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Lana Kelchtermans

Lana Kelchtermans

The Hostess Behind Alter

As hostess and co-owner of Alter, Lana Kelchtermans sets the tone in the dining room: welcoming, attentive and effortlessly professional. Since taking over the restaurant in Riksingen with chef Jo Grootaers in 2023, she has helped shape a place where guests genuinely like to linger. Her eye for detail shows in the pacing of the evening, from the first welcome to the last coffee. Lana keeps the atmosphere friendly while the service stays precise, as she helps guests feel at ease and have an unforgettable evening.

Hospitality is the small things done well.

Lana Kelchtermans

Alter

Tongeren, Belgium
JRE JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs

This gourmet restaurant proves that fine-dining definitely can be fun. Beautifully located in the historic city heart of Tongeren, Belgium, Alter shows how top gastronomy in an informal atmosphere is done. In the kitchen, the young and talented chef Jo Grootaers prepares the most innovative dishes. Here, you can enjoy his creative and technically excellent cooking skills in a modern ambiance. Housed in the former municipal school of Riksingen, the dining room exudes contemporary elegance, just like chef Jo’s menu. The bold, black walls and floors give the restaurant a visually striking yet inviting feel. And if the summer weather allows for it, you can wine and dine on the sunny terrace – comfortably nestled between lush, green surroundings.

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