Golden, flaky, and irresistibly savory, the sausage roll is a humble British snack with a well-deserved cult following in London. From the buttery puff pastry that shatters with each bite to the perfectly seasoned sausage meat inside, it’s comfort food you can hold in one hand. Once a simple bakery...

No trip to London is complete without a hearty Sunday roast. These generous plates of meat and veggies are a cornerstone of British cuisine and a highlight on my London food tours. For hundreds of years, this particular meal has been bringing people together on a weekly basis, an experience...

Tucked away in a quieter corner of Florence, Trattoria da Ginone is one of those places that feels like it’s always been there and in many ways, it has. Listed as a historical shop by the city and run today by a mother-and-son duo, this traditional trattoria has been serving...

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...