The Eater Guide to the

Whole Entire World

Tapas at the bar in Barcelona, perfect roast goose in Hong Kong, dinner in a vineyard outside Melbourne, and brunch on a terrace in São Paulo — when we travel now, we travel to eat. But global restaurant-hopping goes beyond that perfect iconic essential dish: Restaurants and bars are an opportunity to slip into daily life and experience a city's unique rhythm. We tapped dozens of local experts to open the doors to the best, the coolest, the weirdest, the most inspiring culinary experiences a traveler can have — in short, these maps are exactly what we want to have at our fingertips when we step off a plane. Don’t see your next destination on this list? Sit tight. We’ll be adding many, many more.

Africa and the Middle East

Cape Town boasts a surprisingly robust coffee culture — by some accounts there are more than 150 independent roasters in the city.

Asia and Australia

There’s only one choice to make: rosu (fatty) or hire (lean). There’s no dessert or coffee. You just order, eat, and then leave. Classic.

Europe

The only place for good Thai food in Copenhagen is frequented by chefs and waiters who want a break from the wood sorrel and nasturtiums on their nights off.

South America

The great Don Carlitos, the man in charge, sizes you up at the door and brings out whatever he thinks you should eat.

North America

Before Rihanna and Toronto’s own Drake shot the video for 'Work' here, the Real Jerk was known for its lively karaoke and quality Jamaican food.

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