A slow, boozy bus tour of Hungary’s secret vineyards
The spa town of Balatonfüred is a bucolic gem for sailors, hikers … and wine lovers. A new hop-on, hop-off bus tour offers a chance to get a taste of its little-known wineries
Catch of the day: a seafood safari on France’s culinary coast
From Calais to Le Touquet, the Côte d’Opale is home to thriving fishing ports, grand old seaside resorts and restaurants serving the freshest seafood
In search of Valencia’s ‘white gold’: my hunt for the perfect horchatería
Horchata, the revered creamy drink made from tiger nuts, is still served in grand Valencian parlours – always accompanied by sugar-glazed pastries
‘It’s like bringing the kitchen into the piazza’: seven of the best Italian village food festivals
Sagre – the historic local events that pop up in villages across the country in summer – are the perfect way to get a taste of regional cuisine and culture
‘We can see the boats that supply the restaurant’s lobsters from our seats’: a culinary tour of Gower, Wales
On a coastline brimming with seafood shacks, crab sandwiches and hyperlocal flavour, our food writer is happy to be distracted from the stunning scenery
‘Full of zesty colour and flavour’: readers’ favourite food festivals in Europe
From the Tiramisù World Cup in Italy to street food ‘battles’ in Newcastle, your culinary highlights range from the sublime to the delicious
My search for the perfect ruin bar in Budapest
These cool, cheap bars in old abandoned buildings became popular in the 2000s – and then tourists moved in. I went hunting for the bohemian spirit of the originals
Crete treats: a chef’s tour of her favourite Greek island
The island has a culinary tradition as old as its ancient olive trees. Our writer savours its family-run tavernas, village bakeries and local produce
‘Hearty fare, red gingham tablecloths and chalkboard menus’: my search for the perfect bouchon in Lyon
These traditional restaurants are the culinary backbone of this gastronomic capital, but finding the real deal means tackling offal – and red wine – for breakfast
‘A slap-up meal for €12’: my search for the perfect old-school Turin tavern
Piòle are the Italian city’s working-class neighbourhood taverns. Of the few that survive, many have gone upmarket – but I was looking for the real deal and affordable home cooking
Cocktails, sunsets and freshly caught seafood: 27 of the best beach bars and cafes in Europe
From the breezy dunes of Normandy to the dreamy lagoons of the Algarve, our writers choose their favourite places to eat and drink by the sea
‘No reservations, no waiter, just great sea views, food and drink’: readers’ favourite beach bars in Europe
You share your favourite spots for sand, seafood and sundowners from the Kent coast to the Greek islands
Where to find Scotland’s best seafood. Clue: these places are just metres from the water
The Highlands and Islands are rightly lauded for their superb seafood – but these days it’s not reserved for fine dining and can be found at the simplest waterside shacks and inns
Route des Vacances: a gastronomic driving holiday from Paris to the Mediterranean
The RN7 road to the Côte d’Azur is enjoying a renaissance among lovers of slow travel in search of offbeat France
My search for the perfect Sachertorte in Vienna
The luscious chocolate and apricot torte is the stuff of legend in the grand, old world of Viennese coffeehouses. But which makes the tastiest?