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items: 13 winter sun destinations for food lovers
items: Best restaurants in Tbilisi: where locals eat in the vibrant Georgian capital
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items: Best restaurants in Bristol
items: Best restaurants in Athens: where a local eats in the Greek capital
items: Georgian cuisine: 10 things we love
items: 10 magical London streets and neighbourhoods for Christmas shopping
items: Czech food: how to cook like a local
items: The 10 best festive UK day trips for food lovers
items: 10 premium hot chocolates in London to try this festive season
items: Best Christmas markets in Europe
items: Best restaurants in Margate: where locals eat and drink in the Kentish seaside town
items: Four festive UK city getaways for shopping, eating and exploring
items: 8 magical winter travel experiences for food lovers
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items: South Tyrol's cuisine: 10 things we love
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13 winter sun destinations for food lovers
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date: 2025-12-12T11:34:31.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: Dream of warmer climates with our pick of the best places for food lovers to get a fix of winter sunshine, from sun-fuelled wellness retreats to outdoorsy city breaks and lush jungle escapes
encoded: Looking for the ultimate winter sun destinations for food lovers? Want to make the most of the sunshine on an alfresco city break? Check out our pick of places to go, including where to stay, which restaurants to visit and what dishes you should try. For something a little chillier, check out our picks of the best ski destinations in Europe for a snowy getaway. Winter sun destinations for food lovers Bali – for an eco-chic escape Bali isn't all about parties and gap year travellers. If you need some relaxation after December madness, head to Bali for a calm wellbeing break. Soak up the warmth by relaxing on the beaches, go for a swim in the Indian Ocean and immerse yourself in Indonesian culture exploring the bustling cities. The unbeatable sunsets will stay with you long after you go home. Base yourself in Seminyak – a blend of luxury that still feels laid-back, with buzzy beach clubs, wide beaches and endless beachside cafés to while away the days at. Where to stay: Stay at Potato Head, an eco-chic retreat on Seminyak’s beachfront. Sustainability is at the forefront of this brutalist structure: ceilings are made of recycled Sprite bottles, earthy tones warm up the expansive space and rattan furniture adds local character. Book the Oceanfront Studio to wake up to daylight pouring in and stunning sea views. To enjoy golden hour as the sun sets, a wood-panelled bath takes centre stage, which can be drawn with floating petals, and fresh dragon fruit and watermelon platters on the side. The room is complete with a custom-made maxi-bar, stocked with the likes of spiced rum and pink guava kombucha. On-site dining options have been curated to meet every need, with seasonal produce grown on the organic regenerative farm, Sweet Potato Project. Kaum serves authentic Indonesian dishes such as gado gado, a vegetable salad with peanut dressing, in a casual, plant-filled setting. At Ijen, seafood fresh from the boat is cooked on open fire – think grilled octopus, whole roasted b…

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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 London hotels
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date: 2025-12-11T17:05:58.000Z
subject: Travel
subject: Travel london
subject: UK
subject: Hotel guides
description: Lounge in a freestanding bath tub, take your pick from a pillow menu and tuck into Moroccan eggs with labneh at London’s best hotels
encoded: Looking for the best hotels in London? Want to know where to stay in central London? Our guide to London’s best boutique hotels… For more hotel inspiration, discover the best UK spa hotels for food lovers, the most romantic hotels in the UK and the best UK country house hotels. Check out some of our London food guides, including the best restaurants in Fitzrovia, best restaurants in Battersea and best restaurants in Chelsea. The Hari, Belgravia – for a stylish hotel in the heart of the action Doubles from £387, check availability at booking.com Tucked on smart a Belgravia terrace, this low-key and stylish hotel is bang in the heart of the London action. Its mid-century aesthetic – glossy marble, chic lighting, vintage-leaning furniture – is designer-sharp but warm feeling, and the team strikes a similar balance: relaxed, friendly and focussed. The food action centres on Il Pampero, a handsome Italian dining room with leather booths and mood lighting. The kitchen deals in big-flavour comfort: zingy tartare di tonno, creamy burrata with bitter radicchio and hazelnuts, and pici cacio e pepe spun theatrically through a whole wheel of cheese. There’s a tidy list of Italian wines, classic cocktails at the bar and a small roof terrace for a pre-dinner spritz. Rooms stay faithful to the hotel’s retro-modern polish. Our eighth-floor space framed a wide sweep of London, while the bathroom – clad in all-round marble – held a deep bath built into a bay-style window. Modern artwork, a well-chosen minibar, a slate board of macaroons and truffles on arrival, and sustainable toiletries from Jo Loves added to the thoughtful touches. Breakfast returns to Il Pampero, where a help-yourself counter heaving with smoothies, pastries and fruit sits beside a menu of cooked dishes. Speciality eggs, healthy plates and a reliable full English mean most bases are covered. It’s relaxed, plentiful and exactly what you want before a day exploring the capital. Doubles from £387, check availability …

