Portrait of Michaël Vrijmoed
i. Biography
Michaël Vrijmoed is the chef and proprietor of Restaurant Vrijmoed in Ghent, Belgium. He trained under chefs Guy Van Cauteren and Peter Goossens, and is recognized internationally for his vegetable-forward cuisine philosophy, ranking third in the We're Smart World Top 100 best vegetable restaurants globally. His cooking emphasizes seasonal local products, sustainability, and the art of simplicity, with vegetables in their purest form paired with classic sauces.
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