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items: 16 best French food trips
items: Best restaurants in Tbilisi: where locals eat in the vibrant Georgian capital
items: Best restaurants in Athens: where a local eats in the Greek capital
items: Georgian cuisine: 10 things we love
items: Czech food: how to cook like a local
items: Best Christmas markets in Europe
items: Best restaurants in Margate: where locals eat and drink in the Kentish seaside town
items: Best Italian hotels for food lovers to visit
items: Best European mountain escapes to visit in 2025
items: South Tyrol's cuisine: 10 things we love
items: Best Greek food trips
items: Five Greek island getaways for food lovers
items: European hidden gems: must-visit hotels off the beaten track
items: Best European city breaks
items: 8 lesser-known Italian islands for a foodie trip
items: 5 coolcations ideas for food lovers
items: Why autumn is the best time to visit these typical summer destinations
items: 10 unmissable European road trips for food lovers
items: Best restaurants in Vienna
items: 20 food experiences around the world that every food lover should try
items: Best restaurants in Berlin
items: Great-value restaurants in Copenhagen
items: Basque cuisine: how to cook like a local
items: 12 foodies share the European holiday destinations you need to know about
items: 10 breathtaking treehouse hotels in Europe for foodies

16 best French food trips
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date: 2025-12-15T11:35:32.000Z
creator: olivemagazine
subject: Europe
subject: France
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: Looking for places to visit in France? Check out our top French food trips and take a spin around olive groves Uzes, relax in luxury in Provence or sample patisserie in Paris
encoded: Looking for the best food trips to take in France? Check out our guide to the best places across the country to eat and drink, from hearty ski food in the French Alps to undiscovered corners of Provence. For more French inspiration, check out our picks of the best hotels in Paris and foodie guide to Lyon, then hop across the border with our guide to the best Spanish food trips or further afield with our best Morocco food trips. 16 best French food trips Uzes For chocolat-style villages Pungent truffles and gummy bears? Just two of the more unusual ingredients on the menu in Uzès, one of those achingly pretty French towns whose Chocolat-style looks make it seem like a Hollywood film set. Indeed, its plane-tree-pricked Place aux Herbes once starred in the Gérard Depardieu movie Cyrano de Bergerac. Uzès is surrounded by truffle plantations and hosts a truffle festival every January, while confectionary giant Haribo opened Le Musée du Bonbon here in 1996. The company is synonymous with the gummy bears invented by German founder Hans Riegel in 1920. Your ticket comes with a bag of sweets to suck as you wander from room to room learning about the history of sugar and the candy-making process before ‘nosing’ some of the ingredients. Pressing a button releases a puff of vanilla, cacao or liquorice into the air. This less well-known corner of France is just 40 minutes from Avignon, where you can jump off the Eurostar as it hurtles on to Marseilles. Once here the pace is far more leisurely. Uzès has its share of sites to tick off including the cathedral of Saint Théodorit with its ornate Romanesque bell tower, the Fenestrelle, the Duke’s palace and the Medieval Garden in the grounds of a ruined château which has around 450 plants, many medicinal, and is a lovely spot to unwind with a liquorice tisane after clambering up the tower’s 100 steps for a sweeping panorama. Be sure to visit Uzès on a Wednesday or Saturday when you’ll find a food market in full swing. And don't miss a…

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Best restaurants in Tbilisi: where locals eat in the vibrant Georgian capital
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date: 2025-12-12T10:38:01.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
description: Explore this energetic crossroads city via soup dumplings, supra-style sharing feasts and unique wines made using ancient techniques
encoded: Looking for restaurants in Tbilisi? Want to know where to eat and drink in the Georgian capital? Restaurateur Giorgi Mindiashvili showed me his favourite spots in his hometown, and shares a deep-dive into Georgian cuisine here. Where to eat and drink in Tbilisi, Georgia Shavi Lomi – for sharing-style suppers Named after Niko Pirosmani’s Black Lion painting, this stunning tree-lined courtyard and cosy converted house is popular with artsy locals. Centre stage is the gobi, a thali-style wooden sharing bowl filled with multicoloured pkhali dips, fresh cheeses and breads. Next comes the likes of stuffed lobiani, whole grilled aubergines doused in walnut and pomegranate sauce, Georgian lamb risotto and beef dolma with minted yogurt. Plus, layered honey cake for dessert. instagram.com/shavilomi_tbilisicuisine/ Craft – for cosy bistro feels A concept store turned bistro and wine bar with a warm, homely feel, showcasing ceramics from Georgian artisans on its blush pink walls. Alongside rotating wines from small-batch producers (Artana, Ethno, Kiketi Farm), authentic flavours and regional dishes are given a contemporary lift. Think pan-fried butter mushrooms in bazhe (spiced walnut sauce), fresh from the oven lavash flatbreads and marinated aubergine from the charcoal makali grill served with spiced green chilli ajika and red pepper pkhali. craftwinerestaurant.com Saperavi – for wine ice cream Look out for kiosks selling unique, purple-hued wine ice cream, including this pretty wooden domed kiosk perched above the river by the Second Bridge of Love. Order a cone piled high with wine soft serve and a glass of fresh pomegranate juice before heading to the atmospheric Orbeliani Baths for a rejuvenating sulfur soak and scrub. 8 Abano Turn Oro – for western Megrelian dishes Set in a former printing house with elegant interiors and a leafy courtyard, Oro is an ode to Georgia’s historic western Megrelian region, with a little spicier cuisine and unique preparation techniques – for …

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Best restaurants in Athens: where a local eats in the Greek capital
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date: 2025-12-04T09:35:02.000Z
creator: Kate Lough
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Local city guides
description: Discover the tavernas with sun-dappled courtyards, the top bakeries, coolest wine bars and more with our guide to the best places to eat and drink in Athens
encoded: Looking for the best restaurants, bars and café's in Greece's foodie capital? We asked Athens-based Kate Lough for her top recommendations. For more European travel guides, check out our picks of the where to eat in Porto, best restaurants in Tbilisi, Georgia or our favourite European city breaks. After falling more and more in love with Athens over the past 18 months, I moved to its Kypseli neighbourhood in January 2025 – the fitting culmination of a childhood spent devouring Greek myths, exploring its sun-drunk islands and studying its ancient language. An undulating city that straddles ancient and modern, Athens fizzes with a creative energy. Its gastronomic scene also ripens from month to month, as homegrown chefs open dynamic restaurants and native wine producers bolster its drinks menus. From old-school classics to contemporary tavernas, here are a handful of my favourites, many of which celebrate homegrown ingredients, methods and vines. Best places to eat and drink in Athens Linou Soumpasis & Sia, Psiri Open since 2022, Linou Soumpasis & Sia is one of the best examples of Athens’ neo-gastronomy. It's a love letter to Greek produce and wines, including some brilliant pet nats, and most of its offerings are made from scratch. An all-white space is perked up with metal tables and chairs and wooden counters (a great option for solo diners), and warmed with skinny beeswax church candles — apt for a former candle shop. Choose from top quality dishes with a pescatarian leaning such as hot wild greens, tuna carpaccio in watermelon oil and grilled John Dory. New for 2025, it now serves breakfast — including a delicious schnitzel bun. Seychelles, Keramikos Located in the up-and-coming neighbourhood of Keramikos, Seychelles is an older favourite on the neo-taverna scene. Always packed, this relaxed spot works just as well for a long lunch with friends as it does perching at the small bar for a late dinner à deux. The menu, inspired by small producers around Greece, cha…