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9 of the best UK beaches in winter
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date: 2025-12-09T10:51:38.000Z
creator: Vicky Chandler
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Great Getaways
description: Find out where to go for the best windswept winter walks along the coast - plus where to eat and drink to warm afterwards
encoded: Who says Britain's beaches are just for summer? On a crisp, sunny winter day, there's nothing better than wrapping up warm for a brisk walk along the coast, taking in the wide views and enjoying the quiet after summer crowds have long gone. From fish shacks on the sand in Tynemouth to dramatic sweeps of coastline in Northumberland, these are some of the best beaches around the UK to visit in winter. Plus, we've included the best restaurants, cafes or pubs you need to visit after your walk as a reward to warm up. For more winter travel inspiration, check out our 8 magical winter travel experiences for food lovers, best winter city breaks and the UK's best festive day trips. 9 best UK beaches to visit in winter King Edward’s Bay, Tynemouth It might not be the prettiest beach, but this small sandy bay enclosed by cliffs has a secret that makes it well worth the steep stairs down. It’s home to Riley’s Fish Shack, one of the best beachside restaurants around. And with the summer crowds long gone, only the hardcore fans make the chilly pilgrimage, rewarded with wood-grilled seafood straight off the fire. Aldeburgh, Suffolk Aldeburgh’s long, stony sweep may not be the place for barefoot paddling, but in winter it turns wonderfully still – a pretty, pastel-lined seafront where the North Sea feels close enough to touch. Base yourself at The Suffolk, where owner George Pell has beautifully restored the townhouse hotel with quietly elegant rooms and food worth travelling for. With summer gone, the queues for fish and chips at Golden Galleon or Aldeburgh Fish & Chip Shop finally ease, but you’ll still be jostling with locals at bakery Two Magpies for bread with proper heft and pastries that vanish fast. Pubs are aplenty, but the White Hart Inn is the one locals point you towards. It’s what I call a ‘proper boozer’ where locals spill out onto the pavement in their sandy Birkenstocks in summer but come winter, they wrap up indoors alongside the super cute pub cat. Embleton Bay, N…

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Best restaurants in Bristol
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date: 2025-12-04T11:31:43.000Z
creator: Esther Clark
subject: South West travel
subject: UK
subject: Travel
subject: Local city guides
description: This thriving city is now a must visit for foodies across the country, and the perfect choice for a long weekend away
encoded: Looking for Bristol restaurants? Check out the best places to eat in Bristol, including cafés, bars and restaurants. Here you'll find local beers and interesting wines, lively bars and buzzy cafés. Check out our local food and drink guide to Bristol... For more exciting restaurants and weekend ideas for food lovers, check out our best UK city breaks and the UK's best artisan bakeries. Also read our city guides to the best restaurants in Bath, best restaurants in Cardiff, best restaurants in York and best restaurants in Oxford. Jump to: Best places to eat and drink in Bristol Best cafés in Bristol Best food and drink shops in Bristol Foodie neighbourhood in Bristol Where to stay in Bristol Best places to eat and drink in Bristol Marmo For modern European food and wine Marmo is one of Bristol’s most special dining experiences. It sits on bustling Baldwin Street – inside are high ceilings, an open kitchen and a buzzy, inviting atmosphere. It has an extremely pleasing menu taking influence from Italy, and an exceptional organic/biodynamic wine list. Marmo is headed by couple Cosmo and Lily Sterck. Cosmo is ex St John and Brawn, and Lily worked front of house at Luca in their London days. The menu reads really well to a point that it’s hard to know what to order for fear of missing out. Simple Italian ingredients are given the best treatment. There’s plates of lightly fried gnocco fritto and salame rosa, perfectly pickled, crunchy vegetables and bobby beans tossed with white peaches and a pine nut cream. A fresh pasta dish is always available and the famous steak tartar always graces the menu. The staff are well versed in both wine and food so you feel in good hands. If you order any dessert make sure you get at least one chocolate mousse for the table – it’s perfectly set with a blanket of lightly whipped cream strewn over it. It’ll be the ideal end to what’s likely to be a flawless meal. marmo.restaurant Farro, Bristol For pastries and sourdough Farro is certainly Bris…

