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European cuisine

Eating the local food is one of the most important ways to experience local culture. After all, you might be eating it every day – although you may want to avoid some of the local delicacies in European cuisine. Dutch raw herring, for instance, doesn’t go down a treat for all expats! But, especially if you live in a major city, international cuisine is readily available. You may find it strange that the Dutch smother their chips...

Vegetarian Rhiannon Magor reviews vegan fondue and more at Hagedis in Den Haag.

28/12/2011 Bistros in Brussels

Sensum's roaming gastronomic writers recommend five top restaurants in Brussels.

28/12/2011 Entente cordiale: How to eat French food well

Restaurants in Paris and cafes in France may have a reputation for fine cuisine but you still have to know how to pick a place and what to order, says Vanessa Couchman.

03/08/2010 Introducing Dining & Cuisine in Germany

Let Expatica’s Dining & Cuisine section give you a taste of Germany, tantalise your taste buds with recipes and keep you informed of trends in worldwide cuisine.

25/04/2012 Restaurant Review: Oriental City in Amsterdam

Try dim sum at this Cantonese gem amidst the tourist traps and red lights in Amsterdam.

27/12/2011 Top five Belgian dishes

It is said that food in Belgium is served with the quantity of Germany and the quality of France. Besides the Belgian beer, here are our top five Belgian recipes to try.