travel news Italy’s moka pot may be saying ciao for goodLonely Planet - AnneMarie McCarthyMore so than any other country, Italy has a reputation for taking coffee very seriously. Most of the staples of serious coffee drinking originate here, from espresso and cappuccinos to brands like Lavazza.
Japan You can get chocolate-covered grasshoppers from a vending machine in JapanLonely Planet - James SmartA vending machine in southern Japan is selling insects as snacks. Japan News reports that the machine, in Kumamoto, has been enjoying brisk sales. Eight varieties are available, including chocolate-covered
Coffee The world’s best coffee is brewed in a little side street in ZurichLonely Planet - Travel NewsThe little coffee shop isn’t in the flashiest of streets or busiest alleys in Zurich. Yet here in this quiet section of Josefstrasse coffee-aficionados will find “Mame”, where the world’s best coffee brewed:
travel news Cook and eat your way around Iran on a Persian food tourLonely Planet - Benedetta GeddoWhen it comes to reasons for travelling, food is always at the top of the list. What better way to explore a country than doing so through its culinary culture and traditional dishes? That’s exactly the
Cannabis A cannabis-infused vegetarian restaurant is set to open in BrightonLonely Planet - Sasha BradyOne of the UK’s first cannabis-infused vegetarian and vegan restaurants is set to open in Brighton next month. Located in the city's historic quarter, the Lanes, the Canna Kitchen "is on a mission to the
travel news Famous Zermatt restaurant to host pop-up in downtown ZürichLonely Planet - Travel NewsZürich’s Widder Hotel has teamed up with much-loved Zermatt restaurant, Chez Vrony, to host a pop-up restaurant that will let diners experience authentic mountain hut food surrounded by city traffic rather
travel news Book a table at Europe’s first underwater restaurant in the seaLonely Planet - Alex ButlerIf you want to be among the first people to enjoy a meal in Europe’s new underwater restaurant, now is the time to book a table because they're selling out fast. Online reservations are open for Under,
Amsterdam’s hit avocado restaurant to open in BrusselsLonely Planet - Travel NewsSmashing news for avocado lovers: acclaimed Amsterdam restaurant, the Avocado Show, has announced that it is opening its first ever branch in Brussels, Belgium. What started last year as one of the most
Play button Meet the man on a mission to find the best pint of Guinness in IrelandLonely Planet - James Gabriel MartinThe people of Ireland are passionate about their Guinness, and no visit there is complete without sampling a pint of the famous black stuff. From the correct two-part pour technique, to the temperature
Whiskey A whisky vending machine is serving up pouches of booze in LondonLonely Planet - Sasha BradyIf you find yourself near London's Liverpool Street station with a thirst for whisky, you won't have to travel too far to quench it. A vending machine has been installed in front of the Napoleon Hotel
travel news How hipsters saved a troubled Berlin distillery with their love of a retro schnappsLonely Planet - Ryan BarrellA beleaguered distillery in the German capital has been handed a second chance after a revival in popularity of their signature drink, a peppermint-flavored liqueur beloved by clubbing locals and nostalgic
travel news Old flavours of Saigon get a modern twist at this Ho Chi Minh City dining barLonely Planet - Travel NewsWith the recent opening of NHAU NHAU, there’s a new place in Ho Chi Minh City where the flavours of Old Saigon are given a modern twist with traditional French cooking techniques. “Nhau” is the Vietnamese
Pizza Move over New York? Chicago claims to hold the title of Pizza City, USALonely Planet - Andrea SmithWhile New York prides itself on its pizzas, a Chicago food reporter and author claims that the Windy City is the pizza capital of the US. Steve Dolinsky says that this is due to the diversity of pizza
travel news Travelling artist designs craft beer labels in each US state she visitsLonely Planet - Alex ButlerRoad trips, van life, art and craft beer – Heidi Geist has managed to combine some of the best things in life into an incredible trip around the US. Heidi has created the 48 Beer Project, which will see
