Posts in Restaurants
The Best 65 Restaurants For Every Occasion | Amsterdam

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

Enjoy this list of the very best restaurants for every occasion that Amsterdam has to offer, selected by tastemakers such as artists, designers and Michelin chefs who visit Amsterdam regularly or live there. From guilty pleasures to haute cuisine, from Mediterranean to Asian, Amsterdam has it all.

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Glamour on the French Riviera | Cannes

GUIDE | By Two Hoteliers

With its long-stretched boulevard, majestic yacht harbour, and wealth of luxurious palace hotels, Cannes has long been a meeting spot for the rich and famous worldwide. Hoteliers and Bearleaders in Hospitality, Roberto Payer, and Yaron Liberman visit the city regularly and give you their best finds.

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Relaxation & Indonesian Flavours | Bali

GUIDE | By a Gastronomist & a Designer

Welcome to the enchanting island paradise of Bali. Bearleader in Gastronomy Jorane Cuppen and Bearleader in Design Stefan Scholten guide you through the island and discover the best restaurants, bars, and places to stay on the tropical island of Bali in Indonesia. Read more…

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Inside the Historical Heart | Florence

GUIDE | Sina Villa Medici | Florence | by a Hotelier

Fernando Pane, General Manager of the historically legendary hotel Sina Villa Medici, will show you around Florence, including his favourite places to eat, drink, and do. You can also check out his favourite shopping addresses. Stay at the five-star Sina Villa Medici, and you are in the middle.

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Neapolitan life near the Amalfi Coast | Naples

GUIDE | Grand Hotel Parker’s*****L | by a Hotelier and a Head Concierge

This seaside city has everything: magnificent views, baroque excess, rich culture, and a unique culinary tradition. Giovanni Torres Avallone, Chief Experience Officer & Marco Giuliano, Head Concierge, both of Grand Hotel Parker’s, were born and raised in the authentic city of Naples. Let them lead you to the best of the city. 

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Classical Beauty on the Italian Seafront | Alassio

GUIDE | Grand Hotel Alassio | Italian Riviera of Flowers | by a Hotelier & a Head Concierge

Plan your trip to the Italian Riviera now. Whether you seek a leisurely day lounging on the beach, a cultural exploration of its historic heart, or an adventurous escape into the rugged hinterland, Alassio promises La Dolce Vita. Let General Manager Gianluca Borgna and Head Concierge Alex Cancel of Grand Hotel Alassio take you to this Italian Riviera paradise.

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An elegant luxurious retreat | Marbella

GUIDE | Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort | By a Hotelier

Located on the southern coast of Spain, Marbella has a long history of being a center of the international jet set for its fantastic climate, historical old town, high-end golf courses, and top-of-the-bill restaurants. With the azure blue sea, fresh seafood, and lush rolling hills it is a must-visit for the traveler in search of the good life. Be guided to the best of Marbella by insider Jorge Manzur, General Manager of the Anantara Villa Padierna resort.

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Alpine Heritage Meets Luxury Design | Lech

GUIDE | By Almhof Schneider*****S

In this guide, you’ll discover the best food and drink places in and around Hotel Almhof Schneider*****S in Lech Austria, as experienced by insiders. Discover the cultural and artistic side of this wonderful historic Alpine village. New this season: you can rent an beautifully restored house ‘Sonnenhof’ with 6 bedrooms and a sauna.

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A Guide to Caribbean Glamour | St. Barths

GUIDE | by a Hotelier

Be guided by Jorge Manzur to the exotic island of St. Barths. Jorge, a well-travelled five-star hotel manager, visited St. Barths as a humble cabin boy in the 80s and hasn’t been able to escape its grasp ever since.

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Beach, spa & city vibes | Valencia

GUIDE | By a Hotelier

Hotelier and local Carlos Boga, General Manager of five-star Hotel Balneario Las Arenas, guides you to his favourite places to eat, drink, and what to do in Valencia. This is a great spot to experience the best of the city in winter or summer.

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Italian Cuisine By the Mont Blanc | Courmayeur

GUIDE | By a Hotelier

Discover the best restaurants and bars in Courmayeur in Italy. This beautiful skiing paradise boasts a varied and compact network of slopes, all with magnificent views of Mont Blanc.

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Fine Dining By The Atlantic on the Canary Islands | Lanzarote

GUIDE | By Two Michelin Star Chefs

Discover the best restaurants and bars in Lanzarote as Michelin star chefs Servais Tielman (Beluga Loves You) and Egon van Hoof (MOS Amsterdam) share their favourite spots.

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Where to Eat and What to do in Italy’s floating city | Venice

EXPERIENCE | By a Gastronomist & a Senior Hotel Executive

Venice is without a doubt the most romantic get-away destination in Europe. This city is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea and surprises with elegant Renaissance palazzi that rise out of the water.

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Culinary Delights & Hip Bars | Antwerp

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

On a hospitality and culinary level, Antwerp has so many things to offer, from high-end restaurants to cool bars and excellent lunch spots. Be inspired by tastemakers.

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A Tastemakers Guide to Culinary Treasures | Lisbon

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

Be guided to the finest culinary treasures of Lisbon by Gastronomist Jorane Cuppen, Hotelier Gonçalo Narciso dos Santos and Michelin star chef João Oliveira of Vista restaurante at Hotel & Spa Bela Vista in Portimão, and Sr Hair Colourist & World Traveller Ferry Loeve.

