The hills of the Black Forest region, alive with stunning scenery, family fun, ski resorts and spas, not to mention Michelin-starred restaurants, is an area of mystery and darkness idealized as Waldeinsamreit (the beauty of solitude in the woods) during the German Romanticism movement. The magical fairy-tale ambiance of the region was immortalized in Jacob … Explore More
Off the Beaten Path in Hawaii
The Aloha State features three active volcanoes, a mountain that measures 33,000 feet from the ocean floor and waterfalls galore. Eight islands comprise the island-state, but only six are open to the public: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai and Hawaii (known as the Big Island). With rare beaches, volcanoes and hiking trails, the Big Island of … Explore More
Luke Dale-Roberts’ #BestMealEver
“It was a bloody good time,” said Luke Dale-Roberts, recalling a recent #BestMealEver at Atera, a New York-based restaurant focused on highly seasonal, sensory cuisine. One of South Africa’s most celebrated chefs, Dale-Roberts was raised in the UK and trained in Switzerland and England before heading to Asia, where he launched restaurants in Singapore, Malaysia, … Explore More
Five of Latin America’s Best Restaurants Feature Diners Club Privileges/Offers
The prestigious Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants list was announced on September 23, 2015 in Mexico City. Lima-based Central took the crown as the No. 1 restaurant in Latin America for the second year running. In celebration of the awards, we’re excited to share five of Latin America’s Best Restaurants, which feature exclusive Diners Club … Explore More
Viva Latin America’s Best Restaurants 2015
| Oct.01.2015 All eyes in the culinary world were on Mexico City last week, which celebrated the region’s best chefs and restaurants at Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015 on September 23, 2015 at the historic San Ildefonso. For the second year running, Central in Lima, Peru, was crowned as the No. 1 restaurant in Latin America. … Explore More
Chef Virgilio Martínez: Creating Food that Screams “Welcome to Peru!”
Called “the new messenger of the Latin American [food] scene,” Chef Virgilio Martínez will travel 14,000 feet above sea level in [Cusco, Peru] to find local products to bring back to his flagship restaurant, Central, located in Lima, Peru. Martínez has made a name applying modern cooking techniques to indigenous Peruvian ingredients. He is known for incorporating unusual … Explore More
How to Experience Rome Like a Pro
Known as the Eternal City or Caput Mundi (capital of the world), Rome is an ancient city that became the capital of a unified Italy in 1870, after taking the title from Florence. Although the capital of Italy is a large cosmopolitan city, with 3,000 years of art, culture, and architecture on display, Roman cuisine … Explore More
Gaggan Anand’s #BestMealEver
“Wow, how did they do this? Wow, wow!” said Gaggan Anand, owner and executive chef of Bangkok Indian restaurant Gaggan, (No.1, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015, No. 10 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015) when asked about his #BestMealEver experience that mystified his sensibilities. Dining at El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain … Explore More
Miami, New York & Chicago: 3 Dream Cities for Summer Vacation
This summer, the United States is calling you for a visit. Miami is a beach state of mind, where art deco buildings dot the boulevards and lounging by the pool is par for the course. It might be hot and sometimes rainy this time of year, but fewer lines and lack of crowds, coupled with … Explore More
Top Spots in Tuscany
Italian cuisine is full of variety and each city within the 20 regions of Italy offers its own culinary specialties. In Tuscany, earthy staples abound, from hearty soups to ubiquitous antipasti (often composed of crostini and cold cuts), to parpadelle (ribbon pasta) served with tomato sauce of wild hare or boar, to Chianti and Tuscan … Explore More
Share Your #BestMealEver with Diners Club
| Jun.30.2015 What are your favorite food memories? Enchant us with stories about hidden gastronomic treasures, from an experience at one of the top restaurants around the world to a secret family recipe that tantalizes your taste buds and conjures memories of your youth. We want to know about the time friends introduced you to a taverna … Explore More
Introducing Diners Club Travel Tools Mobile App 3.1
| Jun.12.2015 The Diners Club International Travel Tools app’s latest release is here, helping to ensure that your travels are stress-free. Now available for download in the iTunes App Store and on Google Play, this new version of our travel app offers an improved design with a more modern look and feel, in addition to enhanced features. … Explore More
Ten of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Feature Diners Club Privileges/Offers
| Jun.05.2015 This week in London, Girona, Spain’s El Cellar De Can Roca took the crown as No. 1 on the list of The World’s Best Restaurants. We are pleased to report that ten of newly selected restaurants for this list feature offers exclusive to Diners Clubmembers! Check out this list to view the special Privileges Dining Collection, inspired by our … Explore More
Celebrating The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015
| Jun.04.2015 The World’s 50 Best Restaurants were awarded this week on June 1, with El Cellar de Can Roca winning the coveted slot as the No. 1 Restaurant. El Cellar de Can Roca edged out last year’s winner Noma, which slid down a few spots to No. 3. This was one of the many high points of the prestigious event. … Explore More
Diners Club Local Guide to London
There are just a few days left until we travel to London for The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015 Awards. A 21st century city with a history stretching back to Roman times, London is an amazing cosmopolitan city. With a multitude of spoken languages and a global cuisine, there’s something intriguing to experience at every turn. … Explore More
7 Top Foodie Spots in Chicago
From meatpacking mogul to Alinea (No. 9 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015 list – and on this prestigious list for 8 years in a row), Chicago runs the gamut from fast-food mecca to world-class dining destination, with a bit of everything in between. Next time you’re in the Windy City, check out these fabulous … Explore More
Download the New Diners Club Travel Tools Mobile App
| Jan.28.2015 Attention, Diners Clubmembers: The updated Diners Club International® Travel Tools mobile app has arrived, offering a refreshed design, enhanced user experience and faster, more efficient features. The Travel Tools app provides 24/7 access to Diners Club resources and travel assistance from anywhere around the globe. With enhanced features and an improved user experience that matches … Explore More
Where to Dine in Asia: 8 Restaurants to Try
For superior dining experiences in Asia, we suggest adding the following eight restaurants to your “must try” list. This month’s Global Selection from the Diners Club® World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy honors eight restaurants in Asia, from Hong Kong to India. The expert members of the Academy vote each year on the best … Explore More
8 Restaurants to Watch in Southeast Asia and Australia
Each month, from June through January, the Diners Club® World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy honors a selection of eight outstanding restaurants from different regions around the world. In partnership with The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, the monthly Global Selection highlights top restaurants from the chosen region, the chefs behind each eatery and his or her standout … Explore More