Top cities for food lovers
Paris
French cuisine is renowned throughout the world and Paris is a top destination for foodies. With over 120 Michelin starred restaurants, the highest in the world, if you’re looking for a fine dining experience you’ll be spoiled for choice. However there are many bistros who may not have the Michelin stars but are still serving up delicious food.
Start the day with a croissant or pain au chocolat and a cup of French coffee in a traditional French cafe. Take a seat on the terrace for some serious people watching.
Lunch/dinner is traditionally a leisurely three course meal, starting with soup or salad.
You can feast on the likes of French onion soup, steak and chips and tarte tatin. Paris is also known for macarons. Chewy meringues with different flavours of buttercream or ganache sandwiched in between.
Paris is also famous for its delicatessens, cheese shops and patisseries.
Read more about Paris here.
Milan
Milan is also a gastronomic destination. Its signature dish is risotto alla Milanese a rich creamy dish with the added ingredient of saffron which gives the dish a unique flavour and colour.
Another speciality is Mondeghili which are traditional Milanese meatballs.
You might also want to try a refreshing gelato from one of the many Italian ice cream shops dotted round the city.
Read more about Milan here.
Stockholm
Stockholm has 12 Michelin star restaurants and a reputation for innovative cuisine with a focus on sustainability and using fresh, simple ingredients.
Key ingredients are: Lingonberries; rye bread; pork; pickled herring; potatoes; seasonal vegetables.
For more information about visiting Sweden, read my Stockholm and Gothenburg pages.