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.

The quaint village of Ludwigswinkel offers Zum Landgrafen, a cozy restaurant with a beer garden and rustic indoor seating that marks a great spot to rest and refuel after a day of outdoor activities.

Le Strane Delizie, a pastry shop in Spilimbergo, Italy, whose name translates to The Strange Delights, serves the mega brioche, a mammoth creation that feels like it weighs about 5 pounds, and sells for 25 euros. It can be paired with the shop’s mega cappuccino, which is made with almost 34 ounces of milk and eight shots of espresso. The drink is too much for one person to consume, so be sure to have a companion or two along to share if you order it.

Thai Mekong has a bigger-than-expected building, as well as portions. The food is hit or miss, but it’s worth a try if you’re craving Thai.

Melenzane is in the new Avenues Mall at Harbor Gate in Bahrain Bay at the far end near the food court, and you can’t miss it. Its towering decor makes it look like it was pulled off the set of “Mad Max.” The name translates to “eggplant,” which perhaps explains why its salads might be a better option than its hot pies.