Author: Martin Banks

Martin Banks

Martin Banks is a highly experienced, British-born journalist with over 16 years' experience of covering the EU and other international bodies based in Brussels/Belgium for several titles. Prior to that, he had worked on a range of leading UK regional newspapers since 1980. He is an occasional contributor to Brussels Express writing on a wide variety of issues, including travel and eating out.

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Belgium Brexit Britain Diplomatic Bag European Union Opinion

Brexit uncertain? British beef is not

13 March 201813 March 2018 Martin Banks

Good quality meat is imperative for good quality cooking but with sourcing scandals continually hitting the headlines, how do we

Foodie Gastronomy Opinion Vietnam

Three decades of culinary delights

10 March 201810 March 2018 Martin Banks

Three decades is a long time by any stretch of the imagination, but for the horeca trade it is almost

Brussels Business Freelance

Brussels newest business and co-working hotspot

5 March 2018 Martin Banks

A Belgian company specialising in creating office spaces opened on 1st of February a co-working space on the exit of

Ardennes Belgium Opinion Travel Pulse

Inspired by the Winter Olympics? Visit the Ardennes!

23 February 20181 March 2018 Martin Banks

While Belgium may lack the mountains for downhill skiing, there are still plenty of opportunities to experience another winter Olympic

Belgium Belgium Beer Foodie Opinion

Chez Leon: Belgian atmosphere for the entire family

20 February 201820 February 2018 Martin Banks

The word “institution” is sometimes too easily bandied around to describe restaurants. But one place that is deserving of such

Argentina Foodie Gastronomy Opinion

La Nueva Buenos Aires: Argentinian steak in Belgium

12 February 201812 February 2018 Martin Banks

Think Argentina and your immediate thoughts might conjure images of Lionel Messi and the Tango. But the South American country

Belgium Foodie Opinion

Schievelavabo: Good food for a great price

6 February 20186 February 2018 Martin Banks

Do you hanker after honest, value-for-money food which you can enjoy in convivial surroundings? If so, you’d do well to

impasse

Foodie Gastronomy Opinion Spain

El Impasse del Sablon: A promising addition to Brussels’ gastronomy

3 February 20183 February 2018 Martin Banks

The number of Michelin-starred Spanish restaurants outside of Spain can probably be counted on one hand. It is certainly a

Opinion Sports Travel Pulse

SnowWorld: Skiing and Snowboarding all year round

24 January 201824 January 2018 Martin Banks

Thinking of a skiing holiday this winter but need to brush up on your skills? Or maybe you are already

Tartufo

Foodie Gastronomy In focus Italia Opinion

Genuine and real. That’s Vini & Sapori in Brussels

21 January 201822 January 2018 Martin Banks

Three years ago, Alessandra De Leonardis, an Italian expat, took a brave decision that few would have done at the time.