Tucked away on the Oltrarno side of Florence, Pasticceria Buonamici is a third-generation family bakery that’s been quietly perfecting its craft since the 1950s. I didn’t walk in expecting anything fancy or overly polished. Instead, I found a place that’s genuinely rooted in routine where locals come for their morning...

Dutch food sometimes gets overshadowed by some of the other big-name cuisines in Europe, like Italian and French. But as the people who’ve gone on one of my Amsterdam food tours will tell you, the city’s culinary landscape is incredibly diverse and much more than Dutch fries. Whether you like...

British food has a fierce reputation on the global gastronomic scene, but nothing is as divine as the sticky toffee pudding. This specialty, which I often take our customers to try on our London food tours, is a moist date sponge cake covered in a warm toffee sauce. In most...

In London, few dishes capture the city’s working-class roots quite like pie and mash. Born in the 19th century as an affordable, filling meal for dockworkers and market vendors, this hearty combination of flaky meat pie, creamy mashed potatoes, and a ladle of parsley-speckled gravy is both comfort food and...

London’s markets are gastronomic hubs where British food and global flavors come together. No matter what you’re here for, whether it’s a quick bite, stocking up on fresh produce, or just settling in with some food to people-watch, these spots have you covered. As you’ll already know if you’ve been...

In London, the pub is a way of life, a place where ice-cold pints and delicious British food come together to be enjoyed with friends and family, often in centuries-old establishments. There’s a pub in the capital for everyone, from historic corner bars and gastropubs to lively local taverns that...

If you love seafood, then you’ll surely adore Amsterdam’s deep connection to the sea and how the bounty of the North Sea shows up throughout the local cuisine. From traditional herring carts to elegant fish bistros serving oysters, mussels, and line-caught North Sea fish, there’s something to suit every taste.  ...

Amsterdam is a city where pancakes aren’t just a humble breakfast food; they’re a beloved tradition, with sweet and savory versions enjoyed any time of day. From fluffy Dutch-style pannenkoeken to international twists, the city serves up a mouthwatering variety of sweet and savory options to try on an Amsterdam...