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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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10 magical London streets and neighbourhoods for Christmas shopping
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date: 2025-11-20T17:17:49.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Travel
subject: Travel london
subject: UK
subject: London area guides
description: Shop, eat and feel merry on these festive London streets lined with unique boutiques and established brands – it'll make Christmas shopping a breeze
encoded: On the hunt for unique gifts for the food lover in your life? These London neighbourhoods are brimming with independent boutiques, artisan food stores and Christmas markets – perfect for shopping, exploring and soaking up some festive cheer. We've also included nearby foodie hot spots to refuel for an all-round shopping experience with seasonal sparkle. Discover our guides to the best UK city breaks and our favourite European hidden gem hotels. For more winter travel inspiration, see our guide to the best ski destinations or best winter sun destinations for something a little warmer. Festive London streets and neighbourhoods for Christmas shopping Columbia Road Market More than the heaving East End flower market that takes place every Sunday, Columbia Road's shops host a range of events during the year, including Columbia Road Christmas Wednesdays. Being one of the few streets in the country composed of sixty independent shopfronts, it's a good opportunity to pick up unique gifts in a local environment while enjoying a big dose of Christmas cheer (expect mulled wine and mince pies). You can also shop later in the evening along the small stretch of stores, where small art galleries sit next to English delis and homeware and antique shops. There’s also a wealth of great pubs, cafés and restaurants. Pick up custom cakes at Lily Vanilli Bakery or head to cool boozer The Royal Oak for a post-market tipple. Brawn is an olive favourite, serving European small plates alongside a menu of natural and organic wines. Coal Drops Yard and King’s Cross Once industrial, but now one of London’s most stylish shopping destinations, King’s Cross and Coal Drops Yard come alive at Christmas with a packed programme of markets. The Canopy Christmas Market is home to over 50 indie crafters, designers and artisan produce – perfect for ticking off your gift list and sampling street food and mulled cider. Other Christmas offerings include the Wine Car Boot, where each stall is an independent w…

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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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The 10 best festive UK day trips for food lovers
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date: 2025-11-12T16:27:58.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Great Getaways
description: Soak up the yuletide atmosphere at one of these foodie hot spots across the UK, from artisan markets to twinkling wine bars, indie boutiques and more
encoded: Soak up the festive spirit without staying the night with a day trip that promises stellar food, indie shopping galore and a twinkling, wintry atmosphere. Each of these locations make an inspired day trip destination for food lovers, with plenty of independent boutiques, stalls brimming with hand-crafted wares and foodie hot spots which come to life at Christmas. All are easily reached by train or car from across the UK. Discover more winter travel inspiration with our guide to the best ski destinations or the best winter sun destinations for something a little warmer. For more like this, check out our guides to the best UK city breaks and our favourite European hidden gem hotels. 10 festive UK day trips for food lovers Bruton This chill, boho Somerset town provides all the carols, craft stalls and late shopping needed for a chilled recharge before a busy Christmas period. Browse its stylish interiors and lifestyle stores, from Philo & Philo to Smouk and New Romantic, for one-of-a-kind gifts, then walk up the footpath, past allotments, to the Hauser & Wirth for the free art exhibition. Art aside, Bruton is also known for its clutch of renowned restaurants, such as Michelin-starred Osip, Italian Da Costa, artisan bakery, wood-fired pizzeria and all-day restaurant, At the Chapel, Matt’s Kitchen and nearby communal barn dining experience, Horrell & Horrel. Seasonally wrapped in a huge bow, boutique hotel Number One embraces the spirit of the season (and recently launched a new farm-to-table restaurant, Briar, with chef Sam Lomas). For a longer trip and the chance to walk off any gastro-indulgence, choose from Bruton's many brilliant walking routes on its doorstep. Nearby National Trust estate, Stourhead offers a Christmas light trail, returning from 29 November. York York transforms into a festive playground each winter, with the York Christmas Market (12 November-21 December) bringing wooden chalets to the medieval city centre. Expect food producers selling everything…

