East is Feast East London

Distilleries in glue factories, canteens in bike sheds, hidden smokehouses, flat whites made anywhere and everywhere and, of course, pie and mash. This is why hipster East London is the beating pulse of the capital’s food scene. Alex Mead waxes his moustache.

King Creole Cape Verde

Soulful Cape Verde’s ten idyllic isles vary as much in their respective culinary specialities as they do in their topography. Clarissa Hyman follows her nose to a heady blend of African and Portuguese influences, homegrown exotic fruit by the basketful and fish and meat marinated in spices, then slow-cooked to a soundtrack of moving song

The Way to San José Costa Rica

Forget Costa Rica’s glitzy coastal restaurants and make a beeline for the energetic district of Escalante in capital San José – a barrio that has been taken over by a new breed of chefs, intent on using indigenous produce and reviving authentic recipes. Philip Sweeney digs in.

Port of Spain

Explore the vibrant island capital of Trinidad and Tobago to the joyful sound of steel pan drums, a large rum and coconut water in hand. Fleur Rollet-Manus steps to the beat.

Kathmandu

The bustle of Nepal’s capital is balanced by soulful temples and lush gardens, while its fragrant cuisine gives memories to last a lifetime. Sarah Reid takes a trek

Jerez

Sherry, flamenco, tapas, horses... Jerez is the epitome of Andalucía, both old and new. Anna Berrill explores its endless culture, Moorish design and legendary bodegas

Snow Stoppers

Plot a course for brilliant-white vistas, fun winter activities and warming local delicacies aplenty along the way. Fleur Rollet-Manus slips on her snow boots and rounds up seven sparkling tours

The Hotlist 2019

What better way to open the year than by starting to plan your adventures? Even the most experienced travellers require a steer in the right direction andFood and Travel is here to be your compass. We’ve spoken to experienced travellers to hear where they’ll be going, have dug deep to find the lesser-known, culture-packed cities worth your valuable holiday time, and have uncovered the countries that are perfectly ripe for adventure. So settle back and take your time, because these are the decisions that will define your year ahead.

Gourmet ski chalets

Fine food and fine conditions are the hallmarks of any memorable ski trip – but why stray from your cosy nook when the best meal is at yours? Gabrielle Sander gives her guide to Europe’s finest places to ski, eat, sleep and repeat

10 of the Best Gardens With Restaurants

There’s something magical about a garden path awash with the drama of blooms in spring. Navigate carpets of wild flowers and landscaped grounds before stopping for a well-earned bite to eat, because these venues are coming up roses, says Anna Berrill

Southern European Sun

Swap April showers for a spot of basking, bicycling or baklava while they’re still wearing jumpers in the continent’s chillier north. Fleur Rollet-Manus and Imogen Lepere chase the fair weather...

The Compasses Inn

Wiltshire, England

Set in the heart of the Nadder Valley, this 14th-century inn was first built to offer respite to traders journeying from Poole to Birmingham. Nowadays, it offers R&R for city dwellers, avid ramblers and those who successfully manage to navigate the hairpin bends on these glorious country roads. On arrival...read more

The Varsity Hotel

Cambridge, UK

In a city full of overpriced hotels geared at international tourists, Cambridge’s Varsity is a modern, comfortable and good-value setup which couldn’t be better located if it tried. On the periphery of Midsummer Common (and five minutes’ walk from Daniel Clifford’s two-star Midsummer House), you can stroll into the heart...read more

The WIlliamsburg Hotel

New York, USA

This brick-clad heritage building – once the water tower – took its place presiding over Wythe Avenue in 2017. Since then, it’s become a firm favourite on New York’s boutique-bed bucket-list and is a choice crashpad for any visit to the city. Cool as they come, the creative neighbourhood hotspot...read more

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