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Georgian cuisine: 10 things we love
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creator: Giorgi Mindiashvili
subject: Asia
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: 10 things
description: Giorgi Mindiashvili, Georgian restaurateur and owner of soon to open DakaDaka in London, shares what makes the cuisine of his homeland so special
encoded: From cheesy khachapuri to hearty stews and unique local wines, Georgia has plenty to offer foodies. Restaurateur Giorgi Mindiashvili shares the things he loves the most about his homeland. Find out where he loves to eat and the best restaurants in Tbilisi here. After you've read our guide below, check out our guides to Turkey and Finland, then discover our Turkish recipes. Georgian food: 10 things we love Khachapuri We have endless varieties of khachapuri, each from a different region. From boat-shaped adjaruli, filled with mixture of imeruli and sulguni cheese, and topped with butter and egg yolk, to round imeruli stuffed with fresh curd cheese, and chakhragina, my personal favourite, filled with chard and salty cheese. Khinkali No Georgian table is complete without khinkali, our famous dumplings. The story goes that they travelled from the east centuries ago, carried by nomadic tribes crossing the Caucasus. Today they’re made in every region, each with its own touch – some with beef and pork, some with lamb, mushrooms or cheese curds. To eat one properly, pick it up by the twisted stalk (we call it the belly button), turn it upside down, take a bite, slurp the hot broth, then eat the rest. It’s a meal and a ritual in one. Spices Tbilisi’s position on the old Silk Road means centuries of spice passed through our kitchens. From Persian saffron to Syrian coriander and Indian flatbreads, everything found a way into Georgian cooking. The backbone of our flavour is khmeli suneli, a golden-green spice blend of blue fenugreek, marigold and coriander. It seasons our stews – kharcho and satsivi – and ties the country’s east and west together in one shared taste. Georgian wine Georgia is where wine was born. Archaeologists have found evidence of winemaking dating back to 8,000 BC. We still use qvevri – large clay vessels buried underground – to ferment and age the wine, allowing it to breathe naturally. It’s not a trend here, it’s ancestry. The soils, often chalky and minera…

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Czech food: how to cook like a local
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creator: Evie Harbury
subject: Europe
subject: Guides
subject: Travel
subject: Cook Like A Local
description: Celebrate the bold, warming flavours of the Czech Republic with these classic recipes, from hearty dumplings to iconic beer snacks and buttery bakes.
encoded: Want to learn about Czech food or looking for Czech recipes? Read Evie Harbury's guide, then check out the guide to Turkish food and Maltese food. Recipes extracted from My Bohemian Kitchen by Evie Harbury (£20, Murdoch Books). Photographs by Ola O Smit. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Czech cuisine Czech cuisine is bold. Despite being a country not widely known for its gastronomy, boy, does the food speak volumes. It's accidentally seasonal and serendipitously simple. The flavours are similar to those you might be familiar with in German, Austrian and Polish cuisine (by no coincidence, since these are the countries that border it). With paprika, pickles, cabbage, mustard and dill featuring heavily, the rich cooked meats – such as beef, duck and pork – are complemented by perfectly prepared carbs and garden-grown vegetables. Other key flavour-makers that feature on a typical plate of food are caraway seeds, marjoram (both fresh and dried) and mushrooms (often foraged from the forests). As a Bohemian, I firmly believe the best things in life come wrapped in dough. In Czech cuisine, these take the form of hearty, warming dumplings stuffed with smoked meat and served on sauerkraut, or even turned into a sweet treat filled with strawberries, apricots or plums. Not all the array of Czech dumplings are stuffed, though – some are served on the side to soak up the flavourful sauces and accompany meats. Bakes and sweet treats are certainly a highlight of Czech cuisine, often favouring jam, fruit or nutty fillings over chocolate ones – the cakes, biscuits and bakes tend to be simple but purposeful. No fuss and few frills, but melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The linzer cookies featured here are a great example. Like in plenty of places around the world, the food is the language of love, but not in a soppy way – in a "I’m going to prove I love you by showering you (metaphorically) in copious amounts of food that I spent hours of my life growing, nurturin…

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Best Christmas markets in Europe
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date: 2025-11-10T10:15:04.000Z
creator: Charlotte Morgan
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: From romantic markets dotted around a forest-lined lake to family-friendly markets in French towns, here are 9 of the best continental Christmas markets for the festive season
encoded: Looking for the best Christmas markets? Want to find the best European food markets? Read on for 9 of the best continental Christmas markets, then discover the best spots for winter sun and our favourite foodie city breaks by train. Brussels, Belgium Head to Brussels for Christmas markets filled with freshly fried frites, warm waffles and chocolatiers galore. Running from 28 November until 1 January 2025, the Christmas markets spread over several squares in the centre of the city with over 200 chalets, a towering Christmas tree, an ice skating rink, curling and a ferris wheel to take in views over the city. Choirs perform on an igloo-shaped stage at weekends and there's a Santas Workshop with children's activities. From 5pm to 10pm every day, a five minute video and light show is projected onto the tower of the City Hall every 30 minutes. This year's theme is 'Winter Wonders'. Chalets serve warming tartiflette, glühwein, thick hot chocolates and waffles – discover the difference between the two waffles styles, Liege and Brussels waffles, by trying both, naturally. brussels.be <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2024/11/Brussels-market-232cb1d.jpg" width="2118" height="1412" alt="Christmas tree in the iconic "Grand Place" (literally "Big Square") in the centre of Brussels. Built mainly between 1696 and 1704 the square has beautiful façades, with a mixture of baroque and Renaissance architecture. During Christmas evening, there's a light festival at dusk, as well as christmas markets." title="Magic Christmas light at Brussels Grand Place Belgium, Europe" /> Vienna, Austria You're spoilt for choice with Christmas markets to explore in Vienna, with festivities springing up in every square and palace gardens across the city and over 20 official markets. The Viennese Dream Christmas Market is the largest, held on the square in front of the city hall, with light installations, plenty of mulled wine and choirs singing carols at the weekends.…

