The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2013 is available in bookshops, priced at £14.99 (€16.99 in Ireland). This year’s guide sees three restaurants promoted from one to two Michelin stars…
» Pinxo: a healthy serving of the Gascogne: At Pinxo, an Alain Dutournier restaurant, pride of place is given to ingredients from Gascony, the chef’s homeland in south-west France.
Wine and Vineyards
» A Tour of the Codorníu Wineries: Codorníu is a veritable institution in the Spanish Pyrenees. Winemakers since the 16th century, the group produces several distinguished vintages…
» The wines of Dão and Bairrada: For those with a love of Portugals wines, the still wines of all colours are some of the most delicious and value packed bottles around at the moment.
Friendly waitresses in traditional Dirndls serve regional food that is really good value for money. You must try the Palatinate's favourite dish with stuffed pig's stomach, bratwurst and liver dumplings. Lovely green terrace.