From a women-run kitchen in Marrakech to a hidden gate on Rome's coast, Shelina Permalloo shares the restaurants that taught her what hospitality really means

Twenty new restaurants opened in early 2026 alone as Sweden's industrial port city transforms into a culinary destination that blends Nordic tradition with global influences.

Tamar Adler turned gratitude lists into a book during her darkest moments. Now living in Spain's capital, she shares five restaurants that ground her in the present.

Helmsley, population under 2,000, has held onto its Good Food Guide crown with a culinary scene that punches above its weight

The Tram Experience launches its new season with guest chefs from Belgium's top kitchens and a private lunch option for groups

The culinary guide's Southwest edition awards 24 distinctions across the city, led by a single two-star restaurant that once held three.

Off France's Atlantic coast, the Charente archipelago offers world-class oysters, hand-harvested salt, and markets that turn potatoes into something magical.

Sitges packs seventeen beaches, natural wine bars, and Modernisme architecture into a 15-minute walk, proving that less geography can mean more appeal.

Ferry trips to Calais for cheaper alcohol remain popular with UK travelers, despite tighter post-Brexit limits on personal imports.

New restaurants across the city are introducing diners to regional specialties from Iran, Kurdistan, Palestine, and Turkey, joining long-standing neighborhood favorites.

Ghana's capital is embracing micro-tours that swap landmark checklists for community experiences and impromptu bar stops in centuries-old neighborhoods.

Beyond the Roman Baths and period drama backdrops, England's only UNESCO-designated city hides farm-to-fork dining, indie shops, and neighborhoods locals actually use.

Otsu, a Poblenou café that started with specialty coffee, now draws crowds with whimsical weekend creations inspired by everything from Renaissance art to Japanese tradition.

From New Orleans' po'boys to Portland's oyster bars, these destinations offer more than just meals - they tell stories through their plates.

From a neighbourhood spot with a cult burger to Italian seafood in a grand Whitehall setting, the capital's latest openings deliver bold flavours and fresh takes on dining out.

A Sri Lanka resident tracked down every restaurant listed in a decades-old Lonely Planet to see which establishments have endured.

South Carolina's barrier island draws visitors with accessible beaches, Gullah heritage sites, and fresh seafood, minus the high-pressure scene of better-known East Coast resorts.

Rooftop bars, beachfront seafood, and resort dining reshape a coastal destination long known for its nightlife

The French tire company is replacing its controversial environmental distinction with an editorial feature, sidestepping legal liability but raising fresh questions about credibility.

One writer's accumulated list spans classic cebicherías, market stalls, and regional cuisines - not just what's currently buzzy in Peru's capital.
