Magazine

Aiste
List

At some hotels, goes far beyond room service; it is one of the very reasons the property exists. Architecture, sourcing, service rhythm and even the…

Night street scene in tokyo japan with cherry blossoms and neon lights for travel and tourism photos
Japan

Dining out in Tokyo doesn’t always adhere to Western expectations. The customer is not always right and sometimes not always welcome. There are secret spots…

Japan
Japan

This article was first originally published in Mizanplas #1: Japan and Spain, the debut issue of the magazine dedicated to thoughtful writing on wine, gastronomy…

Bistro
France

By Sophie Brissaud Everybody loves a bistrot, but what is it exactly, compared to a brasserie, a bouillon, a bouchon, or even a lesser-known troquet?…

Adle Hayler © Greg Funnell
Interviews

Andy Hayler occupies a singular position in contemporary food writing: methodical, independent, and quietly exhaustive in scope. He stands as one of the most consistent…

IMG_3475
Spain

I thought I knew something about fish until I met up with Aitor Arregi, who heads the kitchen at Elkano, a seafood restaurant in Getaria…

Olive oil and berries are on the wooden table under the olive tr
Ingredients

Olive oil is a staple ingredient in Mediterranian cooking, and was once so plentiful in southern Italy that it was used to fuel street lamps.…

La Maison Troisgros
France

La Maison Troisgros By Aiste Miseviciute In an unassuming part of an unremarkable French town, gastronomic history was made by two brothers and a simple…

WhatsApp Image 2025-12-17 at 21.24.27 (2)
Spain

This piece is taken from Mizanplas #1: Japan and Spain, a new magazine dedicated to thoughtful writing on wine, gastronomy, and travel. The debut issue…

Join the Luxeat Guide

Create a free account to access exclusive hotel privileges, thoughtful advantages, and carefully curated stays worldwide.

Want monthly updates?

Get curated restaurants and hotels by Aistė — straight to your inbox.