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Wherever you are in Charlotte, you aren’t far away from great food. In recent times, the city’s gastronomy has rapidly outgrown the Southern specials of barbecue and fried chicken that once dominated the restaurant scene. Now, Charlotte is a culinary city enlivened by global flavours, traditional techniques and impressive service. With so much on offer in the capital of North Carolina, it can be a headache to decide where to go. Check out our list of essential restaurants below to help you and reward your palette with some of the city’s best cooking. 

The Jewellery Quarter is definitely the place to be in Birmingham. 19,000 people are packed into just 1.07 square kilometres of space in this pocket of industrial cool just to the north-west of the UK’s second city’s centre.

Bunch after a weekend’s morning walk is one of modern life’s simple pleasures. A pastime enjoyed by many, so much so that recently urban centres have seen a dramatic rise in demand for it. No longer is brunch solely the age-old hotel debate of continental or buffet breakfast, rather each brunch café or restaurant offers their unique take, separating themselves from the crowd. Sweet treats like waffles or french toast, selective coffees, vegan options and the homage to eggs are all well represented by brunch outlets. In Orange County, the suburban, SoCal lifestyle and the warm sunshine with a hint of Pacific breeze, have made it a hotspot for great brunch options. To find your spot for the weekend ahead, check out our guide below to the best brunch spots in Orange County, California. 

When in Rome, do as the Romans do… when in Belfast, have Guinness and stew. Ireland is world-renowned for its pubs, its Guinness, its simple but delicious food and the legendary craic, a Gaelic word that has no literal translation into English, but which means ‘having fun’ (usually with a few pints of Guinness and a group of friends). Here, we look at 10 of Belfast’s best drinking holes, but be warned… reading this will make you thirsty.