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Best restaurants in Margate: where locals eat and drink in the Kentish seaside town
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date: 2025-11-06T15:10:36.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: Europe
subject: South East travel
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Local city guides
description: Explore this cool coastal Kent town via elegant fish suppers, plump Whitstable rock oysters and scoops of rhubarb and custard gelato
encoded: Looking for Margate restaurants? Want to know the locals' favourite fish and chips in this Kentish seaside town? Check out our favourite places to eat and drink in Margate below, then peruse more seaside holidays for food lovers including the best restaurants in Deal and where to eat in Brighton. The best places to eat and drink in Margate Angela’s – for elegant seafood Two small dining rooms separated by a central kitchen, Angela’s is as no-frills as the menu, which prides itself on simplicity and minimal waste (even the tabletops have been fashioned out of recycled plastic bags). Plump Whitstable rock oysters, mussels with cider and garlic, whole roasted plaice and thornback ray with brown butter are just some of the reasons why Angela’s is still in rude health after more than half a century. angelasofmargate.com Forts Café – for vibey brunch This popular spot is always bustling with local creatives catching up over some of the best brunch dishes in town. The focaccia sandwiches are legendary on the Margate food scene, with fillings such as braised brisket with pickled chilli and herby aioli, jerk jackfruit with pineapple and corn slaw, and the epic bacon sarnie. Baristas work wonders with speciality coffee beans roasted by a rotation of the country’s best, from Manchester’s Ancoats to Somerset-based Round Hill Roastery. @fortscoffee Pomus – for Sunday feasting Unassumingly located in Margate’s revamped shopping precinct, Ryan Jacovides’s bistro and wine bar has all the warm, friendly feels of a neighbourhood favourite. Prime spot is perched on a mustard-hued stool at the burnt orange counter, so you can peruse the bottles on the shelves behind and watch head chef Aaron Costen and his team look after the impressive cooking. Pop in for a herbaceous rosemary-infused negroni, house-infused vermouth spritz or glass of floral Kentish sparkling wine, or bed in for the Sunday sharing feast. Things kick off with a selection of snacks such as mackerel rillettes, soy and gi…

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Best Italian hotels for food lovers to visit
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date: 2025-10-28T16:20:48.000Z
subject: Italy
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Hotel guides
description: From vineyard estates in Tuscany to converted palazzos in Puglia and boutiques in Milan's foodiest neighbourhood, here's our pick of Italian hotels that offer visitors a slice of la dolce vita
encoded: Looking for the best Italian hotel to visit? We've found the best Italian hotels for food lovers in Piedmont, Tuscany, Sicily, Puglia and everywhere in between. Whether you're on a budget or looking for luxury, need a city break or a sea views, check out our round-up of the best Italian hotels for something for everyone. For more hotel inspiration, check out our best European hidden gem hotels, or relax in one of the best hotel baths worth travelling for. Next, learn 10 things we love about Puglian cuisine and Tuscan food, plus discover the 8 lesser-known Italian islands worth visiting for a foodie trip. Best Italian hotels for foodies La Guardia, Tuscany Doubles from £241, check availability at mrandmrssmith.com or booking.com Giglio, the second largest island in the Tuscan archipelago, is lush with clifftop vineyards, fig trees and pines. The serene and stylish seaside retreat, La Guardia, is perched atop a granite cave along from the pastel-hued harbour. Brushed concrete and original stone columns are softened with driftwood decorations and wispy wicker lanterns that gently flutter in the Mediterranean breeze. Chic neutral tones continue through to the rooms, all kitted out with luxury Sicilian Ortigia toiletries and many boasting balconies and sea views. Book the junior suite to embrace the elements with a bathroom built into the granite and a beachside terrace for watching the waves lap against the rocks. Mediterranean flavours and island cuisine are served in the on-site restaurant – sip on a Venetian Select spritz at aperitivo hour before a candlelit dinner of Sicilian anchovies, palamita fish with marinated courgettes, and tagliolini with lemon butter and bottarga. The 70-strong wine list showcases rare bottles from Italy’s islands – Giglio, Ischia, Salina and beyond. Breakfast includes the likes of prosciutto, omelettes with Tuscan cheese, homemade fig bread and freshly squeezed juices. There are sunset yoga sessions on the terrace, healing zen shiatsu and …

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Best European mountain escapes to visit in 2025
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date: 2025-10-27T17:11:52.000Z
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Hotel guides
description: Discover the best European mountain escapes to visit in 2025, from a relaxing treetop retreat in the Dolomites, to an ancient spa nestled in the Troodos mountains in Cyprus
encoded: Whether you're after a restorative getaway or want to go hiking surrounded by beautiful scenery, a holiday in the mountains offers the ultimate escape. Breathe in fresh mountain air, spot unique wildlife and soak up the views, surrounded by nature. From architectural hideouts in the Italian Dolomites and the forests of the Bavarian Alps, to an ecotourism getaway in Cyprus, Europe offers a wealth of luxury mountain escapes to visit – discover our picks below of the best mountain hotels that foodies will love. Looking for more travel inspiration? Read our guides to the best saunas to visit in the UK, the best Italian hotels for food lovers and 8 lesser-known Italian islands worth visiting. Best European mountain escapes 2025 Forestis, Dolomites, Italy Check rates and availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com At 1,800m above sea level, surrounded by panoramic views of the Dolomites, this unique property embraces its original intention as a climate spa for Austrian monarchy. Split between the original 1912 larchwood building and three modern towers, everything is designed to bring the landscape in – floor-to-ceiling windows allow the sun to dance around pinewood suites, bathrooms are made from Dolomites stone and two-level penthouses sit at the tip of two of the towers. Wellbeing is at the hotel’s heart – there’s Plose spring water sweetened with pine syrup on arrival, plus the spa’s successive indoor-outdoor mineral pools and saunas, daily rituals and a wyda studio (a local Celtic version of yoga). Mountain activities include ski-in, ski-out facilities as well as forest bathing and foraging. In the main restaurant, individual booths are arranged in an amphitheatre-like structure, allowing for prime views while you enjoy Roland Lamprecht’s forest cuisine. This is also where breakfast is served – a buffet featuring pretzels, chocolate caprese, ricotta cake, pistachio cream, Eisack Valley honeycomb and wild berry jams. There’s also speck, mountain cheeses, foraged …

