Puglia by the Plate
Explore the booming Italian region through six of its most iconic foods. By Eve Thomas Italians are fiercely loyal to their local cuisine, and Puglians are no exception. As Italy’s southern heel rises in popularity among international travellers, one of the best ways to explore its coasts and countryside is through food. Tours, museums and cooking lessons offer insight into
A Fresh Take on Mexican Cuisine at Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos
At Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos, dining is a core part of the guest experience. Set along the Cabo del Sol coastline, the resort’s restaurants offer a mix of elevated Mexican cuisine, fresh seafood and relaxed beachfront dining, giving guests plenty of reasons to stay on property for meals. Behind the Hacienda del Mar dining program is a chef whose
Recipe: A Carbonara Pasta Straight From Rome, Featured on Emily in Paris
Courtesy of Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, here’s how to make Carbonara tortelli with Pecorino foam, crispy guanciale and seasonal truffle. If there’s one thing Rome does exceptionally well, it’s keeping classic dishes interesting. At Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, Settimio, reworks the traditional carbonara into delicate tortelli, layered with creamy filling, crisp guanciale, and a light pecorino
Research Shows That Food Is a Top Reason to Travel in 2026
Nearly 80% of travellers now choose destinations based on what they’ll eat, planning their trips from the plate up. For decades, travel decisions were shaped by scenery, price, and proximity. But according to the latest TravelBoom 2026 Leisure Travel Study, another factor now sits firmly alongside those fundamentals: food. Nearly 80% of travellers say cuisine is either important or very
Eataly Brings the Flavours of Cortina d’Ampezzo to North America
Through March 29, Eataly’s North American locations are spotlighting Alpine cuisine inspired by Italy’s storied mountain resort. There’s a certain kind of comfort food that belongs to the mountains: molten cheese, crisp-edged polenta, forest mushrooms and something warming in your glass. This winter, Eataly is tapping into that Alpine menu with a limited-time “Cortina” program across its North American stores,
This Chef-Led Tour of India Goes Beyond the Guidebook
Join an award-winning Canadian mother-daughter duo on a 12-night culinary tour that moves from street-side kebabs to contemporary Mumbai dining. For years, chefs Jasbinder Dosanj and Aman Dosanj have introduced Canadians to the breadth of Indian cuisine through sold-out pop-ups and regional cooking classes in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Now, the mother–daughter team is bringing that experience to its source.