Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico has long been a favourite destination for food-lovers, but if you needed any more encouragement to visit, the 2024 arrival of the Michelin Guide is it. Among the places to be awarded a star was Taquería El Califa de León, a humble spot in Mexico City. Expect long queues as visitors wait for a taste of the Michelin-lauded Gaonera taco, filled with thinly sliced beef fillet seasoned with nothing more than a little salt and a squeeze of lime. Several of the city’s restaurants also feature in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants rankings, including Quintonil, Pujol and Rosetta, all commended for their inventive takes on traditional recipes.
Sicily, Italy
Pasta alla norma, caponata, cannolo, pasta con le sarde: these iconic dishes have helped crown Sicily European Region of Gastronomy 2025. The southern Italian island has been praised for its sustainable approach to agriculture and commitment to protecting its traditional foods — and it’s host to a busy calendar of culinary events, with something to draw serious food fans every month. Options range from a cuttlefish festival in Donnalucata’s historic port in March to a luxury train tour around Etna’s volcanic wine region in April, and celebrations of Sicily’s beloved ‘green gold’, the pistachio, during the August-September harvest season.