Germany and surrounding areas of Europe haven't had much luck weather-wise this spring, but things are looking brighter. As a sunny forecast lifts spirits for the foreseeable future, in-the-know 'Münchner' and visitors head to the Bavarian capital's most fashionable spot for catching some rays and treating themselves to gourmet fare: the Mandarin Oriental's China Moon Roof Terrace.

Following a rowdy Memorial Day weekend that saw one of the world's biggest hip hop festivals take over South Beach, peace and calm have returned to Miami once again. For relaxing and luxurious days under the Florida skies, The Setai South Beach is the city's top address, and with a new sushi eatery and sunset hours at the Pool & Beach Bar, it's the place to be for epicurean indulgence, too.

The trick with buying cheese is to go to specialist provedores with a good range and high turnover who know how to handle this living product. A good vendor will let you try before you buy and be able to advise on the best cheese for your needs. Here are some of Australia’s finest …

Although Mendoza’s reputation for world-class wine precedes it, only over the past few years has its gastronomy sibling started to share the limelight. This western province in Argentina, lying at the foot of the Andes mountain range, hosts the Masters of Food & Wine from May 1st-4th, an annual affair organised by Park Hyatt Mendoza that has become Argentina’s most prestigious culinary event.

At his eponymous London restaurant in The Berkeley hotel, Marcus Wareing focuses on the simple, the fresh and often the local in his light, modern cuisine. The fact that these buzzwords are hot right now, however, is merely coincidence. Here, the Michelin-starred chef talks trends, predicts the future of fine dining and reveals which fads he's ready to forget.