The Better Taste Journal
Openings, anticipated launches, and curated routes from the cities we cover — read it, then go.
The New Coffee in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, 2026
Fewer openings than the hype suggests, but bigger ones — a World Barista Champion's first flagship, a royal-blessed roastery, and a cult London debut.
A Slow Day in Paris
Two places to build an unhurried Paris day around — a mountaineering shop in the Palais Royal, and the city's best cheap lunch.
The Milan Openings to Watch in 2026
The hotels, restaurants and rooms Milan is most excited about this year — and how to keep the rest of the city current.
New Restaurants in Milan to Know in 2026
The Milan openings worth planning an evening around — by neighbourhood, from Palazzo Fendi to the wine rooms in the east.
The Dubai Openings Worth Watching in 2026
The hotels, beach clubs and restaurants slated to open in Dubai in 2026 — and which ones are actually worth holding a date for.
New Restaurants in Dubai Worth Knowing in 2026
The Dubai openings that actually changed something — from a homegrown Emirati room to Carbone and Nobu — and how to find the rest.
The Dubai Hotels Everyone's Talking About in 2026
The Dubai hotels driving the conversation in 2026 — what opened, what's coming, and why each one is worth knowing about.
The Most Talked-About European Hotels of 2026
The openings, reopenings, and second acts Europe is actually talking about this year — and the cities worth booking around.
Outdoor Escapes for a European Summer
Coves, lakes, harbour baths and a wild delta — a short edit of where to spend a European summer outdoors, most of it reachable from a city you're already in.
The European Openings Worth Planning a Trip Around in 2026
The hotels and restaurants opening across Europe in 2026 that are actually worth rearranging a trip for — from Milan to Venice, Paris to Amsterdam.
Cinematic Routes in Europe
A west-to-east walk through Europe by way of the films shot there — from Amélie's Montmartre to a Ferris wheel in Vienna to a square in Kyiv.
New Restaurants in Paris to Know in 2026
The openings worth planning an evening around — where Paris is eating this year, and how to find the rest.