Fine Dining

Denmark isn't regularly known for a wide array of cuisine that brings travelers in by the thousands. Although they do boast a few local dishes that intrigue tourists, there's usually nothing coming out of Denmark that turns heads. However, with bayside views and killer cuisine, Noma, located in Copenhagen, is the pride and joy of Denmark's restaurant scene. Noma single handedly changes the perception that only Spain, France and the US have fine-dining establishments readily available. With head chef and owner Rene Redzepi turning out wonderful and awe-inspiring dishes, Noma walked away with Restaurant Magazine's honor of 10th best in the world in 2008. ... Read Full Story

For a good restaurant, winning an honor such as the 'World's Best' is a title that comes around once in a lifetime. Spain's famous restaurant, El Bulli, has received that honor multiple times, however, making it one of the few restaurants on the planet to make excellence a standard and not simply an occasional accoutrement. The record-setting four-time title was given in 2002, 06, 07 and 08 by 'Restaurant,' Britain's top magazine for chefs. This three Michelin starred restaurant is also one of the hardest to get into. If you're looking to enjoy the fine cuisine here, you better be prepared to wait. Dr. ... Read Full Story

The wheel might never need to be reinvented, but some improvements don't hurt. The same goes for French cuisine. Although it's one of the oldest and most well-respected cuisines in the world, improvements and innovations on the classic style only work to make the age-old cooking style more appealing. Pierre Gagnaire, the world's foremost innovator of French cuisine, has successfully updated this centuries old technique and his self-named restaurant in Paris is one of the most dynamic, cutting-edge, and popular places to eat in the world. This iconoclastic chef is the owner of 6 world-renowned restaurants, but none are as famous as Pierre Gagnaire ... Read Full Story

Established in 1995 and run by chef Heston Blumenthal, The Fat Duck is a one of the finest restaurants in England. Located in Bray, Berkshire, this posh and elegant restaurant is a bit of a paradox. From the outside, the place looks more like the proverbial pub or 'everyman' eatery. Inside, the restaurant is more like a palace with a delectable menu created on the principles of molecular gastronomy. The menu definitely has its own niche, meaning that some of its items are not for everyone. Some of the dishes you find include snail porridge, sardine sorbet, and salmon poached with licorice. The Fat ... Read Full Story

Foodies from all over the globe flock to Spain to try the local cuisine. Spain has influenced the entire world in terms of what and how people eat. Other than French, Spanish cuisine is the world's most recognizable; and by sheer numbers, the most popular. In the lush area of San Sebastian, Spain, the Arzak restaurant gives diners a gastronomical experience they won't soon forget. Arzak is a three-star Michelin rated restaurant that specializes in Basque cooking. Basque refers to the Basque people and includes local meats and fish usually grilled over hot coals. The technique also uses a wide array of pungent spices ... Read Full Story