105 Articles found for “Land”

You don’t get a piece of land like Big Sur — or a hotel like Post Ranch Inn — without a lot of providence and protection. Both are spectacular success stories, but not without cost.

From hidden gems to culinary landmarks, discover the Parisian eateries that inspire a world-class chef.

Recommendations from our MICHELIN inspectors for a special vacation combining breathtaking natural landscapes, restaurants that make full use of the best local ingredients, and hotels full of charm

Koper, Izola, Portorož, Piran and the Korte hinterland all lie just a few kilometres from the sea. This is the less familiar Slovenia, a land close to the sea and coast that is far from the country’s inland rivers and mountains, where beautiful landscapes offer the same gastronomic abundance that characterises Slovenia as a whole. Culinary attractions here include fish from the Adriatic, wine, salt from Piran, and extra-virgin olive oils produced from olive groves influenced by the mild maritime climate.

The food scene is changing both in terms of age and direction. Generation Y chefs approach food with passion. The more time they spend in the kitchen, the more they discover themselves and then hone their knowledge accordingly. They dream not of rediscovering the world, but rather of walking confidently down their own path and adding something of their own personality to the legacy they’ve inherited from great chefs before them – and by better recognizing and using what this land has to offer them.

The "Land of the Sun" becomes the newest destination for gastronomic excellence.

Anatolian land has blessed us with grapes. Discussion about the local food or cuisine automatically brings the topic of local wines. What grows together, goes together.

Imagine being surrounded by landscapes so beautiful that they recall a painting or a postcard. That’s the first description that comes to mind when we think of magical Istria, where the azure blue of the sea and the verdant nature all around are as appealing as the region’s rich culture of food and wine.

The village of Šentjanž is set in the hilly Dolenjska (Lower Carniola) region, a landscape of fields, forests and vineyards. This picture-perfect setting is home to Gostilna Repovž, awarded a Bib Gourmand in 2021.

With its golden afternoon sunshine, cypress-lined hills and postcard perfect panoramas, Tuscany is a land of dreams. It is also the region that makes some of Italy’s most important fine wines cherished by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Through its green stars and its partnership with illycaffè, the MICHELIN Guide highlights restaurants that have a strong connection to the environment, places such as Auberge du Père Bise, where you can literally "taste" the landscape. With deep roots in the Savoyard land, chef Jean Sulpice gives a lesson in sustainability, in which coffee has found its place.

What makes Slovenia's booming food scene stand out from the crowd is its appetite for localism and its unconditional love for the produce of the land. The country has a vast array of agricultural produce, a reflection of its precious traditional know-how and an exceptional climatic diversity. From the Mediterranean to the Alps, via the plains of Pannonia – Slovenia has all the ingredients for great cuisine.

Situated between the Mediterranean, the Alps and the Balkans, Slovenia captivates visitors not only with the variety of its landscapes but also the charm of its villages set in well-preserved natural surroundings. Some of them are home to exceptional hotels that are keen to offer their guests top-notch restaurants. Traditional or more contemporary, here are two experiences that are not to be missed.

With its unique microclimate and geography - in a landscape of gentle hills bordered by the Oglio river and Lake Iseo - the Franciacorta region is renowned for superb sparkling wines produced using a natural fermentation process. These wines are firmly rooted in their surrounding area and, as a result, have a strong focus on protecting the region’s ecosystems.

Five stops with a focus on art, car racing, beautiful natural landscapes and sparkling wines.

It has been suggested that the unusual name of this region lying between Brescia and Lake Iseo is a reference to France (Francia in Italian), although another interpretation favours the idea that the area was once a corte franca, or a free zone exempt from the payment of taxes to the monks who cultivated the land here.

From landmark-dotted skylines to gorgeous natural-beauty vistas

Four new one-starred restaurants land in the nation’s capital.