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Tallinn

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Yerevan

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Alchemy Coffee

Cool Center City West Coffee Shop

Alchemy Coffee's owner is friendly, well-traveled and a true coffee aficionado, he clearly believes modern spaces are conducive to thinking and creativity.

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Lepore

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Charlie Was a Sinner

Small plates, strong drinks

Stop by for some of the city's better cocktails, sophisticated tipples that feature peppers, fruits, bitters, and booze in unexpected combinations.

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Szyper

Jun 10, 2026

Restaurant de Kas

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De Kas has been on my list of Amsterdam favourites for years. I love it for how seasonal it is, for how fresh everything tastes, and the innovative recipes.

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Dana

Marin

Jun 8, 2026

De Keuken van Thijs

Best sandwiches

I love all of De Keuken van Thijs' freshly made, top quality sandwiches, and the variety on the menu is amazing. This is the perfect lunch spot in Utrecht!

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Jun 9, 2026

Supa star Dondukov

Favourite dish of Bulgarians

In Bulgaria we eat soups. A lot! So if you want to immerse in our food culture you need to try a bit more than tarator, start at Supa star Dondukov.

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Filipova

Jun 9, 2026

Cube Coffee Bar

Café with a Pop-up Exhibiton

While lingering within the brick walls of the tiny but exceptional coffee bar, you can admire a pop-up exhibition by a Viennese artist throughout the summer.

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Baracskai

Jun 11, 2026

La Tasqueta de Blai

Pinchos in Barcelona

La Tasqueta de Blai is a special palce to share food, talk loudly, squeeze around a small table and enjoy the lively atmosphere with friends.

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Phillips

Jul 7, 2026

Dok Brewery

Craft beer & tastings

Dok Noord in Ghent combines shops, housing, and Dok Brewing Co., a craft brewery with amazing creative beers, tastings, food, and a summer terrace.

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Falasca

Jun 30, 2026

Parc des Buttes Chaumont

Feel the breeze

The parc des Buttes Chaumont is actually a big classic if you're a local living in Paris, yet most visitors  tend to pass by without noticing it.

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Luisari

Jun 26, 2026

Bałagan

Best pub in the summer

Bałagan comes to life during the summer. Red lanterns lead you to its hidden, quiet courtyard. It’s a relaxed space to enjoy an evening out with a cold drink.

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Mapingu

Jun 26, 2026

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