Celebrity Life

Style / Ambiance: Michelin-starred restaurant Kong Hans Kælder has a history as rich and interesting as any in Copenhagen. Located on the site of a former vineyard and named after King Hans, the restaurant was the home of famous Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen and is the oldest building in the capital. The restaurant itself... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: When Era Ora (Italian for ‘about time’) first opened in 1983, it totally changed perceptions about Italian food and forced Danish restaurants to rise to the challenge. Introducing gourmet cuisine that has since won a well-deserved Michelin star, Era Ora quickly established itself as one of the premier eateries in Copenhagen. Serving... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Run by Jean Beddington, this eponymously named restaurant has been wowing critics for a number of years, thanks to its innovative style and elegant, intimate feel. The décor is modern and simple and the atmosphere exclusively intimate, and the restaurant is frequented by some of Amsterdam’s finest. Chef Beddington has received praise... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Serenely set in the beautiful Kongens Have, ‘the King’s Garden’, Geranium is one of Copenhagen’s finest gourmet restaurants. The restaurant is run by Rasmus Kofoed, a chef who can claim to being the ‘best chef in the world’, having won the highly coveted Bocuse d’Or in 2011, after previously finishing in second... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: One of the sleekest restaurants in the Danish capital, Formel B is also one of the freshest. Owners Kristian Meller and Rune Jochumsen have devised a menu that uses only the finest locally produced ingredients, which they turn into delicious French cuisine. The six-course menu changes every month and the wine cellar... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Noma caused something of a stir when it was voted the World’s Best Restaurant in 2010. Back then its signature Nordic cuisine was virtually unknown among food critics and gastronomes, and it seemed highly unlikely that a Danish restaurant could receive this prestigious award. Noma, however, fully deserves its title and the... View Article

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The cutting-edge dishes of two-Michelin-star chef Fulvio Pierangelini have made L’Incontro Restaurant one of the most fashionable meeting places in Florence. During the summer, dine on L’Incontro’s terrace, perfectly situated on the lively Piazza della Repubblica. Executive chef Remo Vannini selects seasonal produce from Florence’s quality food markets to ensure fresh vibrant flavors. Try the... View Article

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For the freshest flavors, Il Palagio sources seasonal ingredients from artisan producers throughout Tuscany. The restaurant occupies the former stable block at the Renaissance Palazzo della Gherardesca and boasts distinctive period vaulted ceiling and columns. The interior is embellished with pale silver and rose accents. Generous French doors open onto a summer terrace and offer... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: La Truffe Noire is a restaurant dedicated to one ingredient – the truffle. After a relentless search to fuse black and white truffles with the finest ingredients in the most inventive menus, La Truffe Noire has finally been awarded a Michelin star for its work. A range of tasting menus will open... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Where better to forge a career and reputation out of seafood gastronomy than in a country that celebrates shellfish like no other? This year Yves Mattagne has been given two stars in the Michelin Guide and an award from Les Grandes Tables du Monde. From his intimate and recently refurbished restaurant in... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: With a passion for fresh produce, Chef Chistophe Hardiquest changes Bon-Bon’s menu daily according to what is available at the local market. The resulting dishes have been highly-praised and earned the restaurant a star in Michelin’s 2011 Belgium Guide. The dining room in this art nouveau house is small, seating only 40,... View Article

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  Style / Ambiance: Traditional Swiss cuisine with a nod to the Orient, Sens Restaurant offers a gourmet menu that prides itself on local provenance and choosing ingredients in season. The filet of Simmental beef served with apple purée and wasabi is a perfect example of this East-West fusion. The striking interior was designed by... View Article

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