Stefanie Staelens
stefanie.staelens@vice.comThe Fine-Dining Etiquette of a High-Class Dutch Escort
Marike van der Velden, owner of the number-one high-class escort agency in the Netherlands, explains some of the many challenges that her employees must navigate at dinner—long before they head to the bedroom.
A Dutch Food Truck Wants You to Eat More Muskrat
Crows, swans, and muskrats wreak havoc on the Dutch countryside. The government allows for these pests to be killed, but where should they go? Enter the Kitchen of the Unwanted Animal.
We Spoke to the Man Who Crashed a Drone Full of Asparagus in the Netherlands
Every year, restaurant owner Roland Peijenburg finds an innovative way to ferry the first asparagus of spring to his kitchen. This year, he chose a drone—but things quickly went down in flames.
This Belgian Chef Is Making Gin Out of Lobsters
Even as bartenders have continued to experiment with different gins, tonics, and toppings in the G&Ts, Belgian chef Kristof Marrannes might have just taken the cake: His gin is made with lobster.
The Pizza Condom Designer Thinks Her Creation Is Absolutely Disgusting
Marina Malygina is a Moscow-based designer who has invented a condom that looks and smells like piping hot cheese pizza. It even comes in its own tiny delivery box. I spoke with her about what inspired her to to invent this, and why she thinks it's...
The Bhang Lassi Is How Hindus Drink Themselves High for Shiva
In India, it’s a weed milkshake that brings all the boys to the yard. Bhang lassi is a drink that’s made of yogurt, nuts, spices, rose water, and—yes—cannabis.
Belgians Don't Need Tinder Because We Have Fries
I miss fries more than I miss my family. That doesn't make me a monster; it makes me Belgian.
Belgium's School Lunch Superhero Wants Parents to Stop Feeding Their Kids Crap
As self-styled superhero Vitamike, street artist and guerrilla cook Martin Hoevenaar comes to the rescue of schools and takes the garbage out of lunchboxes. After school hours, he switches his red cape for a hoodie and a set of spray paint cans.
This Man Wants You to Eat from His Fridge for Free
Stef Mintiens is an herbalist and doctor from Ghent, Belgium who is providing a fridge full of tasty food— from chicory-caraway soup, smoked Parma ham, to cake and quiches—for anyone who wants it.
Now Your Lungs Can Smoke Haute Cuisine
Aroma Vapologie inventor Eric Gormand has developed a luxury hookah that allows you to add flavors such as foie gras, Cognac, and truffle to your food via inhalation. Smoke up your lungs with truffles and Cognac.