100 Places to Eat Like a Local
We canvassed our network of correspondents, chefs, critics, and local experts to create this food lover’s guide to the world, from Cleveland to Copenhagen.
America’s Best Places to Eat Like a Local
These one-of-a-kind restaurants are so beloved and authentic we can’t imagine them existing anywhere other than their hometowns. Read more »
Famous Chefs’ Favorite Local Eats
These chefs know good cooking, and they share their favorite places to eat when they’re taking a break from the kitchen. read more »
Must-Order Local Foods
Steak in Buenos Aires, fried chicken in Nashville, and other dishes you can’t leave town without trying. read more »
Best Breakfasts Around the World
Start the day as locals do with these decadent breakfast dishes. read more »
8 Places to Eat Like a Local in Paris
These intimate spots that make up the food lover’s Paris short list. read more »
Locals’ Favorite Restaurants in America
CNN iReporters share their hometown favorites, from a taqueria in Atlanta to a source for fresh fish-and-chips in Alaska. read more »
Best Beach Restaurants Around the World
Everything tastes better at the beach, whether you’re vacationing in Turks and Caicos or Thailand. read more »
Best Local Specialty Foods
Where to try paella in Spain and recommendations for more iconic dishes you can’t get (or get as good) anywhere other than the local source. read more »
Best Desserts Around the World
Where to satisfy your sweet tooth, from Vienna to New Orleans. read more »
Travel News for Foodies
Keep up with worldwide dining trends and insider favorites with Travel + Leisure’s blog. read more »
7 Essential New York Eats read more »
Danny Meyer’s Favorite Burger in St. Louis read more »
Europe’s Best Places to Eat Like a Local
Eat your way across Europe—from a canal-side wine bar in Copenhagen to a classic Roman trattoria—with these local favorites as your guide. read more »
Best Seafood Restaurants Around the World
Where to drop anchor for the best seafood shacks and restaurants. read more »
Contributors
Edited by: Irene Edwards, Nikki Ekstein, Jennifer Flowers, Peter Jon Lindberg, Nilou Motamed
The Panel: Brett Anderson, Luke Barr, April Bloomfield, Massimo Bottura, Anya von Bremzen, Sean Brock, Jennifer Chen, Anissa Helou, Frances Hibbard, Graham Holliday, Ed Kenney, Wendy Lyn, Francine Maroukian, Tomás Martín, Danny Meyer, Elizabeth Minchilli, Shane Mitchell, Adrian Moore, Robert Newton, Clara Padron, Daniel Patterson, Zak Pelaccio, Naomi Pomeroy, Eric Ripert, Pavia Rosati, Marcus Samuelsson, Maria Shollenbarger, Gail Simmons, Oliver Strand, Lesley Tellez, Daniel Vaughn, Gisela Williams