The vibe at Vicenza’s Il Pastificio is casual, but the cacio e pepe is outstanding.

The Caribbean Grill in Grafenwoehr, Germany, is a hot spot for delicious regional fare.

Leo’s Coffee Bar offers an alluring assortment of drinks and treats in the center of Regensburg, Germany.

The snack stand franchise Best Worscht in Town challenges the spice tolerance of its customers in Germany. Forget about “German spicy” -- this place will shoot way past anyone’s limit. But non-spicy sausages are offered as well.

The newly opened Scoop Creamery boutique gelateria in Bahrain’s Markets of Saar offers unique, bespoke flavors and a memorable adventure.

Limoncello, an Italian restaurant in Cambridge, England, sources its products from various parts of Italy.

Mughal-e-Azam Indian restaurant and banquet hall in the city’s Quartieri Spagnoli neighborhood scratches a different culinary itch, offering the flavor punch characteristic of Punjab.

Cafe AusZeit is a great place to take a break and enjoy a whimsical but relaxing atmosphere while munching on Korean-style snacks.

Purkmistr’s pleasures go beyond Pilsen — the microbrewery, restaurant and spa hotel is an ideal destination for a relaxing weekend respite or romantic getaway.

A recent reporting trip to Mons, Belgium, kept my streak of choosing excellent restaurants going thanks to an establishment whose very name was validation.