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South Tyrol's cuisine: 10 things we love
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date: 2025-10-23T15:21:32.000Z
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: 10 things
description: Local chefs Roland Lamprecht and Florian Fink share what makes the cuisine of this Austro-Italian alpine region (also known as Alto Adige) unique
encoded: Learn all about what makes the cuisine of this northern region of Italy so special from local chefs Roland Lamprecht and Florian Fink. From festive traditions to local pasta dishes and excellent wines, there is plenty for foodies to enjoy. Plus, we share some of the top places to eat in the region and our picks of the best places to stay. Want to learn more about regional cuisine? Check out our guides to the cuisines of Trentino in Italy, the Algarve in Portugal, Cork in Ireland or Istria in Croatia. Jump to: Where to eat and drink in South Tyrol Where to stay in South Tyrol South Tyrol cuisine: 10 things we love Austro-Italian culture The region’s difficult recent history is now embraced in a fusion of Austrian and Italian cuisines and culture. Historically the South Tyrolean kitchen is German-Austrian, featuring the likes of dumplings, veal schnitzel and kaiserschmarrn, but the Italians have added elegance, plus fish, vegetables, olive oil and salt. The two cultures – along with the Mediterranean and mountain climates – are now very much intertwined, to the extent that all towns have both an Austrian and Italian name. Speck While many cured meats are popular in South Tyrol, speck is the most popular (previously smoked venison). This air-dried, cold-smoked ham is lightly spiced and encased in a juniper crust. PGI-protected farmhouse bauernspeck is made only with the highest-quality meat and has a higher ratio of nutty marbled fat that melts on the tongue. Its red and white colour reflects the Tyrolean flag, and it’s a signature ingredient in countless dishes. Törggelen Celebrated following the grape harvest in late September or early October, and running through the end of November, Törggelen, the region’s ‘fifth season’, is a culinary trademark. It’s a time when Alpine huts and farmhouses throw open their doors for tastings of freshly pressed wine (grape must), alongside roasted chestnuts, large feasts (featuring schlachtplatte meat plates), folk tales and merrime…

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Best Greek food trips
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date: 2025-10-20T15:35:31.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
description: Looking for places to visit in Greece? Check out our top Greek food trips and discover where to eat and drink across the country
encoded: Looking for places to visit in Greece? Check out our top Greek food trips and discover where to eat and drink across the country, from eating souvlaki surrounded by history in Athens to island escapes on Crete, Sifnos and Ithaca. Discover more of the Greek islands with our guide to the best Greek islands, along with plenty of Greek hotel recommendations. For more travel inspiration, check out our best Portuguese food trips, best Spanish food trips and best French food trips. If you love an island getaway, we've got the 10 best Mediterranean islands for foodies to visit. Best Greek trips Athens From bougatsa with cinnamon sugar and the locals' favourite souvlaki, to aromatic Greek wines by the glass, try all these and more in the Greek capital – there's plenty of food to discover in between cultural exploration. Souvlaki – marinated meat grilled on skewers, sometimes served in pitta bread – is the fast food of choice for most Greeks. Around since the 1950s, O Kostas is one of the best places to try it in Athens (join the queue at this hole-in-the-wall for a truly authentic gyros experience; there’s no website but you’ll find it at Pentelis 5, near Syntagma Square). Or, for an updated (albeit smaller) version, make your way to Hoocut (“butcher’s cut”), where a group of enterprising young chefs has put an artisanal spin on the dish, using carefully sourced pork, chicken, lamb and beef and serving a vegetarian version, too. Home to a famous flea market and several scenic (if tourist-heavy) ancient landmarks, the Monastiraki neighbourhood is a must-visit. Here, Café Avissinia’s artful mish-mash of blowsy wallpaper, marble-topped tables, antiques and picture-strung walls proves the perfect backdrop to its homely mix of traditional bistro-style cooking. In true Greek style, it’s a place to casually pop in to at any time of day, with a menu that covers the whole country but is marginally skewed towards Macedonian cuisine: try the stuffed sour cabbage with pork, or cheese-fi…

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Five Greek island getaways for food lovers
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date: 2025-10-20T15:31:47.000Z
creator: Kate Lough
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: Kate Lough shares her edit of the best Greek islands that foodies should bookmark – where to stay, what to do and where to eat
encoded: As well as characterful hotels, sparkling waters for swimming and beautiful Mediterranean light, the Greek islands are a haven for food lovers with everything from traditional tavernas to modern gastronomy, farm-to-table communal feasts and a buzzing viticulture in between. From Tinos to Crete, we round up the best Greek islands to earmark for a summer trip. Best Greek island holidays for food lovers Sifnos Known as the Cycladic island of gastronomy, Sifnos is the birthplace of renowned 20th century Greek chef Nikos Tselementes, whose cookery book is still the home-cooking bible for Greeks. While on the island, you must taste two of its most traditional dishes: revithada, a slow-cooked chickpea soup with onion, garlic and bay leaves; and mastelo, lamb cooked slowly with dill and wine in one of the ceramic pots that Sifnos is synonymous with. In recent years, Sifnos has begun to draw an elegant crowd with its contemporary restaurants, notably Cantina, which perches above the water in the shadow of Kastro, the ancient capital of the island, and its new sister restaurant Pelicanos, a reimagined waterside taverna in Faros. Omega 3 is a trendy but unpretentious seafood bar: order sharing plates of taramasalata and various raw fish dishes and accompany your meal with a bottle of fresh, crisp white (ideally a malagousia). The place to stay is Versina Astra, a sexy boutique hotel just above the idyllic swimming spot of Poulati, which opens a second restaurant in the port of Kamares this June. Where to stay on Sifnos: Doubles at Verina Astra from £349 per night, check availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com Milos On the north-western coast of Milos you will find the charming village of Trypiti where hotelier Nausika Georgiadou has an even more charming house overlooking the curve of Klima. The former economist has spent the last eight years shaping the perfect hideaway, Skinopi Lodge, in the neighbouring village. Set within an olive grove, the fruits of which are bo…

