The Pantheon is at the metaphorical center of everything in Rome. It’s one of our favorite Roman landmarks, and is sure to cross your path when you’re in the city. Here’s how you can eat your way around it – and of course, end with a gelato in Piazza della Rotonda, perched on the Fontana del […]
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Eating Alone in San Sebastian (+ Tips for Solo Travel in Donostia)
Eating out solo might feel a bit awkward, but eating alone in San Sebastian is not so bad. Regardless, this foodie paradise is just too good to pass up, even if you’re nevous about flying solo. Given that San Sebastian is a top destination for solo travelers, tips for eating alone in San Sebastian is […]
What We Would Eat in Paris If We Had Only One Day
Wondering what to eat in Paris? With a plethora of choices, it can be overwhelming. However, France’s reputation for gastronomic excellence makes dining out a true delight. Mapping out what to eat in Paris will take you to some of the best neighborhoods in the city. From traditional French fare to North African-inspired cuisine, Paris […]
Our Favorite Paris Restaurants by Neighborhood: Canal Saint-Martin
The area around the Canal Saint-Martin is eclectic, hip and cosmopolitan. It’s not the kind of place you’re going to find ultra-traditional French food, but you’ll find some fantastic Chinese, Thai, African and fusion cuisine—plus some seriously good beer and coffee. As a bonus, many of our favorite Canal Saint-Martin restaurants let you dine right […]
Hidden Paris: La Fontaine de Belleville
In the capital of café culture, good coffee is surprisingly hard to find. But La Fontaine de Belleville stands out thanks to its roaster ties. When you think of best Parisian cafes, what do you picture? Perhaps a corner spot with small round tables and wicker chairs facing the street. Or maybe friends chatting over […]
The Complete Vegetarian Guide to Paris
Following a vegetarian diet can be tricky in the city of charcuterie and canard, but it is possible. Vegetarianism hasn’t quite reached Paris in the same way as it has the rest of the world. But lately, the gastronomic pride for charcuterie and beef bourguignon is starting to feel threatened. Well, maybe. Although many traditional […]
Our Favorite Paris Restaurants by Neighborhood: Bastille
Over the years, Bastille has transformed from a humble artisanal hub to a verifiable gastronomic wonderland. The area around the Bastille was once where people made things—every commerce was a cabinet maker, a carpet weaver, or a ceramicist. It was the artisanal crafts quarter of the city, full of skilled workers turning out beautiful objects. […]
Our Favorite Paris Restaurants by Neighborhood: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Saint-Germain-des-Prés can be touristy, but it’s also home to fantastic cafes and shops ranging from the authentically Parisian to the avant-garde. This is the heart of Paris’s Left Bank, the literary center of the capital. Cafe de Flore and Les Deux Magots were centers of literary life of Paris in the 1930s to 1960s—and they’re […]
The 7 Best Places for Coffee in Paris + Essential Coffee Vocab
In Paris, cafe culture runs deep. Coffee culture, well—as others have reported, it’s still developing. For many years, the only available coffee options in Paris were very average, at best. This is for a number of reasons, among them strict regulations for opening new cafes, France’s history of colonialism, and general lack of innovation in […]
4 Perfect Days of Eating in Rome
We have a saying: “one life isn’t enough for Rome.” And it’s probably true. But if you only have four days in Rome, here’s where you should eat, drink and hang out. Photo Credit: Abbie Stark, Text Overlay: Devour Rome Food Tours An itinerary for four days in Rome In theory, finding places to eat […]
