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Chicago, the vibrant metropolis along the shores of Lake Michigan and home to RudiGourmand, is renowned for its stunning skyline, rich cultural heritage, and diverse and delicious food scene. From iconic deep-dish pizza to sizzling steaks, and from global fusion cuisine to enticing treats, the Windy City offers a culinary adventure like no other.  As RudiGourmand is based in Chicago, locals and tourists alike frequently ask us for recommendations on what and where to eat in Chicago.

  Milan, the chic and sophisticated capital of Lombardy, Italy, is known to many as the world center for fashion and design. But did you know that Milan is also a veritable culinary treasure trove? This northern Italian city offers a delectable range of dishes that represent its history, molded by its location and cultural influences over the years. Milanese cuisine, with its signature ...

Milan - the vibrant center of Italy’s Lombardy region for fashion, design, and art. It’s also a heaven for foodies, particularly those with a taste for gelato! Gelato, the Italian word for ice cream, is a specific kind of frozen treat among the many delicious foods found in Italy. As in many parts of Italy, locating the ideal scoop of gelato in Milan is a delectable journey. Let’s look at five gelaterias centrally located near the Duomo that we particularly enjoyed on our last trip. Andiamo!

Tucked away on the magical banks of Lake Como is one of Italy's most enchanting and romantic locations, Bellagio. This tiny town, sometimes called the "Pearl of Lake Como," is the ideal fusion of natural beauty, old-world charm, and contemporary elegance. Because of its distinctive location on the peninsula that splits the lake into two arms, Bellagio provides visitors with...

Snacking isn't just a nibble between meals in the United States; it's a cultural occurrence deeply ingrained in everyday American life. In 2023 alone, the snack food market in the United States amounted to nearly 50 billion dollars  (the most revenue of any country and more than double that of ...