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European hidden gems: must-visit hotels off the beaten track
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date: 2025-10-07T11:34:34.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: Europe
subject: Guides
subject: Travel
subject: Hotel guides
description: From a vineyard to undiscovered beaches in Portugal and waterside Scandinavian boltholes, these are the best hidden gem hotels in Europe
encoded: Looking for a gourmet getaway that is off the beaten track? We're sharing some of our favourite hotels and havens in places you might not have visited yet across Europe. Head to the wildlife-rich wetlands outside Amsterdam to stay at a 17th-century inn, discover a tiny Tuscan island, stay at a luxurious Sicilian farmhouse or experience French countryside chic in a hidden cabin. Read on to discover all our best European hidden gems. For more travel inspiration, check out our picks of the best Italian hotels, best Spanish hotels and the best European city breaks for foodies. For UK travel inspiration, check out our picks of the best country house hotels in the UK and the best hotel baths worth travelling for. De Durgerdam, Netherlands Doubles from £312, check availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com A 15-minute drive or boat ride from Amsterdam city centre, De Durgerdam is a collection of colourful clapboard houses strung along a dike in the rural wildlife-rich wetlands. At its centre a 17th-century inn has been meticulously restored into a stylish restaurant with rooms. Perch on a parasol-shaded bench out front for coffee and madeleines, while folk cycle past on a country escape, before sauntering down the jetty to swim off the pontoon. The destination restaurant, De Mark, is a collaboration between some of Amsterdam’s most applauded chefs. Dine waterside among the reeds or head inside for cosy, candlelit dinners with nods to the sea at every turn. The cocktail list twists classics with the likes of spiced honey sours while the nautical take on a caesar salad tosses North Sea crab with sea herbs and shavings of Dutch parmesan. A hot skillet of grilled tarragonbrined chicken is best paired with skin-on crispy chips to mop up the salted lemon jus, before a coupe of strawberries macerated in Dutch herbal liquor. Post-meal, retire to the reading room – a terracotta cocoon complete with antique honesty bar, alluring window seat and wood stove to keep things cosy i…

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Best European city breaks
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date: 2025-10-07T11:30:00.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: Check out our guide to the best European city breaks for food lovers, from tapas in Seville to cardamom buns in Gothenburg and mezze in Istanbul
encoded: There is no shortage of fascinating European city breaks for foodies to visit. If you've ticked some of the big names off your travel list already (Paris, Rome, Amsterdam), there is still plenty more to discover. Whether you go whisky tasting in Dublin, explore sprawling food markets in Lyon or discover the street food of Palermo, there is a city break for everyone. We've chosen 15 of our favourite European city breaks along with the best restaurants, cafes and foodie must-visits in each, plus a special place to stay. For more city break inspiration, check out our guide to the best UK city breaks, the best restaurants in Tbilisi or the best foodie city breaks to visit by train. 15 best European city breaks for food lovers Porto Already ticked Lisbon off your city break list? Visit Porto, Portugal's elegant second city. Base yourself in the Bombarda art district, a network of cobbled streets brimming with independent shops, tavernas and bars. Browse the neighbourhood's galleries before seeking out sunny terraces to soak up the lively atmosphere. For lunch, queue alongside locals at traditional tavern Casa Guedes for crunchy bread rolls stuffed with juicy roast pork leg and a great-value glass of Portuguese wine. For an afternoon treat, classic Portuguese custard tarts are found throughout the city – visit Manteigaria for warm tarts and watch the chefs in action (the kitchen walls are made entirely of glass). For dinner, Cantina 32 is a laid-back restaurant popular among young, trendy locals, with two sittings (one at 8pm, the other at 10pm to reflect the Mediterranean way of life) around large communal tables and smaller spots for two or four people. Leave time on your trip for a port tasting too. Visit the peaceful, rose-filled courtyard at Taylor’s Port House and order the Introduction to Taylor’s tasting flight – five ports ranging from simple white to brown tawny and a sought-after 20-year-old vintage. Where to stay: Rosa Et Al Townhouse, a six-room hotel, is a l…

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8 lesser-known Italian islands for a foodie trip
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date: 2025-09-25T12:56:30.000Z
creator: Heather Steele
subject: Italy
subject: Travel
subject: Europe
subject: Italian
description: Swap Sicily and Sardinia for some lesser-known gems and a truly memorable Italian island holiday away from the crowds
encoded: Whether you’re searching for some late-summer sunshine or are one of those enviably organised people who’s already looking ahead to next year, a week on an Italian island is hard to beat. And while Sicily, Capri and Sardinia are popular for good reason, sometimes the best trips are the less obvious ones. Boats, beaches and bowls of pasta… Here are some of our favourite isles for a foodie escape. 8 lesser-known Italian islands to visit Ponza Ponza is the ultimate Roman getaway. A couple of hours from the capital by train and ferry, it’s the perfect island to tack onto a long weekend in the Eternal City. There are three ways to get around small but mighty Ponza: scooter, e-bike and boat. Water taxis will get you to all the major beaches, but we loved hiring a bike and zipping up and down the hills to get to the best, smaller beaches such as Cala Gaetano and La Caletta. It’s also the ultimate way to work up an appetite – La Marina at Cala Feola beach is one of the best on the island. Book in advance and you might snag one of the tables on the rocks. It’s just the place to enjoy bottarga pasta while the waves lap at the restaurant. In the main town, some of the best dining spots are Restaurant EEA, Oresteria and Lanterna da Silverio. That said, one of our favourite meals was on board a five-hour boat tour, which took us around the island and over to neighbouring Palmarola. There are no hotels here, but O’Francese is the island’s one (cash-only) restaurant, right on the sand. We saved our stomachs for the captain-made tuna and tomato pasta back on the boat, which we ate while bobbing about in the sea. Where to stay: Villa Laetitia is a gorgeous boutique hotel owned by one of the Fendi sisters. Overlooking the main port (every bedroom has a sea view), this is a sumptuous boutique option, complete with tiled floors, striking beds and lovely design details, such as branded crockery and pretty linen curtains. Pantelleria One thing to know about Pantelleria: there will be cap…

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5 coolcations ideas for food lovers
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date: 2025-08-29T11:17:07.000Z
creator: Meera Dattani
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
description: As temperatures soar, seek out a coolcation instead
encoded: Summer is much-loved for good reason – that ‘holiday’ feeling, long lazy days by the beach, the promise of a cold beer, cocktail or mocktail at the end of a warm day, balmy nights where there’s no need for a jacket ‘just in case’. But as climate change wreaks havoc on global temperatures, many regions are now getting excessively hot in the traditional summer season, and continuing to experience warm ‘summer’ temperatures well into September, October and even November. Enter the coolcation. If you switch on your USB fan as soon as the mercury passes 25˚C (tops), your European breaks may need a change of direction; think mountains, lakes and forests. From the beaches of a Scottish peninsula to the mountains of Italy, these are some of our favourite 'coolcation' locations to discover. For more travel inspiration, check out 10 unmissable European road trips for food lovers and 8 breathtaking train journeys across the world. Five coolcation travel ideas The Kintyre Peninsula, west of Glasgow, Scotland One of Scotland’s prettiest peninsulas, Kintyre on the west coast is a place of wide, white-sand beaches, eye-popping views and comfortable autumnal temperatures. For road-trippers, the Kintyre 66 (K66) winds through all six of Kintyre’s regions including Campbeltown, one of Argyll’s largest towns. Walkers have the long-distance Kintyre Way, castle ruins aplenty, and scenic excursions to Argyll’s islands including the white-sand beaches of the Isle of Gigha, the most southerly of the Hebridean islands. Surrounded by water (the Atlantic, Kilbrannan Sound, West Loch Tarbert and Loch Fyne), this is a land of fishing towns and harbours – little wonder it’s a seafood paradise. There’s an actual Seafood Trail on Kintyre and Gigha which takes in some of the best spots around the region’s bays, coves and islands for freshly caught produce. If self-catering, Prentice Seafood is a must for fresh crabs, clams, scallops and more, while neighbouring Skipness has the wonderful Skipness C…

