Den Ouden Burgemeester•Sint-Katelijne-Waver

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Many people will undoubtedly remember that in the 1970s and 1980s Michel Van Dessel was politically active in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, including as mayor. At that time his stopping place was often the old town hall, the place from which he ran the municipality with heart and soul. But it has also always been the beating heart of the village, where people come together for formalities that often have to do with important milestones in life and that were sealed with food and drink. Times change and the old town hall has changed its purpose in the new millennium. The first floor was converted into a restaurant, and when this building became vacant, grandson William Van Dessel saw in it a unique opportunity to unite two of his passions: keeping the memory of his vava alive and letting people enjoy his cooking skills. This village café/restaurant should become a warm, cozy place where people immediately feel welcome, completely in the spirit of the family man that Michel Van Dessel was. The name "Den ouden burgemeester" (The old mayor) was actually obvious. The old mayor was proud of his municipality and the vegetable region. Regional products and local beers and juices are the common thread throughout the offer. And say for yourself, a filet pur with fresh vegetables and fries, and a freshly tapped "Burgemeesterke" to go with it, doesn't sound bad?