Food and drink from the cities and regions we follow around the world: Dubai, London, New York, Tokyo and Singapore, together with Europe, India and Morocco. In this section, writers from our local webzines report on what is worth eating and drinking where they live. You will find restaurant guides and new openings, seasonal menus and produce, street food and hawker stalls, regional cuisines and food traditions, festivals and food labels, and gluten-free dining. Every article is written for people who live in a place or are about to visit, and links back to the webzine where it was first published.
India’s coastal belt stretches across 7,500 km and holds some of the subcontinent’s richest seafood traditions. From Mangalorean fish gassi to Bengali hilsa and Andhra chepala pulusu, these regional plates…
Indian kitchens have fermented rice, carrots and greens for generations, each with its own timing and temperature. This guide breaks down idli batter, kanji and Himalayan ferments like gundruk into…
Street food in the European Union reaches a quiet peak in August, when harvest-season produce fills the stalls and the most honest dishes need nothing more than a single ingredient,…
Wheat-free bread holds a quiet, luminous place in European culinary memory: long before modern agriculture standardized the grain supply, communities across the EU built their tables around what the local…
Gluten-free flours are reshaping the European kitchen this autumn, and for the discerning home baker, understanding which varieties carry genuine EU certification is no longer a matter of preference but…
EU regional cheeses reach a quiet, almost ceremonial perfection in September, when the long warmth of summer folds into the first cool air of autumn, milk grows richer, and wheels…
Alba's truffle season reaches full swing every weekend from 10 October to 6 December 2026, when the 96th Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba fills the Cortile della Maddalena with…
Eating at a gluten-free buffet in Dubai does not have to feel like a risk. Dubai’s international hotel buffets offer incredible variety, but navigating them safely takes more than reading…
Dubai’s members-only dining scene is one of the city’s best-kept secrets, blending fine food with curated social access. From landmark addresses in DIFC to wellness-focused clubs in Al Habtoor City,…
Autumn menus in Dubai are arriving early. Discover 7 restaurants launching seasonal dishes in late August, from DIFC to Jumeirah, and book your table now. The post Autumn menus in…
Cooler evenings are returning to Dubai, and that means one thing: terrace season is here. From a dreamy Portuguese canal-side spot to a fire-lit desert experience under open skies, these…
Dubai’s seafood market swings with supply, not just the calendar. Here is what hammour, kingfish and shrimp actually cost at Waterfront Market this autumn, why prices spike some weeks, and…
