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Six of the Best Food Markets in London

Six of the Best Food Markets in London

Whether you’re after scenic, touristy markets with products packed for gifting, or bustling, grimy wholesale markets, there’s nothing quite like exploring food markets to give you an insight into a city. Twenty years ago, you wouldn’t expect to see a London venue figuring on any 

Merah-Putih: the Best Indonesian Fine Dining in Bali

Merah-Putih: the Best Indonesian Fine Dining in Bali

Indonesian food doesn’t have the best reputation. For all its diversity – and an archipelago with over 17,000 islands, over 700 languages and no fewer than 6 official religions is pretty darn diverse – it doesn’t seem to travel well. There are more Ethiopian restaurants 

What to Do – and Eat – in Cornwall

What to Do – and Eat – in Cornwall

Heaving though it is in high season, Cornwall is one of England’s prettiest regions – yes, even on the myriad rainy days. And, if you’re in the UK, it’s worth making time to visit – the Night Riviera Sleeper from London is a luxurious, if 

123 Food Experiences To Try Before You Die

123 Food Experiences To Try Before You Die

Eat a dish in the restaurant that invented it Pick food from pots by pointing and hoping Catch a fish and barbecue it Make your own pasta Wander the streets to find the perfect bakery Choose the stinkiest cheese Order pho in Vietnam And Beijing 

What’s It Like Eating Dog?

What’s It Like Eating Dog?

I have been meaning to get around to eating dog for some time now. I’m fascinated by foods that break cultural taboos, and, as a Briton, eating dog is about as taboo as it gets, but, perhaps because of that, I’ve never quite got around 

Ten British Expat Food Cravings

Ten British Expat Food Cravings

Expat food cravings are a curious thing, particularly British ones. There is, for example, an entire generation who can’t live without Bisto and Paxo stuffing for the Sunday roast, an activity that’s conducted even in wildly inappropriate climates. There are others for whom the right 

The Best Restaurants in Ubud, Bali

The Best Restaurants in Ubud, Bali

Headed to Ubud? Bali’s arts, cultural and self-discovery capital boasts an amazing restaurant scene — so much so that it can be hard to pick where to eat. Current as of December 2017, this post includes (I hope) the very best restaurants Ubud has to 

Five Dishes You Shouldn’t Miss in Rome

Five Dishes You Shouldn’t Miss in Rome

You shouldn’t be ashamed to admit that you’re going to Rome with food on your mind. Food in Rome is made with excellent ingredients and respect for traditions – so, when in Rome, do as the Romans do, and eat well. One of the best 

Nancy’s Kitchen – the Best Nyonya Cooking in Malacca

Nancy’s Kitchen – the Best Nyonya Cooking in Malacca

Malacca (Melaka) is arguably where Malaysia began. Positioned on one of the most important shipping routes in the world, the Straits of Malacca, it rose from an island fishing village supplying passing seafarers with dried fish, to the epicentre of the spice trade, the first 

20 Greek Foods You Have to Try

20 Greek Foods You Have to Try

Greek food doesn’t have the world’s best reputation. Much of it falls under the shadow of Turkish food – and, at the risk of alienating every single Greek reader, that’s because the Ottoman occupation left its mark all over the Mediterranean in culinary terms, and