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Slovenia at the table
Taste, cook, and share Slovenia’s culinary soul To truly understand Slovenia , you have to taste it. Here, food is more than nourishment — it reflects the terroir, traditions and people who have lived in harmony with nature for centuries. Farmers’ markets: where community and cuisine meet Every Slovenian city and town has a marketplace, but the most iconic is Ljubljana’s Central Market, designed by famed architect Jože Plečnik. Stalls overflow with seasonal produce, from forest honey to …
Taste Bulgaria
Experience local dishes and traditions Step into Bulgaria through its flavors, where every meal reflects tradition, culture, and local pride. From bustling farmers’ markets to family-run taverns and innovative fine dining, Bulgaria offers a culinary journey that immerses travelers in the heart of its heritage. Rich and Diverse Cuisine Bulgarian cuisine is colorful, diverse, and rich in spices. Garlic, black pepper, thyme, savory, and paprika give depth to dishes, while fruits and vegetables …
The New Dutch food revolution
A journey through culinary innovation The Netherlands is experiencing a remarkable culinary transformation that extends far beyond traditional Dutch cheeses and stroopwafels . The New Dutch movement is boldly reimagining responsible food production and gastronomy. Curious travelers can witness the future of food while savoring cutting-edge cuisine. At the epicenter of the food revolution is Food Valley, a hotspot for sustainable food innovation anchored by Wageningen University and Research, …
Discover the flavors of Portugal
Join locals and savor authentic dishes When you visit Portugal you can enjoy a wide variety of delicacies, wines, and local drinks to please every palate. However, to truly experience Portuguese food culture, don’t just stick to restaurants — follow the locals to cafés, tascas, pastelarias , wine bars, markets, and, during festivals and outdoor events, food trucks known as roulottes . At these places favored by locals you can taste traditional sandwiches like the bifana (pork sandwich), prego …
Craving Flanders’ foods
Savor delectable culinary classics To truly understand Flanders, you have to taste it. There’s even a charming Flemish word that captures the essence of really desiring something for this intense yearning: goesting — and when it comes to food, the Flemish know all about yearning! Here’s an introduction to three iconic Flemish delicacies: Belgian chicory: grondwitloof When autumn arrives and the days become shorter and gloomier, rather than dampening spirits, October heralds the chicory season, …
Culinary Germany
Discover Germany’s edible delights With over 3,000 types of bread, a proud beer culture, a rich winemaking tradition, and beloved regional dishes, Germany’s rich culinary heritage is shaped by history and flavor. Germany on a plate: savor regional flavors In Germany, food is a way of life deeply rooted in heritage and shaped by local character. On the northern coast, herring and shrimp reflect the maritime spirit. The west is known for hearty favorites such as Himmel un Ääd and the …
Taste Austria’s culinary landscape
Flavor shaped by nature’s diversity Discovering Austria’s culinary world means tasting its landscapes: the flavors of its regions, encounters with producers, and the pleasure of enjoying a meal together. Experience Austria at its most authentic: Eat like a local at the dining table! Austria’s regional cuisine Relish the deep connection between Austria’s diverse landscapes and culinary products —on your plate! Each dish tells a story of the soil, the climate and the people. From the Alps and …
Flavors of Malta
A Mediterranean food journey Travelers often picture Malta as a sun-soaked island of beaches and turquoise seas. True! Yet to truly know the country, you must eat as the locals do. Food here is not just served, it’s also celebrated, in festivals full of fruit and sweets, in villages where bread is listed as UNESCO Intangible Heritage, and in harbors where fishermen bring in their catch the very same day. Visiting Malta means discovering an open-air restaurant shaped by centuries of …
Mozart and electric music in Salzburg
I have to tell you a secret about me: I’m a classically trained violinist! In fact, I’ve been playing since I was ten years old. So, you can imagine that visiting Salzburg —the birthplace of Mozart—was not just a thrill for me, but a sort of homecoming to a city that combines the richest of musical history with some pretty exciting contemporary culture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by rachel bires | chicago (@rach.bires) When I first got to Salzburg, I had to see all the …
Eat like a Finn
Sauna, supper and seasonal treats Eating like a local in Finland is not (all) about ticking off Michelin stars. It’s about stepping into a sauna, wandering into the forest, or sitting down with a slice of rye bread that tastes better than it looks. Finland's food culture may look modest on the surface, but it’s full of quiet surprises. Sauna and supper In Finland, meals don’t always begin at the table. They often begin in a cloud of steam. Sauna restaurants have turned a national ritual into a …