For Ryan Cole, success isn’t trophies or rankings, it’s a full restaurant, a growing team and ingredients treated with respect. From catching his own fish to reshaping the meaning of a historic Cape Town landmark, the Executive Chef of Salsify is redefining what modern fine dining can stand for. In this conversation with The Knife, Cole reflects on seasonality, simplicity, inclusivity and why true confidence in cooking is knowing what to leave off the plate.

At Laugarás Lagoon on Iceland’s Golden Circle, Gísli Matt opens Ylja – a hyper-local, geothermal-powered restaurant rooted in warmth, community and the wild character of Laugarás. From greenhouse-grown tomatoes to arctic char that shifts with the seasons, Gísli unveils a new chapter for Icelandic dining where nature, flavour and place become one.

East Devon is having a moment. From fire-lit feasts in the woods to cliff-top seafood, kitchen-garden dining and Michelin starred brilliance, this stretch of Jurassic Coast is home to some of the South West’s most exciting food experiences. Discover seven standout venues redefining the region in The Knife's latest spotlight article.

Forget predictable tagines. At Le Trou au Mur, owner James Wix has redefined Moroccan dining by sourcing recipes straight from his team’s family kitchens. The result? A soulful, one-of-a-kind menu.

This summer in Megève, The Knife watched the world’s most comforting dish judged with Michelin-level precision. Ahead of the Toquicimes finals festival, James Massoud reports from the birthplace of the French fondue, where molten cheese meets mountain legend, and where the humble cauldron still unites a village.

From Nordic buns to Japanese burgers, cocktail lounges to Mediterranean small plates, Victoria is no longer just a stop on the way somewhere else. The first in The Knife’s new A Spotlight On… series dives into the restaurants, bars and chefs transforming this corner of London into one of the city’s most dynamic dining districts.

Valencia’s smoky, authentic paella, Warsaw’s reinvented pierogi and rustic charm, and Prague’s creamy svíčková and buzzing burger bars – discover three European foodie cities that are redefining what travel tastes like. Bold, flavour-packed, and brimming with atmosphere, these hidden culinary heroes deserve your summer itinerary. Bon appétit (or should we say buen viaje?).

Michelin stars, skyline views, and a six-course story told across Paris, London and Istanbul. The Peninsula’s Three Chefs, Three Feasts series is a celebration of food, memory and place — and it’s coming to London and Istanbul this autumn.

At Michelin Green Star restaurant Le Jardin Secret in Provence, chef Benoit Witz skips the menu and lets the garden decide. In this exclusive Q&A for The Knife, Witz shares how cooking from instinct, memory and place is his quiet rebellion against trend-led fine dining—and why the most nourishing meals aren’t designed to impress, but to connect.

At The Farm at San Benito, Chef Rosemarie Pagcaliwagan blends ancient traditions and raw innovation to prove that plant-based food can be healing, exciting, and luxurious.

Is Belfast the UK and Ireland’s most sustainable city? From net-zero hotels to eco-conscious dining, here’s why it just might be.

Discover Krakow’s culinary renaissance — from Michelin dining to bold street food. A foodie paradise awaits.

Discover how The View Hotel is putting Agadir on the culinary map thanks to its gastronomic gems.

Discover the magic of Provence's truffle season — when, where, and how to savour these aromatic "black diamonds" at their finest.

Meet the chefs and restaurateurs reviving Crete’s food and drinks, blending tradition with modern flair.

Meet the man behind Connecticut's Knipschildt Chocolatier, crafter of the world's most extravagant chocolate truffle.

Chef Giuseppe Saccone redefines Sorrento's flavours, blending tradition with innovation for a fresh take on Neapolitan classics.

Chef Tomasso Arrigoni blends Ligurian and Piedmontese flavours, championing sustainability with bold yet simple dishes honouring tradition.

Luxury cruises are redefining travel with "GastroCruising," where Michelin-starred chefs turn voyages into unforgettable culinary adventures

Discover the Genovese chefs elevating Ligurian cuisine with fresh, local ingredients and classic dishes reimagined for modern tastes.