The soul of a restaurant extends far beyond the food. The cuisine, certainly, must speak to guests, whispering tales of places and traditions, of producers and chance encounters, of excellence. Yet it is the people (as in all aspects of life) who make the difference, even amid crisp white tablecloths and tables set with the utmost elegance.

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Step inside Munich’s Three-MICHELIN-Starred restaurant Tohru in der Schreiberei through the lens of photographer Wim Jansen, and discover its unforgettable cuisine and atmosphere.

Creative, local, and popular: In just a few years, plant-based cuisine has moved from being a promising supporting act to the dazzling star of the evening. Even devoted meat-lovers are discovering the appeal of lighter, vegetable-forward dining.

Styria's wealth of Bib Gourmands

Few countries have as many long-standing, family-run restaurants as Austria. Here, tradition and innovation come together to form unique places with bags of character and a feel-good atmosphere. Here, we present seven such outstanding family businesses.

By opening her restaurant, Farina, chef Monika Turasiewicz decided to bring to Kraków what had enchanted her most in France – the bright lightness of the cuisine from the country’s Southern climes and its exquisite seafood. With her gentle preparations of ingredients, she delivers the concept entirely in her own personal way.