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Halloween at Bran Castle 2026: A Night at Transylvania’s “Dracula Castle”

Bran Castle in Transylvania marks Halloween 2026 with themed tours, night-time celebrations and experiences ranging from dinner to a private party inside the castle itself

Bran Castle illuminated with Halloween projections at night in Transylvania
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Hotel and restaurant Icefiord, Ilulissat, Disko Bay, Greenland
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Dinner with Icebergs: Inside Restaurant Icefiord in Greenland

Local seafood, wild meats and seasonal Arctic ingredients meet New Nordic influences on the waterfront in Ilulissat, where the landscape beyond the windows is constantly changing

Published|21 Sept 2026|Platform editorial team
Interior of Raffiné restaurant and wine bar in central Oslo
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Norway

Raffiné: Exploring the Flavours of Lebanon Through Originist Cuisine in Oslo

Uncover how geography, agriculture and centuries of tradition continue to influence the way food is understood and prepared

Published|14 Sept 2026
The immersive dining environment at Somnium in Eboli, Italy
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Italy

Somnium: When Dinner Moves Beyond the Table and Becomes a Story

A 16-seat gastronomic experience in Southern Italy where cuisine interacts with history, technology and changing environments, tracing thousands of years of culinary evolution towards an imagined future.

Published|6 Sept 2026
Sól Restaurant inside a working greenhouse in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
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Iceland

Inside Sól, Iceland’s Fine Dining Restaurant in a Working Greenhouse

Discover a distinctive dining experience near Reykjavík, where the menu follows nature and the journey from harvest to plate unfolds around you

Published|3 Sept 2026
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Published26 Aug 2026
Italy

Sea Urchin: What Does It Taste Like and How Do You Eat It?

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How to Choose a Restaurant for a First Date: 7 Things That Actually Matter

Rustic Oyster Tasting by Candlelight
Published25 Aug 2026

Oysters: A Guide to Types, Sizes, Shucking and How to Eat Them

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10 Oct 2026 – 6 Dec 2026Platform editorial team
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Alba White Truffle Fair 2026: What to Taste, See and Experience

White truffles, chef competitions, tastings and much more — discover the experiences waiting at this year’s fair

Bran Castle illuminated with Halloween projections at night in TransylvaniaUpcoming event
24 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026Platform editorial team
Romania

Halloween at Bran Castle 2026: A Night at Transylvania’s “Dracula Castle”

Bran Castle in Transylvania marks Halloween 2026 with themed tours, night-time celebrations and experiences ranging from dinner to a private party inside the castle itself

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30 Oct 2026Platform editorial team
Ireland

Michelin-Starred Restaurant Chestnut Prepares for Its Final Season in West Cork

From a former village pub to a Michelin-starred destination, Restaurant Chestnut has become one of West Cork’s standout dining stories. Now its final dinner is approaching — but what comes next?

Contemporary bar interior at Loft Five in Zurich, illuminated with purple lightingUpcoming event
31 Oct 2026Platform editorial team
Switzerland

House of Shadows: A Halloween Dinner at Loft Five in Zurich

An atmosphere of dark elegance provides the setting for an eerie four-course dinner, sinister cocktails, unsettling surprises and a touch of witchy charm

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AmsterTram restaurant tram travelling through Amsterdam
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Published9 Oct 2026

AmsterTram: Fine Dining on the Move Through Amsterdam

Changing seasonal menus, views of Amsterdam and the story behind a restaurant concept born from a passion for trams.

Barmbrack: Ireland’s Halloween Cake
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Ireland
Published1 Oct 2026

Barmbrack: Ireland’s Halloween Cake That Could Tell Your Future

A hidden ring, an old fortune-telling custom and the story behind one of Ireland’s most enduring autumn food traditions

A dish from the menu at Future & Wine in Warsaw. Photo: Future & Wine
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Poland
Published25 Sept 2026

Future & Wine in Warsaw: Four Seasons, Five Moments and the Art of Pairing

Contemporary European cuisine, Polish ingredients, seasonality and wine culture come together at a Warsaw restaurant where tradition provides a starting point for a more contemporary approach

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Daní Maison: Nino Di Costanzo’s Return to Ischia, Told Through Food

A family home, an extraordinary garden and a cuisine where Campanian traditions, childhood memories and contemporary technique come together in unexpected forms

Published|21 Sept 2026
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France

Dans le Noir?: Are You Ready to Dine in Complete Darkness?

From its origins in Paris to a global sensory concept, discover how dining without sight changes the familiar rules of eating, service and interaction at the table

Published|16 Sept 2026
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Fish and Chips: How Britain’s Famous Dish Was Born and How It Is Served Today

From its origins in 19th-century Britain to today’s chippies, pubs and restaurants, a look at how fish and chips emerged and how the classic is served today

Published|10 Sept 2026
The Tan Yard restaurant exterior in central Killarney, Ireland
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Ireland

The Tan Yard Killarney: Local Produce, Confident Cooking and National Park Views

A contemporary Irish dining spot with a strong sense of place, combining regional suppliers, its own hydroponic farm connection and a relaxed approach to modern food

Published|2 Sept 2026
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