Low Key, High Taste: Cool side projects from Cologne’s star chefs
Refined, seasonal and full of flavour – fine dining in Cologne can be both elegant and accessible.
Outdoor dining in Cologne: 9 Spots for Dolce Vita Vibes
It’s said that Cologne is Italy’s northernmost city. When taking a stroll along the Rhine, the harbor and co., it quickly becomes clear why: between waterfront views, fresh pasta and a laid‑back atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of places here that make you feel like you’re on vacation.
Vegetarian & vegan restaurants in Cologne: the Pottkind chef’s favourite spots
In April, Cologne’s Michelin-starred restaurant Pottkind is going fully vegetarian for an entire month, proving that fine dining can do without meat and fish. Restaurant manager Lukas Winkelmann shares 4 of his favourite places in the city where vegetarians and vegans are sure to find something that hits the spot.
8 laid-back brewpubs in Cologne for Kölsch lovers
If you want to eat well and grab a Stange – the traditional small glass of Kölsch – away from the tourist crowds, these are the places to go.
Cosy comfort food: five winter favourites in Cologne
We pull our hats down over our ears and fully embrace winter – with creative seasonal cooking and five places serving pure hygge on a plate.
A taste of Cologne: three women shaping the city’s food scene
Taste your way through Cologne, and you’ll quickly discover the women behind the flavours: cooks who shape the city’s food scene with passion, precision and a generous dash of courage. We visited three of them.
Quietly reshaping Cologne’s food scene: 3 women driving bold, meaningful change
Cologne’s food scene is seeing more and more women at the helm. Not in the kitchen, but at the top. More and more women are founding, running and shaping restaurants – proving that hospitality management can be far more than numbers, hierarchies and the usual top-down pressure. We met three of them.
Shop. Sip. Snack. Repeat: 5 alternative Christmas markets in Cologne
Cologne’s Christmas markets aren’t all about wooden pyramids and incense smoke. Beyond the classics, the city offers plenty of creative, colourful spots where you can browse, sip a mulled wine and grab a bite or two along the way. Here are five that should be on your festive radar.
Brunch, when you’re ready: breakfast for sleepyheads
Woke up late but still hungry? We got you! Just because you hit snooze five times doesn’t mean you have to miss out on omelettes, waffles or porridge. Here are some cool late brunch spots in Cologne.
Five Cologne street food outlets guaranteed to set your foodie heart racing
Street food is, quite literally, hot, hot, hot! Pulled pork, Banh mi and Pad Thai have practically ousted the usual fast food favourites…
Hello from the other side: 6 delicious reasons to cross the Rhine
You’re a foodie with a curious soul? Then it’s time to check out the Schäl Sick – Cologne’s right side of the river. Sure, the left bank gets most of the hype. But across the water, fresh ideas and bold flavours are waiting for you. A little off the beaten path, a lot of taste.











