{"id":492,"date":"2023-07-19T11:37:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-19T09:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tableetcomptoir.be\/our-chef\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T10:15:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T09:15:22","slug":"our-chef","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tableetcomptoir.be\/en\/our-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-9yhva0-ea82e80fbd32c4218394fbc711a9e018 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_codeblock  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9wmb6g-f2bc49af6aa7e69e1a68e09cfb7b318e\">\n.flex_cell.av-9wmb6g-f2bc49af6aa7e69e1a68e09cfb7b318e{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-9wmb6g-f2bc49af6aa7e69e1a68e09cfb7b318e{\npadding:5% 8% 0 8% !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-9wmb6g-f2bc49af6aa7e69e1a68e09cfb7b318e av-gridrow-cell av_one_full no_margin  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  content-align-top'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lk9j4vqf-d325e3365cd9787aaac5a0dd974a7d6b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lk9j4vqf-d325e3365cd9787aaac5a0dd974a7d6b{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lk9j4vqf-d325e3365cd9787aaac5a0dd974a7d6b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lk9j4vqf-d325e3365cd9787aaac5a0dd974a7d6b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lk9j4vqf-d325e3365cd9787aaac5a0dd974a7d6b av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Bernard Fran\u00e7ois &#8211; Chef<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-9qe1vk-1780240ef68a722d37b2cd29fe994233 hr-default  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lk9j5dr7-49ad0c022b8cc68d7d1ab0325c2bd94e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Bernard Fran\u00e7ois : Artisan of Gastronomy in the Heart of the Ardennes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bernard Fran\u00e7ois<\/strong>, passionate and visionary leader, is at the origin of <strong>Table &amp; Comptoir<\/strong>, a bistronomic restaurant nestled in Libramont. At just 25 years old, he took on the challenge of opening a place where authenticity, conviviality and innovation meet.<\/p>\n<p>With a rich and atypical career, Fran\u00e7ois perfected his art between the Ardennes and Provence. After a stint at the famous <strong>Sanglier des Ardennes<\/strong> In Durbuy, he enriched his know-how by collaborating with starred chefs in Belgium and France. His stay in Provence, in Eygali\u00e8res, marked a key stage, leading him to explore new influences while affirming his culinary identity.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>Table &amp; Comptoir<\/strong>, Fran\u00e7ois enhances local products in an open kitchen, creating an immersive and welcoming experience. Its philosophy: constant improvement, to offer dishes that are both elegant and tasty, which celebrate the terroir while reinventing it.<\/p>\n<p>Immerse yourself in the world of Bernard Fran\u00e7ois and let yourself be seduced by a unique bistronomy, where each dish is an invitation to a culinary journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book now and enjoy an extraordinary experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m5xznnxf-a84bede1e88d20e2083aff15b0a31c79 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What a <strong>fascinating<\/strong> journey that of Bernard Fran\u00e7ois, the <strong>passionate<\/strong> and <strong>innovative<\/strong> chef of the bistronomic restaurant <em>Table &amp; Comptoir<\/em>&#8230;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Born in Libramont, Fran\u00e7ois braved the world of gastronomy at the age of 25. He opened the doors of his restaurant to offer a <strong>unique culinary experience<\/strong> to all those seeking to discover the <strong>best of bistronomy.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <em>Table &amp; Comptoir<\/em>, each dish is the result of an ongoing <strong>quest<\/strong> for <strong>improvement<\/strong> and customer <strong>satisfaction<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bernard Fran\u00e7ois&#8217;s culinary journey is not really ordinary for a young chef&#8230; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His <strong>culinary training<\/strong> took him early on from Belgium to Provence, where he was able to <strong>perfect<\/strong> his skills under the guidance of <strong>renowned chefs<\/strong>, some of whom were <strong>Michelin-starred<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Durbuy, he worked at the famous <em>Sanglier des Ardennes<\/em>, adding a <strong>rich and rustic dimension<\/strong> to his culinary repertoire. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, his journey took him to <em>Provence<\/em>, to Eygali\u00e8res, where he explored new <strong>culinary adventures<\/strong> for a season before returning to our beautiful Ardennes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>diversity<\/strong> and <strong>richness<\/strong> of these experiences have forged Fran\u00e7ois&#8217; <strong>unique character<\/strong>, which combines strength and determination to offer <strong>innovative and attractive cuisine<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His talent lies in his ability to <strong>design<\/strong> dishes that are both <strong>visually stunning<\/strong> and <strong>deliciously flavorful<\/strong>. His <strong>meticulous<\/strong> work and ambition are reflected in every dish he creates, offering a <strong>contemporary cuisine<\/strong> that will satisfy even the most discerning gourmets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <em>Table &amp; Comptoir<\/em>, under his <strong>leadership<\/strong>, we celebrate the art of cooking by offering dishes that <strong>delight the senses<\/strong> and <strong>take you on a journey<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come discover the <strong>talent<\/strong> of our chef Bernard Fran\u00e7ois, a true <strong>artisan<\/strong> of <strong>gastronomy<\/strong> who invites you to discover his <strong>unique vision of bistronomy<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9gi7ow-43924d4f94702ee49190e4a3ea9fbf30\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-9gi7ow-43924d4f94702ee49190e4a3ea9fbf30{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-9gi7ow-43924d4f94702ee49190e4a3ea9fbf30 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-9dt18g-9f24a3345d1e20571f22cac99a769dbe-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/tableetcomptoir.be\/?page_id=152'  class='avia-button av-9dt18g-9f24a3345d1e20571f22cac99a769dbe av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-x-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Reserve your table\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Reserve your table<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lsw9lexx-6ce45753396d0338004ce7b88f13c77a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lsw9lexx-6ce45753396d0338004ce7b88f13c77a{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lsw9lexx-6ce45753396d0338004ce7b88f13c77a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_button  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_grid_row_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-492'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-492","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tableetcomptoir.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/492","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tableetcomptoir.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tableetcomptoir.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tableetcomptoir.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/46"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tableetcomptoir.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=492"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/tableetcomptoir.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/492\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":802,"href":"https:\/\/tableetcomptoir.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/492\/revisions\/802"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tableetcomptoir.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}