Cook It Raw!

How eleven of the world’s top chefs went wild in Copenhagen. The chefs were encouraged to harvest whatever they could use for their dishes of the following evening, and the …

Bordeaux

World-class wines and Michelin-starred restaurants have made Bordeaux an attractive – but expensive – destination. Use Olive’s guide to discover the best bistros, bars and vineyards on a budget. Bordeaux’s …

Palermo

Food rules in this Sicilian port — from the street vendors selling oranges and bread, to the traditional trattorias offering cheese, salami, wine and octopus… Click here to continue reading …

Mount Etna: A flavour of Sicily

Take your eyes off the volcano for a moment. There’s a colourful culinary tradition to explore on its seething slopes, says the food writer and author Carla Capalbo. With my …

Eating in Naples: How to make it just like mama

When in Naples, do as the Neapolitans do. Eat. All the time. And do it with joy. Food writer Carla Capalbo explores one of Italy’s great gastronomic cities. My friend …

Milan: Da Vinci done and dusted

Milan is rediscovering the beauty of Leonardo’s masterpiece. Carla Capalbo savours the scene. MILAN has its favourite painting back. After 20 years of controversial restoration, the wraps have come off …

Italy: Restaurants in Tuscany

Carla Capalbo checks out the leading restaurants in Tuscany. THERE was much speculation in the Italian press about what the Blairs were doing on their Tuscan holiday. I was most …