Let’s face it: Florence is crawling with tourists. During high season the streets and sites are packed, and tourist traps masquerading as authentic restaurants are on every corner. For the unprepared but curious traveler seeking the real deal, you might be wondering where do locals eat in Florence? With over 2,000 restaurants in Florence, there […]
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What Food is San Francisco Known For? Try These
For a local, it’s easy to forget that some of the area’s most ubiquitous food items are actually quite special. Some of the foods San Francisco is known for can be traced back to the gold rush era, while others came along sometime after. Immigrant culture influenced some of our best-known dishes, while other food […]
A Paris Chef Shares How to Find the Best Pastries in Town (& Avoid Tourist Traps)
After an afternoon of sightseeing around the butte Montmartre, a nibble or two of French pastry is well-deserved. Rather than settling into an anonymous café on the rue des Abbesses, head west until the street narrows and forks. Tucked away just off the main drag, La Bossue awaits. Known for its generous brunch, cozy vintage atmosphere, […]
Our Top 7 Tips on How to Eat like a Local in Rome
If you’re visiting the Eternal City anytime soon, there’s just one rule of thumb you have to live by: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. And that goes for dining out too! Don’t stick with the normal tourist fare—immerse yourself in all aspects of Rome’s culinary culture instead! From what to order (and […]
10 Tips On How To Eat Like A Local In Seville
This blog post was originally posted on June 27, 2016, and was updated on March 23, 2017. We’ve all heard the famous phrase, ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’, but, in Seville, what exactly does it mean to eat like a Sevillano? We all yearn to avoid tourist traps, immerse ourselves into the […]
