New Year’s resolutions are like a perfect soufflé—ambitious, but prone to collapse. That’s why for 2026 we’re proposing resolutions you’ll want to keep.
Instead of pledging to give things up, what if your resolutions were about adding more joy, more flavor, and more unforgettable bites to your year?
We asked our Eating Europe guides across the continent to dream up Foodie Vows—playful, delicious promises for 2026, inspired by the cities they call home.
No dry Januarys. No sad salads. Just pure, unapologetic delight.
Whether you’re planning a trip or just daydreaming at your desk, take a vow (or two) and make 2026 your most delicious year yet.
🍝 Rome
“I will no longer twirl my spaghetti with a spoon. I’ll embrace the fork-and-plate swirl like a true Romano. Also, I accept that cacio e pepe counts as a ‘well-balanced meal.’”
🥐 Paris
“I vow to eat a croissant every single day I’m in Paris. ‘Research purposes’ is a valid excuse. I will also stop pretending I can pronounce ‘charcuterie’ perfectly.”
🧀 Amsterdam
“I resolve to try at least three new Dutch cheeses, and admit that Gouda is best eaten in a canal-side picnic, not from a vacuum-packed supermarket slice.”
🥟 Prague
“I will finally learn the difference between a dumpling and a knedlík… by eating at least six kinds. I also promise not to call trdelník ‘traditional’ in front of our guide.”
🥧 London
“I shall no longer judge a pub by its exterior. If it serves a proper pie and a pint, it’s a palace. Also, I will attempt to make my own custard. Once.”
🍷 Florence
“I will drink Chianti with something other than red sauce. (Yes, it goes with pecorino. Yes, it goes with sunsets. Yes, it goes with Tuesday.)”
🥘 Lisbon
“I promise to attempt pastéis de bacalhau at home, fail hilariously, and then immediately book a flight back to Lisbon to eat the real thing.”
🥨 Berlin
“I will eat currywurst without asking ‘but why curry?’. Some mysteries are meant to be enjoyed, not solved.”
🍕 Naples
“I will stop folding my pizza. It’s not a taco. It’s an art form. Also, pineapple will never, ever be mentioned.”
🥮 Palermo
“I vow to try every street food item at the market—from panelle to spleen sandwich—without asking ‘what’s in it?’ until after the first bite.”
🥘 Madrid
“I resolve to embrace the Madrid schedule: chocolate con churros is a perfectly acceptable pre-dinner snack, and dinner at 10 pm is not ‘late,’ it’s fashionable.”
🦐 Barcelona
“I will confidently order paella for lunch (never for dinner!) and master the art of eating pan con tomate without wearing it. A little mess is just extra flavor.”
🥙 Athens
“I pledge to use ‘more feta’ as the answer to most culinary questions. Also, I will find the perfect spot to eat a gyro while watching the sunset over the Acropolis.”
🍝 Milan
“I shall no longer confuse risotto with ‘just rice.’ I will appreciate its creamy, slow-stirred perfection and save the parmesan for after it’s served (sorry, Nonna).”
🍊 Seville
“I vow to start more meals with a crisp fino sherry and a bowl of plump olives. I will also stop being surprised when a tapa comes free with my drink—it’s just Sevillian hospitality.”
🍤 San Sebastian
“I promise to embark on a pintxos crawl without filling up on the first slice of tortilla. The key is pacing, and knowing that the best bites are often at the end of the bar.”
🥃 Edinburgh
“I resolve to try haggis without making a face first. It’s not ‘adventurous eating’—it’s a national treasure. I will also embrace the fact that a ‘wee dram’ of whisky is appropriate at any hour when in Scotland.”
🍷 Porto
“I promise to drink Port wine at its source and never again ask if it’s ‘just dessert wine.’ I will also master the art of eating a francesinha without wearing its cheesy, saucy glory—a napkin is not a suggestion, it’s a necessity.”
Our 2026 Resolution? To Bring You Even Closer to the Table.
Whether it’s mastering the Roman swirl or discovering San Sebastian’s hidden pintxos bars, we’re here to make 2026 your most delicious year yet.
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