Pizza panic in the Pfalz squashed by Kibo’s Caruso

Caruso Ristorante & Vini in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, has an abundance of worthy dishes, including — but not just — pizza.

Gourmet pizza in Germany is just steps away from a US Army base

Some of the best pizza in Kaiserslautern is right outside the gates of the U.S. military base at Kleber Kaserne. The owner isn’t content to serve boring food, and his fare is worlds beyond the same-old bratwurst offerings of most nearby eateries.

Take in neon lights, American bites with detour to nostalgic diner along autobahn 

An unexpected slice of Americana awaits travelers on the outskirts of Ruesselsheim, Germany.

A new take on noodles in Italy

Mic Ramen near Aviano is Pordenone’s first ramen restaurant.

English eatery conjures up Colombia in every aspect, from cuisine to ambience

It’s a special moment when food transports you to your childhood, and as an American of Cuban and Colombian ancestry, I was both surprised and delighted to have such an experience in England. La Latina Bustaurante, a lovely Colombian restaurant in Cambridge, takes pains to make the cuisine as authentic as possible.

Naples mozzarella eatery reimagines a cultural icon

Muu Mozzarella celebrates the semisoft cheese made from the milk of the Italian Mediterranean water buffalo. If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing out.

New Kaiserslautern cafe offers comfortable vibe and break from sausage and carb overload

New 9 to 5 Cafe offers modern brunch food and a comfortable place to linger over coffee.

Frankfurt pizzeria Da Angelo serves up amore galore in throwback atmosphere

Pizza and Pasta Da Angelo is a delicious memory for many Frankfurt-area Americans over the years. And there’s no time like the present to visit and make new memories at what may be the oldest pizzeria in the city.

Plane-watching pleasures abound at Pegasus Pizzeria in Bavaria

The pizzeria is built next to the active runway of the Weiden Airport and Aero Club, allowing patrons to watch planes take off and land.

Kaiserslautern’s Tida is a new Thai restaurant worth visiting

Tida serves Thai food in a charming corner of Kaiserslautern. The owners tone down their dishes for their primarily Western clientele but will make the dishes “Thai spicy” on request.

Savory serendipity: Flavors of Vietnam off the tourist trail in the Bavarian Alps

In the foothills of the picturesque Alps awaits the unexpected: a Vietnamese eatery called Bun Viet that offers a somewhat encyclopedic array of tasty dishes falling under the umbrella of “Asian food.”

Singing the praises of German gluten-free chain is easy thanks to Isabella

Isabella Glutenfreie Patisserie is a haven of gluten-free goodies. But come early - its tempting, affordable and, in many cases, healthy treats are no secret.

Taste buds take flight at Benji’s Birdhouse with US-style chicken in Germany

The down-home chicken sandwiches, milkshakes and waffle fries at Benji’s Birdhouse exemplify the excesses of the country that inspired them. Yes, they taste just like home.

Hospitality, taste are anything but small at Markers Kleines Restaurant in Weilerbach

Markers Kleines Restaurant in Weilerbach, Germany, manages to create a fun, relaxing and welcoming environment. The Markers make everyone feel as though they were at a neighbor’s home for dinner. And the delicious food is so fresh and varied, the menu rotates weekly.

Kirschbluete in Ramstein offers a potpourri of Asian dishes

Ramstein’s Kirschbluete doesn’t merely serve Thai food. The menu covers a wide range of Asian dishes, from Japanese ramen and sushi to pho, a Vietnamese soup with rice noodles, a brown broth, meat and herbs. The portions are generous, and the ingredients are fresh.

Osteria Monelli validates instincts in search for Vicenza vittles

Eatery serving solid regional Italian fare not as far off the beaten path as one would think, but still very much worth the journey.

Quest for barbecue bliss in Britain ends with exceptional experience at Smoke House

Cambridge restaurant’s smoked ribs fill the barbecue void this military family has felt since moving to England.

We looked for great Greek food in Naples. We didn’t find it here.

Gyros, moussaka and spanakopita are mainstays of Greek cuisine. Unfortunately, the hits mostly missed the mark on a recent visit to this restaurant in Naples.

Raj Mahal’s Indian street food spices up Kaiserslautern’s pedestrian zone

The food is freshly cooked and the atmosphere is reliably homey at Raj Mahal, a family-run eatery that opened across from Union Theater on the main drag of Kaiserslautern’s pedestrian zone.