What can an Italian chef learn about tomato sauce in Mauritius? For Luca Gallo, learning never stops. Maradiva’s new Executive Chef talks to The Knife about coconut heart, spaghetti with an island twist, and why luxury on the plate starts with keeping things simple.

The Knife launches its new 'Check In, Dine Out' series at Monkey Island Estate, a private retreat on the Thames where modern British dining takes centre stage. From hand-dived scallops and riverside Champagne to afternoon tea beneath historic frescoes and charcuterie enjoyed aboard a private boat, this is a hotel with plenty of reasons to arrive hungry.

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?).