Taste of Northumberland foodie experiences and tours
By George Shaw Visit Northumberland has announced a new initiaive Taste of Northumberland, to champion the north England county’s food and drink that is grown, made and served in the county. The initiative brings together a collection of bookable county-wide foodie experiences and tours, with a brand new quality mark that assures consumers of genuine … Read more
Toulouse: Where Culture Meets Cuisine
By George Shaw Much like many French cities, Toulouse’s culinary culture is closely tied to its terroir. Loosely translated to ‘a sense of place’, terroir is the concept of where the very soil, climate and regional traditions can create unique flavours in each dish. Although famous for its pink terracotta buildings, La Ville Rose, Toulouse … Read more
Utah in inaugural Michelin Guide Southwest
Utah has earned a place on the global culinary map, with the state’s first Michelin Star awarded in Salt Lake City and three Park City restaurants receiving Michelin Recommended status in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest. Utah is gaining recognition as a leading foodie destination following its inclusion in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest. Salt … Read more
Oktoberfest in India moving beyond beer and sausages
Oktoberfest in India is moving beyond beer, sausages and Bavarian décor, accoring to Restaurant India, the influential hospitalty trade platford. Restaurants, breweries and bars apparently are turning it into a group dining and experience-led occasion, using premium drinks, food, music and interactive activities to drive higher spends. The September-October timing also gives restaurants an opportunity … Read more
Faloria Mountain Spa Resort
For travellers who want to combine skiing with wellness and gastronomy Cortina d’Ampezzo, Dolomites Following Milan Cortina 2026, with visitors now able to experience the Olympic legacy as part of a regular ski holiday. The ski resort has Located between Mount Faloria and the legendary 1956 Olympic ski trampoline. The atmosphere is “Nordic”, elegant and essential, and at the … Read more
A first look inside Fayre, in London’s Shepherd Market
A new 62-cover restaurant takes its cues from the historic May Fair that once occupied the surrounding fields. Rich berry tones, dark timber panelling and banquette seating are paired with theatrical wall coverings by urban artist Adam Ellis, depicting scenes of livestock markets, performers and games of chance. The menu celebrates seasonal British produce alongside … Read more
Discovering Vienna one Grätzel at a time
Although Austria’s capital city, Vienna is known for its grand architecture, coffee houses and musical heritage, but beyond those lies a thriving food scene which is waiting to be explored. Vienna is consistently ranked as the city with the highest quality of life, providing its residents, expatriates and visitors with high security, seamless public transportation, … Read more
A guide to iconic Finnish foods
Credits: Julia Kivelä, aitojamakuja.fi Story of Finnish food Finland’s food culture is shaped by the past and especially by the short but light-filled summers and hard winters. For centuries, survival meant preserving, stretching, and improvising. Pickled vegetables, dried mushrooms and preserved berries weren’t fancy. They were necessary. That same spirit still guides Finnish cooking. Finnish … Read more
Austria: top class skiing and first-class hospitality and fine dining
By George Shaw Austria’s luxury and gourmet winter resorts combine high-quality skiing with first-classhospitality, wellness and dining. From premium hotels and to award-winning restaurants androyal-approved destinations, the following regions cater to guests looking for more than timeon the slopes. With excellent service, sophisticated amenities and a strong focus on foodand relaxation, they offer a refined … Read more
Death at the Elephant House by Paul Waters
– recommended holiday reading for India The latest in a series of Irish-Indian cosy crime mysteries by author Paul Waters, Death at the Elephant House, is recommended holiday reading for the 1 million Brits expected to visit India over the next year. The novels feature offbeat mystery-solving crime fighters, Irish nun Sister Agatha Murphy and … Read more