When staying in Opatija, a visit to Volosko is a must. Enjoy a relaxing walk along the Lungomare coastal promenade, with beautiful views and the sound of breaking waves, and… Continue
Category: Food & Drinks
Dish of the month: Wild boar ragout
Autumn is the time to indulge in wild game! Wild game meat is not only low in fat, but it also has a particularly distinctive flavour. It is healthier than… Continue
Dish of the month: Istrian pljukanci with beef steak and truffles
His majesty, the truffle… this highly appreciated culinary delicacy that can be found near the town of Buzet in Istria is the main ingredient for this delicious recipe that Jurica… Continue
Culinary insider tips: Castrop-Rauxel – A culinary declaration of love
Quiet and idyllic yet at the centre of it all. Is Castrop-Rauxel in Germany a real place? Or is it just a funny name? There’s just one answer: You bet… Continue
Dish of the month: Guinea fowl with pumpkin-apple puree and lavender beetroot
Autumn is our favourite season in terms of flavour! A treasure trove of fragrances and textures and colours and possibilities and… There is a real love story behind today’s recipe…. Continue
Culinary insider tips: West meets East at the gateway to Siberia
Ekaterinburg is one of Russia’s top business cities – currently ranking in third place after Moscow and Saint Petersburg. It is the industrial capital of Russia and was founded in… Continue
Romania Inside: adorable Romanian Wines
Romania never ceases to amaze Maarten, serving up positive surprises every day. Over the few months that he has been here, he have had the chance to discover many wonderful things about… Continue
Dish of the month: Grilled gilt-head bream with chanterelle sauce, young potatoes with dill and cheese carrots
August – the middle of summer, but also a herald of autumn. And autumn means mushroom season! For those of you who love this treat and are keen on sea… Continue
Culinary insider tips: An expedition through Munich
When we think about eating out in Munich, we tend to imagine good plain Bavarian cooking and a hearty beer. But Munich is cosmopolitan and has much more to offer…. Continue
Dish of the month: Chocolate Custard Cream Tart
In need of a summer dessert? Look no further. This is the perfect choice for a highly satisfying summer chocolate tart. As the “World Chocolate Day” is going to be… Continue
Bucharest: Culinary insider tips by the General Manager
Today’s culinary interview with our Dutch colleague Maarten, discovering Romania for the very first time: ‘What is this place? What should I expect?’ These were just a few of the questions running… Continue
Dish of the month: Strawberry Madness!
How many of you out there like strawberries? A fair share of hands going up. Smoothies, flavoured yogurts, panna cottas, ice creams and cakes… Not this time! Michał Zgud, freshly… Continue
Culinary insider tip: Burger meets Diplomat in Prague
Prague is a historic city with many interesting places to visit, but it is also famous for the variety of the local cuisine. If you want to feel like you’re… Continue
Culinary insider tips: Eat your way through Bratislava
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is one of the country’s main tourist destinations. Here both locals and visitors will find a wide variety of restaurants, coffee shops and pubs that… Continue
Dish of the month: Wild garlic and lemon cup cakes with fried asparagus and rhubarb-blueberry chutney
Asparagus season is here! No sooner does the first asparagus stick its tender tips out of the earth than it is already on its way onto our dinner plates. Bavaria’s… Continue
Culinary insider tips: on a journey of tastes in Paris
Paris is one of those places where you expect only the best on your plate. But it’s easy to get stuck in a tourist trap and miss out on some… Continue
Dessert of the month: Easter surprise of raspberry mousse with rhubarb sauce and baked chocolate ice cream
Mmmm… Can’t wait for the Easter Bunny to bring his sweet gifts again this year? We’re keeping our “paws” crossed that the Berlin Easter Bunny has something for you. This… Continue
Cracow insider tip: feel the local atmosphere on the Stary Kleparz marketplace
Every year, Cracow is visited by three million tourists. In summer, one can more often hear a joyful international hubbub here than the Polish language. However, Cracow also hides some… Continue
Czech Beer & festival in Prague
There are some words which belong together. For example: Czech and Beer. The Czech Beer Festival is one of the largest gastronomic events in the Czech Republic which takes place… Continue