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Why autumn is the best time to visit these typical summer destinations
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date: 2025-08-11T11:29:21.000Z
creator: Meera Dattani
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: autumn
description: Skip the heatwaves and crowds, and discover a whole new side to some of Europe's most-popular summer destinations by visiting in autumn instead
encoded: If you’ve holidayed during the height of summer and returned to that same place off-season, you’ll know why it feels special. Temperatures drop just enough to feel comfortable, queues lessen and fewer crowds create a different energy. And, travelling during the shoulder season has never been more pertinent: as overtourism threatens the infrastructure of many popular holiday spots, visiting off-peak is one way to alleviate the strain and have a better time. As someone who’s visited some of Europe's most-popular summer destinations later in the year, I can attest that you see the place come into its own as locals breathe easy after the summer rush. For foodies, autumn in Europe is seasonal produce bonanza. If summer means salads, ice creams and cold beers, autumn is wild mushrooms, figs, chestnuts – and the appetite to go with it. For more travel inspiration perfect for autumn, check out 10 unmissable European roadtrips for food lovers and the best autumn breaks for food lovers. 5 typical summer destinations to visit in autumn Malaga, Costa del Sol, Spain Better known as the gateway to the resorts of the Costa del Sol, Malaga Airport actually has its own train station that can quickly connect you to its namesake city. This compact coastal town is one of Spain’s most underrated, packed with cobbled streets, family-run restaurants, cosy tapas bars and both a fine and street art scene – not to mention its proximity to the beach and cooler, inland mountain towns like Mijas and Ronda. Without the summer crowds and heat, it’s infinitely more pleasant to walk along the pier Muelle Uno, cycle to the coast or enjoy the views from Gibralfaro Castle and Malaga’s many rooftop terraces and bars. Like many Spanish cities, Malaga has plenty of art to enjoy at the world-class Picasso and Carmen Thyssen museums. It’s also home to Hamman al Andalus, an impressive Moroccan-style hammam with baths and treatments. In October, the aroma of roasted chestnuts will surround you as you explore…

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10 unmissable European road trips for food lovers
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date: 2025-08-01T10:02:01.000Z
creator: Laura Millar
subject: Europe
subject: Guides
subject: Travel
description: From alpine cheese trails to sun-drenched seafood routes, these delicious drives serve up the best of Europe's culinary landscapes…
encoded: There’s nothing quite like hitting the road for a few days away, especially if you’re going in search of good food. Pack your appetite and hop into the car for a selection of flavour-filled journeys. Whether you want to scoff snails in Burgundy, or feast on fresh fish in the Pelopponese, here are the 10 best places in Europe to find the most unforgettable meals via wheels…. For more memorable journeys, check out our guide to 8 breathtaking train journeys across the world and the best European city breaks by train. Plus, check out 8 lesser-known Italian islands worth visiting for a gourmet getaway. 10 best European road trips for food lovers UK: Southwest 660 Starts: Poole, Dorset Ends: Penzance, Cornwall This scenic, 660-mile route around England’s south-west peninsula specifically focuses on the coasts of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. While we’re not suggesting you do it all in one go, pick a few key destinations and plan your journey around some of the best foodie locations in the UK. Set off from Poole, one of England’s prettiest seaside towns, after fuelling up for the drive at the Custom House Cafe on the harbour (for anything from a toasted tea cake to asparagus Florentine) and head to Lyme Regis. Here, in the ‘Pearl of Dorset’ on the Jurassic Coast, you can tuck into tasty fish and seafood at Rockfish, overlooking the bay; all ingredients are local and sustainably sourced, such as scallops, Dover sole, gurnard and hake. Next, motor on to Lympstone, a charming East Devon village set by the River Exe. Treat yourself to a decadent meal at Lympstone Manor, overseen by one of Britain’s most renowned chefs, Michael Caines. The fine dining restaurant has a variety of menus where you’ll find dishes from Cornish turbot to lobster salad and roasted pigeon. Off to Padstow, you have the choice between two other celebrated restaurants: Rick Stein’s The Seafood or Paul Ainsworth’s No. 6. Stein celebrates 50 years of his opening in Padstow in 2025, and the current m…

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Best restaurants in Vienna
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date: 2025-07-21T15:09:24.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Local city guides
description: Austria’s capital caters to both traditionalists and modernists with bistros, wine bars, cafés and schnitzel restaurants
encoded: Looking for where to eat in Vienna? We share insider tips for the best restaurants in the Austrian capital, along with where to find old-world cafés, hot dogs and secret bars in the cobbled backstreets and grand avenues. Best places to eat and drink in Vienna Café Ährlich – for farm to table brunch Café Ährlich is the ultimate farm to table brunch spot. Interiors feel Scandi in design but warm in mood with friendly staff, plus the scent of freshly baked bread in the air. Dishes are made with produce that is grown on the restaurant's farm in Innviertel, a region in Northwestern Austria. The flavours are clean and simple, allowing the freshness of the produce to shine. Try the Innviertel breakfast, a breakfast plate with house-made rolls, a soft-boiled egg, salami from their pigs and home-made blackcurrant jam. Plus, there are fantastic sourdough and pastries too. aehrlich.at Café Vollpension – for heartwarming, home-made food Vollpension is a spot to warm your heart and your belly. It describes itself as ‘Granny’s public living room’ and that is exactly how it feels. The café is run not only to provide delicious meals, but to promote connection between the generations, help end old-age poverty and reduce loneliness. The café is staffed by the young and old, with the older staff all working after their retirement age. They also cook their own recipes for all the delicious treats on the counter, which you can watch as you order. Take your token to the cake counter and exchange it for a slice of sachertorte, strudel or apple tiramisu, to name a few, all served with a generous dollop of whipped cream. We loved the buchteln, a fluffy yeasted roll stuffed with plum jam, sat in a bowl of warm crème anglaise. Kitschy interiors with lots of cute frames of furry friends make the cosy vibe even nicer. vollpension.wien Wiener Würstelstand – for the best street food Sausages are a big deal in Vienna, so much so that sausage stands in Vienna have UNESCO cultural heritage status. T…

