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Topic: #dining-guides
A guide to eating sea urchin: what part you actually eat, what it tastes like, how to eat it, where sea urchins are eaten around the world, how much they cost, and what to know before trying them for the first time.
How to choose a restaurant for a first date, from noise levels and lighting to table choice, timing, menu options and price — plus practical tips for finding a place where you can actually talk and relax
A complete guide to oysters: types and sizes, how they taste, how to eat and open them, what to serve with oysters, how much they cost, and what to know before trying them for the first time.
And how is a pub different from a bar or restaurant, and what should visitors expect when they walk through the door?
When you want to try everything at once — or simply cannot decide what to order — an all-you-can-eat buffet might be the answer. Here is how the format works, what to expect and where to experience it in Dublin.
From creamy Brie and gentle Gorgonzola Dolce to pungent Époisses and fiery Roquefort, this beginner-friendly guide explains what famous mould-ripened cheeses actually taste and smell like — and how to choose the right one without an expensive surprise.
Why does one Spanish ham cost a few euros and another thousands? Learn what Serrano, Ibérico, Bellota and Pata Negra really mean, how to read the label and choose the right ham without paying extra for impressive wording
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An enchanting evening among the vineyards of Tuscany, with an Italian dinner, local wine tasting, live performances and a masquerade ball.
Changing seasonal menus, views of Amsterdam and the story behind a restaurant concept born from a passion for trams.
An atmosphere of dark elegance provides the setting for an eerie four-course dinner, sinister cocktails, unsettling surprises and a touch of witchy charm
A hidden ring, an old fortune-telling custom and the story behind one of Ireland’s most enduring autumn food traditions
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
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