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10 premium hot chocolates in London to try this festive season
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date: 2025-11-12T15:26:32.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Travel
subject: Travel london
subject: UK
subject: London area guides
description: Fight the winter blues and treat yourself to one of these handcrafted hot chocolates, expertly blended for a bespoke and luxury experience
encoded: As the temperature drops and Christmas lights start to twinkle, there’s nothing more comforting than wrapping your hands around a cup of thick, silky hot chocolate. London is home to a bundle of independent cafés stirring up luxurious versions of this classic winter warmer – read on to discover where to find the most indulgent hot chocolates this festive season. Recreate a rich and creamy hot chocolate in the comfort of your kitchen with our hot chocolate recipes, including a chocolate orange twist and boozy alternative. Or seek more ways to make the most of the season with our four festive UK city getaways perfect for shopping, eating and exploring and these magical winter travel experiences for food lovers. Barnabys, Covent Garden (and Tottenham Court Road and City of London) This handmade chocolate shop may be known for its thick, gooey chocolate bars, but its newer range of hot chocolates, using real chocolate, are just as noteworthy. Available in three flavours – classic, malt and peanut butter and caramel – all offerings are equally drool-worthy. Dip a bar of the weekend special into your cup and you'll notice that the chocolate pools in the bottom – just heavenly. barnabybars.com Dark Sugars, Greenwich A visit to Dark Sugars is a sensory experience, with their viral hot chocolate poured thick and topped with generous shavings of their own dark, milk or white chocolate. Each cup is a spectacle, crowned with curls of chocolate that melt into the drink, creating a multi-layered, ultra-rich treat. For hot chocolate aficionados, this one’s a no-brainer.⁠ darksugars.co.uk Chin Chin Desserts, Soho Chin Chin's team of dessert alchemists ensures everything is handmade in their Soho development kitchen, from theatrical cookie dough pie sundaes to boundary-pushing potato soft serve. Its unashamedly decadent hot chocolates are finished with gooey, flame-torched marshmallows, and festive specials from previous years include the snowball cookie hot chocolate, where a raspb…

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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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Four festive UK city getaways for shopping, eating and exploring
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date: 2025-11-03T12:56:16.000Z
creator: Tony Naylor
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Great Getaways
description: Discover four of our favourite festive UK cities where you can gift shop, chill and eat magical food (plus the cool neighbourhoods you should be exploring)
encoded: Looking for a quick festive getaway which combines unique shopping with delicious food? Discover the most festive city getaways across the UK, then check out our guide to the UK's best boutique hotels for food lovers and farm stays for food lovers. Or find your new favourite neighbourhood in our top foodie neighbourhoods in 11 UK cities. Bath Milsom Street and around, Bath A Unesco World Heritage site, Bath is a festive stunner. Behind its Georgian facades, moreover, you will find incredible shopping that should cover all gift buying needs. Names like Kiehl’s, Russell & Bromley, Aesop and Lakeland cluster in and around Milsom Street, alongside notable Bath indies, such as shoemaker Chanii B or Gabucci Menswear. Foodie stops include cheesemonger Paxton & Whitfield, chocolatier Neuhaus, Green Street butcher and, for wine and spirits, Amathus. In the new Shires Yard (previously Milsom Place), you will find Coret coffee, classes at The Cookery Studio and an outpost of Bristol chef Josh Eggleton’s muchpraised, veg-led restaurant, Root. Elsewhere in Bath, other tasty options include: Corkage Handsome bottle shop, bar and dining room offering up to 60 wines by the glass to accompany seasonal sharing plates of, say, beef shin croquettes with capers and mustard, or salt-baked celeriac, burnt apple, black winter truffle, vanilla, pecorino and mint. corkagebath.com Magari Impressive fresh pasta kitchen in Shires Yard. High-quality Italian and British ingredients (Amalfi lemons, Mutti tomatoes, Cacklebean eggs, Sussex Charmer cheese) underpin competitively priced dishes of sausage ragu, pesto, carbonara and such. magaripasta.co.uk Chez Dominique A short walk from Milsom Street. Modern French and European cooking that delivers in mains of, for example, roast cod, butter beans, chorizo and tapenade, or onglet, wild garlic butter and pommes frites. chezdominique.co.uk Beckford Canteen Modern British restaurant which, since 2022, has taken Bath by storm in well executed dishes such…