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20 food experiences around the world that every food lover should try
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date: 2025-06-26T14:54:21.000Z
creator: Gurdeep Loyal
subject: Asia
subject: Canada
subject: Europe
subject: North America
subject: South America
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Local city guides
description: From summer crayfish banquets in Malmö to Quebec's snow-taffy celebrations, check out Gurdeep Loyal's favourite foodie experiences from across the globe
encoded: Looking to add memorable foodie experiences to your bucket list? We asked food and drink trends specialist Gurdeep Loyal for 20 recommendations from around the world. For more from Gurd, check out his favourite homeware brands and products to discover, Gurdeep Loyal's culinary hotspots and Gurdeep Loyal's trend-led recipes. Gurdeep's favourite foodie experiences around the world 1. London, UK – Eat pie and mash in an iconic East End pie house Pie, mash and liquor (parsley sauce) is a culinary icon, upheld today by a handful of East End family eateries. G Kelly on Roman Road Market (in the Mile End neighbourhood) has been serving pies, mash, liquor and jellied eels since 1939. Its classic beef mince pie has a perfectly burnished pastry crust and is served with a puddle of flavourful green liquor and creamy mash. S&R Kelly & Sons in Bethnal Green is another East End institution – it’s been making traditional handmade mince meat pies since 1915. 2. Malmö, Sweden – Welcome August like a Scandi at a crayfish party August in Sweden is all about kräftskiva: outdoor parties centred around music, drinking and vats of freshly caught crayfish boiled in briny liquid (sometimes with a splash of ale), served cold with a crown of fresh dill. Malmö on the southwestern coast of Sweden is one of the best places to experience one. The Malmö Festival takes over Stortorget Square every August with long banquet tables (they stretch for more than 1km) piled high with boiled crayfish. 3. Mumbai, India – Do a sunset chaat street-snack crawl at Juhu Chowpatty Beach Juhu Chowpatty Beach in Mumbai is famous for its long sandy beach, sunset views and some of the best – and most colourful – street food stands in all of India. Visit Shree Ram Pav Bhaji for its paneer pav bhaji served with a buttery roll, masala pilou and Indo-Chinese hakka noodles. Sharma Chaat Bhandar is known for crunchy pani puri and papdi chaat, while Juhu Sealand specialises in technicolour falooda milkshakes and creamy pist…

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Best restaurants in Berlin
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date: 2025-06-24T09:32:42.000Z
creator: Lena Peter
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Local city guides
description: Discover the best places to eat and drink in Berlin, from Michelin-starred fine dining to the best burgers and bakeries
encoded: Looking for the best restaurants in Berlin? Berlin's eclectic culinary scene is filled with independent shops, restaurants and cafés. We asked local insiders Lena Peter and Kater Lewin to share the must-visit places, whether you're looking for a memorable Michelin-starred meal, a great place to have a drink or the best bakery to visit in the morning. For more European travel inspiration, check out our picks of the best restaurants in Porto or best restaurants in Marseille. Not sure where you want to go? Browse our top European city breaks and the best foodie city breaks by train. Best places to eat and drink in Berlin Bonvivant – for Michelin-starred vegetarian Where else but Berlin? Bonvivant is one of the city’s first vegetarian-leaning Michelin-starred restaurant and proof that fine dining doesn’t need meat to blow minds. It offers a five- or six-course set menu, pairing hyper-seasonal veggies with bold techniques and even bolder cocktails. Most ingredients are sourced from local farms and producers – even the “pausenbrot” between courses comes from the neighbourhood bakery next door. bonvivant.berlin Bistro Spumante – for a buzzy outdoor terrace A local favourite for kick-starting a long Berlin night. Spumante keeps things easy: sparkling drinks on tap, laid-back vibes and snacks that channel a quick trip to the Mediterranean. The famous Maggi-Ei, lacing eggs with Germany’s renowned umami-rich Maggi sauce, brings it back to Berlin in the best way. It’s always buzzing here, especially once the terrace fills up with neighbours toasting to life. bistro-spumante.org Fabrik 23 – for Italian special events This Wedding neighbourhood gem hosts exclusive Italian fine dining events blending with Berlin’s industrial charm. Housed in a former factory, its design loft atmosphere is a unique space for fun gatherings over Italian dishes such as organic orecchiette with cime di rapa or octopus with creamy burrata and candied tomatoes paired with expert wine selections. Be quic…

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Great-value restaurants in Copenhagen
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date: 2025-06-23T08:05:14.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: Europe
subject: Scandinavia
subject: Travel
description: Check out our pick of the Danish capital's affordable eats, from stylish bistros to veggie tasting menus and atmospheric wine bars, plus a great-value restaurant-hopping tour
encoded: Looking for affordable restaurants in Copenhagen? A weekend foodie break in the Danish capital can be affordable. Copenhagen is renowned for its Michelin-starred restaurants and clever Nordic cuisine, but we have wandered the city's neighbourhoods including Vesterbro and Nørrebro to create our guide to the best value foodie spots. Find out where locals eat and drink in Copenhagen – where they grab coffee on their morning commute, the affordable street food stalls from which they get their lunchtime fix, where they enjoy a leisurely brunch at the weekends, and their favourite secret drinking dens. Copenhagen's best affordable places to eat and drink Atelier September – for bistro lunch This pretty café and gallery is hygge at its best – Danish crockery in neutral tones sits snuggly in chic dressers, bottles of wine are elegantly aligned on white shelves, and stylish locals slouch around the large communal table at the café’s heart cupping polkadot mugs of Swedish Koppi coffee. Order warm, cinnamon-infused apple juice and a traditional poppy seed-covered Te Birkes pastry. For lunch, harissa is stirred through a pumpkin purée sprinkled with crunchy toasted buckwheat and fresh coriander, while lemon oil, zest and fresh tomatoes add a citrusy kick to creamy straciatella. cafeatelierseptember.com Den Vandrette – for natural wine You’ll find this cosy, candlelit wine bar, sunk down from the pavement, just around the corner from the colourful buildings of Nyhaven. Dried flowers hang from arched ceilings, fur throws are draped across wooden benches and vintage rugs add warmth to concrete floors. Sune Rosforth, Copenhagen’s pioneering natural wine importer, has selected an imaginative list of natural wines to choose from. Try elegant Nas del Gegant rosé, La Sorga’s sparkling Belzebrut, or orange wines from Georgia. Nordic small plates include smoked celeriac with oyster leaf and crisp black chickpeas, Norwegian scallops with sea buckthorn and habanero, and Christiansø herring…

