‘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?
‘Incredibly liveable and creatively buzzy’: Bret McKenzie’s guide to Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara
The Flight of the Conchords comedian shares the New Zealand capital’s best coffee, nature spots and the pastries he’ll queue out the door for
My search for the perfect brown bar in Amsterdam
I swerved the tourist traps and went on a bar crawl of the city’s bruine kroegen, the cosy, dimly lit pubs that are the Netherlands’ ‘surrogate living rooms’
Spain’s very own sakura: cherry blossom season in the Jerte valley
You don’t have to travel to Japan to see a stunning floral display. Every spring, this corner of Extremadura is transformed as two million trees come into bloom
Zoning in on Ménilmontant, Paris: ‘bohemian, arty and off the tourist trail’
This former industrial quartier is now getting noticed for its community-focused art spaces, lively local bars and inexpensive north African food
A local’s guide to Milan: the city’s best restaurants, culture and green spaces
In celebration of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which starts this week, paralympic swimming champion Simone Barlaam shares his favourite places in his hometown