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This week, we’re passing the plate to Pakistan 🇵🇰1. Karahi2. Kheer3. Haleem4. Chapli Kebab5. Nihari6. Seekh Kebabs
08/26/2026

This week, we’re passing the plate to Pakistan 🇵🇰

1. Karahi
2. Kheer
3. Haleem
4. Chapli Kebab
5. Nihari
6. Seekh Kebabs

Europe is baking. 🔥 So perhaps it’s time to look north.Oulu, Finland is the European Capital of Culture in 2026. The acc...
08/23/2026

Europe is baking. 🔥 So perhaps it’s time to look north.

Oulu, Finland is the European Capital of Culture in 2026. The accoldate brings together art, nature, culture and food in a city near the Arctic Circle and offers a delightful respite from the heat elsewhere on the continent.

This is where Taste of Place gets interesting. Look for saaristolaisleipä, Finnish archipelago bread: dark, dense, moist and gently sweet, with deep flavors of rye and malt. Born in Finland’s coastal island communities, it tells a story of maritime life, long winters and the foods that sustained them.

Often, the best way to experience a place is to taste it. Try it with butter, smoked salmon or local cheese.

This week, we’re passing the plate to Oman 🇴🇲1. Mishkak2. Majboos3. Haluwa4. Harees5. Mashuai6. Mishkak
08/19/2026

This week, we’re passing the plate to Oman 🇴🇲

1. Mishkak
2. Majboos
3. Haluwa
4. Harees
5. Mashuai
6. Mishkak

This week, we’re passing the plate to Haiti 🇭🇹1. Griot2. Bouillon3. Joumou4. Tchaka5. Pâté6. Tablet Pistach
08/12/2026

This week, we’re passing the plate to Haiti 🇭🇹

1. Griot
2. Bouillon
3. Joumou
4. Tchaka
5. Pâté
6. Tablet Pistach

This week, we’re passing the plate to Belgium 🇧🇪1. Carbonnade Flamande2. Waterzooi3. Belgian Waffle4. Stoemp5. Boulets L...
08/05/2026

This week, we’re passing the plate to Belgium 🇧🇪

1. Carbonnade Flamande
2. Waterzooi
3. Belgian Waffle
4. Stoemp
5. Boulets Liégeois
6. Moules Frites

This week, we’re passing the plate to Sri Lanka1. Iddi Appa2. Kiribath & Katta Sambol3. Puttu4. Pol Roti & Dal5. Kottu6....
07/29/2026

This week, we’re passing the plate to Sri Lanka

1. Iddi Appa
2. Kiribath & Katta Sambol
3. Puttu
4. Pol Roti & Dal
5. Kottu
6. Bath Kulu Badhu

Every few months another destination announces a partnership with the Michelin Guide.https://www.travelandtourworld.com/...
07/26/2026

Every few months another destination announces a partnership with the Michelin Guide.
https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/pdzaykklgphl/

The headlines are impressive. The question is whether the return on investment is.

Michelin can undoubtedly generate international visibility for a select group of restaurants, many of which are already well established and difficult to book. But we have long believed that destination development should strengthen an entire food ecosystem: farmers and producers, markets, family-owned restaurants, artisans, communities, and visitors across a destination.

Prestige has its place. But we believe destination development should be measured by broad-based economic impact. If public funds are involved, we should ask: are we creating recognition for a few, or resilience for many?

Look at the world's most celebrated food cultures. They don't build culinary tourism around a handful of acclaimed restaurants. They build it around an entire food culture.

This week, we’re passing the plate to Brazil1. Prato Feito2. Acaraje3. Acai4. Escondidinho5. Bolinho de Peixe6. Pato no ...
07/22/2026

This week, we’re passing the plate to Brazil

1. Prato Feito
2. Acaraje
3. Acai
4. Escondidinho
5. Bolinho de Peixe
6. Pato no Tucupi

Go beyond the guidebooks.Join us in eastern Slovenia for an immersive five-day professional study tour exploring one of ...
07/15/2026

Go beyond the guidebooks.

Join us in eastern Slovenia for an immersive five-day professional study tour exploring one of Europe's most fascinating food destinations.

We'll introduce you to the people, places, and traditions that make this region unique. Meet artisan producers, visit family farms and vineyards, explore historic markets, enjoy exceptional local cuisine, and discover how food, culture, and place come together to create memorable visitor experiences.

✔ 22-26 October 2026
✔ Eastern Slovenia
✔ Small group limited to just 20 participants
✔ €750 per person
✔ Accommodation and travel booked separately

Whether you work in destination management, hospitality, tourism, culinary arts, or you're simply passionate about authentic food cultures, this is an opportunity to experience Slovenia from the inside.

Interested? Simply send a message by email to [email protected] or a WhatsApp message on +447827582554 with the word "SLOVENIA" and we'll reply with the brochure.

This week, we’re passing the plate to Argentina — a country where bold flavors and rich traditions come together. From s...
07/15/2026

This week, we’re passing the plate to Argentina — a country where bold flavors and rich traditions come together. From smoky choripán and cheesy provoleta to hearty locro and sweet fugazzeta, Argentine food is all about sharing and celebration.

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