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8 magical winter travel experiences for food lovers
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date: 2025-10-31T14:44:26.000Z
creator: Justine Gosling
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: From snow festivals in Japan to the northern lights in Norway, these are unforgettable foodie experiences for winter
encoded: Winter has a way of slowing life down in the gentlest of ways, setting in like a quiet spell or a morning’s frost. Days feel softer and nights longer, the darkness illuminated by the warm glow of lights. Winter gives permission to linger, to be still and to savour simple comforts, and this ethos transfers from our minds onto our plates. It’s the season for indulgence and embracing nature, whatever the weather. Here’s a list of eight magical winter experiences for food lovers that get you outdoors experiencing the best of food and nature, with a little adventure thrown in. Get hands-on with an immersive farm experience in Ireland Aiming to preserve heritage farming techniques, Willow & Lore Heritage Farm in rural County Antrim offers immersive, hands-on experiences for visitors to deeply connect with nature and rural life. Rooted in the Irish tradition of community cooperation, guests can help work the land, tend to livestock, harvest and process crops. In the kitchen, get stuck in with cooking: make butter, cook potato bread on an open fire and prepare a traditional meal, followed by a fireside ceili. Pronounced ‘kay-lee’, this is a traditional Irish gathering centred around a hearth or fireplace, where people socialise, share music, songs, stories and poetry. Book a luxury whiskey escape in the Scottish Highlands Glenmorangie House offers a magical Highland escape where whisky, design and hospitality converge for a memorable, intimate winter escape. Days might be spent foraging with the chefs, learning how to make delicious whisky cocktails, or simply strolling along the beach. In the evenings, dinner at the hotel unfolds in true “dinner party” style. It begins with guests gathering to enjoy canapés and drams around the fire. Sitting around a communal long table in the elegant dining room, a four-course menu is then served of the Highlands’ finest seasonal produce, with each dish paired with Glenmorangie’s whiskies. End the night fireside with a final dram before r…

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10 of the world's most unique whisky distilleries to visit
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date: 2025-10-31T14:43:22.000Z
creator: Joel Harrison
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: From urban distilleries in London's East End, to rural escapes high in the Alps or Japanese forests, these are the world's most unique urban distilleries
encoded: Whisky might be steeped in tradition, but around the globe distillers are reimagining what it can be, and where it can be made. From a Japanese forest sanctuary to a buzzing East London warehouse, these aren’t just places to sip a dram or enjoy a cocktail, they’re destinations worth travelling to, each with its own story, flavour and setting you won’t forget. For more like this, check out our expert guide to the best Scottish whisky distilleries to visit, the best whisky gifts to buy and the best English whiskies to buy. Hakushu Distillery, Japan Why go: For mountain air, cedar forests and some of the freshest-tasting whisky on earth. Hidden high in Japan’s Southern Alps, Hakushu is a remote retreat for whisky lovers. Surrounded by cedar forests and mountain mist, it makes a whisky befitting its surrounds: fresh, herbaceous with a soft, forest floor smoke. The water at Hakushu, key to the whisky-making process, is so pure, it is bottled and sold on its own. Getting here is part of the magic. A two hour train ride from Tokyo lifts you high into the forests. The distillery’s museum explains the meticulous craft behind Japanese whisky, and the tasting room lets you try drams you won’t find outside Japan. In spring, the forest hums with life; in winter, snow settles on the rooftops. Either way, it’s a place to slow down and savour this smoky gem of a single malt. suntory.com/factory/hakushu/ Cotswolds Distillery, England Why go: For a countryside escape mixing rolling fields, honeyed-stone villages and award-winning English single malt. Set among rolling fields and chocolate-box villages, the Cotswolds Distillery captures the charm of rural England in a bottle. It makes a fruity, full-bodied single malt using locally grown barley, matured in high quality oak casks on-site. Tours are hands-on, with guided tastings and a peek at the stills in action. Afterwards, linger over coffee in the café or browse the shop for exclusive releases. They make their own gin, too if whisk…

