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Top 10 Barcelona Restaurants for First-Time Visitors

From innovative tapas to classic Catalan cuisine, our list of the Top 10 Barcelona Restaurants has something for everyone.

The Best Food Tour in the World is in Rome

Find out where & what you’ll eat on the best food tour in Rome. We’ve got the scoop on the #1 tour on Trip Advisor’s list of the world’s best food tours!

Can Culinary Travel Make You Happier? Science Says Yes!

Want to be happy? Research says spending money on experiences (culinary or otherwise), not things, is the key.

Zanzibar: 5 of the Best Resort Hotels for Foodies

Zanzibar’s fusion cuisine is rich in exotic spices, fruits, and seafood. We’ve put together a list of resort hotels that showcase the island’s culinary treasures exceptionally well.

Who Else Wants to Eat in This Boat in the Maldives?

Welcome aboard the only restaurant in the world set on a boat in a lagoon featuring gourmet dishes of inspired island cuisine from the Maldivian Spice Route.

How to Make Incredible Nachos at Home

Even if you can’t hop on a plane to Mexico, these seven simple recipes for fiesta favorites will brighten your day.

10 Food Stories That Will Inspire You to See the World

Food has a powerful way of connecting us to a particular person or place. Perhaps that’s why it plays a major role in so many of our best travel memories.

Because Sipping High Tea with Your Pooch is the New Black

The Egerton House Hotel in London has unveiled a brand new afternoon tea experience, specially created for your four-legged friend.

First Impressions of Rome: Vini Vidi Amavi

Sitting on a park bench in Villa Borghese watching a puppet show while eating a cup of zingy lemon gelato, or sipping a beautifully garnished bellini on a rooftop terrace admiring the sun setting over the city. These are the moments that stay with you long after the journey has ended.

Highlights of a Cambodian Culinary Retreat

Food and travel writer Catherine Fancher shares her experience at Grantourismo’s Cambodian Culinary Retreat and gives us an in-depth look at the country’s cuisine and culture.

An Introduction to the Cuisine of Kyrgyzstan

Rich with interesting meats, dairy products, and warm goodness, Kyrgyzstan cuisine is the kind of food that will stick to your ribs and get you ready for a trek into the hills.

Feast Like a Parisian at one of Manhattan’s Most Famous Brasseries

Thinking of making a reservation at Balthazar NYC? Read our review and find out what to expect, what’s on the menu, and why it’s a Manhattan icon.

An Insider’s Guide to the Classic Flavors of Catalonia

Ignacio Rodriguez Sáez de Ibarra, General Manager with Espuña Tapas Essentials and dedicated amateur chef, discusses the pleasures of the palate that await travelers in Catalonia.

5 of the Most Popular NYC Food Tours

There are a plethora of tasting tours in The Big Apple – 80 just on TripAdvisor! We’ve whittled down the list to the 5 most popular NYC food tours.

The Temptation Restaurant is the Fish House of Your Dreams

The Temptation Restaurant, called The Temp by locals, is the kind of place where the fish tonight were in the ocean this morning.

5 Foreign Delicacies You Simply Have to Try

Whether they sound like your idea of food heaven or hell, we’ve compiled a list of delicacies (we think) you won’t regret trying.

The École Ritz Escoffier – Too Haute to Handle?

Deep below the luxurious Ritz Paris lives an incredible cooking school where French know-how is taught to aspiring professional and culinary enthusiasts alike.

The Royal Chef and the Tradition of Afternoon Tea

Our interview with Carolyn Robb, Royal Chef to the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princes William, and Harry for 10 years with recipes from her stunning new cookbook, The Royal Touch.