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The making of balsamic is said to have been created as far back as 1046, when Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor, requested a gift of vinegar from the Tuscan marquis Bonifacio, father of Matilde di Canossa.
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Chef Jonathan Burger is the likeable maverick behind the stoves at the legendary Hirschen in Schwarzenberg, a place that traces its hospitality roots back to 1755. He is the culinary hipster of Bregenzerwald in Austria.
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There are the typical Vienna to-dos for any foodie enthusiast who visits Austria’s capital city; from classic cafés to innovative restaurants to ice-cream parlours.
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The world within a Viennese coffee house is filled with so much more than just Sacher - glimpse Vienna & Austria's grand imperial past, always 'mit Schlag'.
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Wine lovers visiting Lisboa should head on out on a wine tour to discover various sub-regions: Alenquer, Bucelas and Colares is a fascinating area where the sandy soils allow vines to be planted ungrafted.
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Since the 14th century, the village of Mund and the UNESCO mountain region has been the quiet spice producer since it was smuggled in via Italy and the Simplon Pass.
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Madrid’s celebrated two-Michelin star Chef Ramón Freixa talks about his love of L'Empordá and he draws on a quote from Josep Pla that continues to inspire him: 'The cuisine of a country is its landscape in the casserole'.
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If you’re a fan of the Dutch culinary scene then you may know the delicious and innovative dishes that this home turf duo create, helming restaurants 212, De Juwelier, La Mer, and latest collab outpost De Mark - all in and around Amsterdam.
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Alto Adige in South Tyrol has emerged as a vibrant foodie destination, stemming from an abundance of unique, indigenous ingredients fuelling Chef Sanin's passion for the culinary arts.
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Gothenburg's foodie scene has sprung up to international attention in the last few years - check out this guide for the best on Sweden's cosy 'Little London' coast.
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The Taubenkobel is famed for taking the humble ingredient and rethinking it, they also forage in the woods for lost herbs, or digging up indigenous roots found only in Pannonia, including a very rare truffle.
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It appears that Antwerp continues to wear the crown for Belgium’s coolest city with the Lewis, a hip restaurant in the bohemian Zuid (south) district, created by interior designer Bjorn Verlinde.
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