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10 London park café destinations for food lovers
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date: 2025-10-29T10:14:28.000Z
creator: Helen Salter
subject: Travel
subject: Travel london
subject: UK
subject: London area guides
description: Discover London's cool clutch of park cafés for refuelling – the perfect excuse to linger a little longer in the city's leafy spaces
encoded: London’s plenteous leafy spaces have long been a sanctuary for city-dwellers, but in recent years the classic park café has undergone a transformation. Gone are the days of limp sandwiches and instant coffee in polystyrene cups. Across the capital, a new breed of park cafés is drawing Londoners and visitors with menus as first-class as their views. More than just a place to grab a flat white – these are foodie destinations in their own right, where you can expect specialty coffee, next-level bakes and a sense of community – all without leaving the park. Whether you’re seeking a post-run pastry, a peaceful lakeside brunch or a packed-out burrito, these spots are worth the detour. FINK'S, Clissold House North Londoners have even more reason to swoon over this beloved Hackney park thanks to newly opened Fink’s Clissold House. Breathing life into the park’s elegant Grade II listed Clissold House, expect straightforward fare with an emphasis on utilising local suppliers. Go for the coffee from Scenery Coffee Roasters and stay for the next-level toasties (pastrami, dill pickle and gruyère) and pastries coming fresh daily from Fink's Bakery in N4, such as the rosette apple, vanilla custard and pecan crumble danish. Cakes are made with seasonal fruit from Natoora & Shrub Provisions and Wildfarmed flour. Furrier friends are also catered for, with dog treats available for purchase in shop. Aside from the refrigerator stocked with locally made soft drinks, foodies can fill their totes on Fink's thoughtful selection of gourmet goods, from tinned fish and truffle crisps to wines and spirits. Come for a proper refuel before a stroll to spot the park’s roaming deer - a blissful afternoon. instagram.com/finks.london Bad Manners, Shoreditch Church Serving a pithy menu of burritos and Mexican-style snacks, this shiny silver trailer has become a cult favourite for East Londoners in the know. Following a successful stint at St John at Hackney Churchyard, this hip establishment is now p…

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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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9 cities that should be on every foodie’s bucket list
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date: 2025-10-28T10:55:08.000Z
creator: Heather Steele
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: Expand your holiday horizons and tick new countries off your travel list with these bucket list destinations
encoded: Food can define a holiday. If it’s bad, it casts a shadow. But, eat well and you will deepen your connection with a place. Here, we’ve chosen nine world cities where the food isn’t just good – it’s one of the big reasons to go. Cape Town, South Africa South Africa’s wines are famous for a reason. In Cape Town, you’re within easy reach of the best growing regions – including Stellenbosch and the Cape Winelands – and there are plenty of companies offering day trips to the most storied vineyards (try the Franschhoek wine tram). We suggest an overnighter at Babylonstoren, the original sister property to The Newt in Somerset. A modern wine producer, the garden hotel has a gorgeous selection of accommodations, a spa and lots of overnight guest-only experiences, including one of the most varied and delicious breakfast buffets we’re ever had (we still think about the five varieties of butter). Back in Cape Town itself, the restaurant scene is popping. Down at the V&A Waterfront, Pier offers a high-end heritage experience; Salon serves a highly rated 13-course tasting menu; over in Paternoster, Wolfgat brings together foraging, fermenting and storytelling to create a 20-seat culinary retreat; and Ryan Cole’s Salsify at the Roundhouse rightfully won ‘Restaurant of the Year' at South Africa's latest Eat Out Restaurant Awards. Locals will tell you that Arthur’s Super Mini is the place for breakfast, while the terrace at Belmond’s striking pretty-in-pink hotel Mount Nelson is the spot to book for sundowners. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Hong Kong has so many incredible places to eat, it’s hard to know where to start. So we’ll begin with the first meal of the day. For something sweet and savoury, make a beeline to Cheung Hing Coffee Shop for freshly baked pineapple buns filled with ham and a fried egg. Lin Heung is the oldest dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong and draws a queue from 7am. Its traditional breakfast is served from a vintage trolley, piled high with bamboo steamers filled with …

