Food and Drink
Gothenburg for food lovers
A long weekend itinerary in Gothenburg for food lovers covering where to eat, where to stay and key attractions.
A luxurious Culinary Weekend at South Lodge Hotel, Horsham
A culinary weekend away at South Lodge Hotel with Michelin dining at The Pass by Ben Wilkinson.
Lisbon Lifestyle
Food, Culture and Sightseeing in Lisbon, Portugal I’m a big fan of city breaks. Each destination has its own character ...
Pastéis de Nata – Iconic Portuguese Sweet Custard Tart
Four Places to Try pastéis de Nata in Lisbon The Story of Pastéis de Nata The use of egg ...
Hotel Belvedere, A Family Legacy in the Larch Forests of San Genesio
Quietly tucked away in the hillside, just 30 minutes from Bolzano Airport, sits the serene Hotel Belvedere. Tranquillity greets you on arrival with views that open wide across the valley and beyond to the high peaks of the Dolomites.
Hotel Hubertus: A Blissful Wellness Escape in the Dolomites
Escape to the Alpin Panorama Hotel Hubertus in South Tyrol. Perched 1,350m above the Dolomites, this family-run hotel offers luxury wellness, a gravity-defying SkyPool, an innovative 'Heaven and Hell Spa', daily guided hikes, yoga and fine dining with local sourced ingredients and wines. Featured on BBC’s Amazing Hotels.
A Temple to the Humble Mud Crab: Dining at Colombo’s Ministry of Crab
Step inside Colombo’s Ministry of Crab, where Chef Dharshan Munidasa transforms Sri Lanka’s famed mud crab into a work of art. Housed in the beautifully restored Old Dutch Hospital, this restaurant celebrates precision, flavour and the island’s rich culinary heritage.
Margaux, Paris – A Classic Brasserie
I am often asked by friends where to eat in Paris, and it is a question I find difficult to answer - ҫa dépend. It depends not only on your budget, but on where you are staying, what your mood is, and whether you prefer small, trendy eateries in the 11th or the big hitters that have been around for decades. My preference is for some of the terrific ethnic restaurants and the generation of young chefs who are doing exciting things in less touristy parts of the city. However, there are times when I crave a good brasserie like Margaux, serving traditional French dishes, where you know your favourites will be on the menu, where the welcome is warm, the atmosphere convivial, and the food reliable.
The Swan Hellenic Gastronomic Atlantic Voyage
And that is Swan Hellenic’s secret - along with excellent service from Mauricio Dos Santos’ team, to complement the fabulous food and wine. On shore during one excursion, we dined at a château hotel where everything was polished and precise, but as one fellow guest murmured, almost guiltily, “the food on board is better.”
Eating Tokyo – Part One
Tokyo boasts more Michelin stars than any city on the planet – a total of 263 were awarded in 2023. For foodies seeking the best eating experience while visiting the city, this can lead to stress overload. Trying to select three exquisite meals a day, multiplied by the number of travel days, leaves many difficult decisions about which restaurants to book. Many of us would struggle to keep up such a schedule of fine dining, and in any case, Tokyo has many sights to see aside from what is on a plate. In Tokyo, you can avoid a state of FOMO breakdown and wallet collapse as the city has excellent food at all price points. Often, bargains are to be found underground, where you will discover a lively eating scene with some delicious dishes.
