Restaurants & Food

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 street is… read full article

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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 some… read full article

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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

Located on Paris Left… read full article

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 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 nowadays from… read full article

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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 visit… read full article

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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… read full article

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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 new favourites.

Pilsner

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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 than 1,500 restaurants… read full article

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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 complete… read full article

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One of the most popular Mediterranean tourist destinations has always been, and most likely will continue to be the Italian Riviera. Liguria as it is called is comprised of a wide array of beaches and resort towns, such as Portofino and Rapallo. Running north from the… read full article

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Faro is for all practical purposes the gateway to the Algarve of southern Portugal, which has become the most popular vacation destination in the country and one of the more recommended ones in Western Europe. Dining in Faro and the Algarve region will afford the tourist of… read full article

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Turkish cuisine is rather well known globally but is especially popular in Europe. Turkish cuisine features ingredients such as beans, cucumbers, eggplant, lentils, peppers (black, green and sweet), and tomatoes. The most commonly used fruits and nuts in Turkish dishes are almonds, apricots, cherries… read full article

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The most integral aspect of Swiss culture and heritage is cheese, evidenced by the fact that there are currently over 100 varieties of cheese being manufactured in Switzerland today. The cattle breeding industry and dairy farming are prolific in the Swiss Alps and the region has been associated with… read full article

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There is so much more to German dining than sausages and beer. Just like Germany’s culture, history, and its people, the culinary delights that you will find are rich and varied. Just remember that the part of the country you are in will always… read full article

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Maintaining the grace first established in the 1700’s, the city of Bordeaux, France brings with it a charm that is indicative of its lush countryside, culture, and history.

The largest city in southwestern France is also famous on a global scale for being part of… read full article

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