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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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Best Cornwall hotels for food lovers
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date: 2025-10-27T17:00:08.000Z
subject: South West
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Restaurants
subject: Hotel guides
description: We pick the best foodie places to stay in this south-western county, from a stylish farmhouse retreat with its own smokehouse to a jaunty harbourside b&b with outstanding breakfasts
encoded: Looking for the best places to stay in Cornwall? After a bed and breakfast on the Cornish coast? Want to find a romantic hotel in Cornwall? From St Ives to Penzance, we've rounded up the best foodie hotels in Cornwall, from seaside bed and breakfasts to Cornish farmhouse retreats, as well as restaurants with rooms to stay in Cornwall. See our guide to the best restaurants in Cornwall for all the best places to eat and drink during your stay. Now discover UK spa hotels for food lovers, the best hotel baths worth travelling for in the UK or our best European hidden gem hotels for more travel inspiration. Best Cornwall hotels for food lovers Pedn Olva, St Ives Doubles from £136, check availability at booking.com or pednolva.co.uk Perched on the granite rocks above the sands of Porthminster Beach, the Pedn Olva has recently undergone a transformation, creating a luxurious space to spend a long, lazy weekend. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer breathtaking views of every angle from the sweep of St Ives Bay out to the open sea and all along the beach. Grab a pint of Mena Dhu stout in the cosy Lookout nook for seal and dolphin spotting or head to one of the open terraces (including a huge roof terrace) for panoramic views. The décor is warm and inviting with loungy mid-century modern chairs, sheepskin throws and reclaimed wood tables. Walls showcase the work of local artists in a nod to St Ives’ colourful art history. Rooms have been given a plush makeover with rich upholstery in mustard and soft blues, and warm wood cladding. There are cloud-like Hypnos beds and Nespresso machines should you want to linger over morning coffee. Bathrooms are generous with rainfall showers and toiletries from Cornish company Land & Water. We stayed in a snug dog-friendly room which had the advantage of its own outside entrance with a route directly down steps to the beach – perfect for sunrise swims and late-night walks. The menus showcase local suppliers with spankingly fresh fish dishes such …

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7 Nigerian recipes
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subject: Africa
subject: Collection
subject: Recipes
subject: Travel
description: Celebrate Nigeria’s bold and diverse flavours, from smoky jollof rice to fiery roasted dishes — a feast that captures the country’s vibrant spirit
encoded: Want to learn about Nigerian cooking? Looking for recipes from Nigeria? Check out these recipes, then discover our guides to Ethiopian food and Tunisian food, then try our West African recipes. Celebrate Nigeria’s rich and diverse food culture with a feast of vibrant flavours and bold spices. Across hundreds of tribes and traditions one thing remains the same — a love of big personalities and even bigger flavours. Try sweet and savoury favourites such as chin chin, puff-puff and suya, alongside plantain chips and refreshing chapman. Each dish tells a story of heritage, hospitality and togetherness — a cuisine built on generosity, community and a zest for life. Nigerian recipes Nigerian-style roast lamb This dish holds a special place in Jess and Jo Edun’s hearts, created while cooking with their grandma in her Hackney kitchen. Lamb was her favourite and this recipe honours the Easters spent feeding the family, with memories of her bold, rich flavours. A pillar of her community, their grandma’s love for spice is captured in this dish. Slow-cooked, juicy lamb that melts in your mouth, seasoned with suya spice – a Nigerian street-food classic from the north. Combining the best of British and Nigerian flavours, this lamb is a perfect Easter dish, best served hot with jollof rice or roast potatoes, or both! Nigerian jollof rice Jollof rice is more than just a dish – it’s a cultural icon that sparks debates and brings people together, representing the vibrant essence of West African cuisine. At Flygerians, Jess and Jo Edun put their own spin on this classic, blending sweet Nigerian flavours with their signature smoky depth that keeps people coming back. The Flygerian jollof isn’t just for special occasions, it’s an everyday experience. Their late grandmother always said that good jollof takes time and patience and now, every time they cook it, they’re reminded of family gatherings filled with laughter and love. This recipe is perfect for sharing – best served hot with pla…

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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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