Category: Gourmet
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A guide to Rome’s best-kept secrets
The numerous treasures that Rome has to offer extend far beyond its most famous monuments and landmarks. For those curious enough to go in search of these hidden gems, there are countless little known but nonetheless spectacular sites to be seen. Thanks to the help of Segway Roma team, local experts in guided tours by…
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Fun things to do in Siena in one day
To spend a wonderful holiday in a place like Siena, one of the most sought-after destinations in Tuscany by worldwide tourists, I think it’s useful to plan in advance an itinerary through its historic center, taking advantage of a medieval hamlet full of hidden gems, listed by Unesco as World Heritage Site. You can easily…
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How paella got punked – and the Valencian chefs trying to save it
Paella is the history of Spain on a plate, so why did aficionados have to start Wikipaella to protect it? In this extract from his new book, Matt Goulding heads for Valencia in search of the perfect dish
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Europe has 386 Michelin-starred restaurants, according to the 2017 Michelin guide Main Cities of Europe
Europe’s major cities have seen a tremendous development in its culinary offering. Michelin unveiled the 36th selection of the Michelin guide Main Cities of Europe 2017, which covers 44 cities in 20 countries and recommends a total of 2,332 restaurants. Providing a showcase of gourmet dining around the world, Michelin Guide Main Cities of Europe…
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Pierre Herme macaron sent to the astronauts at the International Space Station
Macaron dans le etoiles. Few grams of sweetness out into the galaxy. This week, SpaceX Dragon, the cargo ship of the American private space transportation company SpaceX, brought supplies and a birthday treat to the International Space Station. Besides supplies for the seven experiments developed by Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales/ CNES for the Proxima mission…
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For the first time, Michelin has awarded One Star to a restaurant in Reykjavik and the Faroe Islands
Michelin Nordic guide Award List 2017. Michelin unveiled the new selection of the Michelin guide Nordic Countries 2017, which lists a total of 274 restaurants located in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and, for the first time, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. The gastronomic guide continues its expansion with the inclusion of Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Michelin…