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Jul 11, 2025 • 33min

London’s Trullo turns 15, Finnish potato porridge and the UK connection to Saint Émilion’s wines

The trio behind London’s Trullo tell us how they turned their restaurant into a stalwart. Plus: we rediscover a Finnish heritage recipe and head to Bordeaux to unpack its historic relationship with Britain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 8min

Food Neighbourhoods #442: Sa Pa, Vietnam

We’re heading to Sa Pa in the northwest of Vietnam. Its cooler climate, verdant mountain vistas and delicious local delicacies make it a popular holiday spot. Here, Lily Austin explores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 4, 2025 • 35min

Chilean cuisine in London, First Nation’s cooking in Canada and the world’s fascination with crisps

A taste of Chilean cuisine at a new London opening Mareida. Plus: Lucy Hyslop explores the businesses honouring First Nations cooking in Canada and Natalie Whittle on her book dedicated to crisps, ‘Crunch’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 5min

Food Neighbourhoods #441: Strasbourg, France

Renowned for its medieval architecture and its status as one of the European Union’s de-facto capitals, Strasbourg is also a culinary destination in its own right. Jad Salfiti takes us to the best spots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 28min

Jimi Famurewa on growing up a picky eater. Plus: ‘omakase’ in Helsinki and our Wine of the Month

Jimi Famurewa on how he went from being a picky eater to a restaurant critic. Then: we take a seat at Helsinki’s newest ‘omakase’ spot. Plus: we toast our Wine of the Month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 7min

Food Neighbourhoods #440: Piata Obor, Bucharest

We’re heading to the northeastern edges of Bucharest and to Piata Obor – a sprawling market that has been a cornerstone of life in the city for centuries. Monocle’s Laura Kramer takes us on a tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 28min

Food on the move

Chiara Rimella’s ode to an Italian roadside classic, Autogrill. Then we find out what’s taking off on Portland’s airport menus. Plus: a taste of golden-era-of-travel glamour at New York’s Grand Central Oyster Bar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 15min

Food Neighbourhoods #439: Quadrilatero, Bologna

Bologna is renowned for its culinary offerings, including regional specialities such lasagne, tagliatelle and tortellini. Here, contributor Dany Mitzman takes a tour of the city’s historic market neighbourhood, Quadrilatero, with Cesarine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 31min

Northern Pasta Co, Dakar’s delicacies and Apollo Bagels in Copenhagen 

 We hear what it takes to launch an independent food brand with Northern Pasta Co. Then: Chiara Rimella shops for Senegalese delicacies at L’Epicerie in Dakar. Plus: New York-based Apollo Bagels in Copenhagen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 11min

Food Neighbourhoods #438: Kalk Bay

Angelica Jopson heads to Cape Town’s coastline to sample the culinary delights on offer in Kalk Bay, a fishing village nestled between mountain and sea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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