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.
Private dining in London has always carried a particular kind of energy: the sense that the best meals in this city happen behind closed doors, in rooms that never appear on any restaurant app. Why private dining clubs matter in London London’s club scene is older than most people realise. Born from the 17th-century coffee … Read more
Terrace dining in Dubai carries a particular kind of feeling, one that only the people who live here truly understand, because you have waited months for this air. The return everyone waits for There is a shift that happens in Dubai each year. The heat that kept you indoors slowly gives way. The evenings become … Read more
Singapore menus are shifting in ways that matter right now, as the city moves into its most active dining quarter and kitchens across every district begin the work of reinvention. Why September is a turning point for restaurants here Singapore’s dining scene moves at considerable speed, with approximately 300 new restaurants opening each month. September, … Read more
Ramen restaurants in London now span the entire city, and the range of styles, budgets, and neighbourhoods is bigger than ever before. What makes London’s ramen scene special London has quietly become one of the best cities outside Japan for ramen. What started with a handful of noodle bars in Soho a decade ago has … Read more
Gluten-free izakaya culture in Tokyo holds the same beauty as a carefully arranged bento: every element has its place, and the ritual of choosing well is itself a pleasure. Understanding the izakaya kitchen The izakaya is Japan’s version of the French brasserie: a warm, informal space built around shared plates, good drinks, and slow conversation. … Read more
Singapore dining does not pause for breath, but late August is the moment the city’s kitchens collectively put down their pens, read the room, and decide what the next chapter looks like. Why the end of August matters for Singapore dining Every year, the last days of August act as a natural dividing line for … Read more
Vegetarian hawker stalls in Singapore have quietly become some of the most exciting food you can find at a food centre, and confirmed meat-eaters are the proof. Why vegetarian hawker food has changed For years, vegetarian food was seen as an alternative, but vegetables are now taking centre stage as the showstopper, not the substitute. … Read more
Coastal cuisine in India carries a depth of seafood tradition that the country’s long coastline has quietly protected for centuries, and it deserves far more attention than it receives. A coastline built for flavor India’s mainland coastline runs for approximately 7,500 km. The subcontinent has seas on 3 sides, and its southern edge extends into … Read more
Autumn menus in Dubai arrive earlier each year, and this season, 7 restaurants across the city have made the strongest case yet for booking before September begins. Why late August is the right time to book Dubai’s dining scene moves fast. Restaurants plan their seasonal menus months ahead, and the most anticipated tables fill before … Read more
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 land gave them. Brittany and the galette de sarrasin Brittany’s galette de sarrasin is perhaps the EU’s most beloved naturally wheat-free bread tradition. Bakers craft … Read more
Dim sum is one of the greatest expressions of London’s diversity, and this city does it better than almost anywhere outside of Asia, with options spanning traditional Cantonese teahouses, Michelin-starred restaurants, and wallet-friendly neighbourhood gems that pack more flavour into 3 small dishes than most restaurants manage in a full menu. What dim sum actually … Read more
Late summer desserts define the final weeks of the season in New York City, and the restaurants getting them right are worth every reservation. Why late summer is the best moment for dessert in New York August in New York carries a particular kind of beauty. The markets overflow with peaches, figs, and berries. Chefs … Read more
