taught English in France for a year:

Because I am slow, and because the lady who taught me how to make these is painstaking, and taught us how to line them completely so no seams show, and how to make nice stuffed straps that don’t hurt your shoulders – they take about a day each to make, but they are so wonderful in these days of bring-your-own-bags.

After completing a degree in Interior Architecture and Design, Harris Elliott established himself as a leading stylist in the fashion and music industry. With clients ranging from Mark Ronson to Nike and French Connection, H by HARRIS was born out of a need for a stylish, yet practical, laptop case. It further evolved into a thoroughly modern, yet understated, luxury luggage brand designed and manufactured in the UK. Check out a few designs below, and a lot more here.

Here’s b Harris, a collaboration between Harris and the b Store.

CoutureSteez Out!!!

Well, I have managed to move into my apartment in Athens. Tomorrow I start the job search and order my books! I am happy to be back. There is a pleasantness and warmth about Athens, especially around Campus; this is especially prevalent in comparison to my old Japanese campus. Anyways, I hope you readers forgive the absence and look forward to more collegiate and epicurean posts! But, to start back, here are a few pieces that I am looking at for suffering the elements as Fall and Winter approach. The biggest key is that down South there is less layering. With more forgiven winds and less (if any) snow, a coat or a sweater often do the trick. The following come from NN 07 (the two coats) and J. Crew (the sweater jacket). I love duffel coats, and the sweater jacket is a nice piece to change out a sport coat. From what I have read and can see, NN 07 is very much what I expect in clothing: fitted, not costume-y, updated classics, not flashy… NN 07 sadly is almost impossible to get in the US as far as I know, but I may give in and email the European contacts. If that fails, I’m calling my Swedish friends (since the main office is in Sweden I believe). Check out more about NN 07 here. Enjoy!

-N. T. Edwards

Louis Vuitton unveil new mens bags and accessory pouches for the 2009 Fall/Winter season. The lineup is inspired by “the traveling wardrobe of an African king” as quoted by Louis Vuitton Studio Director Paul Helbers. Among the batch of cleverly designed pieces are the fashion house’s Monogram Hexagone, Monogram Revelation, Monogram Escapade and Monogram Macassar silhouettes, all estimated to hold a retail price range of $700-$5100 depending on size and styles. (acquired via Hypebeast)– I like the second one and the one that’s all black. What do you think about them?

Y-3… always on point. I’m feeling the Fall duffel. The bag is heavy on the swag (yes, the word everyone loves to hate). It’s on my wish list, but I’m not too sure about that ish* in the background… I can’t rock with that one. Thoughts anyone?

indiana adventure duffel bag

(Kristina) Nu är de hemma, Paddington och hans pappa. Farmor har stickat en fantastiskt fin duffel med silverknappar i reproduktion från ett vikingafynd i Köpingstrakten.