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.
The best cider doughnuts in New York City are good. The best cider doughnuts near New York City are better, and the gap is wide enough to justify a drive. Bakeries in Manhattan and Brooklyn fry a solid version of the treat. Orchards in the Hudson Valley and Westchester press their own apples into the … Read more
Fermented foods sit in nearly every Indian meal, often without anyone noticing. Idli batter rests overnight before breakfast, curd sets on the kitchen counter, and a jar of kanji waits by a sunny window through winter. Home fermentation in India needs little equipment: water, salt, patience and a warm corner handle most of the work. … Read more
Borough Market's game season begins quietly, with woodsmoke drifting from the hot food units before anyone notices the stalls have changed. By November, counters across the market carry pheasant, partridge and venison that were nowhere in sight back in July. This shift runs roughly from August to February, and it rewards shoppers who know which … Read more
Sanma disappears from Tokyo menus for most of the year, then takes over supermarket counters, festival grills and sushi bars within a matter of weeks. The fish spends spring and summer far offshore before turning south in autumn, and that migration is when the biggest hauls land in Japan. Prices and volumes now swing hard … Read more
Autumn brings cooler water and heavier catches to Dubai's seafood market, but it does not automatically bring lower prices. The Waterfront Market on the Deira Corniche still runs its live auction every morning, and the going rate for hammour or kingfish depends on who got to the boats first, not on the month printed on … Read more
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 buyers, hunters and chefs. If you plan to buy a Tuber magnatum Pico this autumn, in Alba, Asti or anywhere across the Langhe, price, provenance … Read more
Hygiene grades in Singapore changed in January 2026, and many stall decals now show letters that mean something different from a year ago. The Singapore Food Agency replaced the old annual snapshot system with a framework called SAFE, which grades stalls on a long track record rather than a single inspection day. A stall showing … Read more
Ethiopian restaurants are one of London’s greatest culinary treasures, woven into neighbourhoods across the city from Dalston to Brixton and beyond, and this guide will help you find the right one for your next meal. Why Ethiopian food belongs on your London list London has always worn its diversity as a badge of pride. You … Read more
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 of refined, responsible craft. What EU certification actually means for your flour Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 lays down harmonised requirements for the provision … Read more
Truffle dinners arrive in New York City each autumn with the quiet authority of a great Italian tradition, and right now the city’s finest tables are ready. Why autumn is the right moment for truffles in New York Autumn is truffle season, and New York’s restaurant world knows it. Alba white truffles rank among the … Read more
Gluten-free bakeries in New York City have quietly become some of the most creative, careful, and visually beautiful food destinations in the five boroughs, and if you still think gluten-free means settling for less, this city is ready to change your mind entirely. Why gluten-free bakeries in NYC have changed New York has always attracted … Read more
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 aged through the warmer months arrive at a depth of character that no other season can offer. Why September is the defining month for artisan … Read more
