Gourmet pleasures from Milan to the Côte d'Azur

Opened in 1883, the prestigious Peck deli shop has the feeling of a (small) museum. It's one of those places you want to take a photo of first before emptying the shelves into your basket. Just imagine a place with more than 200 types of cheeses (such as parmesan aged for 5 years!) sold alongside salami, coppa, fresh pastas and fine Italian wines. A must-see location that is today a delicatessen, wine shop, catering service and restaurant all rolled into one...

Anlässlich der Fiera del Tartufo, einem Pflichttermin im Kalender aller Liebhaber weißer Trüffel, versammeln sich seit 90 Jahren Trüffelsucher, Köche und Feinschmecker. Der kleine lokale Markt ist mittlerweile ein internationales Ereignis, das von unglaublichen Verkostungen, Debatten, Konzerten und önologischen Entdeckungen geprägt wird. Jedes Wochenende zwischen Mitte Oktober und Anfang Dezember genießt man hier die „Speisen der Götter“ in allen ihren Formen und egal zu welchem Preis ...

This seaside town reflects the history of the wealthy English tourists who would holiday here in the past. Alassio is known for its Muretto, a colourful wall decorated with tiles signed by famous artists, including Ernest Hemingway and Louis Armstrong. These same artists could once be found at the highly select Café Roma.

Located a few kilometres from the border on the Italian side, the Selvadolce Estate is a favourite of chef Mauro Colagreco. Owner Aristide Blancardi tends his nearly seven hectares of vines with great humility and passion. The vineyards, biodynamically cultivated since 2004, are arranged in terraces beside the sea. Low stone walls and bougainvillea lend the site a truly enchanting air.

This is where the Chef of L'Oasis comes to buy his fish every morning. Refurbished in 1934, this covered market seems to preserve the very essence of the city of Cannes. This is where the locals meet, far from the beaches and the big hotels, far from the postcard views of the Film Festival. You can find superb seasonal produce here. Just outside the exit of the market, at 22 Rue Meynadier, stop by the Céneri cheese shop, a very fine firm founded in 1968.