Florence is packed with wine bars and charming eateries, but Fiaschetteria Fantappié stands out for one reason: it genuinely feels like stepping into another time. It’s a nostalgic, rustic corner of Florence where the wine flows, the food comforts, and the atmosphere makes you want to stay all night. I...

I could easily argue that bangers and mash are the ultimate British comfort food. What’s not to love? It’s a hearty plate of plump, juicy sausages nestled on a bed of creamy, buttery mashed potatoes, usually topped with a generous pour of rich onion gravy. Adding to the goodness is...

Wrapped in golden, flaky pastry and filled with perfectly tender meat, beef Wellington is the epitome of British fine dining. In London, where culinary tradition meets innovation, this iconic dish is celebrated in both classic restaurants and inventive modern kitchens. Whether you crave the timeless comfort of a traditional recipe...

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...