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Basque cuisine: how to cook like a local
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creator: María José Sevilla
subject: Europe
subject: Guides
subject: Spain
subject: Travel
description: Celebrate the unique flavours of the Basque Country, from melt-in-the-middle tortilla to perfectly charred steak served with sweet, smoky Piquillo peppers
encoded: Want to learn about the cuisine of the Basque Country? Discover what makes this unique cuisine special, plus three recipes to try, from María José Sevilla. For more global recipes, check out our guides to Grenadian cuisine and Neapolitan cuisine. Recipes extracted from <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cocina-Vasca-Recipes-traditions-Cookbooks/dp/1788796772/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AK5J1ULCLYM5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q6ckSY2TLVS5b6M8tHQ1I429WdmAmvxT8jlJUoy_GGYfhzJw0lJeR-pKWnW2SSnC2osk7dX4I9kLXy-RAfF9xAoYMQ2-HbNz8BJa4ginVTCt-rcmGCe1ndtUVMGellOgObVkCQNNkMxDxD7ZV5_yMbaTaDRhusnrNAS3xkPnuG4MCetc94OUTC8qH7nnM3lpltFUCZ4BBU_g9B2Y6IT0qSfjfOgGFZtaqBigeZsyf9M.Rgq03CvX_Fx7RtPpM-k9JllmsyX9lkUZuXgf7wEe5II&dib_tag=se&keywords=La+Cocina+Vasca&qid=1749563399&s=books&sprefix=la+cocina+vasca%2Cstripbooks%2C182&sr=1-1&tag=olivemag-21&ascsubtag=olivemagazine-265631" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">La Cocina Vasca (£22, Ryland Peters & Small). Photographs: Clare Winfield, © Ryland Peters & Small. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Basque cuisine Basque Spain, known as Euskadi, includes the provinces of Vizcaya, Guipúzcoa, Alava and parts of Navarra. The land of the Basques, Euskal Herria, actually continues much further along the coast, right through to the Pyrenees and into the French provinces of Lower Navarre, Labourd and Soule. Basques simply love cooking, as much as to please themselves as to please others. The vegetables most strongly associated with the cuisine today are fresh, dried or preserved Basque peppers, both red and green. There are fresh or dry red Choriceros, cured or fresh green Piparras, Lodosa peppers (usually canned), hot red Guindillas or sweet Pimientos del Cristal, plus the French Piment d’Espelette. Basques also adore peas, especially the minute ones known as Lagrima (tear drops). Salads are often present on the Basque table, prepared with the popular Cogollos, which are Little Gem lettuces from Tudela; Escarola (Frisée or curly Endive); and young carto…

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12 foodies share the European holiday destinations you need to know about
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date: 2025-06-09T10:36:46.000Z
subject: Europe
subject: Guides
subject: Travel
description: Expert food writers, authors and chefs share the culinary hotspots that should be on every food lover's radar
encoded: Dreaming of the ultimate European foodie getaway? Dodge the tourist traps and prepare for a food-packed adventure with the help of olive's favourite food writers, authors and chefs. Uncover the continent's hidden gems and must-visit foodie hotspots, from the the sun-drenched coasts of southern Italy, to the mountainous shores of Montenegro and beyond. For more travel inspiration, check out our guides to 10 of the most unique walking holidays for foodies, discover 8 of the most breathtaking train journeys across the world and disconnect in 10 breathtaking treehouse hotels in Europe for foodies. Plus, discover 8 lesser-known Italian islands worth visiting. Montenegro – Alissa Timoshkina, chef, food writer, historian and campaigner "Thanks to my parents relocating to Montenegro about 10 years ago, it's become another home. I've been at least 20 times now. One time, as we were driving around, we accidentally wandered into this little eco-hotel called Klinci Village in an olive grove on top of a mountain overlooking the sea. There's a little restaurant there, catering to maybe five or six tables. You can just show up there anytime, and they make a dobrodošli welcome platter laden with simple bread, local olive oil from the grove, olives, charcuterie, cheese and honey. It's a lovely little platter and you sit in a little terrace overlooking gorgeous views of the olive grove, the mountains and sea. That's literally my heaven." Check out our guide to Balkans cuisine for Balkan recipe inspiration. Antwerp – Gurd Loyal, olive columnist and trends expert "Belgium is becoming extremely cool, and what I love about Antwerp is that it is a city that champions plant-based and seafood cooking in a way that I've not really seen. It has these extraordinary restaurants, both from a fine dining perspective but also from a street food perspective, that are championing the Belgian coast. I never think of Belgium as having a coast, but it absolutely does. It sounds strange, but I always th…

10 breathtaking treehouse hotels in Europe for foodies
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date: 2025-05-09T12:27:16.000Z
creator: Joanna Yee
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: Experience incredible views, gourmet food hamper deliveries and total peace with these eco-friendly luxury treehouse stays across the UK and Europe
encoded: Go off the grid with our pick of Europe’s best eco-friendly treehouse stays. From Scandi-chic cabins in Finnish forests to sun-dappled lodges tucked into Slovenian hillsides, these sky-high hideaways offer an enticing way to reconnect with nature in style, without compromising on creature comforts. For more travel inspiration, check out our guide to the best European hidden gem hotels, cabin breaks in the UK or health retreats to try. For unspoilt gems, read our guide to 8 lesser-known Italian islands worth visiting. Best treehouse hotels in Europe The Treehouses at Lanrick, Scotland Head deep into the Scottish woodlands for an off-the-grid escape at The Treehouses at Lanrick, just a few miles from Trossachs National Park. Designed by local couple Simon and Louisa Dickson, these five luxury lodges are built from locally sourced timber and shaped by a strong eco ethos. Inside, it’s rustic meets refined: expect log-burning stoves, upcycled furnishings, soft linen bedding and Scandi-style decor. Outside, copper tubs and Weber BBQs sit on private treetop terraces, perfect for slow evenings in nature. Guests can personalise their stay with a hamper of locally sourced goods from the nearby farm shop, including ready meals like steak pie or butter chicken curry, plus vegetarian and vegan options. For something a little stronger, Deanston Distillery is just a five-minute drive away – ideal for a warming dram after a day in the woods. Check rates and availability at lanricktreehouses.co.uk Mallinson’s Woodland Retreat, Dorset Located in an Area of Outstanding Beauty in the Dorset countryside, Mallinson’s Woodland Retreat is an escape into nature with a luxury twist. Built by founder and trained cabinet maker Guy Mallinson, the retreat features three RIBA-award-winning treehouses, each with its own distinctive charm. We love the unique features such as the circular open-plan design in the Woodsman’s Treehouse, complete with rooftop sauna and outdoor tree shower. There are no …

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