Cambridge’s venerable Limoncello stays fresh with modern Italian delights

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

Need a break from pizza and pasta? Try some Indian fare at Naples’ Mughal-e-Azam

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.

Kusel’s Cafe AusZeit takes cues from Asia with croffles and creative specialties

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

Czech microbrewery and spa Purkmistr pleases the palate as well as the spirit

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

Trust L’intuition for a great meal near Mons, Belgium

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

Zum Landgrafen is a hidden haven in German-French border town

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.

Spilimbergo cafe’s bounteous brioche takes heavyweight title

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 in small-town northern Bavaria offers large portions, reasonable prices

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 has its moments, but pizza time isn’t one of them

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.

Der Nudelmacher offers fresh pasta in cozy corner of city on German Wine Road

The restaurant, whose name translates to “the Pasta Maker” in English, makes its pasta in house with durum wheat semolina — a coarse, high-protein flour — and eggs. It offers three noodle styles: spaghetti, tagliatelle and penne.