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Great Food on the Slopes | South Tyrol

GUIDE | By a Two Michelin Star Chef & a Jeweller

Discover the best restaurants and bars in South Tyrol - on and off piste. Two Michelin star chef Martin Kruithof of hotel and restaurant De Lindenhof visits this area every year and shares his favourite spots around Selva / Wolkenstein with jeweller Alon Ben Joseph, who also found some hidden culinary gems hiding between the mountains.

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Rich Greek and Roman history on Eastern Sicily | Syracuse

GUIDE | by Ortea Palace Hotel Sicily*****

The 2,700-year-old city of Syracuse lies in the southeast corner of the island of Sicily. Located in a historic ‘Palazzo Della Poste’ from the 1920s, the five-star Ortea Palace Hotel Sicily lies right in the historic center of Syracuse on the little port. Now you can also experience a unique Calligraphy course, bookable through the hotel.

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Fine Dining on Thailand's Largest Island | Phuket

GUIDE | By a Two Michelin Star Chef

Erik van Loo, legendary Two Michelin Star chef of restaurant Parkheuvel in Rotterdam shares his favourite restaurants worthwhile exploring in Phuket, Thailand. Accompanied by his own photography.

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A Sommeliers' Culinary Guide | South Africa

GUIDE | By a Sommelier

Be guided by an award-winning Sommelier and discover fine dining and wining in South Africa. From hip urban hotspots buzzing with life in Johannesburg and Cape Town to serene dining with stunning views of the Atlantic on the West Cape.

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Lucchese wining & dining by an insider | Lucca

GUIDE | By a Hotelier

Discover the best restaurants, trattorias, and bars in Lucca in Italy. Well-traveled Italian Roberto Payer, the Luxury consultant for EMEA Hilton Hotels, who ran Waldorf Astoria in Amsterdam for many years, shows us around the town where he lives part-time.

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A Two Michelin Star Chef's Getaway | Gran Canaria

GUIDE | By a Two Michelin Star Chef

Discover the best restaurants and bars, what to do, and where to stay on the island of Gran Canaria through the eyes of a Michelin-star chef.

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Discover the glamorous Tuscan Riviera | Viareggio

GUIDE | by a Two Michelin Star Chef

With golden sandy beaches and delicious food, Viareggio in the region of Versilia is the perfect spot for a taste of the Italian ‘dolce vita’ and a top destination for lovers of culture and food.

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The Insider Restaurant Guide | Paris

EXPERIENCE | By the Bearleaders

Paris is the city of love, and we all know the way to our hearts is through our stomach. So let the Bearleaders guide you through the streets of Paris on your search for the best places to eat.

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The Best Cultural Insider Tips in the White City | Tel Aviv

GUIDE | by a Hotelier

Famous for the architectural wonders of its ‘White City’, international atmosphere, and thriving nightlife, Tel Aviv is a true refuge for the world’s trendsetters. Be guided to this enchanting city by Hotelier and insider of Tel Aviv Yaron Liberman.

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Insider Restaurants & Bars | Rotterdam

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

Erik van Loo, Rotterdam local and legendary Two Michelin Star chef Parkheuvel, Judith van Mourik, an interior architect both living in Rotterdam, and Gastronomist Jorane Cuppen, share their favourite dinner-, lunch, and bar spots.

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Creative Dining & Exquisite Cocktails in the Spanish Capital | Madrid

EXPERIENCE | by the Bearleaders

Be guided to the best restaurants Madrid has to offer, recommended by Michelin-starred chefs, hoteliers, and a Gastronomist, who know the ins and outs of Madrid’s culinary scene.

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Swiss-Mediterranean Lakeside Luxury | Lugano

GUIDE | by the Bearleaders

Located on a beautiful lake, Lugano is the largest city in the Southern, Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. It has become a popular spot for tourists because of its combination of stunning nature, rich culture, and luxurious lifestyle. Streets are filled with museums, boutique stores with all the top brands, and lots of amazing restaurants.

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Scenic Polynesia | Moorea

EXPERIENCE | By a Bearleader in Design

Be guided by interior designer Rini Scherpenisse who visits Moorea regularly since his daughter Luna lives and works there.

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Tel Aviv-Style Dining in the Dutch Capital | Amsterdam

EXPERIENCE | By a Jeweller

Bearleader Alon Ben Joseph loves Tel Aviv. So much so, that he tries to experience a little slice of it in his hometown of Amsterdam. He’s always on the lookout for restaurants, streetfood, and bars that bring the Tel Aviv spirit.

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Fine Dining in the Wine Country | Bordeaux

EXPERIENCE | By two Michelin Star Chefs

Discover the favourite restaurants of Michelin star chefs Servais Tielman and Erik van Loo, including their pictures of the food. Rest assured you will have a top-notch experience worthy of this gastronomical area of France.

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Relaxed Hotspots in the German Capital | Berlin

EXPERIENCE | By the Bearleaders

Discover the best restaurants and bars in Berlin recommended by the Bearleaders. This beautiful city offers cuisine as varied as its urban landscape.

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