A taste of Portugal: the best food and drink in the Alentejo

Find out what not to miss on a food tour of this oft-overlooked Portuguese region

Beer, chocolate and fries: the best food and drink in Flanders

From famous fries to a world-class brewing tradition, Flanders is a food-lover’s paradise.

Food and drink in Oman

Food Restaurants in larger hotels offer predictable dining experiences and though none is Michelin-starred, many are excellent. Throughout Oman are plenty of smaller cafe-type ‘local’ restaurants: these are very basic, but the food can be delicious and belies the simplicity of the décor. Outside Muscat the menu choice is limited and chicken, mutton and fish…

Food and drink in Montenegro

Food In common with other Balkan countries, Montenegrin cuisine is overwhelmingly dominated by meat, though the coastal region offers plentiful opportunity to indulge in some excellent fish and seafood. Many inland dishes manifest a heavy Turkish strain, while others reflect the country’s Austrian influences. Along the coast, Mediterranean and in particular Italian flavours dominate. Traditional starters (predjela)…

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Food and drink in the Congo

Congolese like their beer, and there is no shortage of it anywhere. In the DR Congo, Primus beer is a national institution and 750ml bottles can be bought cheaply at small bars and restaurants across the nation. Most towns have at least one small restaurant, often empty, but with food made to order on asking.…

Food and drink in Exmoor

By eating food farmed in the region, you are literally eating Exmoor. Exmoor produces some of the best food you can find anywhere. The harsh, hilly environment lends itself to extensive livestock production. Cattle and sheep are allowed to graze over large areas and mature slowly, as nature intended. And on the more fertile soils…

Food and drink in South Wales

Food The Welsh culinary scene is almost unrecognisable from even just a decade ago, and it’s no longer the UK’s poor relation. Both the quality of the produce, much of which is now grown organically, and the types of places where you can sit down and tuck into great gastronomic fare have improved considerably. With…

Food and drink in Georgia

Food Georgian cuisine is far closer to that of Turkey and Iran than that of Russia, with plenty of garlic, walnuts, cumin and coriander; huge feasts are traditional, though not as huge as in the Brezhnev years, when food was absurdly cheap. Meat is central, but a Georgian meal is served with many dishes (many…

Food and drink in Yorkshire (Wolds & North York Moors)

Food Beyond Yorkshire pudding and Wensleydale cheese, England’s largest county has never been particularly famous for its food but, in gastronomic matters, as in so many other areas, North Yorkshire surprises with its unexpected mix of rustic no-nonsense and sophistication. What is certain is that there are some truly talented artisans making the most of…