Starbucks Employees at Starbucks' first 'signing store' in the US are all fluent in American Sign LanguageLonely Planet - Andrea SmithStarbucks has opened its first 'signing store' in the US in Washington, DC and its employees are all fluent in American Sign Language, whether they are hearing, hard of hearing or deaf. Deaf employees
travel news Pop-up food museums are growing in popularity around the globeLonely Planet - Sasha BradyPop-up food installations can be found in many cities around the globe and they are a reflection of the change that's happening in the art world right now. In the age of Instagram, interactive exhibits
travel news World Pasta Day is here and these are the best places to spend it inLonely Planet - Benedetta GeddoWhat world would it be without pasta? The queen of all carbs is such an important part in several cultures’ cuisines that it even has its own World Day dedicated to it – and it’s approaching fast. World
travel news Vegans are flocking to a fish-free fish and chips shop in London's hipster hubLonely Planet - Sasha BradyThere isn't a more iconic British dish than fish and chips but if you're looking for a vegan alternative worth it's salt and vinegar, you'll find it in London's East End. Husband and wife duo Danny and
Avocado Melbourne takes avocado out of brunch and into dessertLonely Planet - Travel NewsMelbourne, Australia, is arguably the epicentre of the avocado craze. With a thriving brunch scene, locals moan in complaint when smashed avocado toast isn’t available, despite the fruit fluctuating drastically
Step into a black and white cartoon world at this new Seoul cafeLonely Planet - Benedetta GeddoWhile most people know South Korea for its vibrant and colourful entertainment industry which goes from k-dramas to k-pop, the country’s passionate love for coffee might not be as famous. South Koreans
Kombucha Hang out in this boozy kombucha bar and brewery in San DiegoLonely Planet - Alex ButlerAny fans of kombucha know that beyond its reported health benefits, the fermented tea drink carries just a tiny bit of alcohol. But anyone who wants to still enjoy a tipple without giving up on health
travel news Is the best restaurant in West Virginia a campsite on the Gauley River?Lonely Planet - Trisha PingFrom the upscale restaurants at the Greenbrier, specialty ‘dogs at Hillbilly Hotdogs and the wide range of creative pizzas dished up at Pies & Pints, there’s plenty to celebrate on West Virginia’s dining
Finger Lakes Cheers for Finger Lakes in New York - voted the best wine region in the USLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf you're a wine connoisseur, you may plan on heading to the Finger Lakes region in New York, which has been named the best wine region in the US. The ranking comes after a panel of experts and editors
travel news Try all the restaurants from the new season of Netflix's Chef's Table for yourselfLonely Planet - Alex ButlerChef’s Table, the Netflix documentary series that follows world-renowned chefs, will see its fifth season hit the streaming site on 28 September. While previous seasons have followed high-profile chefs
Festivals There's a simple new way to get a table in Oktoberfest's famous beer tentsLonely Planet - Alex ButlerEach autumn, Munich is swarmed with crowds eager to get in on the Oktoberfest revelry. But all those happy people holding beer steins can mean it’s tough making your way through a crowded tent – and not
Food & Dining Try out a nice cold beer ramen at this restaurant in CanadaLonely Planet - Alex ButlerFrom glitter pizza to mayonnaise-flavoured ice cream, it sometimes seems like every possible food creation has already been done. But there is still new ground to cover, as shown by a Canadian restaurant
Burgers Would you eat this eight-person burger covered in pork belly strips?Lonely Planet - Alex Butler
KitKat Pair Japanese sake KitKat with cocktails at this pop-up barLonely Planet - Andrea SmithIf you plan to visit Tokyo soon, you'll be able to sample the new plum sake KitKat chocolate bar aimed at visitors at a pop-up bar in the city. You can try out KitKat Umeshu Tsuru-Ume at Citan, a café-bar-hostel
food news A flavour of the world’s tastiest destinationsLonely PlanetWhether we realise it or not, food is one of the key ways in which we experience a place when travelling. That secret locals' tapas bar you stumbled across down a backstreet; that briny-fresh seafood saw
