The gain or loss of a Michelin Star can easily be the make or break of a restaurant. So where did the Michelin Star come from and how does a restaurant get one?

Apr 2, 2008 - Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Are you looking to get away from it all? Do you want to relax in an area of natural beauty, with an option to visit castles, or hike and swim in ancient volcanic lakes?

Jul 26, 2008 - Georgia Fowler

The Michelin France 2010 Red Guide lists the top French gourmet star and bib gourmand restaurants as well as the best French hotels in Paris and the provinces.

Mar 4, 2010 - Henk Bekker

Canada is gaining a reputation for making high quality wines. The country's short but warm summer season is beneficial for winemaking.

Sep 18, 2011 - Scott Hayden

If you fancy a luxury break in France, head for Carcassonne in the Languedoc. It has a sumptuous hotel, and was also the medieval heart of the region of the Cathars.

Feb 25, 2008 - Rebecca Ford

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best known grape varieties in the world but Franc, it's lesser known parent is worth seeking out.

Mar 15, 2009 - Darby Higgs

In the latest Michelin Guide there are eight Michelin stars awarded to Monte Carlo restaurants, and Alain Ducasse claims four of them, at Le Louis XV and Bar Boeuf & Co

Jun 25, 2007 - Mike Gerrard

Unusual wine regions: A guide to the basics of Swiss wine and wine production in Switzerland. Rare bottles of wine from Switzerland.

Nov 11, 2010 - Frank Smith

The Coal River Valley Wine Region near the historic town of Richmond, Tasmania, Australia is an excellent place to taste award winning wine at the cellar door.

Apr 3, 2007 - Philippa Rowlands

Michelin lists 601 Bib Gourmand restaurants offering reasonably price three-course gourmet menus in the Bonnes Petites Tables du guide Michelin France 2011.

Feb 11, 2011 - Henk Bekker

Reims is the capital of the Champagne region in north-east France and a good base for exploring the area. It is also home to several of the great champagne houses.

Mar 22, 2007 - Cathy Smith

You don't have to skimp on quality to get a good inexpensive sparkling wine. Pop open a bubbly bottle of "Crémant" for some fabulous French fizz at a friendly price.

Jan 1, 2010 - Sarah Goddard

Wine tasting events is one of the most fun, cheap, and authentic activities to do in Lyon, France. Discover where and when wine expositions take place in the city.

Dec 10, 2009 - Ngan Dam

The Black Forest village Baiersbronn near Baden-Baden, Germany has three highly ranked Michelin star gourmet restaurants - Schwarzwaldstube, Bareiss, and Schlossberg.

Feb 27, 2008 - Christine Welter

The best Swiss star chefs, gourmet restaurants, and top hotels are listed in the Michelin Switzerland (Suisse / Schweiz / Svizzera) 2010 Hotels and Restaurants Red Guide.

Nov 28, 2009 - Henk Bekker

Ontario's Prince Edward County has generated a great deal of excitement as a world-class wine region since being promoted to a Designated Viticultural Area in June 2007.

Aug 18, 2009 - Sarah Goddard

Washington wine country's fastest growing viticulture area now contains six distinct American Viticulture Areas (AVA), unique for their soil, climate and wine flavor.

Oct 23, 2008 - Stephanie Jolly

Located on the Western Slope region of Colorado, Palisade is referred to as the "fruit basket" region. Wineries abound in this Colorado area west of the Rocky Mountains.

Aug 30, 2009 - Kathleen Sullivan

The best Australian wine brands are accessible from the city of Adelaide; Jacob's Creek, Wolf Blass, Penfolds and D'arenberg... to name just a few.

Apr 21, 2009 - Ben Cluse