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As the summer approaches, many bars and cafés in Helsinki open large outdoor seating areas known as “terassi” (that’s“terrace” in Finnish).

There are even cafés in Helsinki that are only open in the summer months. Finns belong to the world’s top coffee… read full article

Manchester has a thriving food culture, with a wealth of restaurants serving every possible style of cuisine imaginable. Many of these offer set menus and value deals, meaning that even the most ardent food lovers don’t have to miss out during these credit crunched… read full article

Cookery classes have always been a strange business, and certainly not cool. Boring meals, boring chefs and not a lot of fun to be had.

But now, London businesses are cashing in on the new change of pace in which we live our lives. Since the change… read full article

Over the past few years, the Balearic Islands have become a targeted tourist destination just off the Iberian Peninsula of Spain’s coast. This island archipelago is an autonomous community as well as being a province of Spain with the heaviest traffic visiting… read full article

Nearly every country in the world has their own favourite “Simple” food. In the USA, for example, it’s the Hot Dog. In Saudi Arabia it’s the Shawarma. In the UK, we have our world famous Fish and Chips; more often… read full article

If you are visiting Paris on a budget and looking for a low cost meal in the City of Light, forget the good old sit-down French lunch, head to a local bakery, bistro or food stand, and grab a sandwich… read full article

One of the best places to get an impression of “old Paris” is rue Montorgueil, Paris’s oldest market street. In some ways, it seems hardly changed since Claude Monet immortalized it in his painting “La Rue Montorgueil” back in 1878. As ever, this delightful, grey-tiled… read full article

With the influx of new immigrants from such warm-aired countries as Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia entering the borders of France in record numbers, it’s hard not to miss the influence of Middle Eastern culture in Paris. And while this has… read full article

Planning a luxury stay in Paris including beautiful hotel room, elegant environment, exclusive shopping and fine dining?

Check out these five Paris hotels available one Venere.com. They all boast a gourmet restaurant offering delicious French cuisine:

1. Le Méridien Montparnasse

 The Hot Dog has nothing to do with anything canine. Or at least let’s hope it doesn’t.

Frankfurters go by many names.Weiners, weenies, franks, but the principle is the same for all. You take a long orange sausage, made from pork traditionally but… read full article

Though draft ales and beers clearly hold a huge allure for visitors, the coffee and pastries found throughout Dublin hold mouth-watering faire for every palate. Listed below are our recommendations for the best coffee bars and bakeries for you to… read full article

You walk into a local supermarket and want to buy some items that are particular to the place. What’s unique to a Portuguese market? For starters-freshness. Portugal produces primarily for itself and a few European neighbors. Agriculture accounts for the highest percentage of GDP compared to the… read full article

One of the many joys of visiting the Czech Republic is the wonderful selection of beers.

From the popular large scale brands to more obscure local makes or micro-breweries, beer lovers can taste to their hearts content and hopefully find a few… read full article

No doubt, when discussing any of the Scandinavian countries, the main allure is always the cuisine and the tasty desserts that these nations are renowned for. Stockholm is no exception to the culinary rule and this is evidenced by the more… read full article

Despite the allure that Seville of the Andalusian region of Spain holds for the locals and international travelers, there is nothing that can compare with the unique cuisine found in the region. And that cuisine would never be… read full article