On the menu in Den Haag:Herring, pickles, lardo
Served with Ridgeview Wine Estate ‘Grosvenor’ 2010 Sussex sparkling wine – a Chardonnay dominant blend supported by the fullness of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. (previous winner of Best Sparkling Wine at the International Wine & Spirit Competition).
Chef Michael Bremner of 64 Degrees restaurant in Brighton created a Sussex-inspired menu at Basaal in The Hague on Monday 24 February, as part of the International Chef Exchange. The six-course meal featured dishes showcasing both Michael’s unique culinary style and high quality produce from his home region. He was accompanied by chef Bas Oonk of Basaal, who is in Brighton to present a Zuid Holland menu at Michael’s restaurant tonight [3 March.]

Open for only 5 month's, The Guardian's Maria O'Loughlin said of 64 Degrees: "Food-wise it's the most exciting thing to hit Brighton for years. Actually, maybe ever." International Chef Exchange is an initiative created by the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival to promote food tourism, facilitate international trade for quality food and drink producers, and to share best practice in the hospitality industries. The exchanges are all being filmed for a new six-part series for UK television. Dutch journalists and The Hague’s West TV joined the dinner, that was also supported by Ridgeview Wine Estate, Blackdown Sussex Spirits, Van Kleef Distillery and Karakter Wines. photo © Julia Claxton